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ME LD2234

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Holly Eaton

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Increases the Vinalhaven Water District's debt limit from $1,500,000 to $4,000,000 outstanding at any one time

  • Enacted as emergency legislation to take effect immediately upon approval, bypassing the standard 90-day waiting period

  • Funds needed for a new water main to protect resident health and other improvements to bring the district into compliance with state standards

  • Amends P&SL 1977, c. 99, §12 (as previously replaced by P&SL 2001, c. 21, §5)

  • District may exceed the $4,000,000 limit only if a greater debt limit is established by referendum under Title 35-A, section 6413

Legislative Description

An Act to Increase the Debt Limit of the Vinalhaven Water District

Water Districts

Last Action

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities And Technology3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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