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MaineLD 2243132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)Senate

An Act Increasing the Debt Limit of the West Paris Water District

Sponsored By: Joseph Martin (Republican)

Signed by Governor

WATER DISTRICTSWATER DISTRICTS - CHARTER CHANGES

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West Paris water district can borrow more

Beginning April 13, 2026, the West Paris Water District's debt limit rises from $1 million to $8 million. Total outstanding debt cannot exceed $8 million at any time. Trustees can borrow temporarily and issue notes, bonds, or other debt without a vote of district residents. Financing can cover water-system construction, operations, repairs, expansions, property purchases, damages, needed expenses, and interest during construction. It can also replace existing debt and repay the Town of West Paris for related expenses. A state drinking-water order requires the district to replace its storage tank by December 31, 2027. The law takes effect upon approval; it authorizes borrowing but does not provide funding, require borrowing, or set household water bills.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Joseph Martin

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor, ACTPS Chapter 20

    4/13/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.

    4/8/2026Senate

  3. This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.PASSED TO BE ENACTED.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/8/2026House

  4. On motion by Senator DUSON of Cumberland the Senate RECEDED and CONCURRED Suspension of the Rules, READ TWICE AND PASSAGE TO BE ENGROSSED.

    4/7/2026Senate

  5. Under suspension of the rules and WITHOUT REFERENCE to a Committee, the Bill was READ TWICE and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED.In NON-CONCURRENCE and sent for concurrence.ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/7/2026House

  6. Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

    4/6/2026Senate

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