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MaineLD 293132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Increase the Debt Limit of the Boothbay Region Water District

Sponsored By: Holly Stover (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

WATER DISTRICTSWATER DISTRICTS - CHARTER CHANGES

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Bill Overview

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Boothbay water district can borrow more

The law raises the Boothbay Region Water District’s total debt cap from $12 million to $19 million. The board of trustees can borrow money and issue bonds without a districtwide vote, to buy, fix, and expand the water system. For new capital financings of $500,000 or more, the district must publish a notice in a newspaper that serves Boothbay Harbor and Boothbay. This notice rule does not apply to refinancing old debt or paying for maintenance, repairs, or current expenses. Trustees may propose a different debt limit, but it only takes effect if a majority of district voters approve it in a referendum; the district cannot owe more than the voter‑approved cap. More borrowing can speed projects, but it can also affect future water rates.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Holly Stover

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Cameron D. Reny

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    4/17/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/15/2025House

  4. Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-39) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-39), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.

    4/10/2025Senate

  5. CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-39).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    4/8/2025House

  6. Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025House

  7. Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.

    1/30/2025House

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