LD 1382 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act Regarding Dam Repair

LD 1382 establishes a state loan program to help municipalities and local districts repair dams, with a maximum loan of $1 million per application. Repayment must occur within 5 to 30 years, but cannot exceed the dam's useful life. The state agency may require applicants to provide matching funds and can create a loan forgiveness program for eligible borrowers. This bill directly affects local governments responsible for dam maintenance and safety.

Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2025

House Passage

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

Governor

Introduced Apr 1, 2025 Last action Apr 29, 2026

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

lower

Jun 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee Amendment "A" (H-600) READ and ADOPTED.

upper

Jun 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

On motion by Senator BEEBE-CENTER of Knox the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED.

upper

Jun 9, 2025

Legislature · Passed

Reported Out - OTP-AM/ONTP

legislature

Jun 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee Amendment "A" (H-600) was READ and ADOPTED.

lower

Jun 9, 2025

Lower · Passed

On motion of Representative HASENFUS of Readfield, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.

lower

Apr 10, 2025

Lower · Passed

The House RECEDED and CONCURRED to REFERENCE to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY.

lower

Apr 8, 2025

Committee

On motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY

upper

Apr 1, 2025

Committee

The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

lower

Apr 1, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed.

lower

1 primary · 3 co-sponsors