LD 2234 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act To Increase The Debt Limit Of The Vinalhaven Water District

This bill raises the maximum amount of debt the Vinalhaven Water District can hold at one time from $1.5 million to $4 million. The district is a local government entity that provides water service to residents in Vinalhaven, Maine. The increase allows the district to borrow more money to build a new water main and make other improvements needed to meet state health and safety standards. The bill takes effect immediately upon approval because it declares an emergency related to public health.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 Signed Apr 3, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Apr 3, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Apr 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED - Emergency - 2/3 Elected Required, in concurrence.
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Mar 24, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP
legislature
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY in concurrence
upper
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY.
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered printed.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Holly Eaton
Holly Eaton
DDemocratic
ME
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