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
P
Holly Eaton
DDemocratic
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