LD 531 Maine House · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act Regarding Dam Ownership

LD 531 is a concept draft proposing to amend Maine's laws governing dam ownership. It would change the legal framework for who can own dams, though specific provisions are not detailed in this early-stage draft. The bill would directly affect current dam owners, operators, and state agencies responsible for dam safety oversight. As a concept draft under Joint Rule 208, this bill requires further development before becoming law.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2025

House Passage

Jun 2025

Senate Passage

Jun 2025

Signed into Law

Jun 2025

Introduced Feb 11, 2025 Signed Jun 18, 2025

Floor votes

How they voted

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

Full legislative history

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Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Jun 18, 2025

Signed into law

Signed by Governor

executive

Jun 13, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

lower

Jun 13, 2025

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Jun 13, 2025

Upper · Passed

Committee Amendment "A" (H-669) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.

upper

Jun 12, 2025

Legislature · Passed

Reported Out - OTP-AM

legislature

Feb 11, 2025

Committee

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

upper

Feb 11, 2025

Committee

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

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed.

lower

1 primary · 4 co-sponsors