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LD 1346

An Act Regarding The Supply Of Water To The Town Of New Sharon

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Russell Black and 4 co-sponsors

The bill would have changed how New Sharon is supplied with water and possibly altered charter rules for water districts, but it died in committee.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1346

LD 1346 — An Act Regarding The Supply Of Water To The Town Of New Sharon

Overview

  • Bill number: LD 1346
  • Title: An Act Regarding The Supply Of Water To The Town Of New Sharon
  • Subject: Charter changes, New Sharon, water districts
  • Origin: Introduced March 28, 2025
  • Status: Dead (Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3; placed in Legislative Files)

Purpose and intent

The bill’s title indicates it would address how water is supplied to the Town of New Sharon and suggests potential charter changes related to water districts. While the text of the bill is not provided here, the designation under “Charter Changes, New Sharon, water districts” implies it could have authorized or modified a municipal charter mechanism (such as the creation or governance of a water district or other water-supply authority) to ensure or regulate water service to New Sharon.

Key provisions (based on available information)

  • The specific provisions are not included in the provided materials.
  • The bill’s framing suggests it would interact with municipal charter authority and/or the establishment or operation of a water district to supply water to New Sharon.
  • No dollar amounts, timeline milestones, or regulatory specifics are stated in the available summary.

Note: Because the full text is not provided, the exact mechanisms, requirements, funding, governance, or regulatory changes cannot be detailed here.

Affected parties

  • Primary: The Town of New Sharon (and its residents) as the beneficiary or user of the water-supply framework addressed by the bill.
  • Potentially: Any municipal entity or water district involved in supplying water to New Sharon, along with state regulators overseeing water utilities.

Procedural history and timeline

  • 2025-03-28: Received by the Secretary of the Senate and REFERRED to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology (Joint Rule 308.2).
  • 2025-05-01: Work session held; Voted - ONTP (Ought Not To Pass) by the committee.
  • 2025-05-14: Reported Out - ONTP.
  • 2025-05-20: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3, placed in Legislative Files (DEAD).

Significance and implications

  • The bill did not advance in committee and is currently dead for the session.
  • If stakeholders are interested in pursuing changes to New Sharon’s water supply or charter authority in the future, a new bill would be required in a subsequent legislative session.
  • The motion to place the measure in Legislative Files as dead is an indication that the proposal, as introduced, did not gain legislative support or alignment with the committee’s recommendations.

Summary takeaway

LD 1346 sought to address the supply of water to the Town of New Sharon and possible charter changes related to water districts. However, it did not progress beyond committee, was designated as ONTP, and was ultimately placed in Legislative Files as a dead measure for the session. Stakeholders interested in water-supply governance for New Sharon may consider alternative approaches or new legislation in the future.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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