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LD 460

Resolve, To Rename A Bridge In Newfield The Dam'S Mills Veterans Memorial Bridge

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Jim Libby

Renames Newfield's bridge to the Dam's Mills Veterans Memorial Bridge; DOT updates signage with minor, absorbable costs; no new funding; effective after governor's signature.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 460

Summary of LD 460: Resolve, To Rename A Bridge In Newfield The Dam's Mills Veterans Memorial Bridge

Overview

LD 460 is a Maine resolving measure (a “Resolve”) whose purpose is to rename a bridge located in Newfield as the Dam's Mills Veterans Memorial Bridge. The bill was introduced on February 11, 2025, referred to the Senate and House Transportation committees, and ultimately signed by the Governor on March 25, 2025.

What the bill would do

  • Rename the bridge in Newfield to be called the Dam's Mills Veterans Memorial Bridge.
  • The mechanism is a Resolve (not an act creating or amending statutes), designating the official name for the bridge and directing related steps to implement the renaming (primarily signage).

Key provisions and changes

  • Official designation: The bridge in Newfield would be named the Dam's Mills Veterans Memorial Bridge.
  • Signage implementation: The Department of Transportation (DOT) would be responsible for updating signage to reflect the new name.
  • No new appropriation: The bill does not create new funding; any signage-related costs are expected to be minor and absorbable within existing DOT resources.

Fiscal impact

  • Both a preliminary fiscal impact statement and a final fiscal note indicate a minor cost increase to the Highway Fund.
  • Additional costs related to signage are anticipated to be small and manageable within current DOT budgeted resources; no separate funding is requested or required.
  • Overall impact: Minor, one-time or ongoing signage-related costs that DOT can absorb within existing resources.

Affected parties and entities

  • Maine Department of Transportation (DOT): Responsible for updating road signage to reflect the new name.
  • Newfield residents and travelers: Users of the bridge who will encounter signage reflecting the new designation.
  • Local and state stakeholders recognizing the Dam's Mills Veterans Memorial (as a tribute to veterans) via the renamed bridge.

Timeline and procedural history

  • 2025-02-11: Introduced and referred to the Transportation Committee.
  • 2025-03-04 to 2025-03-07: Legislative process proceeding, including a work session and report.
  • 2025-03-11: Read and considered; bill moved through engrossment and concurrence steps.
  • 2025-03-18: Passed to be engrossed; concurrence actions completed.
  • 2025-03-18 to 2025-03-20: Passed the Legislature (including concurrence and final readings).
  • 2025-03-25: Signed by the Governor, making the naming official.

Additional notes

  • The bill’s status is now “Signed by Governor,” indicating the naming designation is official.
  • The designation is ceremonial/recognition-oriented (a naming resolution) and does not alter statutes or create new programs beyond the signage update.

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

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