LD2115

An Act to Protect Private Wells from Hazardous Substances

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Renames the Land Application Contaminant Monitoring Fund to the Well Contamination Response Fund and changes its funding use to address hazardous.

The bill renames the Land Application Contaminant Monitoring Fund to the Well Contamination Response Fund and changes its purpose to address hazardous substances in private drinking water wells. It allows the Department of Environmental Protection to use the fund for testing, remediation, and providing safe drinking water to wells impacted by contaminants like PFAS. The fund can accept revenue from any source and prioritizes funding based on the proximity of wells to hazardous substances.

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Roll Call Votes

104 Yea

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37 Nay

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9 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 4

11:00 AM

Hearing

Jan 28

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Mar 17

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.

Mar 12

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.