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ME · LD1696FINAL · 9 COSPONSORS

Resolve, to Study Maine's Absolute Dominion and Beneficial Use Laws Relating to Water Rights

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This bill creates a commission to study Maine's laws about water rights, specifically focusing on groundwater ownership and use. The commission will review current laws, look at how other states manage water rights, and suggest changes to promote fair and sustainable water management. The commission, made up of 17 members including lawmakers, experts, and representatives from various groups, must submit a report with its findings and recommendations by December 3, 2025.

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Votes
Sponsorship · 10 Sponsors
Democrat8Republican2Independent0Other0
  • D · PrimeLori Gramlich
  • R · CoRichard Bennett
  • R · CoRichard Campbell
  • D · CoVictoria Doudera
  • D · CoSean Faircloth
  • D · CoNicole Grohoski
  • D · CoChristopher Kessler
  • D · CoAdam Lee
  • D · CoDaniel Sayre
  • D · CoDavid Sinclair
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