Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD2115: An Act to Protect Private Wells from Hazardous Substances
Status: Failed, April 29, 2026
What the bill says
An Act to Protect Private Wells from Hazardous Substances" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
From the introduced text:
An Act to Protect Private Wells from Hazardous Substances" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §424-D is enacted to read: §424-D. Well Contamination Response Fund 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Fund" means the Well Contamination Response Fund established in subsection 2. B. "Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances" or "PFAS" has the same meaning as in section 1614, subsection 1, paragraph F. C. "Private drinking water well" has the same meaning as in section 1392, subsection 8. 2. Well Contamination Response Fund established. The Well Contamination Response Fund is established within the department as a nonlapsing, revolving fund for the purposes described in subsection 3. The fund may accept revenue from any source, public or private, that may be available for carrying out the purposes of the fund. The department shall deposit with the Treasurer of State to the credit of the fund money in the fund not currently needed by the department to carry out the purposes of the fund, which may be invested as provided by law. Interest earned on investment of money under this subsection must be credited to the fund. 3. Uses of fund. Money within the fund may be …
Sponsors
- Daniel Ankeles (D, 100) · primary sponsor
- Poppy Arford (D, 101)
- Daughtry, Matthea E. L. (D, 23)
- Cheryl Golek (D, 99)
- Henry Ingwersen (D, 32)
- Denise Tepler (D, 24)
Latest actions
- : Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
- : On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin PLACED ON THE SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TABLE pending ENACTMENT in concurrence.
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED. ROLL CALL NO. 648(Yeas 104 - Nays 37 - Absent 8 - Excused 1 - Vacant 1)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : COMMITTEE ON BILLS IN THE SECOND READING REPORTS NO FURTHER VERBAL AMENDMENTS NECESSARY. REPORT ACCEPTED.READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-805), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
- : Taken from the table by the President Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc moved to ACCEPT The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report PREVAILED. Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 738 Yeas 22 - Nays 11 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 Bill READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (H-805) READ and ADOPTED ASSIGNED FOR SECOND READING NEXT LEGISLATIVE DAY.
- : Unfinished Business
- : Reports READ. On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE OF EITHER REPORT. Unfinished Business
- : Reports READ.On motion of Representative DOUDERA of Camden, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-805) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-805). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES in concurrence
- : Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Votes
- House RC #648: Enactment (March 12, 2026): 104 yea, 37 nay, passed
- Senate RC #738: ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT (March 5, 2026): 22 yea, 11 nay, passed
Subjects: TESTING, SAFE DRINKING WATER, Legislature, Senate, PUBLIC SAFETY, Other
Common questions
- What is LD2115?
- LD2115 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Protect Private Wells from Hazardous Substances.
- What does LD2115 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Protect Private Wells from Hazardous Substances" Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
- What is the status of LD2115?
- Failed as of April 29, 2026. Latest action: Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD) (April 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored LD2115?
- Daniel Ankeles (D, 100), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD2115?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2115&snum=132
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