Despite initial support, Legislature fails to override Mills’ veto of landmark data center ban

By: Kaitlyn Budion

Outlets: Maine Morning Star

Published: April 29, 2026

Words: 1,209

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Maine lawmakers on Wednesday failed to override Gov. Janet Mills’ veto of what would have been the nation’s first statewide data center moratorium.

After Mills vetoed the bill Friday, the House of Representatives took up the legislation again, voting 72-65 on the bill, failing to secure two-thirds of lawmaker support needed to override the governor’s action.

LD 307 would have been the first statewide data center moratorium in the country, banning data …

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