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ME LD1297
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes a 12-member Committee to Study the Use of Sunflower Crops to Produce Biofuels, with members representing state legislators, federal congressional offices, the Maine Potato Board, University of Maine at Presque Isle, Maine Energy Marketers Association, and renewable energy companies
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Strong Aroostook County focus, with required representation from legislators serving that county and sponsorship entirely from northern Maine legislators
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Committee must study feasibility of using Maine's sunflower crops for biofuel production, including review of Hawaii's biofuel legislation and projects as a potential model
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Report with findings, recommendations, and suggested legislation due by December 3, 2025 to the Joint Standing Committees on Energy, Utilities and Technology and Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
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Legislative Council provides staffing support, and the receiving committees may introduce related legislation in the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature
Legislative Description
Resolve, to Establish the Committee to Study the Use of Sunflower Crops to Produce Biofuels and Other Products
Alternative Energy
Last Action
CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to any special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 800.
6/25/2025