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ME LD646
Bill
Status
5/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Arthur Bell
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AI Summary
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Establishes a 13-member Commission to Study How to Address Unregulated Storm Water Pollution, including 5 legislators, representatives from environmental groups, municipal government, and state agencies (DEP, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Marine Resources)
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Directs the commission to review scientific literature and data on storm water pollution's effects on Maine's coastal waters, habitats, and commercially important species
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Requires the commission to identify knowledge gaps in storm water data, prioritize strategies to fill those gaps, and recommend policies to reduce pollution from legacy sources, climate change, and urbanization
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Report with findings, recommendations, and suggested legislation due to the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources by December 3, 2025
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Designated as emergency legislation to take effect immediately upon approval, allowing the study to begin before the standard 90-day waiting period
Legislative Description
Resolve, Establishing the Commission to Study Unmanaged Storm Water Pollution
Water Quality
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