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ME LD837

Bill

Status

Passed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Lawrence

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Origin

Senate

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends 35-A MRSA §1702, sub-§10 to add a new requirement for Maine's Public Advocate when taking positions in proceedings or forums

  • Requires the Public Advocate's positions to be consistent with cost-effective implementation for ratepayers of the state's greenhouse gas emissions reductions obligations under Title 38, section 576-A

  • Adds this climate-related requirement alongside existing mandates that positions align with statutory priorities and promote stabilization and lowering of prices for consumers

  • Became law without the Governor's signature on May 27, 2025, as Public Law Chapter 118

Legislative Description

An Act to Require Positions Taken by the Public Advocate to Be Consistent with the Cost-effective Implementation of the State's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions Obligations

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Last Action

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 169 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy, Utilities And Technology3/4/2025

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