2023 EPC Priorities

2023 EPC Priorities

In 2023, the Environmental Priorities Coalition’s seven priority bills represented the best collective opportunities to restore the inherent sovereignty of the Wabanaki Nations, advance clean energy in Maine, secure the future of forests in Maine, protect endangered and threatened species, strengthen environmental justice for all, and establish environmental rights for all, for generations.

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COMPLETED

Bills that were finalized this session.

LD 1895: Foster A Responsible Offshore Wind Industry for Maine

SUCCESS! The full Legislature passed the bill on the last day of the session, July 26th, and the Governor signed it into law on July 27th.
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PASSED

LD 1986: Cut Costs, Honor Contracts, and Protect Community Solar

SUCCESS! Governor Mills signed LD 1986 into law on July 11. LD 1347, the bill that would have rolled back solar policy, did not pass.
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Passed

LD 1246: Conserve Endangered & Threatened Species Habitat

SUCCESS! The Governor signed this bill into law on June 2.
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Passed

Oppose LD 718: Oppose roll backs to our health, safety, and environment

SUCCESS! On June 23, the Governor signed a compromise measure that addresses our concerns.
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PASSED

LD 894: Oppose prohibitions on local clean energy action

SUCCESS! This bill was defeated in the Senate 15-19 and in the House 71-76
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Passed

CARRIED OVER

Bills that were carried over to this coming session.

LD 928: Establish Environmental Rights For All, For Generations

The bill was carried over.
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CARRIED OVER

LD 2007: Recognize Tribal Sovereignty

The bill has been carried over into the next legislative session. Stay tuned!
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CARRIED OVER

LD 1621: Advance Environmental Justice for All Maine People

After being enacted in the House, this bill moved to the Appropriations Table to await funding. It has been carried over into the next legislative session.
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CARRIED OVER

LD 993: Secure the Future of Maine's Forests

After being enacted in the House, the bill was placed on the Appropriations Table with a $5,000 fiscal note. It was carried over to the next legislative session.
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CARRIED OVER

LD 1156: Invest in Maine Trails Statewide

Along with all bond bills this session, this bill is on the Appropriations Table awaiting funding, where it will remain until the next session.
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CARRIED OVER

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