Priorities

2025 EPC Priorities

Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition (EPC) is an inclusive statewide alliance of 39 conservation, climate action, and public health organizations. Each year we collectively identify a slate of policy priorities to act on the climate crisis, further environmental justice, protect land, water, and wildlife, and cultivate healthy Maine communities

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An Overview of EPC's 2025 Priorities

COMPLETED

Bills that were completed this session.

LD 1868: Achieve 100% Clean Electricity for Maine by 2040

SUCCESS! Governor Mills signed LD 1868 into law on June 20.
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Passed

LD 1423 & 1582: Protect Maine's EPR for Packaging Law from Corporate Polluters

SUCCESS! LD 1582 was successfully killed, and LD 1423 was amended substantially to eliminate loopsholes and exemptions.
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PASSED

Modernize Maine’s Growth Management Law to Create a More Flexible and Effective Framework

Modernize Maine's Growth Management Law to streamline planning processes for Maine communities to address urgent needs, like affordable housing and climate adaptation.
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NOT PASSED

Cut Pollution by Increasing Clean Transportation Options

Create cleaner and safer options to make transportation more affordable, accessible, and available for Mainers.
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NOT PASSED

CARRIED OVER

Bills that will be finalized next session.

LD 1870: Make Climate Polluters Pay for Climate Damages

This bill was carried over. MCV is working with the Mills administration and partners in Vermont and New York, who have passed similar laws, on the most effective way to implement a Maine Climate Superfund.
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CARRIED OVER

LD 1949: Energy Fairness Act

This bill was passed to be engrossed as amended in the Senate but did not receive a vote in the House and is being carried over.
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CARRIED OVER

LD 222: Prevent Future Toxic Spills of PFAS Foam

Given this year's tight budget, Governor Mills didn't sign LD 222 this session. Another bill, LD 400, was enacted, which will lay the groundwork for LD 222 and update its fiscal note.
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CARRIED OVER

LD 646: Protect Waterways in Maine by Addressing Stormwater Pollution

This bill was carried over.
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CARRIED OVER

LD 523: Fund Land for Maine’s Future

Multiple bills were proposed to fund the LMF program, which were carried over to next session.
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CARRIED OVER

LD 395: Recognize Wabanaki Self-Determination

This bill was carried over to build increased political support.
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CARRIED OVER

Other Years