Maine LD92: An Act Regarding the Management of the Waste Components of a Solar Energy Development upon Decommissioning

What the bill says

An Act Regarding the Management of the Waste Components of a Solar Energy Development upon Decommissioning" Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.

From the engrossed text:

An Act Regarding the Management of the Waste Components of a Solar Energy Development upon Decommissioning" Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §3491, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2023, c. 300, §1, is further amended by amending the 2nd blocked paragraph to read: "Decommissioning" includes: the grading to postconstruction grade and revegetation of all earth disturbed during construction and decommissioning, except for areas already restored,; providing for the recycling of the waste components of the solar energy development that are recyclable, including, but not limited to, the solar panels, by a facility authorized to accept such materials for recycling and; providing for the disposal of the waste components of the solar energy development that are not recyclable by a facility authorized to accept such materials for disposal; and providing for the proper storage of the waste components of the solar energy development, including, but not limited to, damaged, unused or unwanted solar panels, in accordance with applicable laws and rules regulating the management and storage of solid waste if the waste components do not contain hazardous materials or, in accordance with applicable laws and rules regulating the management and storage of hazardous waste, if the waste …

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Sponsors

• Michael Lemelin (R, 53) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 14, 2025: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED. in concurrence PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 158 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
2. May 13, 2025: Reports READ.On motion of Representative GRAMLICH of Old Orchard Beach, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 121(Yeas 73 - Nays 68 - Absent 9 - Excused 0 - Restricted - 1)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
3. March 21, 2025: Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
4. January 8, 2025: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES in concurrence
5. January 8, 2025: Committee on Environment and Natural Resources suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Votes

• Senate RC #158: ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT (May 14, 2025): 20 yea, 14 nay, passed
• House RC #121: ACC MAJ OUGHT NOT TO PASS REP (May 13, 2025): 73 yea, 68 nay, passed

Common questions

What is LD92?

LD92 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act Regarding the Management of the Waste Components of a Solar Energy Development upon Decommissioning.

What does LD92 do?

In its own words: An Act Regarding the Management of the Waste Components of a Solar Energy Development upon Decommissioning" Amend the bill by striking out all of the emergency preamble. Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.

What is the status of LD92?

Failed as of May 14, 2025. Latest action: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED. in concurrence PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 158 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (May 14, 2025).

Who sponsored LD92?

Michael Lemelin (R, 53).

Where is the official record for LD92?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=92&snum=132