Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD830: An Act to Protect Maine's Scenic Beauty by Requiring Solar Panel Fields to Be Hidden from View
Status: Failed, June 3, 2025
What the bill says
An Act to Protect Maine's Scenic Beauty by Requiring Solar Panel Fields to Be Hidden from View" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Protect Maine's Scenic Beauty Through the Regulation of Solar Energy Developments Under the Site Location of Development Laws' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Protect Maine's Scenic Beauty by Requiring Solar Panel Fields to Be Hidden from View" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Protect Maine's Scenic Beauty Through the Regulation of Solar Energy Developments Under the Site Location of Development Laws' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 38 MRSA §484-E is enacted to read: §484-E. Additional standards for solar energy developments In addition to other standards required by or pursuant to this article, the department shall evaluate a proposed solar energy development in accordance with this section. 1. Evaluation criteria. The department shall evaluate the effects of the proposed solar energy development on scenic character and existing uses related to scenic character. The evaluation must include, but is not limited to, consideration of: A. The significance of the scenic character that may potentially be affected by the proposed solar energy development; B. The existing scenic character and existing uses related to scenic character in the area surrounding the proposed solar energy development; and C. The expectations of the typical viewer in viewing the proposed solar energy development. 2. Measures required. If, following the evaluation under subsection 1, the department finds that the proposed solar energy development will have an adverse …
Sponsors
- David Haggan (R, 10) · primary sponsor
- Steven Foster (R, 32)
- Kathy Javner (R, 29)
- McIntyre, Mathew (R, 18)
- Reagan Paul (R, 37)
- Tracy Quint (R, 8)
- Nathan Wadsworth (R, 82)
Latest actions
- : Reports READ.On motion of Representative DOUDERA of Camden, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 286(Yeas 75 - Nays 70 - Absent 6 - Excused 0)In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD)
- : Taken from the table by the President Subsequently, The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report ACCEPTED PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 297 Yeas 19 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 1 Sent down for concurrence
- : Unfinished Business
- : Unfinished Business
- : Unfinished Business
- : Unfinished Business
- : Unfinished Business
- : On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending Motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc to ACCEPT The Majority OUGHT NOT TO PASS Report Roll Call Ordered Unfinished Business
- : CARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Votes
- House RC #286: ACC MAJ OUGHT NOT TO PASS REP (June 3, 2025): 75 yea, 70 nay, passed
- Senate RC #297: ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT NOT TO PASS REPORT (June 2, 2025): 18 yea, 15 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is LD830?
- LD830 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Protect Maine's Scenic Beauty by Requiring Solar Panel Fields to Be Hidden from View.
- What does LD830 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Protect Maine's Scenic Beauty by Requiring Solar Panel Fields to Be Hidden from View" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Protect Maine's Scenic Beauty Through the Regulation of Solar Energy Developments Under the Site Location of Development Laws' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
- What is the status of LD830?
- Failed as of June 3, 2025. Latest action: Reports READ.On motion of Representative DOUDERA of Camden, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 286(Yeas 75 - Nays 70 - Absent 6 - Excused 0)In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.Placed in the Legislative Files. (DEAD) (June 3, 2025).
- Who sponsored LD830?
- David Haggan (R, 10), with 6 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD830?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=830&snum=132
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