Maine LD837: 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

What the bill says

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.

From the engrossed text:

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 Sec. 1. 35-A MRSA §1702, sub-§10, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 79, §2, is amended to read: 10. Independent representation of the interests of the using and consuming public. The Public Advocate, when taking a position on any matter in any proceeding or forum pursuant to the Public Advocate's authority under this chapter, shall exercise independent judgment to ensure the position: A. Is consistent with the priorities established in section 1702‐A and the requirements of this chapter; and B. Promotes stabilization and lowering of prices paid by those members of the using and consuming public whose interests the Public Advocate is representing.; and C. Is consistent with the cost-effective implementation for ratepayers of the greenhouse gas emissions reductions obligations established in Title 38, section 576-A. Page 1 - 132LR1368(03)

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Sponsors

• Mark Lawrence (D, 35) · primary sponsor
• Valli Geiger (D, 42)
• Walter Runte (D, 146)
• Melanie Sachs (D, 102)
• Kilton Webb (D, 98)

Latest actions

1. May 14, 2025: Taken from the table by the President Subsequently, FINALLY PASSED in concurrence PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 169 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0
2. May 13, 2025: Unfinished Business
3. May 7, 2025: On motion by Senator PIERCE of Cumberland Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ENACTMENT Unfinished Business
4. May 6, 2025: PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5. April 30, 2025: Reports READ.On motion of Representative SACHS of Freeport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 104(Yeas 74 - Nays 67 - Absent 9 - Excused 0 - Restricted - 1)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-29) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-29). In concurrence
6. April 29, 2025: Reports READ On motion by Senator LAWRENCE of York The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 129 Yeas 18 - Nays 15 - Excused 2 - Absent 0 READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (S-29) READ. ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-29) Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
7. 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.
8. March 4, 2025: The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
9. March 4, 2025: Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence

Votes

• Senate RC #169: ENACTMENT (May 14, 2025): 20 yea, 14 nay, passed
• House RC #104: ACC MAJ OTP AS AMENDED REP (April 30, 2025): 74 yea, 67 nay, passed
• Senate RC #129: ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT (April 29, 2025): 18 yea, 15 nay, passed

Common questions

What is LD837?

LD837 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): 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.

What does LD837 do?

In its own words: 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.

What is the status of LD837?

Signed into law as of May 27, 2025. Latest action: Taken from the table by the President Subsequently, FINALLY PASSED in concurrence PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 169 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 (May 14, 2025).

Who sponsored LD837?

Mark Lawrence (D, 35), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for LD837?

On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=837&snum=132