Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD1543: An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network
Status: Signed into law, June 24, 2025
What the bill says
An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network.
From the introduced text:
An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network Sec. 1. 20-A MRSA c. 335 is enacted to read: CHAPTER 335 MAINE GREEN SCHOOLS NETWORK §9931. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. 1. Green school. "Green school" means a public school that shows exemplary progress in the following areas: A. Supporting the work of school administrative units to increase efficiencies in and reduce carbon emissions from buildings, energy systems, transportation, food use and landscaping; B. Constructing an engaging support system and framework for environmental literacy through networking and sharing curriculum units, projects and outdoor activities between educators in this State; C. Establishing a continuous pathway for career exploration and skill development in climate-ready fields; and D. Building strong and lasting leadership within youth, educators, administrators and community members to support the initiatives described in this subsection. For the purposes of this subsection, "climate-ready fields" means occupational fields related to climate or clean energy. 2. Network. "Network" means the Maine Green Schools Network. Page 1 - 132LR0808(03) 3. Student. "Student" means an individual enrolled in prekindergarten to grade 12 in a public school or school administrative unit. §9932. Network established; administration; composition The Maine Green Schools Network is established within the department to support environmental education and initiatives within …
Sponsors
- Joseph Rafferty (D, 34) · primary sponsor
- Michael Brennan (D, 115)
- Janice Dodge (D, 39)
- Christina Mitchell (D, 110)
- Kelly Murphy (D, 125)
Latest actions
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
- : PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Reports READ.On motion of Representative MURPHY of Scarborough, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 400(Yeas 76 - Nays 71 - Absent 2 - Excused 2)The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-316) 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-316). In concurrence. ORDERED S
- : Reports READ. On motion by Senator RAFFERTY of York The Majority Ought to Pass As Amended Report ACCEPTED. PREVAILED Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 404 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0 Bill READ ONCE. Committee Amendment "A" (S-316) READ and ADOPTED. Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (S-316) Sent down for concurrence
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
Votes
- House RC #400: ACC MAJ OTP AS AMENDED REP (June 10, 2025): 76 yea, 71 nay, passed
- Senate RC #404: ACCEPT MAJORITY OUGHT TO PASS AS AMENDED REPORT (June 9, 2025): 20 yea, 14 nay, passed
Subjects: Legislature, PSYCHEDELIC MEDICINE TASK FORCE, BURKS, PATRICIA ANN (N68BQ), Senate, POWERS, Other
Common questions
- What is LD1543?
- LD1543 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network.
- What does LD1543 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Establish the Maine Green Schools Network.
- What is the status of LD1543?
- Signed into law as of June 24, 2025. Latest action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence. (June 11, 2025).
- Who sponsored LD1543?
- Joseph Rafferty (D, 34), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD1543?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1543&snum=132
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