Maine LD1808: An Act to Enact the Maine Climate Superfund Act

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An Act to Enact the Maine Climate Superfund Act Received by the Clerk of the House on April 25, 2025. Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative LOOKNER of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, ANKELES of Brunswick, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, DEBRITO of Waterville, DHALAC of South Portland, GEIGER of Rockland, GOLEK of Harpswell, SKOLD of Portland. Printed on recycled paper.

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An Act to Enact the Maine Climate Superfund Act Received by the Clerk of the House on April 25, 2025. Referred to the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401. ROBERT B. HUNT Clerk Presented by Representative LOOKNER of Portland. Cosponsored by Senator GROHOSKI of Hancock and Representatives: ABDI of Lewiston, ANKELES of Brunswick, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, DEBRITO of Waterville, DHALAC of South Portland, GEIGER of Rockland, GOLEK of Harpswell, SKOLD of Portland. Printed on recycled paper Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows: Sec. 1. 38 MRSA c. 3-C is enacted to read: CHAPTER 3-C MAINE CLIMATE SUPERFUND §580-G. Short title This Act may be known and cited as "the Maine Climate Superfund Act." §580-H. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. 1. Climate change adaptation project. "Climate change adaptation project" means a project designed to respond to, avoid, moderate, repair or adapt to negative impacts caused by climate change and to assist human and natural communities, households and businesses in preparing for future disruptions driven by climate change. "Climate change adaptation project" includes implementing nature-based solutions and flood protections; upgrading storm water drainage systems; making defensive upgrades …

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