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ME LD797
ME LD797An Act To Limit Greenhouse Gas Pollution and Effectively Use Maine's Natural Resources
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Introduced
02/12/2019
02/12/2019
In Committee
02/12/2019
02/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/03/2019
06/03/2019
Introduced Session
129th Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill provides that by January 1, 2050 the State must reduce net annual greenhouse gas emissions to at least 80% below the 1990 net annual greenhouse gas emissions level. It directs the Department of Environmental Protection to establish interim net annual emissions levels and to monitor and report on gross and net annual greenhouse gas emissions. It directs the department to update the State's climate action plan and evaluate the State's progress toward meeting the reduction levels.
AI Summary
This bill provides that by January 1, 2050, the State must reduce net annual greenhouse gas emissions to at least 80% below the 1990 net annual greenhouse gas emissions level. It directs the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to establish interim net annual emissions levels for 2030 and 2040, and to monitor and report on gross and net annual greenhouse gas emissions. The bill also requires the DEP to update the State's climate action plan to meet the reduction levels and study pathways to reduce net annual greenhouse gas emissions. The bill repeals the previous greenhouse gas reduction goals and requires the DEP to submit a report on the State's progress toward meeting the new reduction levels every two years.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Ralph Tucker (D)*,
Russell Black (R),
Patrick Corey (R),
Vicki Doudera (D),
Robert Foley (R),
Sara Gideon (D),
MaryAnne Kinney (R),
Christina Riley (D),
Linda Sanborn (D),
William Tuell (R),
Last Action
Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 06/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=797&snum=129 |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0585&item=1&snum=129 |
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