Bill > H980

This bill aims to promote sustainable development and infrastructure, economic security, and fiscal responsibility with respect to climate risks. The key provisions are: 1. Requiring disclosure of climate risks and adaptation measures in state permit applications, prioritizing nature-based solutions and avoiding disproportionate impacts on vulnerable populations. 2. Establishing a state climate projections dataset and climate-resilient design standards for public and private construction projects seeking state funding or financing. 3. Mandating that requests for state capital project proposals include climate risk assessments and adaptation measures. 4. Allowing municipalities to use alternative floodplain maps based on best available climate science for building code enforcement. 5. Requiring investor-owned utility companies to develop climate vulnerability and adaptation plans, and consider climate risks in rate-making proceedings. 6. Requiring training of local planning and zoning board members on climate science and effects.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H980