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ME LD635
ME LD635Resolve, to Direct the Attorney General to Drop the Lawsuit Filed Against Big Oil Companies Concerning Climate Change
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This resolve directs the Department of the Attorney General to dismiss and withdraw from the case State of Maine v. BP, PLC et al, currently pending in the United States District Court, District of Maine.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Maine Attorney General to dismiss and withdraw from a specific climate change lawsuit against several major oil companies, known as State of Maine v. BP, PLC et al, which is currently pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maine. The bill specifically references the case by its case number 2:2025cv00001-NT and requires the Attorney General's Department to completely drop their legal action against the oil companies. While the bill does not provide extensive background, it appears to be aimed at halting ongoing legal proceedings that likely seek to hold oil companies accountable for their potential contributions to climate change, effectively preventing the state from pursuing this particular legal strategy against these corporations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
William Tuell (R)*,
Steven Foster (R),
David Haggan (R),
Kathy Javner (R),
Arthur Mingo (R),
Josh Morris (R),
Jennifer Poirier (R),
Katrina Smith (R),
Tiffany Strout (R),
Peter Wood (R),
Last Action
Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (on 05/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=635&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0403&item=1&snum=132 |
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