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This bill modifies an existing Maine state law regarding the approval of high-impact electric transmission lines by clarifying that such a transmission line is considered to have received majority legislative approval if it is approved through a competitive procurement process conducted by the state's public utilities commission or another state agency under the authority of Title 35-A. Specifically, the bill adds language to section 3132, subsection 6-C of the Maine Revised Statutes, which previously did not specify how legislative approval could be obtained for these transmission lines. By providing this definition, the bill streamlines the approval process for large-scale electric transmission infrastructure projects that are selected through a competitive bidding process, potentially making it easier for such projects to move forward with regulatory and legislative support.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=810&snum=132