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ME LD935
ME LD935Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection to Report on Air and Soil Chemical and Metal Levels and on Soil Testing on Solar Panel Farm Sites
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Introduced
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Introduced Session
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
This resolve directs the Department of Environmental Protection to submit 2 reports to the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. The first report must include available information on the levels of chemicals and metals, both airborne and in soil, in the State, including information on any periodic sampling performed by the department. The 2nd report must include information regarding soil testing done by the department on solar panel farm sites in the State, including testing done before installation, testing done after installation and any ongoing testing, and any results of that testing.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to prepare and submit two distinct reports to the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources by December 3, 2025. The first report will compile available information about chemical and metal concentrations in the state's air and soil, including data from any periodic sampling conducted by the department. The second report will focus specifically on soil testing performed at solar panel farm sites, encompassing testing conducted before and after installation, any ongoing testing efforts, and the results of those tests. By requiring these comprehensive reports, the bill aims to provide lawmakers with detailed insights into environmental chemical levels and potential environmental impacts of solar farm development, which can inform future policy decisions related to environmental monitoring and solar energy infrastructure.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Tracy Quint (R)*,
Barbara Bagshaw (R),
Elizabeth Caruso (R),
Amanda Collamore (R),
Lucien Daigle (R),
Rachel Henderson (R),
Rick Mason (R),
Reagan Paul (R),
Trey Stewart (R),
Tiffany Strout (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=935&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN093501.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0600&item=1&snum=132 |
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