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ME LD2153
ME LD2153An Act to Transfer the Responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Passed
03/19/2026
03/19/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/23/2026
03/23/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
132nd Legislature
Bill Summary
An Act to Transfer the Responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources
AI Summary
This bill transfers the responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources, effectively dissolving the former office and consolidating its functions within the latter. This change involves numerous amendments to existing laws, replacing references to the "Governor's Energy Office" with "Department of Energy Resources" or "Commissioner of Energy Resources" across various statutes related to energy planning, resource management, renewable energy development, offshore wind projects, and energy efficiency programs. The bill also makes conforming changes to salary ranges and executive department structures to reflect this organizational shift.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Governor's Action: Signed, Mar 23, 2026 (on 03/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=2153&snum=132 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1442&item=3&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: Chapter 597 | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN215303.pdf |
| House: C-A (H-835) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1442&item=2&snum=132 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-835) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_132nd/fiscalpdfs/FN215302.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP1442&item=1&snum=132 |
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