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LD 1472

An Act To Address Climate Change

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Sophie Warren

Maine climate change bill LD 1472 died in legislature after committee approval, failing to advance to final passage during 2025 session.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1472

Legislative bill overview

LD 1472 is a Maine bill introduced by Representative Sophie Warren designed to address climate change through legislative action. The bill was referred to the Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology after initial review by the Environment and Natural Resources Committee. The measure was approved by committee chairs but ultimately placed in legislative files as dead on May 27, 2025, meaning it did not advance further in the legislative session.

Why is this important

Climate change legislation affects Maine's environmental policy, economic development, and energy infrastructure for years to come. The bill's failure to advance suggests either insufficient legislative support, resource constraints, or disagreement over its specific provisions among lawmakers. Understanding why climate bills succeed or fail in Maine's legislature is relevant to constituents concerned with environmental policy and energy transition.

Potential points of contention

  • Specificity unknown: The bill's actual provisions are not detailed in available records, making it unclear whether contention centered on regulatory scope, implementation costs, or particular industries affected
  • Committee routing: Referral to Energy, Utilities and Technology rather than Environment alone suggests potential overlap or dispute over jurisdiction and policy approach
  • Legislative priority: The bill's placement as dead indicates it was either deprioritized, lacked sufficient votes, or faced procedural obstacles despite committee approval

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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