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LD 356

ME SENATE

An Act To Require Notification Of Certain Outdoor Pesticide Applications

132
Introduced by Art Bell, Rick Bennett, Marygrace Cimino and 4 other co-sponsors

Outdoor residential rodenticide use is restricted to licensed applicators only; homeowners may not apply rodenticides outdoors.

Became Law without Governor's Signature
#applicationprocess #landownerneighbors #pesticides
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LD 1786

ME HOUSE

An Act To Require The Department Of Environmental Protection To Provide Certain Information Regarding Perfluoroalkyl And Polyfluoroalkyl Substances To The Public And Private Drinking Water Well Owners

132
Introduced by Dan Ankeles, Poppy Arford, Art Bell and 7 other co-sponsors

Requires Maine DEP to provide PFAS information to public and private drinking water well owners, with public posting to help owners test, understand risks, and pursue mitigation.

Became Law without Governor's Signature
#groundwater #pfasposting #wells
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LD 1596

ME HOUSE

An Act To Support Maine'S Sea Farmers

132
Introduced by Dan Ankeles, Art Bell, Stacy Brenner and 6 other co-sponsors

Directs the Department of Marine Resources to compile and submit a report of the Aquaculture Advisory Council's findings and recommendations to guide Maine aquaculture policy.

Became Law without Governor's Signature
#aquaculture #licensing #operationstype
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LD 1158

ME HOUSE

An Act To Expand Appliance Energy And Water Standards

132
Introduced by Art Bell, Bill Bridgeo, Vicki Doudera and 3 other co-sponsors

Expands Maine's energy and water efficiency standards for appliances; DEP will implement and enforce tougher rules to cut energy/water use and lower bills.

Became Law without Governor's Signature
#appliancesandequipment #enforcement #environmentalprotectiondept
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LD 1747

ME HOUSE

An Act To Repeal And Replace The Charter Of The Yarmouth Water District

132
Introduced by Art Bell, Annie Graham,

Repeals the Yarmouth Water District charter and enacts a modern, clarified charter that reshapes governance, powers, finances, and service area for ratepayers.

Signed by Governor
#charterchanges #waterdistricts #yarmouthwaterdistrict
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