LD1270

An Act to Establish the Department of Energy Resources

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Establishes the Department of Energy Resources to replace the Governor's Energy Office.

The bill establishes the Department of Energy Resources as a cabinet-level department to replace the Governor's Energy Office. The department is responsible for overseeing state energy policies, programs, and development efforts. It is directed to assess energy supply and demand, develop a comprehensive state energy plan, and monitor petroleum product inventories and deliveries. The department also administers the Distributed Solar and Energy Storage Program and the Maine Energy Resources Development Program.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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15 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 21, 2025

1:45 PM

Hearing

May 20, 2025

1:15 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin taken from the Special Appropriations Table

Jun 25, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED in concurrence.

Jun 18, 2025

Senate

Taken from the table by the President