LD1473

An Act to Require Gas Utilities to Assess for Natural Gas Leaks and to Require Reporting of Gas Leak Information

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Maine LD1473 mandates gas utilities to monitor natural gas meters for leaks and report findings to the Public Utilities Commission.

Maine LD1473 requires gas utilities to regularly check their natural gas meters for leaks and submit annual reports to the Public Utilities Commission detailing the leaks found and any actions taken. The Public Utilities Commission is tasked with hiring an impartial third party to periodically evaluate utility compliance with these monitoring and reporting requirements. The Commission must also adopt technical rules to implement the provisions of this act.

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Roll Call Votes

Acc Maj Otp As Amended Rep RC #242

76 Yea

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68 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

May 14, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

May 8, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator LAWRENCE of York the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report ACCEPTED.

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

Bill READ ONCE.