LD1949

An Act Regarding Energy Fairness

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An Act Regarding Energy Fairness amends Maine's utility regulations to enhance consumer protections and environmental justice.

The bill, An Act Regarding Energy Fairness, amends Maine's utility regulations to enhance consumer protections and environmental justice. It mandates that the Public Utilities Commission adopt rules prohibiting the disconnection of utility services for residential customers for nonpayment under certain conditions. It also requires the commission to investigate and correct misleading information on customer bills, establish a community engagement plan, and examine opt-in program designs.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

86 Yea

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56 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 3

1:00 PM

Hearing

Jan 27

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Mar 18

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Mar 17

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Mar 17

House

ROLL CALL NO. 650 (Yeas 86 - Nays 56 - Absent 7 - Excused 1 - Vacant 1)