LD2038

An Act to Require Maine Transmission and Distribution Utility Participation in a Regional Transmission Organization

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Maine LD2038 mandates transmission and distribution utilities to join a regional transmission organization.

Maine LD2038 requires transmission and distribution utilities to participate in a regional transmission organization, except for consumer-owned utilities and those in areas managed by the independent system administrator for northern Maine. This law aims to prevent Maine electric utilities from collecting a special bonus return on equity, which could inflate electricity rates for consumers. The legislation takes effect immediately due to the cited emergency.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

74 Yea

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65 Nay

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11 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 29

11:00 AM

Hearing

Jan 22

10:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 2

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

Mar 31

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Mar 31

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.