LD228

An Act to Allow Coastal Seawalls to Be Raised by up to 2 Feet in Order to Accommodate Predicted Sea Level Rise

Complete·5/27/25

Maine LD228 allows for a one-time increase of up to 2 feet in the height of existing coastal seawalls to address sea level rise.

Maine LD228 amends the Natural Resources Protection Act to allow the Department of Environmental Protection to approve a one-time increase in the height of existing coastal seawalls by up to 2 feet. This measure aims to enhance coastal resilience against rising sea levels and storm events. The bill specifies that the seawall must have existed on January 1, 2025, and the height increase must comply with all applicable requirements.

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 27, 2025

House

This being an emergency measure, a two-thirds vote of all the members elected to the House was necessary.

May 27, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

May 27, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.