LD495

An Act to Require Rules Designed to Reduce Climate Change to Include Estimates of the Reduction in Adverse Climate Effects and of the Cost to Consumers

Failed·4/10/25
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Requires estimates of climate effect reductions and consumer costs in rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The bill mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to include estimates of the reduction in adverse climate effects and the costs to consumers when adopting rules designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These estimates must be based on sound scientific information and methods, covering the impact on prices of gasoline, diesel fuel, electricity, heating oil, and propane.

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Roll Call Votes

20 Yea

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14 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

Feb 24, 2025

11:00 AM

Hearing

History

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator TEPLER of Sagadahoc the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED. in concurrence PREVAILED

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 102 Yeas 20 - Nays 14 - Excused 1 - Absent 0