LD635

Resolve, to Direct the Attorney General to Drop the Lawsuit Filed Against Big Oil Companies Concerning Climate Change

Failed·5/21/25
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Directs the Attorney General to withdraw from a lawsuit against oil companies concerning climate change.

This resolve instructs the Department of the Attorney General to dismiss and withdraw from the case State of Maine v. BP, PLC et al, which is currently pending in the United States District Court, District of Maine. The lawsuit involves climate change issues and targets major oil companies.

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Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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13 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

Mar 6, 2025

9:30 AM

Hearing

History

May 21, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

May 21, 2025

Senate

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

May 21, 2025

Senate

Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 201 Yeas 19 - Nays 13 - Excused 3 - Absent 0