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LD 342

Died in committee

An Act To Include Nuclear Power In The State'S Renewable Portfolio Standard

Introduced 2025-01-30Last action 2025-05-29 — Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)Committee Energy, Utilities And Technology

Sponsor

Reagan PAULR

Cosponsors

Richard CAMPBELL(R)Aaron DANA(N)Steven FOSTER(R)Matthew HARRINGTON(R)Mathew MCINTYRE(R)Nathan WADSWORTH(R)Sophia WARREN(D)
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Died in committee
The 132nd Legislature (2025-2026) ended on 2025-06-18. This bill was in committee when the session adjourned and did not advance to enactment.

Legislative Progress

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Introduced
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In Committee
3
Passed Chamber
4
Enacted / Signed

Votes

Senate2025-05-29PassedSee how each member voted →
Accept Majority Ought Not To Pass Report RC #255
Yea 21 · 20 D · 1 RNay 14 · 14 R
House2025-05-28PassedSee how each member voted →
Acc Maj Ought Not To Pass Rep RC #213
Yea 75 · 73 D · 2 otherNay 70 · 2 D · 68 RNV 0 · Absent 6

Summary

This Maine bill adds nuclear power plants constructed after January 1, 2025 to the state's definition of renewable energy sources for the purposes of the Renewable Portfolio Standard. The change allows nuclear generation to count toward the renewable energy requirements that electricity providers must meet, treating newly built nuclear facilities the same as wind, solar, and other renewable resources. This legislative action aims to expand Maine's clean energy options by recognizing nuclear power as a viable renewable resource that can help the state meet its clean energy goals alongside traditional renewables.

Bill history

  1. 2025-01-30 · House
    Received by the Clerk of the House on January 30, 2025.
  2. 2025-01-30 · House
    The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
  3. 2025-03-21 · House
    Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
  4. 2025-05-14 · House
    Work Session Held
  5. 2025-05-14 · House
    Voted: Divided Report
  6. 2025-05-20 · House
    Work Session Reconsidered
  7. 2025-05-20 · House
    Voted: Divided Report
  8. 2025-05-23 · House
    Reported Out: ONTP/OTP
  9. 2025-05-28 · House
    Reports READ.
  10. 2025-05-28 · House
    On motion of Representative SACHS of Freeport, the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.
  11. 2025-05-28 · House
    ROLL CALL NO. 213 (Yeas 75 - Nays 70 - Absent 6 - Excused 0)
  12. 2025-05-28 · House
    Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
  13. 2025-05-29 · Senate
    Reports Read
  14. 2025-05-29 · Senate
    On motion by Senator LAWRENCE of York the Majority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. PREVAILED
  15. 2025-05-29 · Senate
    Roll Call Ordered Roll Call Number 255 Yeas 21 - Nays 14 - Excused 0 - Absent 0
  16. 2025-05-29 · Senate
    Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

Note

Historical import. Session: 132

Full Bill Text
https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0242&item=1&snum=132
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