2014 EPC Priorities 2014 EPC Priorities Read the EPC's 2014 Session Wrap-up Protect Water Quality from Metallic Mineral Mining Pollution The Governor vetoed the bills which means there is no legislative directive to draft new rules. By law, the 1991 rules remain effective until the legislature approves new ones. Download Factsheet PASSED Save Our Shellfish and Coastal Economies from Ocean Acidification The ocean acidification study became law without the Governor's signature. Download Factsheet Passed Build a Resilient and Healthy Economy with the Maine Foods Bill The Governor vetoed the bill. The Senate voted to override the veto but the House failed to do so and the bill died. Download Factsheet Failed Increase Maine’s Energy Independence with Clean, Renewable Solar Power The solar study became law without the Governor's signature. Download Factsheet Passed Invest in the Water and Safe Communities The bond became law without the Governor's signature. The bond will go before the voters for approval on November 4, 2014. Download Factsheet Passed Strengthen Maine's Lake Protection Programs The Governor vetoed the setback component and while the House overrode the veto, the Senate failed to. Positively, $71,500 dollars was approved annually to fund lake protection efforts. Download Factsheet Mixed Other Years 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008