2021 EPC Priorities

2021 EPC Priorities

In 2021, the Environmental Priorities Coalition’s nine priority bills represent the best collective opportunities to tackle climate change, help create jobs, reduce pollution in our communities, increase investment in critical infrastructure, and bring more equity into environmental policy decisions.

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LD 125: Ban Aerial Herbicide Spraying for Forestry Management

Enacted by the Maine Legislature on June 14 but vetoed by Gov. Mills.
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NOT PASSED

LD 1626: Recognize Tribal Sovereignty

Carried Over (to the next session)
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Carried Over

Land for Maine's Future: Invest in Land, Water, and Parks

SUCCESS! LMF will be funded through the State Budget, with $40 million to be invested over 4 years.
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Passed

LD 1639: Stop Filling Maine Landfills with Out-of-State Waste

Carried Over (to the next session)
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Carried Over

LD 1541: Save Maine’s Municipal Recycling Programs

SUCCESS! Bill enacted into law with Gov’s signature.
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Passed

LD 1682: Align State Agencies with Climate Requirements

SUCCESS! Bill enacted into law with Gov. Mills' signature.
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Passed

LD 1659: Establish a Green Bank to Finance Climate Solutions

SUCCESS! Bill enacted into law with Gov. Mills' signature.
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PASSED

LD 1503: Phase Out Toxic PFAS Chemicals

SUCCESS! This bill was enacted into law.
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Passed

LD 1094: Fund Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Projects

SUCCESS! Energy efficiency and weatherization programs will be funded through the Maine Jobs & Recovery Act.
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Passed

LD 1572: Adopt Official Sea Level Rise Projections

SUCCESS! Bill enacted into law with Gov. Mills' signature.
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PASSED

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