NRCM reviews every bill under consideration at the State House to determine which ones deserve support and which ones should be opposed based on their potential impact on Maine’s environment. This page provides updates on the priority bills that we will be following during the 2020 legislative session. More bills will be added in January, 2020, after the session begins.
Another great way to stay informed during the session is to sign up for NRCM's Action Network. You can choose issues of importance to you and get emails and links to action alerts so that you can make your voice heard at a moment's notice when your legislators need to hear from you most on issues related to Maine's clean air, clean water, sustainable forestry, wildlife habitat, and more.
- Take action on important issues by visiting our Take Action page.
- Read legislative testimony by NRCM staff.
| 2020 Bill Information & Summary | NRCM Position | Status Update |
|---|---|---|
| Reduce plastic pollution & increase recycled content in plastic bottles (LD 102) | NRCM Supports | Bill tabled at January 17 work session. |
| Preserve State landfill capacity (LD 401) | NRCM Supports | Bill tabled at work session on January 17. |
| Product stewardship for tobacco product waste (LD 544) | NRCM Supports | Bill tabled at work session on January 17. |
| Funding for Land for Maine's Future & State Parks (LD 911) | NRCM Supports | Bill still in Appropriations Committee Read NRCM fact sheet. |
| Bond funding for municipal clean energy projects (LD 1119) | NRCM Supports | Bill still in Appropriations Committee |
| Increase safe disposal of prescription drugs (LD 1460) | NRCM Supports | Bill tabled at work session on January 17. |
| Product stewardship program for batteries (LD 1594) | NRCM Supports | Bill tabled at work session on January 17. |
| Restore local ownership of state's power delivery systems (LD 1646) | NRCM Supports | Report due to Legislature in February. Read NRCM testimony from 2019. |
| Commercial property-assessed clean energy loan program (LD 1748) | NRCM Supports | Public hearing held on January 23. |
| Establish appliance energy and water standards (LD 1750) | NRCM Supports | Public hearing held on January 23. Read NRCM testimony. |
| Clean water standards for public treatment systems & plants (LD 1779) | NRCM Supports | Work session held on January 22. Read NRCM testimony. |
| Increase funding to implement Maine's clean water program (LD 1832) | NRCM Supports | Work session held on January 22. Read NRCM testimony. |
| Protect public lands and require legislative approval for leases of public lands for commercial use (LD 1893) | NRCM Supports with significant amendments | Public hearing held on January 21. Read NRCM testimony. |
| Purchasing electric school buses (LD 1894) | NRCM Supports | Public hearing held on January 15. Read NRCM testimony. |
| Promote retail bulk purchasing & allow people to bring own reusable containers to fill up (LD 1933) | NRCM Supports | Public hearing to be held on Thursday, January 30 in Room 202 Cross Office Building. |
| Consumer's Right to Repair Electronic Products (LD 1977) | NRCM Supports | Public hearing held on Thursday, January 23. A work session on this bill is scheduled for Tuesday, January 28 at 1:00 p.m in the same location. |
Today’s Happenings at the State House—LIVE ONLY DURING SESSION
Note: Bills are listed in order by bill LD number (found in the left column).
Be sure to stay informed about important actions on bills affecting Maine's environment by signing up for NRCM's Action Network. You will be able to take action at a moment's notice on bills related to Maine's air, land, water, and wildlife.
To view past years' legislative bill information, scroll to the green footer at the bottom of this page.
