LD 838·ME·senate
An Act To Explore Public Financing And Ownership Of Electric Transmission And Distribution Infrastructure
FailedFiled Mar 4, 2025
Sponsor: Mark Lawrence (D)
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Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Apr 29, 2026
Summary
The bill is a concept draft that would have the state look into ways to save electricity customers money by using public financing and possibly public ownership of transmission and distribution lines. It targets ratepayers and the utilities that operate the grid. The proposal did not create any new programs, only called for an exploration of options.
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