LD 1671, the bill that protects certain waters (that are special for brook trout) from motorized gold prospecting, has been enacted by both the House and Senate. The Governor vetoed the bill and the veto was overriden by an impressive vote. Kudos to our friend Jeff Reardon at Trout Unlimited and …
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Mining Bills Update 4-10-14
The Legislature has enacted LD 1851, the bill that delays the effective date of the Mining Act until June 2016 (from June 2014). This now goes to the Governor for his signature. LD 1772, the bill that kills the bad DEP/BEP rules, has been enacted in the House and approved in the Senate. It now …
Ocean Acidification Bill, LD 1602, on Study Table
LD 1602, as amended, is sitting on the Special Study Table, having been approved by both bodies. At the end of the session, all of the study bills are reviewed pending final approval. …
Lakes Bill, LD 1744, Sitting on the Appropriations Table
LD 1744 has been enacted by the House and the Senate has approved it through engrossment. It's not been put onto the Appropriations Table. This happens to bills that have a fiscal note, or cost money. We are hoping that the Appropriations Committee is able to find money for this important bill. …
Outcome Based Forestry Bill Enacted
LD 1847, An Act to Clarify Outcome Based Forestry, has been enacted by both the House and Senate! We applaud the ACF Committee for their unanimous support of the bill and Sen. Jim Boyle and Rep. Jeff McCabe for their leadership on this important issue. We hope that the Governor will not veto the …
MEDIA RELEASE: Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Endangered Species in Maine
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 10, 2014 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-6180 x209 mobile: (207) 838-0511 Citizen Scientists Needed to Help Endangered Species in Maine Maine Audubon seeks “road watch” volunteers in …
MEDIA RELEASE: Maine Audubon Invites Community to Earth Day Film Festival
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 8, 2014 Contact: Michelle Smith, Communications & Marketing Manager msmith@maineaudubon.org (207) 781-2330 x209 Mobile: (207) 838-0511 Maine Audubon Invites Community to Earth Day Film Festival Nonprofit partners with Appalachian Club and Maine Outdoor …
House Rejects LD 1838, the bill to steal money from public lands.
The House voted to reject LD 1838, which proposes to steal money from public lands. Rep.s Dill, Jones, Saucier, Gideon, and Hickman all gave great speeches in opposition. Rep.s Marean and Black were courageous by voting against their caucus and voting against the bill. The Senate has already …
House Approves the Lakes Bill, LD 1744
The House has approved the amended Lakes Bill, LD 1744, by a vote of 135-0. Onto the Senate. …