SUPPORTING
POLICY
MCAN is working to advance a transformational climate justice agenda in Maine. Here are some priority policies we have supported to bring equitable, systemic change to our state.
ONGOING POLICIES SUPPORTED BY MCAN
Recognize Tribal Sovereignty LD 2094 (2020); LD 1626 (2021)
We continue to work with the Wabanaki Alliance Coalition to support tribal sovereignty bills in 2023.
Pine Tree Amendment LD 489 (2021)
MCAN continues to support this amendment as it comes back before the Legislature in 2023.
Consumer Owned Utility LD 1708 (2021) Passed in both the House and the Senate. Vetoed by the Governor. MCAN supported Our Power Coalition’s gathering of signatures for a referendum to get this issue on November 2023’s ballot. We will continue to educate Mainers on a COU.
131st LEGISLATIVE SESSION - UPCOMING BILLS (2023)
Bill to Legally Define Environmental Justice and Environmental Justice Populations and require state agencies to meaningfully engage environmental justice populations and incorporate equity into decision-making.
Offshore Wind Process bill for responsible development, investments in research and environmental monitoring, equity and inclusion practices, and labor protections.
MCAN will focus on Housing bills leading to Affordable Cooperative Housing and equitable housing for Mainers in the face of a statewide housing crisis. We will watch for related housing bills that intersect with transportation, immigrant rights and other justice issues.
MCAN will focus on Transportation bills that could have an impact on paths to reduce emissions; increase a shift towards a more sustainable transportation plan; and bring equity to the transition.
SUCCESSFUL SUPPORTED POLICIES
Extending the Federal Rental Assistance Program and Establishing Winter Energy Relief Payment Program LD 3
SIGNED INTO LAW BY THE GOVERNOR (2023)
Passamaquoddy Tribal Members Access to Clean Water LD 906
SIGNED INTO LAW BY THE GOVERNOR (2022)
Climate Education in Maine Public Schools LD 1902
SIGNED INTO LAW BY THE GOVERNOR (2022)
Stop Out of State Toxic Waste LD 1639
SIGNED INTO LAW BY THE GOVERNOR (2022)
Maine Clean Energy and Sustainability Accelerator (‘Green Bank’) LD 1659 SIGNED INTO LAW BY THE GOVERNOR (2021)
Divestment of Maine Public Employees Retirement System LD 99
SIGNED INTO LAW BY THE GOVERNOR (2021)
An Act To Establish the Maine Healthy Soils Program LD 437
SIGNED INTO LAW BY THE GOVERNOR (2021)
