LD 897 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act Regarding The Calculation Of Electric Rate Contracting Costs

This bill (LD 897) proposes to update the procedures for calculating electric rate contracting costs and reimbursements in Maine. It directly affects entities involved in electric rate contracting, such as utility companies and ratepayers, by changing how these costs are computed. The key provision is a revision to the existing calculation methods, though specific technical details are not outlined in the provided text. As a concept draft, it is an early-stage proposal awaiting further legislative review. The bill does not establish new rates or financial obligations but focuses on modifying the calculation process.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 Signed Apr 13, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
30
Key actions
10
Committee
7
Apr 13, 2026
Signed into law
Signed by Governor
executive
Apr 7, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
upper
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-571) was READ and ADOPTED.
lower
Apr 7, 2026
Lower · Passed
On motion of Representative SACHS of Freeport, REPORT A Ought to Pass as Amended was ACCEPTED.
lower
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Amendment "A" (S-571) READ and ADOPTED
upper
Apr 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
ACCEPTANCE of The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-571) Report PREVAILED.
upper
Mar 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
On motion by Same Senator Tabled until Later in Today's Session, pending ACCEPTANCE The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-571) Report.
upper
Mar 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senator LAWRENCE of York moved to ACCEPT The Report A Ought to Pass As Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-571) Report.
upper
Mar 20, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Reported Out - OTP-AM/OTP-AM/ONTP
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Mark Lawrence
Mark Lawrence
DDemocratic
ME
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