An Act Regarding the Permitting of Projects Affecting Public-use Airports Under the Natural Resources Protection Act and the Site Location of Development Laws
Sponsored By: Richard A. Bennett (Independent)
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State permits cannot reduce airport safety
The law bars the Maine Department of Environmental Protection from adding any permit term that would make a public-use airport’s air operations area less safe. This applies to permits under the Natural Resources Protection Act and the Site Location of Development laws. The agency decides whether a term would reduce safety. The law uses federal meanings for “air operations area,” “airport security program,” and “public-use airport.” Pilots, passengers, airport workers, and nearby communities keep stronger safety protections.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Richard A. Bennett
Independent • Senate
Cosponsors
Ann Fredericks
Republican • House
Anne-Marie Mastraccio
Democratic • House
Jeffrey L. Timberlake
Republican • Senate
Tiffany Roberts
Democratic • House
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Actions Timeline
ACTPUB Chapter 329
6/17/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
6/3/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/3/2025HouseCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (S-210).In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
6/2/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (S-210) READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (S-210).Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence.
6/2/2025SenateCARRIED OVER, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025SenateThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES.In concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
1/8/2025HouseCommittee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES suggested and ordered printed REFERENCE to the Committee on ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES Ordered sent down forthwith for concurrence
1/8/2025Senate
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (S-210), adopted by House & Senate
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