An Act To Require Legislative Approval For A Contract To Operate The Juniper Ridge Landfill

LD 1349 requires Maine's Legislature to approve any contract or contract renewal for operating the state-owned Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town. This directly affects the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (which manages the landfill) and the Legislature (which must vote on such contracts). The bill amends state law to add that legislative approval is mandatory before the department can enter or renew the landfill operation contract. It does not change existing licensing requirements but adds a new step for contract approval.