Sen. Libby earns perfect score for voting record on environment and natural resources
AUGUSTA – Sen. Nate Libby, D-Lewiston, earned a perfect score from the Maine Conservation Voters for his votes this session to preserve Maine’s natural resources, promote energy independence and protect the public from harmful chemicals. Sen. Libby was one of 17 state senators to earn a perfect score on the 2021 Environmental Scorecard released earlier this week, which tracks how lawmakers voted on seven key proposals debated by the Maine Legislature this past year. Sen. Libby has a lifetime score of 97% with Maine Conservation Voters.
“As a lifelong Mainer, I know just how valuable our natural resources are to our past, present and future,” said Sen. Libby. “That’s why I have always made it a priority to vote in line with what is best for our environment. This year, I was proud to build on my pro-environment record and plan to do more of the same in the upcoming session.”
Sen. Libby has a long history of supporting initiatives to promote, protect and preserve Maine’s environment, which supports the health and well-being of Maine people and the economy. This year, Sen. Libby supported a landmark investment in the Land for Maine’s Future (LMF) program, led by Sen. Cathy Breen, D-Falmouth, Senate Chair of the Legislature’s Appropriations Committee. LMF is a popular program that has successfully leveraged public-private partnerships to preserve and protect Maine’s natural resources and public lands for tourists and Mainers alike to enjoy.
Sen. Libby also introduced legislation this year that reduces greenhouse gas emissions by extending the Maine Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit from 2025 to 2040. The Maine Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit incentivizes business and real estate owners as well as property developers to rehabilitate and reuse income-producing historic buildings in Maine. This reduces the need for new construction and lowers dependency on motorized transportation. Work on this bill will continue in the upcoming session. MCV is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting Maine’s environment and democracy. MCV’s Scorecard can be viewed online at www.maineconservation.org/scores.