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On the recordMarch 13, 2017
Our bill does not mandate that we move forward. It mandates that your lab and utilities, on a voluntary basis, study this as an option.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Clarifying that the bill allows voluntary study of options without mandating action.

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