LD 6 -- HP0009

Original Title: An Act to Allow County Commissioners to Serve on the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission.
New Title An Act to Allow Certain County and Municipal Officials to Serve on the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission and the Board of Environmental Protection.

LD 13 -- SP0015

Resolve, to Name the Body of Water on Route 27 in Coburn Gore "Fabian's Dunk".

LD 16 -- SP0018

An Act to Allow Municipalities to Advertise Public Legal Notices in Weekly Papers.

LD 31 -- SP0033

An Act to Require That a Vacancy in the Office of Sheriff Be Filled by an Appointee from the Same Political Party.

LD 33 -- SP0035

An Act to Change the Selection Process and Qualifications for State Auditor.

LD 34 -- SP0036

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Change the Process for the Selection of the State Treasurer.

LD 39 -- HP0014

An Act to Clarify the Authority of County Commissioners to Close Roads for Winter in the Unorganized Territories.

LD 40 -- HP0015

An Act to Require Appointment of a County Commissioner Whose District Includes Unorganized and Deorganized Areas to the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission.

LD 44 -- HP0019

An Act to Raise the Fee for Congressional and Legislative Registration Plates.

LD 45 -- HP0020

An Act to Increase the Fees for Attachment of Real Estate and Personal Property.

LD 62 -- HP0037

An Act to Change the Method for Setting Wages for Deputies.

LD 63 -- HP0038

An Act Concerning Dangerous Buildings in the Unorganized Territories.

LD 71 -- HP0046

An Act to Return a Certain Parcel of Land to Hartland from Pittsfield.

LD 77 -- HP0052

An Act to Change the Budgeting Process for York County.

LD 83 -- HP0058

An Act to Amend the Laws Requiring Notification for Public Hearings Concerning Ordinance Changes.

LD 84 -- HP0059

An Act to Reduce the Meal Allowance for Legislators from $32 to $16.

LD 88 -- HP0063

An Act to Clarify That a Town's Mooring Ordinance May Grandfather Existing Commercial or Noncommercial Moorings.

LD 92 -- HP0067

An Act to Establish State Auditor As an Appointed Position.

LD 99 -- HP0074

An Act Concerning the Format of Legislative Documents.

LD 103 -- HP0078

An Act to Make Legislative Information Available through the Internet.

LD 120 -- HP0096

Original Title: An Act to Remove Travel Policy from the Maine Administrative Procedure Act and to Transfer the Authority for Fixed Assets Inventory.
New Title An Act to Transfer the Authority for Fixed Assets Inventory.

LD 131 -- HP0107

An Act to Authorize a State Agency to Charge Interest on Money Owed to that Agency.

LD 133 -- HP0109

An Act Regarding Qualifications for the Office of Sheriff.

LD 135 -- HP0111

An Act to Designate Square Dancing as the Official Folk Dance of Maine BY REQUEST.

LD 137 -- HP0113

An Act to Prohibit Omnibus Fish and Game Legislation.

LD 151 -- HP0127

Original Title: An Act to Allow Municipal Law Enforcement Officials to Enforce Handicapped Parking Restrictions.
New Title An Act to Increase the Penalty for Illegally Parking in a Handicapped Parking Space.

LD 156 -- SP0046

An Act to Amend the Charter of the Loring Development Authority as It Pertains to Immunity of the Authority.

LD 157 -- SP0047

An Act to Impose a Surcharge on Documents Recorded in a Registry of Deeds to Fund Preservation of Registry Documents.

LD 175 -- HP0133

An Act to Make Technical Changes in Laws Authorizing the Sale of the Pineland Center.

LD 188 -- HP0145

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require Minimum Qualifications for the Treasurer of State.

LD 192 -- HP0150

An Act to Prohibit a Former Legislator from Employment in the Legislative, Judicial or Executive Branch for 2 Years after the End of the Legislator's Term.

LD 201 -- HP0159

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Change the Term of the Governor.

LD 206 -- HP0164

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for 4-year Terms for Senators and Members of the House of Representatives.

LD 207 -- SP0068

An Act to Change How the Mileage Allowance is Determined for Sheriffs and Deputies.

LD 209 -- SP0070

An Act to Increase Term Limits to 12 Years for Elected Officials and Constitutional Officers.

LD 211 -- SP0072

An Act to Permit Municipalities to Restrict the Sale of Tobacco Products.

LD 214 -- SP0075

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Reduce the Size of the Legislature Following Redistricting in the Year 2003.

LD 219 -- SP0080

Original Title: Resolve, to Establish Qualifications for Constitutional Officers.
New Title Resolve, to Establish Qualifications for Constitutional Officers and the State Auditor.

LD 223 -- HP0168

An Act to Clarify the Territory Included within Lake Arrowhead Community, Incorporated.

LD 249 -- HP0196

An Act to Require That All Legislative Documents Contain a Citizen and Business Impact Statement.

LD 256 -- HP0203

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require a Runoff Election if No Candidate Receives a Majority of the Votes in the General Election BY REQUEST.

LD 269 -- SP0089

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide 4-year Terms for Senators and Members of the House of Representatives.

LD 274 -- HP0210

An Act to Allow Towns to Use the Money Held in Administrative Funds That Comes from the Use of Ministerial Trust Land.

LD 282 -- HP0218

An Act to Require Public Forms to Contain a Revision Date.

LD 313 -- HP0249

An Act to Require a Disclaimer of the Dollar Value of Benefits for Public Employee Positions.

LD 331 -- HP0267

An Act to Implement the Recommendations of the Commission to Study Poverty Among Working Parents with Regard to a Living Wage in State Subcontracted Work.

LD 344 -- HP0280

An Act to Amend the Report Criteria for a Municipality's Annual Postaudit.

LD 349 -- HP0285

An Act to Modify the Prequalification Laws to Allow the Disqualification of Contractors for a Time Not to Exceed One Year.

LD 354 -- HP0290

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide for the Direct Popular Election of Constitutional Officers.

LD 361 -- HP0297

An Act to Encourage Regionalization of Municipal Services.

LD 362 -- HP0298

An Act to Revise the Procurement of Products and Services from Rehabilitation Facilities and Work Centers.

LD 370 -- HP0306

An Act to Establish a Commemorative Day Recognizing the Children of this State.

LD 379 -- SP0100

An Act to Clarify the Reimbursement of Legislators' Expenses.

LD 400 -- SP0121

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require That Constitutional Officers Be Appointed by the Governor.

LD 401 -- SP0122

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Require the Election of the Secretary of State in Statewide Elections.

LD 408 -- SP0129

An Act to Include Operation and Maintenance in the Life-cycle Costs Analysis Required for Public Improvements.

LD 418 -- SP0139

An Act to Amend Certain Benefits Offered Legislators.

LD 430 -- SP0151

An Act to Clarify the Provisions that Implement Performance Budgeting in State Government.

LD 449 -- HP0327

An Act to Create a Legislative Finance Office.

LD 450 -- HP0328

An Act to Amend the Date for Recognizing Marginal Discharges of Mortgages.

LD 458 -- HP0336

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Change the Manner in Which the Legislature Calls Itself into Special Session.

LD 479 -- HP0356

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Ensure that the Composition of the Legislature Reflects the Socio-economic Makeup of the Population of the State.

LD 487 -- SP0158

An Act Concerning the Charter of the Northern Maine Development Commission, Inc.

LD 488 -- SP0159

An Act to Change the Laws Pertaining to the Issuance of Copies of Birth, Marriage or Death Certificates by Towns.

LD 495 -- SP0166

RESOLUTION, Proposing An Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Alter the Requirements for Redistricting.

LD 510 -- HP0365

An Act to Designate Agency Rules That Increase Fees or Restrict Licenses as Major Substantive Rulemaking.

LD 516 -- HP0371

An Act to Impose a Statute of Limitations for Violations of Municipal Subdivision Ordinances.

LD 517 -- HP0372

Original Title: An Act to Create a Cemetery Permanent Care and Improvement Fund.
New Title An Act to Create a Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.

LD 534 -- HP0389

An Act to Require Legislators to Pay a Portion of Their Health and Dental Insurance Premiums.

LD 551 -- HP0406

An Act to Require Certain State Notices to Include Statutory Authority Citations.

LD 555 -- HP0410

An Act Concerning the Fees Charged by the Secretary of State for Copies.

LD 566 -- HP0416

An Act to Provide Computers for Use in the Legislature.

LD 601 -- SP0183

An Act to Provide Municipal Notification of Utility Services.

LD 629 -- SP0201

Resolve, Authorizing the Conveyance of the Interest of the State in Certain Property in Augusta.

LD 650 -- HP0479

Resolve, Authorizing the Transfer of a Parcel of Land in Webster Plantation to Hazen and Theo Jipson.

LD 680 -- SP0221

Resolve, Establishing the Maine Council on Competitiveness.

LD 702 -- HP0511

An Act to Amend the Penobscot County Budget Committee Process.

LD 706 -- HP0515

An Act to Amend the Washington County Budget Advisory Committee.

LD 720 -- HP0529

An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Confidentiality of Library Records.

LD 777 -- HP0586

Resolve, to Establish a Board to Review State Spending and Budget Procedures.

LD 781 -- HP0590

An Act to Provide Legislators with the Same Health Benefits as State Employees.

LD 794 -- SP0225

An Act to Ensure Ethical Conduct in the Office of Treasurer of State.

LD 821 -- SP0252

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Provide That the Biennial Budget May Take Effect Immediately if Passed by a Majority Vote.

LD 825 -- SP0256

An Act to Clarify the Laws on Personal Information of State Employees.

LD 834 -- HP0609

An Act to Amend the Qualifications for the Office of Sheriff.

LD 855 -- HP0630

Resolve, to Convene a Legislative Employee Salary Review Committee.

LD 863 -- HP0638

An Act to Amend the North Yarmouth-Cumberland Town Line.

LD 865 -- HP0640

An Act Regarding the Self-governance of Biddeford Pool.

LD 875 -- SP0267

An Act to Require Legislative Confirmation of the Director of the Office of Substance Abuse.

LD 877 -- SP0269

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Clarify the Process for Inclusion of a Competing Measure.

LD 892 -- SP0284

An Act to Require Municipalities to Purchase Insurance by Competitive Bidding.

LD 926 -- HP0674

Resolve, Creating a Special Commission to Erect a Plaque in the Hall of Flags Honoring Those Who Served in the Civilian Conservation Corps from Maine.

LD 937 -- HP0685

An Act Relating to the State's Deferred Compensation Plan.

LD 943 -- SP0292

An Act to Amend the Law Governing Municipal Zoning with Respect to Community Living Arrangements.

LD 945 -- SP0294

An Act to Establish Basic Standards and Procedures for Personal Services Contracting by the State.

LD 946 -- SP0295

An Act to Protect the Confidentiality of Financial Records.

LD 948 -- SP0297

An Act to Permit County Commissioners to Retain the Services of a Road Commissioner.

LD 962 -- HP0698

An Act to Make the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife an Elected Position BY REQUEST.

LD 1030 -- HP0753

An Act to Require That the Attorney General Be an Attorney in Good Standing in Maine.

LD 1054 -- SP0314

Resolve, to Name the Richardson Township Boat Landing "Georges Landing".

LD 1083 -- HP0795

An Act to Amend the Charter of the Lucerne-in-Maine Village Corporation.

LD 1105 -- SP0327

An Act to Exempt Public Airports with Approved Airport Layout Plans from Subdivision Review.

LD 1115 -- SP0337

An Act to Make Technical Corrections in the Maine Administrative Procedure Act.

LD 1120 -- SP0343

An Act to Allow the Recording of Registry Records on Optical Disks.

LD 1152 -- HP0847

Original Title: An Act to Provide Legal Counsel for Legislative Committees.
New Title An Act to Provide Legal Counsel for Legislative Investigating Committees.

LD 1160 -- HP0855

RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Establish 4-year Terms for Constitutional Officers.

LD 1169 -- SP0350

An Act to Authorize the Annexation of Certain Land by Lake View Plantation.

LD 1173 -- SP0354

An Act to Preserve Public Access to Governmental Information through Libraries Regardless of Format or Medium.

LD 1183 -- HP0866

An Act to Implement a Sliding Scale Salary Plan for Legislators.

LD 1188 -- HP0871

An Act to Amend the Maine Administrative Procedure Act to Clarify the Definition of a Proposed Rule and the State Agencies' Ability to Solicit Input into the Rule Development Process.

LD 1204 -- HP0887

An Act to Establish the Maine Disaster Relief Laws.

LD 1216 -- HP0899

An Act to Allow the Separation of Frye Island from the Town of Standish.

LD 1220 -- SP0361

An Act to Require Economic Impact Criteria on State Procurement Procedures.

LD 1228 -- SP0369

An Act to Establish the Permanent Compensation Policy Commission for Upper-level Positions in State Government and State Education Institutions.

LD 1237 -- SP0378

An Act to Require Legislators to Disclose Their Interest in Pending Legislation.

LD 1238 -- SP0379

Resolution, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine to Make Changes in the Selection and Term of the Secretary of State and Succession of the Office of Governor.

LD 1242 -- SP0383

An Act to Promote the Effective Delivery of Public Services.

LD 1266 -- HP0923

An Act to Require the Deputy Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to be Appointed by the Governor and Confirmed by the Senate.

LD 1276 -- HP0929

An Act to Require Legislative Confirmation of Chairs of Medical Malpractice Mandatory Prelitigation Screening and Mediation Panels.

LD 1301 -- SP0406

An Act to Continue and Expand the Duties of the Productivity Realization Task Force by Creating a Permanent Productivity Realization Council.

LD 1323 -- HP0960

An Act to Remove the Sunset for the Employment of an Owner's Representative.

LD 1358 -- HP0978

An Act to Amend the Procedures for Finalizing the Kennebec County Budget.

LD 1359 -- HP0979

An Act to Amend the Androscoggin County Budget Process.

LD 1379 -- SP0433

Original Title: An Act to Place Conditions on the Investment of Municipal Funds in Mutual Funds.
New Title An Act to Expand Options for Investment of Certain Municipal Trust Funds.

LD 1387 -- HP0995

Original Title: Resolve, to Authorize the Lincoln County Commissioners to Borrow Not More Than $400,000 to Build the Lincoln County Communications Center.
New Title Resolve, to Authorize the Lincoln County Commissioners to Borrow Not More Than $400,000 to Build the Lincoln County Communications Center.

LD 1391 -- HP0999

An Act to Reestablish the State Compensation Commission.

LD 1408 -- HP1016

An Act to Redistrict Knox County and Provide for 5 County Commissioners.

LD 1414 -- SP0440

An Act to Provide for Removal of a State Auditor Who Fails to Meet the Statutory Qualifications for the Office.

LD 1440 -- HP1023

An Act to Prohibit Dedimus Justices from Receiving Payment for Services other than Long-distance Travel Reimbursement.

LD 1450 -- HP1033

An Act to Deorganize the Town of Cooper.

LD 1537 -- HP1094

An Act to Amend the Laws Relating to Notaries Public.

LD 1551 -- HP1108

An Act to Amend the Amount of Retainage on Public Building Contracts.

LD 1561 -- SP0499

Original Title: Resolve, to Establish a Devolution Review Board.
New Title Resolve, to Examine the Impact of Federal Devolution Decisions on Municipalities and Other Local Agencies.

LD 1591 -- HP1135

An Act to Amend the Washington County Budget Process.

LD 1602 -- SP0518

An Act Regarding the Division of Safety and Environmental Services in the Bureau of General Services.

LD 1605 -- HP1140

An Act to Prohibit Towns from Cancelling Health Insurance Provided to Retired Employees.

LD 1610 -- HP1145

Resolve, to Establish a Commission to Designate Outstanding Maine Citizens Whose Portraits Are to Be Displayed in the State House.

LD 1612 -- HP1147

Resolve, Concerning the Construction of a State Playground at Capitol Park.

LD 1635 -- SP0530

An Act to Make Changes to the Official Maine State Symbols BY REQUEST.

LD 1720 -- SP0563

An Act to Repeal the Requirement That Victualers Be Licensed by a Municipality.

LD 1733 -- HP1221

An Act to Allow Municipalities the Option to Require Residency for Those Who Submit Major Budget Requests to the Municipality.

LD 1759 -- SP0589

An Act to Create the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).

LD 1764 -- HP1244

An Act to Establish an Office of Regulatory Reform within the Executive Branch.

LD 1774 -- SP0595

An Act to Promote Fiscal Accountability in State Contracts for Services.

LD 1777 -- SP0598

An Act to Permit the Creation of Cooperative Municipal Fire Districts.

LD 1782 -- HP1255

Resolve, Authorizing the Transfer of Land from the State to the Freeman Ridge Cemetery Association.

LD 1795 -- HP1269

An Act to Clarify the Qualifications of State Auditor.

LD 1822 -- SP0619

Resolve, Authorizing the Town of Southwest Harbor to Refinance Certain Temporary Bond Anticipation Notes Issued for Its Water Project.

LD 1845 -- HP1302

An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Legal Notices.

LD 1850 -- SP0633

An Act to Allow the Town of Chester to Annex a Certain Parcel of Land.

LD 1851 -- SP0634

An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Proposed Unaccepted Streets.

LD 1860 -- HP1312

An Act to Authorize Hancock County to Hold a Referendum Election in November 1997 on a Bond Issue of $6,000,000 to Construct a New Jail and to Provide Necessary Renovations to the Courthouse to Comply with State Mandates.

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