Histories and Final Disposition -- Table of Contents for Committee

JUDICIARY

LD 3 -- SP0018

An Act to Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine. (Submitted pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 94.)

LD 37 -- HP0028

An Act Providing for a Vote of Confidence before a Judge Is Eligible for Reappointment.

LD 38 -- SP0027

An Act to Give the Probate Court Power to Order Child Support in Cases Involving Guardianship of a Minor.

LD 57 -- HP0043

An Act to Change Reporting Requirements of Certain HIV Test Results.

LD 58 -- HP0044

An Act Regarding the Composition of the Maine HIV Advisory Committee.

LD 72 -- HP0059

An Act to Require Small Claims to be Brought in the County where the Transaction Occurred.

LD 88 -- HP0075

Original Title: An Act to Add to the List of Mandatory Reporters of Suspected Child Abuse Children's Summer Camp Employees.
New Title An Act to Add to the List of Mandatory Reporters of Suspected Child Abuse Children's Summer Camp Administrators and Counselors.

LD 137 -- HP0106

An Act to Require Parental Notification for Minors Seeking Abortions.

LD 181 -- SP0078

An Act Providing for Post-adoption Contact in Limited Situations.

LD 205 -- HP0143

Original Title: An Act to Require Electronic Recording of Closed Sessions of Public Bodies.
New Title An Act to Require a Written Record of the Subject Matters Discussed in Executive Sessions.

LD 231 -- HP0169

An Act to Initiate Covenant Marriage in the State.

LD 233 -- SP0094

An Act to Amend the Provisions Relating to Executive Sessions in Connection with the Transaction of Public or Government Business.

LD 242 -- SP0103

An Act to Inform Traffic Violators in Court of Potential Parallel Administrative Sanctions.

LD 252 -- HP0174

An Act to Restrict Recreational Activities in Cemeteries.

LD 260 -- HP0182

An Act to Enhance the Enforcement of Civil and Criminal Violations.

LD 289 -- HP0211

An Act to Amend the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act concerning Tangible Property Held by Landlords or by State Institutions.

LD 303 -- HP0225

An Act to Amend the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.

LD 347 -- HP0243

An Act to Amend the Installment Payment Order Capability of the Disclosure Court.

LD 381 -- HP0273

An Act to Provide the Right to a Jury Trial in Civil Actions for Violations of Constitutional Rights.

LD 385 -- HP0277

An Act to Collect Unpaid Fines in the State.

LD 405 -- HP0297

Original Title: An Act to Require That the State of Maine Comply with Federal Public Law 96-272, the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980.
New Title An Act to Require that the State of Maine Comply with Federal Law Requiring Reasonable Efforts.

LD 413 -- SP0144

An Act to Prohibit Discrimination Against Motorcyclists.

LD 426 -- HP0310

An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission to Ensure Enforcement of Subpoenas by Tribal Courts.

LD 432 -- HP0316

An Act to Adopt the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.

LD 437 -- HP0321

An Act to Clarify the Law Regarding Executive Sessions of Public Bodies.

LD 441 -- HP0325

Original Title: An Act to Exempt Election Officials and Workers from Serving on Juries One Month Prior to an Election.
New Title An Act to Excuse Elections Staff from Jury Duty When Needed to Perform Election Functions.

LD 470 -- HP0354

An Act Requiring Compensation for Loss of Property Value Due to State or Local Regulation.

LD 488 -- HP0363

An Act to Amend the Statute of Limitations for Land Surveyors.

LD 496 -- HP0371

Original Title: An Act to Abrogate the Rule Against Perpetuities.
New Title An Act to Exempt Certain Trusts from the Rule Against Perpetuities.

LD 523 -- HP0392

An Act to Implement Recommendations of the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission Relating to Child Welfare Services for Indian Children.

LD 568 -- HP0426

An Act to Amend the Laws Pertaining to Conveyance and Reservation of Real Estate.

LD 571 -- HP0429

An Act to Prohibit Partial-birth Abortion.

LD 596 -- SP0207

An Act to Allow Citizens 70 Years of Age or Older the Option of Serving Jury Duty.

LD 605 -- HP0442

An Act to Clarify the Probate Code Regarding Durable Financial Powers of Attorney.

LD 658 -- SP0236

An Act to Require Notification of a Lien on Property to Be Done by Certified Mail.

LD 687 -- HP0480

An Act Regarding Wrongful Death Actions.

LD 697 -- HP0490

An Act to Require Courts to Reimburse Jurors for Parking Expenses.

LD 699 -- HP0492

An Act Concerning Minors' Consent for Services.

LD 703 -- HP0496

An Act to Create the Maine Civil Rights Act of 1999.

LD 706 -- HP0499

An Act to Expedite Treatment of Certain Persons with Mental Illness.

LD 722 -- HP0515

An Act to Increase Adoptions.

LD 724 -- HP0517

An Act to Define Paralegals and Legal Assistants.

LD 748 -- HP0541

An Act to Strengthen the Collection of Money Judgments.

LD 788 -- HP0567

An Act to Clarify the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

LD 793 -- SP0275

An Act to Confine Tribal Gaming to the Reservation of the Licensed Organization.

LD 794 -- SP0276

An Act to Ensure That Child Support Obligations are Met.

LD 822 -- HP0582

An Act to Rename the Harassment Based on Characteristic Law.

LD 860 -- HP0620

An Act to Limit the Adverse Possession Laws.

LD 874 -- SP0301

An Act to Remove Certain Records Concerning Minors From the Definition of "Public Records".

LD 889 -- HP0639

An Act to Increase Public Awareness in Child Protection Cases.

LD 908 -- SP0306

An Act to Create Standards for Guardians Ad Litem in Certain Domestic Relations Matters.

LD 914 -- HP0658

An Act to Require Testing for HIV and Blood-borne Pathogens of All Prisoners in the Maine Correctional System.

LD 917 -- HP0661

An Act to Ban Partial Birth Abortion Except to Protect the Life or Health of the Mother.

LD 925 -- HP0669

An Act to Create a Superlien for Condominium Association Assessments.

LD 942 -- HP0686

An Act to Establish the Juvenile Division of the District Court.

LD 947 -- SP0313

An Act to Clarify Certain Liens.

LD 1010 -- HP0720

An Act Regarding the Family Court.

LD 1011 -- HP0721

An Act to Change the Application of the Durable Financial Power of Attorney Provisions.

LD 1027 -- HP0737

An Act to Extend the Waiting Period for Obtaining a Divorce.

LD 1031 -- HP0741

An Act to Require that Child Support Benefits Designated Children (BY REQUEST).

LD 1058 -- SP0354

An Act to Provide for Geographic Distribution of Funds for Civil Legal Services.

LD 1081 -- SP0380

An Act to Enact the Uniform Foreign Money-judgments Recognition Act.

LD 1087 -- HP0764

An Act to Require the Department of Human Services to Provide Disclosure in Child Protection Proceedings.

LD 1098 -- HP0775

An Act to Create a Respondent's Bill of Rights in Adjudicatory Proceedings.

LD 1101 -- HP0778

An Act to Require Consistency When Interviewing Children in Criminal and Civil Cases.

LD 1109 -- HP0786

An Act to Prevent Children From Being Placed with a Parent Who is a Batterer or an Abuser.

LD 1110 -- HP0787

An Act Regarding the Calculation of Child Support When the Child Receives Disability Benefits.

LD 1120 -- HP0797

An Act to Amend the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act.

LD 1121 -- HP0798

An Act to Clarify the Laws Governing Service of Protection from Abuse Orders in Court.

LD 1128 -- HP0805

An Act Creating Offenses Against Unborn Children.

LD 1129 -- HP0806

An Act to Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Maine HIV Advisory Committee.

LD 1137 -- HP0814

An Act to Allow Police Officers to Prosecute Their Own Traffic Infractions in District Court.

LD 1142 -- HP0819

An Act to Provide for Suit Against Certain State Employees.

LD 1148 -- HP0825

An Act to Amend the Maine Tort Claims Act.

LD 1155 -- HP0832

An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Abandoned Property.

LD 1156 -- HP0833

An Act to Repeal the Elective Share Available to Surviving Spouses under the Probate Code.

LD 1213 -- HP0856

An Act Regarding the Effective Date of Guardian Ad Litem Training.

LD 1223 -- HP0866

An Act to Clarify the Immunity for Charitable Directors, Officers and Volunteers.

LD 1230 -- HP0873

An Act Allowing Certain Exceptions to Jury Duty.

LD 1243 -- HP0886

An Act to Strengthen the Kinship Laws.

LD 1251 -- HP0894

An Act to Change the Reimbursement Rate for Law Enforcement Personnel Who Testify in Court.

LD 1255 -- HP0898

An Act Providing for Regulation of the Uses of Surface Waters within or Affecting Passamaquoddy Territory.

LD 1284 -- HP0906

An Act Regarding Test Results Used in Determining Paternity.

LD 1285 -- HP0907

An Act to Allow the Child Support Obligor the Right to Provide Day Care.

LD 1294 -- HP0916

An Act to Provide for a Limited Waiver of Immunity.

LD 1303 -- HP0926

An Act to Amend the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice.

LD 1324 -- SP0449

An Act to Eliminate the Need for a Foster Home License for Adoptive Parents.

LD 1325 -- SP0450

An Act to Provide Fairness to Victims of Medical Malpractice.

LD 1371 -- HP0973

An Act Regarding the Collection of Child Support by Custodial Parents.

LD 1375 -- HP0977

Original Title: An Act to Provide Prejudgment and Post-judgment Interest in Small Claims Actions.
New Title An Act to Provide Post-judgment Interest in Small Claims Actions.

LD 1405 -- SP0466

An Act to Allow for a Citizen's Petition for a Grand Jury.

LD 1411 -- SP0472

An Act Regarding Counseling in Divorce and Separation.

LD 1422 -- HP1011

An Act Requiring Notice to Be Given to Alleged Perpetrators.

LD 1427 -- HP1016

An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Domestic Violence Incidence Reports.

LD 1449 -- HP1027

Resolve, Directing Cooperation between the Department of Human Services and the Passamaquoddy Tribe in Providing Human Services Programs.

LD 1460 -- HP1038

An Act to Allow Sharing of Information for Child Protective Investigations.

LD 1471 -- HP1049

An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Wrongful Death (BY REQUEST).

LD 1486 -- HP1055

An Act to Include Fraudulent Billing by Attorneys under the Unfair Trade Practices Act.

LD 1487 -- HP1056

An Act to Bring Equity into Custodial Agreements.

LD 1488 -- HP1057

An Act to Ensure Compliance with Court Orders Relating to Child Visitation.

LD 1514 -- SP0513

An Act to Amend the Filing Requirements to Perfect a Purchase Money Security Interest in Consumer Goods.

LD 1523 -- HP1076

An Act to Amend Criminal Law Procedures Regarding Defendants Found Incompetent to Stand Trial.

LD 1538 -- HP1091

An Act to Grant Immunity to Medical Professionals Conducting Body Cavity Searches for Drugs.

LD 1549 -- HP1102

An Act to Protect the Riparian Rights of Owners of Rockweed, Seaweed and Other Assets on Intertidal Land.

LD 1557 -- SP0523

An Act to Expand a Judge's Powers for Contemptuous Failure to Pay.

LD 1577 -- HP1118

An Act to Amend the Liability Limit under the Maine Tort Claims Act.

LD 1586 -- HP1127

Original Title: An Act to Require a Mortgagee to Record the Discharge of a Mortgage Within 30 Days (BY REQUEST).
New Title An Act to Require the Holder or Servicer of a Mortgage to Record the Discharge Within 60 Days.

LD 1591 -- HP1132

An Act to Amend the Laws Concerning HIV Testing.

LD 1592 -- HP1133

An Act to Encourage Joint Custody Practices.

LD 1593 -- IB0001

An Act to Ban Partial Birth Abortion.

LD 1603 -- SP0541

An Act to Amend the Wrongful Death Laws.

LD 1620 -- HP1135

Resolve, to Extend the Statute of Limitations for Victims of Abuse at the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf.

LD 1670 -- HP1159

An Act to Amend the Conservation Easement Laws.

LD 1673 -- HP1162

An Act to Amend the Abandoned Property Laws.

LD 1717 -- SP0593

An Act to Make Privileged Communication Between a Licensed Counseling Professional and a Patient.

LD 1720 -- SP0596

An Act to Recover Economic Loss Attributable to Tobacco Use.

LD 1744 -- HP1215

An Act to Allow Child-placing Agencies to License Preadoptive Homes as Foster Care Homes for a Child Placed in that Home Awaiting Adoption.

LD 1753 -- HP1224

An Act to Require Noncustodial Parents to Contribute to the Higher Education of Their Children.

LD 1771 -- HP1242

An Act to Establish a Limit on Noneconomic Damages in Medical Malpractice Actions.

LD 1783 -- SP0618

An Act to Clarify the Limited Liability for Recreational or Harvesting Activities.

LD 1791 -- SP0626

An Act to Promote Effective Management of Occupational Exposure to HIV.

LD 1792 -- SP0627

An Act Relating to the Admissibility of Medical Records and Reports.

LD 1795 -- SP0630

An Act to Validate Pierringer Releases and Reform Procedures in Multiparty Lawsuits.

LD 1842 -- HP1281

An Act to Require Disclosure of Vital Information When a Conservation Easement or Preservation Interest is Created.

LD 1850 -- HP1289

An Act to Amend the Laws Regarding Real Estate Transfers.

LD 1857 -- HP1296

An Act to Amend the Freedom of Access Laws.

LD 1860 -- HP1299

An Act Allowing the Appointment of Temporary Guardians of Minors.

LD 1865 -- HP1304

An Act to Conform the Highway Defect Statute to the Maine Tort Claims Act.

LD 1914 -- HP1331

An Act Concerning Tribal Jurisdiction over Rights-of-way Over or Abutting Tribal Lands and the Collection of Fines from Violations Occurring on Tribal Lands and Rights-of-way.