| SPONSOR: |
| LR 2784 | ACCEPTED DATE: 2005-10-27 |
| An Act To Require That the Costs Associated with Enacting a Direct Initiative Appear on the Ballot |
| SUMMARY |
| This bill would require that the costs associated with enacting a direct initiative appear on the ballot |
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| LR 2859 | ACCEPTED DATE: 2005-10-27 |
| An Act To Extend the Lobbyist Reporting Requirements to Executive Branch Lobbying Activities |
| SUMMARY |
| This bill would require that individuals who lobby for the executive branch be subject to the same reporting requirements as any lobbyist that receives payment for that lobbyist's services. |
| LR 2879 | ACCEPTED DATE: 2005-10-27 |
| An Act To Require the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices To Produce a Register with Photos of All Registered Lobbyists |
| SUMMARY |
| This bill proposes to require the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices to produce an annual register of all lobbyists registered in the State and to supply copies of the register to all members of the Legislature. The register must contain a photo of each lobbyist. |
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| LR 2890 | ACCEPTED DATE: 2005-10-27 |
| An Act To Allow Independent Wineries To Serve Wine at Trade Shows |
| SUMMARY |
| This bill would allow independent wineries to serve wine directly to consumers at trade shows. |
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| LR 2685 | ACCEPTED DATE: 2005-10-27 |
| An Act To Allow the Importation of Wine
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| SUMMARY |
| This bill would allow the interstate and overseas sale of wine to Maine residents. |
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| LR 2894 | ACCEPTED DATE: 2005-10-27 |
| An Act To Allow Small Businesses To Participate in Liquor Sales |
| SUMMARY |
| This bill would allow for agency liquor stores in a municipality with a population of more than 5,000 but less than 20,000 where a state liquor store has been closed. |
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| LR 2697 | ACCEPTED DATE: 2005-10-27 |
| An Act To Clarify Provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Regarding Promotions
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| SUMMARY |
| This bill would clarify that agency liquor stores may sell any distilled spirits package, combination of packages, or market promotion material for spirits that has been approved by the State Liquor and Lottery Commission and which conforms to standards set forth under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act. |
| SPONSOR: |
| LR 2851 | ACCEPTED DATE: 2005-10-27 |
| An Act To Create Fairness in Liquor Licensing Fees |
| SUMMARY |
| This bill would create a progressive fee for certain liquor licensing based on the volume of sales. |