121^st LEGISLATURE - SECOND REGULAR SESSION

BILL REQUESTS FOR SCREENING

Rep. Annis of Dover-Foxcroft

LR 2224 - An Act To Authorize the Deorganization of the Town of Atkinson

LR 2411 - An Act To Amend the Charter of the Dover and Foxcroft Water District

Rep. Ash, Jr. of Belfast

LR 2515 - An Act To Exempt Dealers of Antique and Classic Automobiles from Minimum Sales Requirements

Rep. Barstow of Gorham

LR 2284 - Resolve, To Reduce the Opportunities for Fraud and Identity Theft

LR 2285 - An Act To Repeal the Taxation of Personal Property Valued Over $1,000

LR 2286 - An Act To Authorize Certain School Children To Carry Asthma Inhalers on Their Persons

LR 2287 - Resolve, To Encourage Parents To Choose To Dedicate a Portion of Child Support Payments to College Investment Accounts

LR 2288 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Public Safety To Examine Issues Surrounding Motorcycle Noise

LR 2289 - An Act To Ensure Funding for After-school Programs

Rep. Berry, Sr. of Belmont

LR 2248 - An Act To Require Computerization of the Chambers of the Maine Legislature

Sen. Blais of Kennebec

LR 2435 - An Act To Improve the Workers' Compensation Benefit Payment Process

Rep. Bliss of South Portland

LR 2292 - An Act To Provide Tax-exempt Status to Nonprofit Businesses that Train Assistance Animals

Rep. Bowen of Rockport

LR 2527 TITLE: Resolve, To Create a Board of Review To Determine the Cause of the Deterioration of the Waldo-Hancock Bridge

LR 2535 - An Act To Simplify the Application Process for the Maine Residents Property Tax Program

Rep. Bowles of Sanford

LR 2303 - An Act To Clarify Property Eligible for Reimbursement of Property Taxes under the Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement Program

LR 2327 - An Act Requiring Blood Alcohol Testing of all Drivers Involved in Accidents Resulting in Fatalities

LR 2392 - An Act Regarding Photo Identification

LR 2393 - An Act To Clarify the Ability To Originate Federal Student Loans

LR 2550 - An Act To Establish a Casino Regional Impact Mitigation Fund

LR 2635 - An Act To Establish the Maine Gaming and Wagering Control Commission

Rep. Brannigan of Portland

LR 2334 - An Act To Provide an Exemption to the Laws Governing Patient Confidentiality Regarding Certain Former Patients of the Augusta Mental Health Institute

Sen. Brennan of Cumberland

LR 2443 - An Act To Allow Psychologists to Prescribe Psychotropic Drugs

LR 2451 - An Act Regarding Learning Results

LR 2452 - An Act To Exempt Public or Private Nonprofit Entities from Vehicle Dealer Licensing Requirements

LR 2453 - Resolve, Regarding the Financing of the Federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001

LR 2459 - An Act To Protect Personal Identity and Access to Birth Certificates

LR 2538 - An Act To Transfer a Parcel of Land on Peaks Island to the Peaks Island Land Preserve

Sen. Bromley of Cumberland

LR 2440 - An Act To Encourage the Proper Disposal of Expired Pharmaceuticals

LR 2444 - An Act To Amend the Financial Management Procedures of the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council

Rep. Browne of Vassalboro

LR 2342 - An Act To Allow Animal Control Officers and Individuals Who Collect Trash To Use a Flashing Yellow Light on Their Vehicles

Rep. Bruno of Raymond

LR 2291 - An Act To Exempt All Personal Property from Taxation

LR 2439 - An Act To Promote Strong Economies and Smart Communities by Supporting the New Century Program

Sen. Bryant of Oxford

LR 2220 - An Act To Improve Awareness of Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination

LR 2584 - An Act To Amend the Fees Paid to Attorneys for Lump-sum Settlements in Workers' Compensation Cases

Rep. Bunker Jr. of Kossuth Township

LR 2539 - An Act To Make Public Records in the Court System Readily Accessible to the Public

LR 2541 - An Act To Establish a Dedicated Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit

Rep. Campbell, Sr. of Newfield

LR 2333 - An Act To Amend the Cost-sharing Method Used in School Administrative District Number 57

Rep. Canavan of Waterville

LR 2210 - An Act To Restrict the Use of Credit Scoring by Insurance Companies

LR 2212 - An Act To Prohibit the Use of Credit Scoring by Insurance Companies

Rep. Carr of Lincoln

LR 2335 - An Act To Permit the Exclusion by an Insurance Company of Certain Conditions on a Property Relating to the Insurability of that Property

Sen. Cathcart of Penobscot

LR 2305 - An Act To Correct the Maine Biomedical Research Program Definition of "Academic Medical Center"

Rep. Clark of Millinocket

LR 2243 - An Act To Obtain Severance Pay for the Employees of Great Northern Paper Company

LR 2244 - An Act To Prohibit Remote Control Train Crews

LR 2252 - An Act To Exempt Unemployment Benefits from State Income Tax

LR 2304 - An Act To Require the Department of Labor, Workplace Safety and Health Division to Announce Inspections

Rep. Clough of Scarborough

LR 2230 - An Act Regarding Smoking in Stores That Primarily Sell Tobacco or Tobacco-related Products

LR 2294 - An Act To Provide for Fair Treatment of Taxpayers

LR 2433 - An Act To Waive Fees for Background Checks for Certain Emergency Medical Services Personnel

LR 2582 - An Act To Broaden the Definition of "Creditor" under the Maine Consumer Credit Code

Rep. Collins of Wells

LR 2320 - An Act To Streamline the Collection Process for Sanitary Districts

LR 2321 - An Act Regarding Increases in Fees, Charges or Assessments in a Mobile Home Park

LR 2322 - An Act To Reimburse Municipalities for Costs Relating to Comprehensive Planning

LR 2323 - An Act To Require Owners and Operators of Snowmobiles and All-terrain Vehicles To Carry Liability Insurance

Rep. Colwell of Gardiner

LR 2194 - An Act To Provide Property Tax Relief to Maine Homeowners

LR 2206 - An Act To Promote Responsible Pet Ownership

LR 2209 - An Act To Honor Maine's First Peoples

LR 2344 - An Act To Create the Maine Education Loan Forgiveness Program

LR 2345 - An Act To Revise the Frequency of Home Health Licensing Surveys

LR 2346 - An Act To Promote Transparency in Budgeting

LR 2347 - An Act Regarding Driver Education

LR 2348 - An Act To Coordinate Employment Opportunities

LR 2349 - Resolve, Creating the Maine Youth Internship Program

LR 2352 - An Act To Foster Regional Cooperation in Southern Kennebec County

LR 2454 - An Act To Restore the Violence Intervention and Prevention Program

LR 2551 - An Act To Create the Maine Trade Jobs and Economy Commission

LR 2601 - An Act To Facilitate the Recycling of Cathode Ray Tubes

Rep. Courtney of Sanford

LR 2208 - An Act To Amend the Definition of Authorized Emergency Vehicle

LR 2216 - An Act To Provide Fair and Equitable Local Calling Service for the People of the State

LR 2246 - Resolution, Amending the Constitution of Maine to Change the Method for Calculating the Way Real Property is Valued in the State

Rep. Cowger of Hallowell

LR 2228 - An Act To Ban the Sale of Novelties Using Mercury-containing Batteries

Rep. Craven of Lewiston

LR 2213 - An Act To Create the Task Force on Early Childhood

LR 2214 - An Act To Require That Rules Pertaining to Reimbursement for Services for Child Development Services Be Major Substantive Rules

Rep. Crosthwaite of Ellsworth

LR 2554 - An Act To Impose a Horsepower Restriction on Boat Motors on Hopkins Pond

Rep. Cummings of Portland

LR 2261 - An Act To Extend Child Support until the Age of 23 If the Child Is Enrolled in an Accredited Higher Education Institution

Rep. Curley of Scarborough

LR 2357 - An Act To Encourage and Assist Maine Retirees To Remain Maine Residents

LR 2379 - Resolve, To Restore the People's Confidence in the State's Financial and Accounting Practices

LR 2380 - An Act To Provide for the Safe Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste

LR 2529 - An Act To Include Wholesale Sales in the Calculation To Determine the Issuance of Motor Vehicle Dealer Plates

LR 2530 - An Act To Increase Timely Communication with Constituents

Sen. Daggett of Kennebec

LR 2215 - An Act To Strengthen the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act of 1999

LR 2218 - An Act To Encourage Cost Savings by State Employees

LR 2241 - An Act Creating the Central Maine Regional Public Safety Communications Center

LR 2256 - An Act To Encourage Efficient Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation

LR 2314 - Resolve, To Commission a Portrait of the Honorable George J. Mitchell to Hang in the State House

LR 2315 - An Act To Create the Maine Military Family Relief Fund

LR 2316 - An Act to Provide Increased and Equitable Access to Education Opportunities for State Employees

LR 2318 - An Act To Amend the Charter of the Augusta Water District

LR 2330 - An Act Concerning Statewide Medical Services Needs

LR 2510 - An Act To Enhance Home-based Supportive Services To Promote Independence for Maine Citizens

LR 2575 - An Act Providing Property Tax Relief to Homeowners in the State

LR 2578 - An Act To Enhance Security in the Capitol Complex

LR 2579 - An Act To Enhance Statewide EMS Trauma System Coordination

LR 2583 - An Act To Enhance Emergency Services Provider Communications

Rep. Daigle of Arundel

LR 2307 - An Act To Increase the Allowable Suppression Costs That May Be Paid to a Governmental Entity That Responds to a Fire That is in Violation of the Out-of-door Burning Laws

LR 2326 - An Act To Change Certain Requirements in the Wastewater Treatment Laws

Sen. Damon of Hancock

LR 2442 - An Act To Streamline the Sales Tax Credit for Worthless Accounts To Eliminate Unnecessary Burdens on Maine Businesses and Consumers

Sen. Davis, Sr. of Piscataquis

LR 2238 - An Act To Strengthen State Retirement

LR 2355 - An Act Regarding Real Estate Valuation

LR 2417 - Resolution, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Reform the Tax Code, Provide Tax Relief and Control Government Spending

Sen. Douglass of Androscoggin

LR 2272 - An Act To Provide Supervised Visitation for Children in Maine

LR 2273 - An Act To Establish the Maine College Coaches Program

LR 2274 - An Act To Establish a Central Registry for College Scholarships and Financial Aid

LR 2312 - An Act To Ensure Appropriate Care and Custody of Children Orphaned by Domestic Violence

LR 2313 - An Act To Require Criminal History Checks Prior to Placement of Children by the Department of Human Services

Rep. Dudley of Portland

LR 2537 - An Act To Require Health Insurance Policies To Provide Coverage for Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

LR 2556 - An Act To Ensure Access to Life-sustaining Pharmaceuticals

LR 2560 - An Act To Modernize Birth Certificates

LR 2561 - An Act To Prohibit State Property Tax Relief for Casinos

LR 2564 - An Act Concerning Disability Retirement Benefits under the Maine State Retirement System

LR 2570 - An Act To Permit the Refilling of a Prescription prior to the Exhaustion of the Original Prescription

Rep. Dugay of Cherryfield

LR 2360 - An Act Regarding the Qualifications of Guardians ad Litem

LR 2449 - Resolve, Establishing a Commission To Review the Long-term Sustainability of the Marine Worm Industry

LR 2532 - An Act To Stock Spring River Lake in Township 10

Rep. Dunlap of Old Town

LR 2400 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Provide a Mechanism for Displaying Valid Waterfowl Stamps

LR 2401 - An Act To Publish Legal Shooting Times

LR 2402 - An Act To Reestablish the Great Ponds Act

LR 2450 - An Act To Assist the Bait Industry

LR 2600 - An Act To Strengthen the Prohibition Against Night Hunting

Rep. Duplessie of Westbrook

LR 2306 - An Act To Increase the Amount of Restitution Allowed for State and Municipal Fire Service

LR 2397 - An Act To Dedicate 25% of Future Bond Funds Issued for the Land for Maine's Future Board to a Permanent Stewardship Trust Account

LR 2398 - An Act To Clarify Law Enforcement Procedures when Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents Involve More than One Vehicle

LR 2441 - An Act To Improve Rehabilitation within the Correctional System

LR 2456 - An Act to Revise the Minimum Firefighter Safety Standards

LR 2587 - An Act To Clarify the Prevailing Wage Law

Rep. Duprey, Jr. of Medway

LR 2552 - An Act To Authorize a Bond Issue for the Renovation of Millinocket Municipal Airport

LR 2553 - An Act Regarding the Sale of Certain Printed Materials

Sen. Edmonds of Cumberland

LR 2242 - An Act To Ensure the State's Commitment to Former Students Who Were Physically or Sexually Abused at the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf or the Maine School for the Deaf

Rep. Faircloth of Bangor

LR 2508 - An Act To Maintain Level Funding for Children's Mental Health Grant Services

Rep. Fischer of Presque Isle

LR 2259 - An Act To Allow Fire Department Vehicles To Be Equipped with Alternating Rear Lights and Rear Brake Lenses

Rep. Gagne-Friel of Buckfield

LR 2225 - An Act To Enhance Worker Safety

LR 2226 - An Act To Assist Adopted Children with Higher Education Cost

Sen. Gagnon of Kennebec

LR 2336 - An Act To Repeal the Smoking Ban in Beano Halls

LR 2337 - An Act To Clarify Certain Aspects of the Tax Laws

LR 2338 - An Act To Modify the Responsibility for Liquor Enforcement in the Department of Public Safety

LR 2339 - An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue in the Amount of $1,000,000 to Fund Downtown Revitalization in Order To Preserve the Heritage of a Municipality

LR 2340 - An Act To Clarify Certain Ethics Laws

LR 2341 - An Act Regarding the Operation of All-terrain Vehicles on Private Roads

LR 2353 - An Act To Delay the Implementation of the Commingling Provisions of the Laws Governing Returnable Beverage Containers

LR 2418 - An Act To Further Regulate the Operation and Licensing of Video Lottery Terminals and Expanded Gaming

LR 2420 - An Act To Amend the Penalty Provisions of the Campaign Reports and Finance Laws

Rep. Glynn of South Portland

LR 2254 - An Act To Recognize Veterans Who Served in Beirut, Lebanon during a Federally Recognized Period of Conflict

Rep. Goodwin of Pembroke

LR 2476 - An Act To Require That Any Changes to the Maine State Lottery Be Approved by the Legislature

LR 2534 - An Act To Abrogate the Hearsay Rule in Cases Involving Custody or Protection of Children

Rep. Grose of Woolwich

LR 2458 - An Act To Allow Persons To Continue To Solicit To Benefit Law Enforcement Officers

Sen. Hall of Lincoln

LR 2374 - An Act To Prohibit Discriminatory Practices by Home Insurers

LR 2375 - An Act To Guarantee That Consumers Receive Notification of Insurance Policy Cancellation

LR 2533 - An Act To Promote Economic Development on the Reservation of the Passamaquoddy Tribe

LR 2542 - An Act To Reimburse School Districts for Children in Group Care Facilities

Sen. Hatch of Somerset

LR 2540 - An Act To Establish a Dedicated Transportation Fund and To Enhance Homeland Security Funding for Transportation

Rep. Honey of Boothbay

LR 2309 - An Act To Establish a Lobster License for Residents of this State Who Are 65 Years of Age or Older

LR 2310 - An Act To Require Mandatory Boater Education for All Operators of Noncommercial Power Vessels Registered in this State

Rep. Hutton of Bowdoinham

LR 2296 - Resolve, Authorizing the Department of Transportation to Erect Signs Identifying the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Capitol Park

LR 2297 - An Act To Protect Volunteer Firefighters' Employment

LR 2298 - An Act To Eliminate MTBE from Gasoline

Rep. Jackson of Fort Kent

LR 2383 - An Act To Help Disabled Hunters

LR 2384 - An Act To Establish Licensing Requirements for Carpenters

LR 2385 - An Act To Provide Residents of the United States with Timber Harvesting Jobs on Land Managed by the Department of Conservation, Bureau of Parks and Lands

LR 2388 - An Act To Restrict Aerial Herbicide Spraying in Forestry

LR 2389 - An Act To Encourage the Awarding of State Contracts to Maine Businesses

LR 2390 - An Act To Allow All Legal Fishing on Fish River

LR 2627 - An Act To Increase the Fees That are Retained by State Agents for Tagging Animals

LR 2628 - An Act To Ensure Access To Real Property by Owners

LR 2629 - RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change Terms of Services for Legislators

Rep. Jacobsen of Waterboro

LR 2221 - An Act To Encourage the Employment of Students

Rep. Joy of Crystal

LR 2328 - An Act To Adopt Eastern Daylight Savings Time Year-round

LR 2329 - An Act To License All-terrain Vehicles for Certain Highway Use

LR 2350 - An Act To Create School Committees for Political Subdivisions of an Unorganized Area That Has a School

LR 2422 - An Act To Discourage Frivolous Lawsuits by Nonprofit Organizations

LR 2465 - An Act To Create a Five-year Plan To Establish Atlantic Salmon Sport Fishing in the Pleasant River

Rep. Kaelin of Winterport

LR 2457 - An Act To Provide Relief to Retailers Who Have Been Issued a Bad Check

LR 2586 - An Act To Reduce the Duration of Nonpayment of Child Support That Triggers License Suspension

Rep. Ketterer of Madison

LR 2603 - An Act To Prohibit Computer Hackers from Causing Damage to Maine Residents or Businesses

Sen. Kneeland of Aroostook

LR 2240 - An Act To Expand Eligibility for the Veterans Property Tax Exemption

LR 2391 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Human Services To Study Ways for Private Nonprofit Agencies and Community Action Project Agencies To Work Collaboratively with the Department of Human Services To Deliver Certain Services

Rep. Koffman of Bar Harbor

LR 2278 - An Act To Protect Farmers from Nuisance Deer

LR 2386 - An Act To Provide Property Tax Relief

LR 2387 - An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Growth Management

Sen. LaFountain III of York

LR 2481 - An Act To Amend the Maine Consumer Credit Code

Rep. Ledwin of Holden

LR 2255 - An Act To Rename the Vocational Technical Education Schools "Career and Technical Education Schools"

LR 2276 - An Act Concerning the Issuance of Motor Vehicle Dealer Plates

Rep. Lemoine of Old Orchard Beach

LR 2434 - An Act To Modify State Investments in Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

Sen. Lemont of York

LR 2219 - An Act To Appropriate Funds To Make Renovations and Repairs to the Ogunquit Village School

LR 2308 - An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice

Rep. Lerman of Augusta

LR 2394 - An Act To Remove the Sales Tax Exemption for Certain Seasonal Rentals of Lodging

LR 2403 - An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue in the Amount of $15,000,000 for the HOME Fund and the Land Acquisition Loan Fund Administered by the Maine State Housing Authority

LR 2404 - An Act To Provide Assistance to Municipalities Regarding Downtown Rehabilitation Building Codes

LR 2469 - Resolve, To Require Cost Neutrality and Population Appropriateness for Assisted Living Medication Courses

Rep. Lessard of Topsham

LR 2234 - An Act To Expand Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans to Cooperative Housing

LR 2311 - An Act To Require That an Increase in a Fine for a Traffic Infraction Be Approved by the Legislature

Rep. Marley of Portland

LR 2239 - An Act Regarding Island Vehicles

LR 2253 - An Act To Extend the Payment Structure for Excise Taxes on Recreational Vehicles

LR 2257 - An Act Regarding School Readiness

Rep. Marrache of Waterville

LR 2217 - An Act To Protect Local Communities

Sen. Martin of Aroostook

LR 2359 - An Act To Establish a Monitoring Program of Maine Lakes Identified as Having Invasive Aquatic Species

Sen. Mayo, III of Sagadahoc

LR 2245 - An Act To Ensure Sales Tax Exemption Reciprocity for School Groups Visiting Another Jurisdiction

LR 2473 - An Act To Clarify the Sales Tax Exemptions Regarding Assisted Housing Programs

LR 2474 - An Act To Clarify Membership on Boards of Directors for Maine Financial Institutions

LR 2483 - An Act To Extend the Deadline for Delivery of Title Applications and Reduce the Penalty for Noncompliance for Small Car Dealerships

LR 2569 - An Act To Correct an Inequity in Calculating Maine State Retirement Benefits

Rep. McKee of Wayne

LR 2207 - An Act To Ban the Sale of New 2-stroke Engine Recreational Vehicles

LR 2395 - An Act Regarding Powers of Attorney

LR 2464 - An Act To Increase the Tax Exemption on Parsonages

LR 2466 - An Act To Promote Maine Farmers' Markets

LR 2467 - An Act To Protect Maine Drinking Water Supplies

LR 2468 - An Act To Require Mandatory Use of Helmets and Facemasks in Women's Lacrosse

LR 2470 - An Act To Require Maine Banks to Notify by Certified Mail Any Savings Account Holder of Abandoned Property Proceedings

LR 2471 - Resolve, To Study the Availability of Pharmaceutical Resources in Rural Maine

LR 2472 - An Act To Require the Licensing of Masons

Rep. McNeil of Rockland

LR 2262 - An Act To Increase the Amount Received by a Municipality for Clams Taken from an Area Closed for Depuration

LR 2264 - An Act To Prevent Convicted Felons from Possessing Firearms

Rep. Mills of Farmington

LR 2585 - An Act To Clarify the Standards for Granting a Name Change

LR 2602 - An Act Relating to 48-hour Accident Reports

LR 2604 - An Act To Clarify the Setting of Court Fees

LR 2605 - An Act To Monitor Out-of-state Parolees

Rep. Mills of Cornville

LR 2222 - An Act Regarding the Limitation on Parcels in Pine Tree Development Zones

LR 2265 - An Act Regarding Automobile Dealer Registration Plates

LR 2267 - An Act Regarding the Number of Jurors Required To Render a Verdict in a Civil Trial

LR 2463 - An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Free Care Provided by Hospitals

Sen. Mitchell of Penobscot

LR 2636 - An Act to Promote Campground Recreation in Maine

Rep. Moody of Manchester

LR 2211 - An Act To Allow Municipalities upon Withdrawal from the Kennebec Regional Development Authority To Cease Debt Payments

LR 2263 - An Act To Allow the Use of Crossbows for Hunting

Sen. Nass of York

LR 2362 - An Act To Authorize Certain Flexibility in Zoning

LR 2412 - An Act To Regulate the Planning, Installation and Inspection of Fire Alarm Systems

Rep. Nutting of Oakland

LR 2514 - An Act To Prohibit Convicted Sex Offenders from Living near Schools

Rep. O'Neil of Saco

LR 2299 - An Act to Reduce Property Taxes in Small Towns

LR 2301 - An Act To Define Jurisdictional Duties Relative to Gaming Facilities

LR 2302 - Resolve, To Reduce Traffic Congestion and Save Transportation Dollars

LR 2358 - An Act Making Amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code Covering Provisions Dealing with Negotiable Instruments and Bank Deposits and Collection

LR 2536 - An Act To Amend the Law Relating to Insurance Contracts

Rep. Paradis, Jr. of Frenchville

LR 2571 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Expedite Completion of Interstate 95 in Aroostook County

LR 2572 - An Act To Control Exclusively Pornographic Establishments

LR 2573 - An Act To Allow the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Increase the Number of Moose Permits in Critical Zones

LR 2574 - An Act To Coordinate Discount Cards from Pharmaceutical Companies and the Maine Low-cost Drug Program To Ensure the Lowest-priced Prescription Drugs for Maine Citizens

Rep. Pellon of Machias

LR 2361 - An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Mechanics' Liens

Rep. Percy of Phippsburg

LR 2290 - An Act To Monitor the Public Health and Social Services Impact of a Casino in Maine

LR 2396 - An Act To Make Polling Places More Convenient

Rep. Perry of Calais

LR 2266 - An Act To Repeal the Exemption Provision for Certain Imported Lobster under the Laws Governing Lobster Measurement

LR 2477 - An Act Relating to Witnesses in Workers' Compensation Cases

LR 2528 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Labor and the Executive Department, Office of Substance Abuse To Study the Prevalence of Drug and Substance Abuse in Maine's Workforce

Rep. Pingree of North Haven

LR 2247 - An Act To Ensure the Fair Counting of Votes

LR 2382 - An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue in the Amount of $150,000,000 To Finance the Acquisition of Lands and Interests in Lands for Conservation, Water Access, Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife and Fish Habitat and Farmland Preservation and To Gain Access to $50,000,000 in Matching Contributions from Public and Private Sources

LR 2478 - An Act To Reduce Contamination of Breast Milk and the Environment from the Release of Brominated Chemicals in Consumer Products

LR 2545 - An Act To Allow a Municipality To Charge Real Estate Transfer Tax

LR 2546 - An Act To Prohibit Discrimination in Homeowners' Insurance

Rep. Piotti of Unity

LR 2343 - An Act Concerning the Boundary Lines of the Town of Unity

Rep. Rector of Thomaston

LR 2351 - An Act To Allow a Municipality to Determine the Method of Property Valuation for Local Property Tax Purposes

Rep. Richardson of Brunswick

LR 2280 - An Act To Amend the Maine Residents Property Tax Program

LR 2281 - An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue in the Amount of $150,000,000 To Finance the Acquisition of Lands and Interests in Lands for Conservation, Water Access, Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife and Fish Habitat and Farmland Preservation and Access $50,000,000 in Matching Contributions from Public and Private Sources

LR 2419 - An Act To Restore Funding for Certain Nursing Facilities and Residential Care Facilities

LR 2544 - An Act To Ensure Adequate Home-based Care Services and Provide the Most Cost-effective Long-term Care for Maine Seniors

LR 2555 - An Act To Suspend the Driver's License of an Adult Who Operates a Motor Vehicle while Transporting Illegal Drugs

LR 2557 - An Act Establishing Zero Tolerance for Minors Who Operate a Motor Vehicle while under the Influence of Illegal Drugs

LR 2558 - An Act To Increase Higher Education Enrollment and Reduce Maine's Residential Property Taxes

LR 2559 - An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Optional Membership for Participating Local Districts in the Maine State Retirement System

LR 2562 - An Act To Correct an Oversight in Maine's Homestead Exemption for the Blind

Rep. Rines of Wiscasset

LR 2421 - An Act To Prohibit the Sale of Gasoline That Is Reformulated with MTBE

Rep. Rosen of Bucksport

LR 2409 - An Act To Create the Economic Council of New England and Eastern Canada

Sen. Rotundo of Androscoggin

LR 2430 - An Act To Require Pawnbrokers To Hold Property for at Least 10 Days

LR 2432 - An Act To Ensure Fairness in Student Loans

Sen. Savage of Knox

LR 2381 - An Act To Amend the Charter of the Tenants Harbor Standard Water District

Rep. Saviello of Wilton

LR 2275 - An Act To Amend the Random Drug Testing Laws

LR 2277 - An Act To Require a School Board To Pay the Actual Cost of Tuition for a Student Attending School in Another School Administrative District

Sen. Sawyer, Jr. of Penobscot

LR 2250 - An Act To Allow Vanity Plates for Low-speed Vehicles

LR 2251 - An Act To Reduce Aggressive Driving and Road Rage

LR 2354 - An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue in the Amount of $100,000,000 To Finance the Acquisition of Lands and Interests in Lands for Conservation, Water Access, Outdoor Recreation, Wildlife and Fish Habitat and Farmland Preservation and To Access $50,000,000 in Matching Contributions from Public and Private Sources

Rep. Sherman of Hodgdon

LR 2331 - An Act To Require the State To Allow Businesses an Income Tax Deduction for the Empowerment Zone Credit in the Same Way It Allows a Deduction for the Work Opportunity Credit

LR 2475 - An Act To Exempt Consumer-owned Utilities from Energy Conservation Programs

LR 2511 - An Act To Decrease Taxes Paid by Residential Consumers on Electricity

LR 2512 - Resolve, Requiring a Cost-benefit Analysis of Energy Conservation Programs

LR 2513 - An Act To Amend the Funding Basis for Energy Conservation Programs

LR 2549 - An Act To Amend the Assessments Paid by Transmission and Distribution Utilities for Conservation Programs

Rep. Shields of Auburn

LR 2237 - An Act To Repeal Changes to the Certificate of Need Program

Sen. Shorey of Washington

LR 2509 - An Act To Allow the State To Enter into Reciprocal Agreements with Certain Foreign Jurisdictions Regarding Concealed Firearms

Rep. Simpson of Auburn

LR 2324 - An Act To Prohibit Female Genital Mutilation

LR 2325 - An Act Regarding Child Support Collection Practices

LR 2356 - An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Electricians

LR 2447 - An Act To Prohibit Health Care Facilities from Discriminating against Physicians Based on Group Practice Affiliation

LR 2448 - An Act To Amend the Maine Clean Election Act Regarding the Amount of Funds to be Distributed to Participating Candidates

Rep. Smith of Monmouth

LR 2406 - An Act To Provide Parity between Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters with Regard to Workers' Compensation

LR 2407 - Resolve, Directing the Attorney General To Review the Laws Designed To Protect Children from Sexual Predators and Abusers

LR 2408 - An Act To Amend the Penalty for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle

Rep. Smith of Van Buren

LR 2526 - An Act To Discourage Misuse of Protection-from-abuse Proceedings

LR 2547 - An Act To Enhance Audit and Enforcement of the Workers' Compensation Act

Rep. Snowe-Mello of Poland

LR 2227 - An Act To Require That the State Abide by Certain Local Ordinances

LR 2269 - An Act To Lower the Cigarette Tax

LR 2270 - Resolve, Directing the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety To Review the Background Check Process

LR 2271 - An Act To Allow a Fitness Center To Use the Word "Women," "Men" or "Unisex" in the Name of the Fitness Center

LR 2606 - An Act To Change the Day Reserved for Juvenile Deer Hunters

Sen. Stanley of Penobscot

LR 2363 - An Act To Allow Towns To Consolidate for the Purpose of Establishing a Voting Place

LR 2364 - An Act To Require Mandatory Hearing Screening for Infants

LR 2365 - An Act To Prohibit the Introduction in Maine of Mercury Intended for Use in a Dental Filling

LR 2366 - An Act To Strengthen the Laws Governing Operating a Motor Vehicle while under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol

LR 2367 - An Act To Protect a Landlord's Property Rights

LR 2368 - An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Denturists

LR 2369 - An Act To Require Insurance Companies To Cover the Cost of Dentures Made by Denturists

LR 2370 - An Act To Require That Toll-free Telephone Numbers Listed in a Telephone Book Have an Address Listed

LR 2371 - An Act To Amend the Bingo Laws

LR 2372 - An Act To Require That State Law Governing Empowerment Zone Credits Conform to Federal Law

LR 2373 - An Act To Require That Medicare Payments Be Equal in Rural and Urban Areas of the State

LR 2376 - An Act To Promote Equity in Property Ownership

LR 2377 - An Act To Amend the Guidelines for Determining Eligibility of a Person Receiving State Aid

LR 2576 - RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Repeal the Personal Property Tax on Residential Property

LR 2577 - An Act To Create a State Income Tax Surcharge on Congressional Pensions

Sen. Strimling of Cumberland

LR 2423 - An Act To Prohibit Discrimination in Eviction Procedures

LR 2424 - An Act To Allow Inmates To Donate Organs to Relatives Who Reside outside the State

LR 2425 - An Act To Protect Public Safety By Providing Protections Currently Available Under Federal Law

LR 2426 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development To Create a Program to Assist Minority Business Owners

LR 2428 - An Act To Amend the Freedom of Access Law To Exclude Public Employees' Home Addresses

LR 2429 - An Act To Recognize Same-sex Marriages Legally in Another Country

LR 2597 - An Act To Increase Access of Domestic Violence Victim Support Agencies to Certain Information

Rep. Sullivan of Biddeford

LR 2516 - An Act To Standardize the Laws Regarding the Use and Operation of All-terrain Vehicles, Snowmobiles and Watercraft by Minors

LR 2524 - An Act To Include Boat Building in the Training and Apprenticeship Program

Rep. Suslovic of Portland

LR 2531 - An Act To Create the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Enforcement

Rep. Sykes of Harrison

LR 2413 - An Act To Allow for the Consideration of Foster Children and Stepchildren under the Maine Probate Code

Rep. Tardy of Newport

LR 2445 - An Act To Exempt a Religious Nonpublic Vocational Postsecondary Institution from Licensure

LR 2446 - An Act To Prohibit a Contractor Performing Work on a Public Improvement Project from Inducing a Person To Relinquish Wages for the Benefit of an Employer

Rep. Thomas of Orono

LR 2232 - An Act Regarding Regional Child Development Services Boards

LR 2233 - An Act Regarding Contracts Issued by Child Development Services

LR 2480 - Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Amend Its Rules Regarding Child Development Services for Children of Kindergarten Age

Rep. Thompson of China

LR 2282 - An Act To Provide Equity in Veterans Exemptions

Rep. Trahan of Waldoboro

LR 2223 - An Act To Impose Liability for the Illegal or Improper Transfer of State Funds

LR 2405 - An Act To Enhance Highway Safety

LR 2455 - An Act To Amend the Law Pertaining to the Discharge of a Firearm near a Dwelling

Sen. Treat of Kennebec

LR 2548 - An Act To Ensure the Lowest-priced Prescription Drugs for Maine Seniors

LR 2580 - An Act To Provide Consumer Representation in Health Insurance Coverage Matters

LR 2581 - An Act To Clarify Health Care Cost-sharing Limits

Sen. Turner of Cumberland

LR 2279 - An Act To Establish Harbormaster Standards and Course Requirements

Rep. Twomey of Biddeford

LR 2436 - An Act To Establish a Commercial License Plate with a Lobster on the Plate

LR 2437 - An Act To Prohibit Tracking by Credit Bureaus through Telecommunications

LR 2438 - An Act To Require that the Euthanasia of a Stray Animal Be a Last Resort

Rep. Usher of Westbrook

LR 2399 - An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue in the Amount of $3,000,000 To Stimulate and Support Maine's Manufacturing, Transportation and Harbor Industries

LR 2525 - An Act To Introduce the Grass Carp to Inland Waters on a Trial Basis

Rep. Vaughan of Durham

LR 2460 - RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Lower the Income Tax Incrementally to 4%

LR 2461 - RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Protect Dedicated Funds

LR 2462 - An Act To Change the Date of the Turkey Hunting Season

LR 2543 - An Act To Ensure Fair Competition in the Student Loan Market

Rep. Watson of Bath

LR 2235 - An Act To Include Disability Pension Income in the Definition of Eligible Pension Income

LR 2236 - An Act To Establish a Mandatory Boater Education Law

Sen. Weston of Waldo

LR 2319 - An Act to Exempt Antique Auto Dealers from Dealer Plate Restrictions

LR 2378 - An Act To Amend the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992 Regarding Payments Pending Appeal

Rep. Woodbury of Yarmouth

LR 2598 - An Act Requiring Long-range Budget Planning

LR 2599 - An Act To Create a Medical Savings Account Product in Maine

Sen. Youngblood of Penobscot

LR 2414 - An Act To Increase the Penalties for Operating a Motor Vehicle with an Obstructed Window or Windshield

LR 2415 - An Act To Require a Legal Notice Be Served on a Pet Owner before a Pet May Be Taken from the Owner

LR 2416 - An Act To Authorize the Town of Verona To Change Its Name