APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
LD 42 HP0038
An Act To Expand the Maine Economic Improvement Fund.
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle; Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, BRANNIGAN of Portland, MILLETT of Waterford, RECTOR of Thomaston, SMITH of Monmouth, Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/10/06.
LD 78 HP0074
An Act To Fund the Acquisition of Land by the Land for Maine's Future Board from the General Fund.
Presented by Representative CURLEY of Scarborough; Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Public Hearing 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/06.
LD 119 HP0095
An Act To Promote Math and Science Education Learning Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Presented by Representative CAIN of Orono; Cosponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FISCHER of Presque Isle, NORTON of Bangor, ROSEN of Bucksport, Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing 04/06/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/05/05.
Amended by: CA H-204. House: Carry Over Approved 06/18/05. Senate: Carry Over On Appropriations Table 06/18/05.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.
LD 123 HP0099
An Act Concerning Multiple-item Bond Issues.
Presented by Representative CLOUGH of Scarborough; Cosponsored by Senator NASS of York and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, ADAMS of Portland, CLARK of Millinocket, FLETCHER of Winslow, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, TARDY of Newport, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, ROSEN of Hancock, WESTON of Waldo.
Public Hearing 04/05/05. House: Adhere to Engrossed As Amended By CA 04/28/06. Senate: Adhere to Majority (ONTP) Report 04/28/06.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 04/28/06.
LD 149 SP0055
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue in the Amount of $5,000,000 for the Fractionation Development Center.
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford; Cosponsored by Representative PATRICK of Rumford and Senator MARTIN of Aroostook, Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, HOTHAM of Dixfield, JODREY of Bethel, MARRACHE of Waterville, MILLETT of Waterford, MILLS of Farmington, TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/19/06.
LD 170 HP0121
An Act To Provide Funding for a Veterans' Cemetery in Springvale.
Presented by Representative WHEELER of Kittery; Cosponsored by Senator ANDREWS of York and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, NASS of Acton, TUTTLE of Sanford, BURNS of Berwick, CAMPBELL of Newfield, CUMMINGS of Portland, LEWIN of Eliot, PATRICK of Rumford, PINEAU of Jay, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, Senators: COURTNEY of York, NASS of York.
Public Hearing 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/19/06.
LD 180 HP0131
An Act To Appropriate State Funds To Protect Potato Farmland in Aroostook County from Blight and Other Diseases That Could Occur with the 2004 Crop Unless Cull Potatoes Are Dumped Properly.
Presented by Representative PARADIS of Frenchville; Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, FINCH of Fairfield, JACKSON of Allagash, JENNINGS of Leeds, PILON of Saco, PINEAU of Jay, TWOMEY of Biddeford, Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 04/07/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/09/05.
Amended by: CA H-206, SA/CA S-678.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 59.
LD 198 HP0149
An Act To Enhance the Role of the Fogler Library as the Research Library for the State of Maine.
Presented by Representative CAIN of Orono; Cosponsored by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, DUNN of Bangor, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FISCHER of Presque Isle, ROSEN of Bucksport, Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/06.
LD 199 HP0150
An Act To Support and Expand Regional Teacher Development Centers.
Presented by Representative NORTON of Bangor; Cosponsored by Senator TURNER of Cumberland and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CAIN of Orono, FARRINGTON of Gorham, FISCHER of Presque Isle, PARADIS of Frenchville, STEDMAN of Hartland, Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing 04/06/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/05/05.
Amended by: CA H-205. House: Carry Over Approved 06/18/05. Senate: Carry Over on Appropriations Table 06/18/05.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.
LD 228 SP0081
An Act To Provide Funding for the Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education.
Presented by Senator RAYE of Washington; Cosponsored by Representative DUGAY of Cherryfield and Senator DAMON of Hancock, Representatives: EMERY of Cutler, KAELIN of Winterport, McFADDEN of Dennysville, PERCY of Phippsburg.
Public Hearing 04/04/05. OTP Accepted 05/03/05.
Amended by: SA S-679.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/24/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 53.
LD 248 HP0187
An Act To Provide Funding for Dues for the International Northeast Biotechnology Corridor.
Presented by Representative FINCH of Fairfield; Cosponsored by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec and Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, DAVIS of Falmouth, FLETCHER of Winslow, MARRACHE of Waterville, RICHARDSON of Skowhegan, STEDMAN of Hartland, THOMPSON of China, Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing 04/04/05. OTP Accepted 05/03/05.
Amended by: SA S-680.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 55.
LD 263 SP0083
An Act To Support and Expand Nursing Education Opportunities at Maine's Public Universities.
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook; Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais and Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CUMMINGS of Portland, FISCHER of Presque Isle, MILLETT of Waterford.
Public Hearing 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.
LD 273 SP0093
An Act Regarding the So-called Katie Beckett Benefits in the MaineCare Program.
Presented by Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland Senators: NUTTING of Androscoggin, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, DUDLEY of Portland, PARADIS of Frenchville, WALCOTT of Lewiston.
Public Hearing 04/11/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/28/06.
Amended by: CA S-647.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/09/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 633.
LD 274 SP0094
An Act To Raise the University of Maine System Debt Ceiling.
Presented by Senator TURNER of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland and Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, DAVIS of Falmouth.
Public Hearing 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/19/06.
LD 292 HP0217
An Act To Establish a New Method of Determining the State Budget.
Presented by Representative JOY of Crystal; Cosponsored by Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, GLYNN of South Portland, HOTHAM of Dixfield, McKENNEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.
LD 404 SP0128
An Act To Ensure the State's Continued 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.
Presented by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative BLISS of South Portland and Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/19/06.
LD 544 SP0170
An Act To Ensure Statewide Access for Schools and Libraries to On-line Reference Materials and Periodicals.
Presented by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BROMLEY of Cumberland, SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, DUNN of Bangor, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/06.LD 550 HP0405
Original Title: An Act To Appropriate Matching Funds for the Construction of a Convention Center in Oxford Hills.
New Title: An Act To Appropriate Matching Funds for the Construction of a Community Center in Oxford Hills.
Presented by Representative MILLETT of Waterford; Cosponsored by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford and Representatives: HAMPER of Oxford, HANLEY of Paris, JODREY of Bethel, SYKES of Harrison.
Public Hearing 04/04/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/28/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-1079.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 58.LD 586 SP0195
An Act To Authorize a General Bond Issue To Improve the Quality and Safety of Teaching and Science Laboratories.
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot; Cosponsored by Representative NORTON of Bangor and Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, MAYO of Sagadahoc, MILLS of Somerset, MITCHELL of Kennebec, PERRY of Penobscot, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: EDGECOMB of Caribou, FINCH of Fairfield.
Public Hearing 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/19/06.LD 588 HP0421
An Act To Restore Support for HIV and AIDS Treatment and Prevention.
Presented by Representative DUDLEY of Portland; Cosponsored by Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BLISS of South Portland, BOWEN of Rockport, MAKAS of Lewiston, MARRACHE of Waterville, THOMPSON of China, Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/10/06.LD 622 HP0455
An Act To Provide Funding towards the Employment of a Demersal Finfish Ecologist by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute.
Presented by Representative KAELIN of Winterport; Cosponsored by Representative PERCY of Phippsburg, Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing 04/04/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/10/05.
Amended by: CA H-230. House: Carry Over Approved 06/18/05. Senate: Carry Over on Appropriations Table 06/18/05.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.LD 636 HP0469
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Construct a Freshwater Aquaculture and Freshwater Species Biotechnology Center.
Presented by Representative FINCH of Fairfield; Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CANAVAN of Waterville, FLETCHER of Winslow, MARRACHE of Waterville, SMITH of Monmouth, THOMPSON of China, Senators: GAGNON of Kennebec, MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.LD 669 HP0489
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Infrastructure for Expanded Treatment Capacity for Alcoholism and Addiction in a Therapeutic Community Model.
Presented by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor; Cosponsored by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland and Representatives: BRANNIGAN of Portland, FISCHER of Presque Isle, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PARADIS of Frenchville, PERRY of Calais, PINGREE of North Haven, SIMPSON of Auburn, Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/19/06.LD 755 SP0253
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Fort Knox.
Presented by Senator WESTON of Waldo; Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: LINDELL of Frankfort, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/19/06.LD 756 SP0254
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Revitalize Downtown Areas, Support Cultural Tourism and Expand Maine's Creative Economy.
Presented by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative RECTOR of Thomaston and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BRENNAN of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, MITCHELL of Kennebec, RAYE of Washington, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, SULLIVAN of York, Representative CUMMINGS of Portland.
Public Hearing 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.LD 766 HP0543
An Act To Support the New Century Community Program.
Presented by Representative KAELIN of Winterport; Cosponsored by Senator WESTON of Waldo and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, TARDY of Newport, Senators: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, DAVIS of Piscataquis, EDMONDS of Cumberland, MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/10/06.LD 775 HP0552
An Act To Provide a Stable Source of Funding for the Safe Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund.
Presented by Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro; Cosponsored by Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, BOWLES of Sanford, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MILLETT of Waterford, PINGREE of North Haven, Senators: ROSEN of Hancock, SAVAGE of Knox, WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing 04/11/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05.
Amended by: CA H-228. House: Carry Over Approved 06/18/05. Senate: Carry Over on Appropriations Table 06/18/05.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.LD 787 HP0564
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for the Enhanced Development of Public Geographic Information.
Presented by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor; Cosponsored by Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, PINGREE of North Haven, PIOTTI of Unity, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SMITH of Monmouth, WATSON of Bath, Senators: DAMON of Hancock, MARTIN of Aroostook.
Public Hearing 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/19/06.LD 794 SP0261
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Allow Municipalities To Purchase Fishing Rights and Equipment.
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative DUDLEY of Portland and Senator DAMON of Hancock, Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/19/06.LD 799 SP0266
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Create a Holocaust Human Rights Center at the University of Maine at Augusta.
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec; Cosponsored by Representative LERMAN of Augusta and Senators: EDMONDS of Cumberland, MARTIN of Aroostook, ROSEN of Hancock, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: DAVIS of Augusta, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, MILLS of Farmington, NORTON of Bangor.
Public Hearing 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.LD 808 HP0573
An Act To Provide Funding for "Camp To Belong" To Reunite Siblings Separated by Foster Care.
Presented by Representative MOODY of Manchester.
Public Hearing 04/11/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05.
Amended by: CA H-229. House: Carry Over Approved 06/18/05. Senate: Carry Over on Appropriations Table 06/18/05.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.LD 819 SP0274
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Expand Maine's Ocean-based Economy.
Presented by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative ASH of Belfast and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, DOW of Lincoln, RAYE of Washington, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: RICHARDSON of Brunswick, KAELIN of Winterport, PINGREE of North Haven, RECTOR of Thomaston, WEBSTER of Freeport.
Public Hearing 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/19/06.LD 844 SP0283
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Stimulate Maine's Economy.
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative RECTOR of Thomaston and Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, BRYANT of Oxford, DOW of Lincoln, EDMONDS of Cumberland, MARTIN of Aroostook, Representatives: LERMAN of Augusta, MOODY of Manchester, RICHARDSON of Brunswick.
Public Hearing 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/06.LD 876 HP0626
An Act Authorizing a General Fund Bond Issue To Encourage Development of Maine's Traditional Industries.
Presented by Representative PINGREE of North Haven; Cosponsored by Senator RAYE of Washington and Representatives: RICHARDSON of Brunswick, ASH of Belfast, BOWEN of Rockport, KAELIN of Winterport, PERCY of Phippsburg, PIOTTI of Unity, Senators: ANDREWS of York, DAMON of Hancock, NUTTING of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.LD 890 SP0298
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Certain State Parks.
Presented by Senator WESTON of Waldo; Cosponsored by Senator SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.LD 891 SP0299
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Fight Global Warming through Energy Conservation.
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representatives: FLETCHER of Winslow, HOTHAM of Dixfield, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.LD 926 HP0645
An Act Authorizing a General Fund Bond Issue To Preserve Maine's Traditional Working Waterfront and Farming Economies by Ensuring Access to Working Waterfront and Farmland.
Presented by Representative PERCY of Phippsburg; Cosponsored by Senator MILLS of Somerset and Representatives: PIOTTI of Unity, ADAMS of Portland, AUSTIN of Gray, BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BARSTOW of Gorham, BISHOP of Boothbay, BOWEN of Rockport, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, BROWN of South Berwick, BURNS of Berwick, CANAVAN of Waterville, CARR of Lincoln, CUMMINGS of Portland, DAIGLE of Arundel, DAVIS of Augusta, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, EDER of Portland, EMERY of Cutler, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FINCH of Fairfield, FISCHER of Presque Isle, FITTS of Pittsfield, FLETCHER of Winslow, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HANLEY of Gardiner, HOTHAM of Dixfield, JACKSON of Allagash, JENNINGS of Leeds, JODREY of Bethel, JOY of Crystal, KAELIN of Winterport, LERMAN of Augusta, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MAKAS of Lewiston, MAREAN of Hollis, MARLEY of Portland, MAZUREK of Rockland, MILLER of Somerville, MILLS of Farmington, MOODY of Manchester, MUSE of Fryeburg, NASS of Acton, NORTON of Bangor, PATRICK of Rumford, PINEAU of Jay, PINGREE of North Haven, RECTOR of Thomaston, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, ROSEN of Bucksport, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, SMITH of Van Buren, THOMPSON of China, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, TWOMEY of Biddeford, VALENTINO of Saco, Senators: ANDREWS of York, COWGER of Kennebec, DAMON of Hancock, DOW of Lincoln, EDMONDS of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, MAYO of Sagadahoc, MITCHELL of Kennebec, NUTTING of Androscoggin, PERRY of Penobscot, RAYE of Washington, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, WESTON of Waldo.
Public Hearing 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.LD 969 HP0679
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funds To Support Economic Development.
Presented by Representative PIOTTI of Unity; Cosponsored by Senator ROSEN of Hancock and Representatives: PERCY of Phippsburg, RECTOR of Thomaston, WATSON of Bath, Senators: COWGER of Kennebec, MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/19/06.LD 971 HP0681
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Shared-use Trails.
Presented by Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor; Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CUMMINGS of Portland, FISCHER of Presque Isle, KAELIN of Winterport, WOODBURY of Yarmouth, Senators: EDMONDS of Cumberland, ROSEN of Hancock, TURNER of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 02/24/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/19/06.LD 975 HP0685
An Act To Create Entrepreneurship Internships for Maine High School and College Students.
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle; Cosponsored by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland and Representatives: GROSE of Woolwich, HARLOW of Portland, NORTON of Bangor, RECTOR of Thomaston, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, SMITH of Monmouth, Senator DOW of Lincoln.
Public Hearing 04/04/05. Majority (OTP) Accepted 05/10/05. House: Carry Over Approved 06/18/05. Senate: Carry Over on Appropriations Table 06/18/05.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.LD 997 SP0337
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Match Available Federal Funds To Repair and Upgrade Maine National Guard Armories. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec; Cosponsored by Representative PATRICK of Rumford and Senator MARTIN of Aroostook, Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BRANNIGAN of Portland, FISCHER of Presque Isle, HOTHAM of Dixfield, TUTTLE of Sanford, VALENTINO of Saco.
Public Hearing 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/06.LD 999 SP0339
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funds for Building Renovations at Campuses of the University of Maine System, the University of Southern Maine and the Maine Community College System. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot; Cosponsored by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle and Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, MILLS of Somerset, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, DAVIS of Falmouth, EDGECOMB of Caribou.
Public Hearing 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.LD 1000 SP0340
An Act Authorizing a General Fund Bond Issue for Wastewater Treatment Systems for Fish Hatcheries. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford.
Public Hearing 02/24/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/19/06.LD 1001 SP0341
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Construct and Upgrade Water Pollution Control Facilities and Public Water Systems, Clean Up Uncontrolled Hazardous Substance Sites, Remove Hazardous Materials from Schools, Comply with Federal Storm Water Regulations, Make Public Water System Improvements, Replace Air Quality Monitoring Equipment,Establish Hospice Services, Repair State-owned Dams and Remediate Lead Paint. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Senator COWGER of Kennebec; Cosponsored by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor.
Public Hearing 02/24/05. House: Carry Over Approved 06/18/05. Senate: Tabled Pending Reconsider Engrossment; Later 05/24/06.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.LD 1020 HP0704
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Stimulate Economic Growth and Job Creation through Investments in the Maine Economy. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Representative SMITH of Monmouth; Cosponsored by Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, RECTOR of Thomaston, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, DOW of Lincoln.
Public Hearing 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 05/24/06.LD 1035 HP0720
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Provide Funds for the Land for Maine's Future Program. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle; Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representative DUDLEY of Portland, Senator MARTIN of Aroostook.
Public Hearing 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/06.LD 1043 SP0360
Original Title: An Act To Provide Funds for the Preservation of Digital Records.
New Title: An Act To Provide Funds for Online Reference Materials.
Presented by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Senator SULLIVAN of York, Representative SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing 04/06/05. Majority (OTP) Accepted 05/05/05.
Amended by: SA (Changed Title) S-691.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 57.LD 1234 HP0852
An Act To Reestablish the Maine Coast Environmental Trust Fund within the Department of Marine Resources.
Presented by Representative KAELIN of Winterport; Cosponsored by Senator WESTON of Waldo and Representatives: DUGAY of Cherryfield, FISHER of Brewer, FLETCHER of Winslow, LERMAN of Augusta, LINDELL of Frankfort, NUTTING of Oakland, PERCY of Phippsburg, Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing 04/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05.
Amended by: CA H-218, SA/CA S-683.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 641.LD 1278 HP0875
An Act Requiring Long-range Budget Planning.
Presented by Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth; Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUDLEY of Portland, MILLETT of Waterford, TARDY of Newport, Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, DAVIS of Piscataquis, WESTON of Waldo.
Public Hearing 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.LD 1293 HP0890
An Act To Assist Families and Children by Increasing Access to the Court System.
Presented by Representative SIMPSON of Auburn; Cosponsored by Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: MILLS of Farmington, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, TARDY of Newport, WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing 04/04/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/09/05.
Amended by: CA H-196. House: Carry Over Approved 06/18/05. Senate: Carry Over on Appropriations Table 06/18/05.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.LD 1311 HP0909
An Act To Preserve the Integrity of the Fund for a Healthy Maine.
Presented by Representative CUMMINGS of Portland; Cosponsored by Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, TARDY of Newport, Senators: EDMONDS of Cumberland, GAGNON of Kennebec, WESTON of Waldo.
Public Hearing 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/06.LD 1330 SP0457
Original Title: Resolve, To Lower the Cost of State Government by Approximately $1,000,000 Annually.
New Title: Resolve, To Lower the Cost of State Government by $1,000,000 Annually.
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin; Cosponsored by Senators: MILLS of Somerset, NASS of York, RAYE of Washington, Representatives: MAREAN of Hollis, MILLETT of Waterford.
Public Hearing 04/05/05. Minority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/28/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-636. House: Tabled Pending Final Passage; Unfinished Business 04/28/06. Senate: Engrossed as Amended By CA 04/28/06.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.LD 1348 HP0931
An Act To Increase Funding for Meals on Wheels Program.
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield; Cosponsored by Senator NASS of York and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CUMMINGS of Portland, GLYNN of South Portland, PINGREE of North Haven, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, TARDY of Newport, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, WESTON of Waldo.
Public Hearing 04/11/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05.
Amended by: CA H-279, SA/CA S-684.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/01/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 64.LD 1540 SP0535
An Act To Appropriate Funds for the School Breakfast Program.
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin; Cosponsored by Representative CUMMINGS of Portland and Senators: EDMONDS of Cumberland, NASS of York, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, NUTTING of Oakland, PERCY of Phippsburg, PINGREE of North Haven, ROSEN of Bucksport.
Public Hearing 04/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/19/05.
Amended by: CA S-195, SA/CA S-667.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 56.LD 1703 HP1210
An Act To Provide Supplemental Funding for Mileage Reimbursement for Volunteers for the Meals on Wheels Programs.
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield; Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CRAVEN of Lewiston, LEWIN of Eliot, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, TARDY of Newport, Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, NASS of York, ROSEN of Hancock.
Public Hearing 02/14/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/06.LD 1737 SP0654
An Act To Provide Funding for the Construction of a Regional Career Center. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative TARDY of Newport and Senators: NASS of York, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representative CEBRA of Naples.
Public Hearing 02/14/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/06.LD 1905 HP1346
An Act To Conserve Energy in Maine Homes. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative FLETCHER of Winslow; Cosponsored by Representatives: BISHOP of Boothbay, CUMMINGS of Portland, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, DUPREY of Hampden, KAELIN of Winterport, MILLETT of Waterford, PINGREE of North Haven, Senators: SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing 02/14/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.LD 1909 HP1350
An Act To Make Minor Technical Changes to Maine's Spending Growth Benchmarks. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing 03/28/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/28/06.
Amended by: CA H-1063.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/04/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 621.LD 1911 HP1352
An Act To Provide Funding for Tribal Economic Development for the Penobscot Indian Nation and Other Federally Recognized Tribes. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative SOCKALEXIS of the Penobscot Nation; Cosponsored by Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, BURNS of Berwick.
Public Hearing 02/14/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/06.LD 1915 HP1356
An Act To Increase Supervision of Red Tide on the Maine Coast. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative PERRY of Calais; Cosponsored by Representatives: EMERY of Cutler, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing 02/14/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.LD 1940 HP1363
An Act To Provide an Energy Emergency Relief Fund To Provide Assistance for Home Heating Fuel Costs for Residents of This State, for Gasoline Costs for Service Providers and for Heating Fuel for Health Care Services Providers. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative LERMAN of Augusta.
Public Hearing 02/14/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.LD 1941 HP1364
An Act To Provide Funding for the Maine Clean Election Fund. (Submitted by the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, section 1124, subsection 3.)
Public Hearing 02/15/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/06.LD 1946 SP0744
Original Title: An Act To Ensure the Continued Ability of the Maine Economic Growth Council To Produce the Measures of Growth Report.
New Title: An Act To Ensure the Continued Ability of the Maine Economic Growth Council To Produce the Measures of Growth Report and Provide Financial Assistance for Flood Damage.
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative RECTOR of Thomaston and Senators: DOW of Lincoln, HOBBINS of York, Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing 02/14/06. OTP Accepted 04/28/06.
Amended by: HA/SA H-1114, SA (Changed Title) S-693.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/01/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 66.LD 1948 SP0746
An Act To Save the Marine Technology Center and Strengthen Maine's Boatbuilding Workforce. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator RAYE of Washington; Cosponsored by Representative EMERY of Cutler and Senators: ANDREWS of York, DAMON of Hancock, Representatives: DUGAY of Cherryfield, McFADDEN of Dennysville, McLEOD of Lee.
Public Hearing 03/28/06. Minority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/28/06.
Amended by: CA S-637, SA S-694, SA/SA S-704.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/24/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 54.LD 1956 HP1370
An Act To Recapitalize the Maine Downtown Center. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick; Cosponsored by Representatives: GROSE of Woolwich, PERCY of Phippsburg, WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing 02/14/06. OTP Accepted 04/28/06.
Amended by: SA S-699.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 61.LD 1960 HP1372
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Create a Block Grant Program To Promote Economic and Cultural Development. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative CUMMINGS of Portland; Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: ASH of Belfast, BLISS of South Portland, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, BRYANT of Windham, CLARK of Millinocket, DUCHESNE of Hudson, DUNN of Bangor, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, EBERLE of South Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FISCHER of Presque Isle, GROSE of Woolwich, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JACKSON of Allagash, LERMAN of Augusta, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MARRACHE of Waterville, MAZUREK of Rockland, MILLER of Somerville, MILLS of Farmington, PARADIS of Frenchville, PIOTTI of Unity, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, THOMPSON of China, WEBSTER of Freeport, Senator BRYANT of Oxford.
Public Hearing 03/28/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/06.LD 1968 HP1378
An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Representative BRANNIGAN of Portland.
Public Hearing 02/10/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/29/06.
Amended by: CA H-878, HD/CA H-901.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 03/29/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 519.LD 2045 SP0790
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Reform the State Budget Process. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin; Cosponsored by Representative BRANNIGAN of Portland and Senator NASS of York, Representative MILLETT of Waterford.
Public Hearing 03/28/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/11/06.
Amended by: CA S-570.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/27/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 601.LD 2081 HP1472
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Relating to the Seed Potato Board. (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 3, section 955, subsection 4.)
Public Hearing 03/28/06. OTP Accepted 04/28/06.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/01/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 67.LD 2120 SP0865
An Act To Provide Funding for Infrastucture for a New Downtown in the Town of Canton. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Senator BRYANT of Oxford; Cosponsored by Representative HOTHAM of Dixfield and Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, PATRICK of Rumford.
No Public Hearing. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/24/06.
Amended by: CA S-705.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/01/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 67.
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