History and Final Disposition of Bills in the 122nd Second Regular Session

BUSINESS,
RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPM

LD 192 HP0143
An Act To Establish the Pine Tree Recreation Zone.
Presented by Representative MOODY of Manchester; Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HOTHAM of Dixfield, LERMAN of Augusta, MILLS of Farmington, PINEAU of Jay, SAVIELLO of Wilton, Senators: MITCHELL of Kennebec, WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing 04/05/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/03/06.
Amended by: CA H-929.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 04/10/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 555.

LD 1135 HP0778
An Act To Safeguard Federalism in Trade.
Presented by Representative HUTTON of Bowdoinham; Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, JACKSON of Allagash, PINEAU of Jay, SMITH of Van Buren, WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing 05/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/04/06.

LD 1358 HP0941
Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study Incentives That Foster Small Business Practices That Support the Economic Growth and Well-being of Maine People and Communities.
Presented by Representative WEBSTER of Freeport; Cosponsored by Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, DUDLEY of Portland, FARRINGTON of Gorham, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, SMITH of Monmouth, WATSON of Bath, Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot.
Public Hearing 04/26/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/04/06.

LD 1508 SP0524

Original Title: An Act To Regulate Fire Alarm Contractors.
New Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Conduct a Sunrise Review Regarding the Regulation of Fire Alarm Contractors.
Presented by Senator NASS of York.
Public Hearing 04/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 03/07/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-468.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 03/16/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 137.

LD 1629 HP1147
An Act To Enable Bulk Purchasing of Heating Oil Eligible for Federal Reimbursement.
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick; Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: JACKSON of Allagash, PARADIS of Frenchville, SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/01/06.

LD 1653 SP0611
Resolve, To Require the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Suspend Recently Enacted Rules Pertaining to the Office of Licensing and Registration, Board of Boilers and Pressure Vessels. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook; Cosponsored by Representatives: JACKSON of Allagash, PARADIS of Frenchville, PATRICK of Rumford, SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing 05/11/05. House: Majority (ONTP) Report 03/16/06. Senate: Indefinitely Postponed 03/14/06.
Final Disposition: Died in Concurrence 03/16/06.

LD 1663 SP0617
An Act To Establish the Maine Higher Education Employer Initiative.
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin; Cosponsored by Senators: ANDREWS of York, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CUMMINGS of Portland, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/04/06.

LD 1698 SP0652
An Act To Continue the Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund. (Submitted by the Department of Economic and Community Development pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 02/28/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 03/22/06.
Amended by: CA S-502.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/29/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 517.

LD 1705 HP1212
An Act To Require That Automobile Extended Service Warranties Purchased by Maine Citizens Provide for Arbitration in the State. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Public Hearing 01/26/06. OTP Accepted 02/09/06.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/03/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 476.

LD 1752 SP0669
An Act Regarding Licensure Requirements for Nurses. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook; Cosponsored by Representative PERRY of Calais and Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, MARRACHE of Waterville.
Public Hearing 01/25/06. OTP Accepted 02/08/06.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 02/22/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 473.

LD 1756 SP0673
An Act To Address Emergency Licensure Procedures. (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative SMITH of Monmouth and Senators: HOBBINS of York, MAYO of Sagadahoc, SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: O'BRIEN of Lewiston, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing 01/26/06. OTP Accepted 02/08/06.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 02/22/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 474.

LD 1767 SP0684
An Act To Clarify the Charitable Solicitations Act. (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Senator HOBBINS of York; Cosponsored by Representative SMITH of Monmouth and Senators: MAYO of Sagadahoc, SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: RECTOR of Thomaston, SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing 01/26/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/07/06.
Amended by: CA S-469.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/17/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 497.

LD 1770 SP0687
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Licensure of Workers in the Field of Radiologic Technology. (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative SMITH of Monmouth and Senator HOBBINS of York, Representative RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing 01/26/06. OTP Accepted 03/14/06.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 03/27/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 511.

LD 1804 SP0721
An Act To Amend the Debt Collection Law. (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Senator SULLIVAN of York; Cosponsored by Representative BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth and Senator COWGER of Kennebec, Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing 01/25/06. OTP Accepted 02/08/06.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 02/22/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 475.

LD 1815 HP1255
An Act To Exempt Platform Lifts from the Annual Elevator Inspection. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative JACOBSEN of Waterboro.
Public Hearing 01/26/06.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 03/09/06.

LD 1827 HP1267

Original Title: An Act To Clarify Prescription Drug Labels.
New Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Study Prescription Drug Labeling Requirements. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative THOMPSON of China; Cosponsored by Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, BURNS of Berwick, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GROSE of Woolwich, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing 01/25/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/02/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-763.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 03/16/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 138.

LD 1834 HP1274
An Act To Accommodate Victims of Identity Theft. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative GROSE of Woolwich; Cosponsored by Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUNN of Bangor, Senator BRYANT of Oxford.
Public Hearing 01/25/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/02/06.
Amended by: CA H-759.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/16/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 494.

LD 1835 HP1275

Original Title: An Act To Protect Consumers from Credit Card and Debit Card Holds.
New Title: Resolve, To Ensure That Consumers Are Informed of a Debit Card Hold at the Point of Sale. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative ASH of Belfast; Cosponsored by Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BRYANT of Windham, BURNS of Berwick, CAIN of Orono, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUNN of Bangor, FARRINGTON of Gorham, JACKSON of Allagash, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PINGREE of North Haven, THOMPSON of China, WALCOTT of Lewiston, Senators: NUTTING of Androscoggin, BRYANT of Oxford, PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing 01/25/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/03/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-930.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 04/11/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 176.

LD 1878 HP1318
An Act To Protect Small Payroll Processors. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative ROBINSON of Raymond; Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, CROSBY of Topsham, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, RECTOR of Thomaston, Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln.
Public Hearing 01/25/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/09/06.
Amended by: CA H-787.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/23/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 500.

LD 1919 HP1360
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Real Estate Appraiser Licensing To Comply with Federal Law. (Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Representative FARRINGTON of Gorham; Cosponsored by Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: O'BRIEN of Lewiston, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing 02/07/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/16/06.
Amended by: CA H-810.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/29/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 518.

LD 1923 SP0723
An Act To Maintain Standards for the Plumbing Profession. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 02/07/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/22/06.
Amended by: CA S-496.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 520.

LD 1933 SP0733
An Act To Maintain Standards for Consumers of Mechanical Services. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 03/21/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/06.

LD 1943 SP0742

Original Title: An Act Regarding Preferences in Bidding on Maine State Housing Authority Contracts.
New Title: An Act Regarding Allocation of the Low-income Housing Credit by the Maine State Housing Authority. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative SMITH of Monmouth and Senators: WESTON of Waldo, BARTLETT of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing 03/23/06. OTP-AM Accepted 05/24/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-619.
Final Disposition: Held by Governor.

LD 1944 SP0743
An Act To Implement Certain Recommendations of the Washington County Economic Development Task Force. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator RAYE of Washington; Cosponsored by Representative DUGAY of Cherryfield and Senator DAMON of Hancock, Representatives: EMERY of Cutler, McFADDEN of Dennysville, McLEOD of Lee, PERRY of Calais.
Public Hearing 02/16/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/14/06.
Amended by: CA S-597, SA/CA S-692.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/24/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 637.

LD 1955 HP1369
An Act To Provide Emergency Regional Economic Development Assistance for Brunswick Naval Air Station. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick; Cosponsored by Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, PERCY of Phippsburg, WATSON of Bath, Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing 02/07/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/11/06.
Amended by: CA H-980.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 650.

LD 1957 HP1371
An Act To Establish the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick; Cosponsored by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, CROSBY of Topsham, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, PERCY of Phippsburg, VAUGHAN of Durham, WATSON of Bath, WEBSTER of Freeport, Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing 02/28/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/11/06.
Amended by: CA H-981.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 04/27/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 599.

LD 2047 SP0791
An Act To Provide for the 2006 and 2007 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative SMITH of Monmouth and Senator DOW of Lincoln, Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, BERUBE of Lisbon, ROBINSON of Raymond.
Public Hearing 03/14/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/27/06.
Amended by: CA S-510.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 04/07/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 48.

LD 2076 HP1469
An Act Relating to Payday Loans. (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Order 2005, H.P. 1433.)
Public Hearing 03/30/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/11/06.
Amended by: CA H-982.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/27/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 604.

LD 2089 HP1477

Original Title: An Act To Require Registration by Residential Construction Contractors.
New Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Home Construction Contracts To Increase Consumer Awareness. (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Business, Research and Economic Development pursuant to Joint Order 2006, H.P. 1434.)
Public Hearing 03/30/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/26/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-1006.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/02/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 619.

LD 2091 HP1483
An Act To Make Changes to the Laws Regarding Pine Tree Development Zones. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Representative DRISCOLL of Westbrook; Cosponsored by Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 04/03/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/22/06.
Amended by: CA H-1026, HA/CA H-1065.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 669.

LD 2099 HP1492
Resolve, To Provide Assistance to Heating Fuel Customers Who Enter into Prepaid Contracts That Are Not Honored. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Representative MARRACHE of Waterville; Cosponsored by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec and Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, FINCH of Fairfield, FLETCHER of Winslow, MOODY of Manchester, SAVIELLO of Wilton, THOMPSON of China, Senators: COWGER of Kennebec, MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing 04/10/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/27/06.

LD 2101 HP1493
An Act Regarding Prepaid Contracts for Heating Fuel. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Representative CANAVAN of Waterville; Cosponsored by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec and Representatives: FINCH of Fairfield, FLETCHER of Winslow, MARRACHE of Waterville, NUTTING of Oakland, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SIMPSON of Auburn, THOMPSON of China, Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing 04/10/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/26/06.
Amended by: CA H-1025.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/04/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 632.