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

CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY

LD 10 HP0015
Resolve, To Fund a Study Regarding Health Care for Maine's Firefighters. (Submitted by the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 3371.)
Public Hearing 01/24/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 01/25/06.
Amended by: CA H-723. House: Finally Passed 01/31/06. Senate: Appropriations Table 02/01/06.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.

LD 17 HP0020
An Act To Ensure Fair Reimbursement for the Medical Care Provided to State Inmates.
Presented by Representative RECTOR of Thomaston; Cosponsored by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, MAZUREK of Rockland, MERRILL of Appleton, PINGREE of North Haven, RICHARDSON of Warren, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, Senators: DOW of Lincoln, SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing 01/31/05. 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 1018 HP0702
An Act To Require a Criminal Background Check for the Initial Licensure of Emergency Medical Services Personnel.
Presented by Representative SYKES of Harrison; Cosponsored by Representatives: CHURCHILL of Washburn, GREELEY of Levant, RICHARDSON of Skowhegan, Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing 03/14/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/31/05.
Amended by: CA H-472.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 681.

LD 1140 HP0783
Resolve, Directing the State Police and the County Sheriff's Departments To Enter into a Call-sharing Agreement.
Presented by Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative CARR of Lincoln, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Public Hearing 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 01/10/06.

LD 1709 HP1216
An Act To Provide for the Issuance of a Bench Warrant upon Failure To Appear for a Hearing on Nonpayment of a County Jail Reimbursement Fee. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth; Cosponsored by Senator RAYE of Washington and Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, DUGAY of Cherryfield, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, Senators: COURTNEY of York, ROSEN of Hancock.
Public Hearing 01/23/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/14/06.
Amended by: CA H-792.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/24/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 502.

LD 1716 HP1223
An Act To Require Presentence Investigations of All Persons Convicted of a Sex Offense. (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Public Law 2005, chapter 423, section 24.)
Public Hearing 01/18/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/09/06.

LD 1717 HP1224
An Act To Create Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Persons Convicted of Certain Sex Offenses against Victims under 12 Years of Age. (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Public Law 2005, chapter 423, section 24.)
Public Hearing 01/18/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/28/06.
Amended by: CC H-1058.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/01/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 673.

LD 1718 HP1225

Original Title: An Act To Increase from a Class D Crime to a Class C Crime Violation of Privacy if the Victim Is under 16 Years of Age.
New Title: An Act To Amend the Law Relating to the Crime of Visual Sexual Aggression against a Child. (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Public Law 2005, chapter 423, section 24.)
Public Hearing 01/18/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/07/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-766, HA/CA H-826.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 655.

LD 1721 HP1229
Resolve, Creating a Forensic Board To Manage the Release of Certain Sex Offenders. (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Public Law 2005, chapter 423, section 24.)
Public Hearing 01/18/06. OTP Accepted 02/14/06.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 03/06/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 132.

LD 1722 HP1230
An Act To Expand the List of Prior Crimes That May Be Considered When Determining Whether a Person Is a Repeat Sexual Assault Offender. (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Public Law 2005, chapter 423, section 24.)
Public Hearing 01/18/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/09/06.

LD 1759 SP0676
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Timber Theft Laws. (Submitted by the Department of Conservation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin; Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford, Representative BRYANT of Windham.
Public Hearing 02/06/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/28/06.
Amended by: CA S-517.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/06/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 546.

LD 1771 SP0688
An Act To Amend the Maine Criminal Code and Various Provisions Related to Juveniles. (Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford, Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, PATRICK of Rumford.
Public Hearing 01/23/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 03/09/06.
Amended by: CA S-472.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/24/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 507.

LD 1781 SP0698
An Act To Require Mandatory Training for Law Enforcement Officers and Prosecutors Regarding Interaction with People with Developmental Disabilities, Including Autism Spectrum Disorders. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Senators: PERRY of Penobscot, RAYE of Washington, Representative LERMAN of Augusta.
Public Hearing 01/23/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/14/06.

LD 1789 SP0706

Original Title: An Act To Deter Environmental Terrorism in the State.
New Title: An Act To Amend the Crime of Aggravated Criminal Mischief. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin; Cosponsored by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, FLOOD of Winthrop, JODREY of Bethel, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing 02/06/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 03/30/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-504.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 660.

LD 1810 HP1250
An Act Regarding Criminal History Record Checks. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative DUNN of Bangor.
Public Hearing 01/23/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/14/06.

LD 1825 HP1265

Original Title: An Act To Facilitate Inspections of Heating Appliances and Chimneys.
New Title: An Act To Amend the Rule-making Authority of the Commissioner of Public Safety Regarding the Construction, Installation, Maintenance and Inspection of Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative THOMAS of Ripley.
Public Hearing 03/01/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/06/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-943.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 04/12/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 571.

LD 1831 HP1271

Original Title: An Act To Allow Law Enforcement Agencies To Maintain Public Sex Offender Registry Websites.
New Title: An Act To Allow Law Enforcement Agencies To Maintain Sex Offender Websites for Public Use. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative CURLEY of Scarborough; Cosponsored by Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: DUNN of Bangor, HANLEY of Gardiner.
Public Hearing 01/18/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/28/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-867.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/06/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 545.

LD 1859 HP1299
An Act To Inform and Protect the Public Regarding State Employees with Certain Criminal Records. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative SMITH of Monmouth; Cosponsored by Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, PERCY of Phippsburg, RECTOR of Thomaston, Senators: DAMON of Hancock, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot.
Public Hearing 02/06/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/14/06.

LD 1861 HP1301
An Act To Improve the Ability of the Department of Corrections To Share Information Related to Clients in Order To Improve Treatment and Rehabilitative Services. (Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Representative GROSE of Woolwich; Cosponsored by Representatives: MILLER of Somerville, WEBSTER of Freeport.
Public Hearing 01/11/06. OTP-AM Accepted 02/28/06.
Amended by: CA H-751.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 03/13/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 487.

LD 1868 HP1308
An Act To Eliminate Administrative Preliminary Hearings for Probationers. (Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Representative PLUMMER of Windham; Cosponsored by Representatives: GROSE of Woolwich, RECTOR of Thomaston, Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing 01/11/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/14/06.
Amended by: CA H-796, SA/CA S-670.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 661.

LD 1879 HP1319
An Act To Enhance Firefighter Safety. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook; Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, BRYANT of Windham, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, HANLEY of Gardiner, MAZUREK of Rockland, PATRICK of Rumford, SMITH of Monmouth, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, NASS of York.
Public Hearing 01/23/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/06.

LD 1884 HP1324
An Act To Improve the Prisoner Telephone System. (Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor; Cosponsored by Representative RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing 01/11/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/14/06.
Amended by: CA H-793.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 03/24/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 506.

LD 1886 HP1326
An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to the Department of Corrections. (Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor; Cosponsored by Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc and Representative GROSE of Woolwich.
Public Hearing 01/11/06. OTP-AM Accepted 02/28/06.
Amended by: CA H-754.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 03/13/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 488.

LD 1906 HP1347
An Act To Safeguard Maine's Highways. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative CURLEY of Scarborough; Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: MAKAS of Lewiston, NASS of Acton, Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, DAVIS of Piscataquis, TURNER of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 01/30/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/26/06.
Amended by: CA H-1041.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/28/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 606.

LD 1938 SP0739
An Act To Protect Victims of Domestic Violence. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative SIMPSON of Auburn and Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, DAMON of Hancock, HASTINGS of Oxford, NUTTING of Androscoggin, Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, DAVIS of Augusta, NASS of Acton.
Public Hearing 03/01/06. House: Insist on Engrossed As Amended By CA As Amended By HD, Conference Committee 04/27/06. Senate: Adhere to Engrossed As Amended By CA 04/27/06.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 04/27/06.

LD 1997 HP1399
An Act To Amend the Laws Dealing with a Work-restricted License. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash; Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MAZUREK of Rockland, PARADIS of Frenchville, PATRICK of Rumford.
Public Hearing 03/08/06.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 04/03/06.

LD 2001 HP1403
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Criminal Law Advisory Commission. (Submitted by the Criminal Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1354, subsection 2.)
Public Hearing 03/01/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/23/06.
Amended by: CA H-858, HA H-868.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/03/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 527.

LD 2016 HP1416
An Act To Extend the Corrections Alternatives Advisory Committee. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor; Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: CHURCHILL of Washburn, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, PLUMMER of Windham, SYKES of Harrison.
Public Hearing 03/08/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/23/06.
Amended by: CA H-859.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 667.

LD 2028 SP0779
An Act To Establish a Computer Crimes Unit within the Maine State Police Crime Laboratory. (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Joint Order 2005, S.P. 762.)
Public Hearing 03/13/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/28/06.
Amended by: CA S-519, SA S-674.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/01/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 676.

LD 2031 HP1429

Original Title: An Act To Authorize Certain County Jail Employees To Perform Ministerial Functions Related to Preparing Personal Recognizance or Unsecured Appearance Bond.
New Title: An Act To Authorize Certain County Jail Employees To Perform Certain Ministerial and Notary Functions for Inmates. (Submitted by the Criminal Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1354, subsection 2.)
Public Hearing 03/13/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/27/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-863.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 04/05/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 541.

LD 2044 SP0789
An Act To Enhance the Protection of Maine Families from Terrorism and Natural Disasters. (Submitted by the Task Force to Study Maine's Homeland Security Needs pursuant to Resolve 2005, chapter 126.)
Public Hearing 03/20/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/14/06.
Amended by: CA S-575, HD/CA H-1066, SB/CA S-651.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/09/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 634.

LD 2046 HP1442
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Attorney General's Working Group Regarding Sentencing Factors for Crimes against Persons Who Are Homeless. (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety pursuant to Public Law 2005, chapter 393.)
No Public Hearing. Majority (OTP) Accepted 03/22/06.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/06/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 551.