History and Final Disposition of Bills in the 122nd First Regular through Second Special Sessions

APPROPRIATIONS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

LD 30 -- HP0033
An Act To Apply a System of Spending Limitations to State, County and Municipal Governments and School Administrative Units.
Presented By: Representative CARR of Lincoln.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 35 -- SP0015
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue in the Amount of $75,000,000 for the Land for Maine's Future Fund.
Presented By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland and Senators: ANDREWS of York, COWGER of Kennebec, EDMONDS of Cumberland, GAGNON of Kennebec, MARTIN of Aroostook, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representatives: DUDLEY of Portland, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, RICHARDSON of Brunswick.
Public Hearing: 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 37 -- SP0017
Original Title: Resolve, To Establish a Demonstration Project To Create Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for Immigrant and Refugee Populations. New Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services To Seek Federal Funding To Serve Immigrant and Refugee Populations in Need of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment.
Presented By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative WALCOTT of Lewiston and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, MAYO of Sagadahoc, NUTTING of Androscoggin, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representative ADAMS of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-124.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 05/13/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 18.

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. Appropriations Table 05/24/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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. Appropriations Table 05/24/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

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.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 174 -- HP0125
An Act To Provide Funding for the Applied Technology Development Center System.
Presented By: Representative FINCH of Fairfield
Cosponsored By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec and Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, JENNINGS of Leeds, MARRACHE of Waterville, PARADIS of Frenchville, PATRICK of Rumford, PINEAU of Jay, THOMPSON of China, Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

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 Fort Kent, JENNINGS of Leeds, PILON of Saco, PINEAU of Jay, TWOMEY of Biddeford, Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. Appropriations Table 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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. Appropriations Table 05/11/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 206 -- HP0157
An Act To Transfer Funds to 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: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

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. Appropriations Table 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

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. Appropriations Table 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 392 -- HP0294
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Purchase a Train for Passenger Rail Service.
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/24/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

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, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, RICHARDSON of Brunswick.
Public Hearing: 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 410 -- SP0134
An Act To Provide Funding for Hospices in Maine.
Presented By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, MAYO of Sagadahoc, MITCHELL of Kennebec, STRIMLING of Cumberland, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: CURLEY of Scarborough, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 411 -- SP0135
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue in the Amount of $1,000,000 To Support Construction of a "Curtis Class" Vessel for the Maine State Ferry Service.
Presented By: Senator DAMON of Hancock
Cosponsored By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven and Senators: MAYO of Sagadahoc, SAVAGE of Knox, TURNER of Cumberland, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: ASH of Belfast, DUDLEY of Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MAZUREK of Rockland.
Public Hearing: 02/24/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 468 -- HP0343
Original Title: An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing 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. New Title: An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, General Fund and Other Funds, and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2005, June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Representative BRANNIGAN of Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/16/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 03/30/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-35, SV/CA S-56.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/31/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 12.

LD 508 -- HP0383
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 Year Ending June 30, 2005. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Representative BRANNIGAN of Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/18/05. OTP-AM Accepted 03/08/05. Amended by: CA H-23.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 03/11/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 3.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 550 -- HP0405
An Act To Appropriate Matching Funds for the Construction of a Convention 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.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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. Appropriations Table 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

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. Appropriations Table 05/18/05. Amended by: CA H-230.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 639 -- HP0472
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Rebuild the Historic Pier at Fort Preble.
Presented By: Representative BLISS of South Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, CUMMINGS of Portland, EBERLE of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 663 -- HP0483
An Act To Reduce the Size of State Government by 5%.
Presented By: Representative JOY of Crystal
Cosponsored By: Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, RICHARDSON of Carmel, SAVIELLO of Wilton, THOMAS of Ripley, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/10/05.

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, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, PERRY of Calais, PINGREE of North Haven, Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 683 -- SP0219
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Clean Up Chemicals in Public Schools.
Presented By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative MARLEY of Portland and Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, MITCHELL of Kennebec, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 02/24/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 753 -- SP0251
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for the Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education.
Presented By: Senator RAYE of Washington
Cosponsored By: Representative DUGAY of Cherryfield and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, ANDREWS of York, DOW of Lincoln, Representatives: EMERY of Cutler, KAELIN of Winterport, McFADDEN of Dennysville, PERCY of Phippsburg, PERRY of Calais, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 754 -- SP0252
An Act To Issue a General Fund Bond Issue for the Challenger Learning Center of Maine.
Presented By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Representative NORTON of Bangor and Senators: EDMONDS of Cumberland, ROSEN of Hancock, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, ROSEN of Bucksport.
Public Hearing: 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 757 -- SP0255
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Promote Affordable Workforce Housing.
Presented By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative DUDLEY of Portland and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, DIAMOND of Cumberland, EDMONDS of Cumberland, Representatives: LERMAN of Augusta, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MARLEY of Portland, RICHARDSON of Brunswick.
Public Hearing: 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

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. Appropriations Table 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

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. Appropriations Table 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 786 -- HP0563
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Maine Resident College Graduates Employed in Maine.
Presented By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CAIN of Orono, FARRINGTON of Gorham, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, NORTON of Bangor, RECTOR of Thomaston, Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 795 -- SP0262
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for Bulkhead Restoration at the Former United States Coast Guard Site in Portland.
Presented By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative BRANNIGAN of Portland and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, DUDLEY of Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook.
Public Hearing: 02/24/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 800 -- SP0267
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue for the Land for Maine's Future Program.
Presented By: Senator ANDREWS of York
Cosponsored By: Representative WHEELER of Kittery and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BRYANT of Oxford, COWGER of Kennebec, DAMON of Hancock, DIAMOND of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, EDMONDS of Cumberland, GAGNON of Kennebec, HOBBINS of York, MARTIN of Aroostook, MAYO of Sagadahoc, MILLS of Somerset, MITCHELL of Kennebec, NUTTING of Androscoggin, PERRY of Penobscot, RAYE of Washington, ROSEN of Hancock, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, SAVAGE of Knox, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, STRIMLING of Cumberland, SULLIVAN of York, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, ASH of Belfast, BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BARSTOW of Gorham, BLISS of South Portland, BRANNIGAN of Portland, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, BRYANT of Windham, BURNS of Berwick, CAIN of Orono, CANAVAN of Waterville, CEBRA of Naples, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DAIGLE of Arundel, DAVIS of Falmouth, DUCHESNE of Hudson, DUGAY of Cherryfield, EBERLE of South Portland, EDER of Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FINCH of Fairfield, FISCHER of Presque Isle, FITTS of Pittsfield, FLETCHER of Winslow, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, HARLOW of Portland, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JENNINGS of Leeds, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, LERMAN of Augusta, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MAKAS of Lewiston, MARLEY of Portland, MAZUREK of Rockland, MILLER of Somerville, MILLS of Farmington, MOODY of Manchester, NASS of Acton, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, PATRICK of Rumford, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, PINEAU of Jay, PINGREE of North Haven, PIOTTI of Unity, RECTOR of Thomaston, RINES of Wiscasset, SAMPSON of Auburn, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SEAVEY of Kennebunkport, SMITH of Monmouth, THOMPSON of China, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, TWOMEY of Biddeford, WALCOTT of Lewiston, WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 805 -- HP0570
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Finance the Acquisition of Land and Interest in Land for Conservation, Water Access, Outdoor Recreation, Wilderness and Fish Habitat.
Presented By: Representative ADAMS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, EBERLE of South Portland, FITTS of Pittsfield, FLETCHER of Winslow, MUSE of Fryeburg, PIOTTI of Unity, RINES of Wiscasset, Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 806 -- HP0571
An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue To Encourage Rural High-speed Internet Access.
Presented By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, BOWEN of Rockport, FINCH of Fairfield, FISCHER of Presque Isle, MILLER of Somerville, RECTOR of Thomaston, SMITH of Monmouth, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

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. Appropriations Table 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 843 -- SP0282
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide for Protected Reserve Funds.
Presented By: Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/05/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 871 -- SP0284
An Act To Recapitalize the Municipal Investment Trust Fund.
Presented By: Senator HOBBINS of York
Cosponsored By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn and Senator SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, PILON of Saco, VALENTINO of Saco.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 907 -- SP0315
An Act Authorizing a General Fund Bond Issue To Improve Community Support Services for Persons with Mental Illness.
Presented By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor and Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, MAYO of Sagadahoc, MILLS of Somerset, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, LERMAN of Augusta, PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

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 Fort Kent, 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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 958 -- HP0668
An Act To Provide Funding To Cover the Costs of Mailings to Armed Forces Personnel Stationed Overseas.
Presented By: Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/05/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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. Appropriations Table 05/18/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 998 -- SP0338
An Act To Authorize Department of Transportation Bond Issues To Match Available Federal Funds for Improvements to Highways and Bridges; Airports; Public Transit; State-owned Ferry Vessels and Ferry and Port Facilities; Port and Harbor Structures; Development of Rail Corridors and Improvements to Railroad Structures; and Statewide Trailand Pedestrian Improvements. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Senator DAMON of Hancock
Cosponsored By: Representative SAMPSON of Auburn and Senators: ROSEN of Hancock, SAVAGE of Knox, Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, COLLINS of Wells, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MAZUREK of Rockland, McKENNEY of Cumberland, PARADIS of Frenchville.
Public Hearing: 02/24/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 08/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 462.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1043 -- SP0360
An Act To Provide Funds for the Preservation of Digital Records.
Presented By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Senator SULLIVAN of York, Representative SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/06/05. Appropriations Table 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 1109 -- HP0762
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Restrict an Increase in the Growth of the State Budget.
Presented By: Representative KAELIN of Winterport
Cosponsored By: Senator WESTON of Waldo and Representatives: CRESSEY of Cornish, BOWEN of Rockport, CAMPBELL of Newfield, CURLEY of Scarborough, DUPREY of Hampden, FLOOD of Winthrop, LEWIN of Eliot, MILLETT of Waterford, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, Senators: COURTNEY of York, DAVIS of Piscataquis, MILLS of Somerset, NASS of York, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/10/05.

LD 1125 -- SP0387
Original Title: An Act To Establish the Homeland Security Relief Fund. New Title: An Act To Establish the Disaster Relief Fund.
Presented By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford, Representatives: PATRICK of Rumford, TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/16/05. Amended by: CA S-140, SA/CA (Changed Title) S-397.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 439.

LD 1216 -- HP0834
An Act To Strengthen Community Health Centers and Indian Health Centers.
Presented By: Representative CRESSEY of Cornish
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, CURLEY of Scarborough, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, MARRACHE of Waterville, MOORE of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, MUSE of Fryeburg, SHIELDS of Auburn, Senator HASTINGS of Oxford.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/10/05.

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. Appropriations Table 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 1272 -- HP0869
An Act To Ensure Compliance with the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act for Court Facilities.
Presented By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. Appropriations Table 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 08/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 463.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1291 -- HP0888
An Act To Fund Fully the Purchase of Military Time.
Presented By: Representative ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: DAIGLE of Arundel, EBERLE of South Portland, RICHARDSON of Carmel, RICHARDSON of Greenville, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMAS of Ripley, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 1293 -- HP0890
An Act To Assist Families and Children by Increasing Access to the Court System.
Presented By: Representative PELLETIER-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. Appropriations Table 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

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: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1330 -- SP0457
Resolve, To Lower the Cost of State Government by Approximately $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.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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. Appropriations Table 05/18/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 1369 -- HP0955
Original Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of the Budget To Review Unfunded Mandates. New Title: Resolve, Directing the Intergovernmental Advisory Group to Review Unfunded Mandates.
Presented By: Representative RINES of Wiscasset
Cosponsored By: Senator ANDREWS of York and Representatives: MILLETT of Waterford, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BLISS of South Portland, DUPREY of Hampden, FLETCHER of Winslow, MARLEY of Portland, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, Senators: HOBBINS of York, COWGER of Kennebec, DOW of Lincoln.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-260, HA/CA (Changed Title) H-286.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 05/20/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 30.

LD 1511 -- HP1056
An Act Regarding the Budget Process for the Legislative Youth Advisory Council.
Presented By: Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro
Cosponsored By: Senator WESTON of Waldo and Representatives: PARADIS of Frenchville, TARDY of Newport, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/18/05. Amended by: CA H-390, SA/CA S-399.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/21/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 414.

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. Appropriations Table 05/18/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 1677 -- HP1186
Original Title: An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007. New Title: An Act To Make Supplemental Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2005, June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Representative BRANNIGAN of Portland.
Public Hearing: 05/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/10/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-673.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/13/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 386.

LD 1687 -- SP0632
An Act To Develop a New Judicial Facility in Bangor.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Representative TARDY of Newport and Senators: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, ROSEN of Hancock, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representatives: DUNN of Bangor, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FISHER of Brewer, GREELEY of Levant, RICHARDSON of Carmel.
Public Hearing: 06/13/05. OTP Accepted 06/15/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/29/05, LAWS, Chapter 460.