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

BUSINESS, RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

LD 24 -- HP0027
An Act To Provide for the Efficient Administration of Family Development Accounts.
(Submitted by the Finance Authority of Maine pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative BOWEN of Rockport
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CLOUGH of Scarborough, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, KAELIN of Winterport, NASS of Acton, Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, NASS of York.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05. OTP Accepted 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/18/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 4.

LD 49 -- HP0045
Resolve, To Reduce Forgery and Fraud in Obtaining Prescription Drugs.
Presented By: Representative GREELEY of Levant
Cosponsored By: Representative SYKES of Harrison.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/22/05.

LD 58 -- HP0055
An Act To Support Payroll Processors.
Presented By: Representative LANSLEY of Sabattus
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, CEBRA of Naples, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, RICHARDSON of Carmel, SMITH of Monmouth, Senators: NUTTING of Androscoggin, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/04/05.

LD 110 -- HP0086
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Study Public Health Concerning Chain Restaurants.
Presented By: Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston
Cosponsored By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, EBERLE of South Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, MAKAS of Lewiston, MOODY of Manchester, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, PINGREE of North Haven, WALCOTT of Lewiston.
Public Hearing: 02/10/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 03/10/05.

LD 159 -- SP0065
An Act To Restrict Undocumented Mortgage Agreements.
(Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator SULLIVAN of York
Cosponsored By: Representative RECTOR of Thomaston and Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CURLEY of Scarborough, DUDLEY of Portland, FISCHER of Presque Isle, PERRY of Calais, PILON of Saco, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA S-129.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 161.

LD 164 -- HP0115
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Signs at Service Stations.
Presented By: Representative BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/15/05.

LD 191 -- HP0142
An Act Requiring Internet Auction Registration.
Presented By: Representative DAVIS of Falmouth
Cosponsored By: Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, McKENNEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/04/05.

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

LD 208 -- HP0159
An Act To Lower the Surety Bond Requirement for Payroll Processors.
Presented By: Representative O'BRIEN of Lewiston
Cosponsored By: Representatives: DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, MARRACHE of Waterville, NORTON of Bangor, PATRICK of Rumford, PERRY of Calais, SMITH of Van Buren, Senators: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/04/05.

LD 225 -- SP0078
An Act To Regulate Pharmaceutical Detailers.
Presented By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc
Cosponsored By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven and Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: GROSE of Woolwich, LEWIN of Eliot, WALCOTT of Lewiston, WEBSTER of Freeport.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 226 -- SP0079
An Act To Amend the Applied Technology Development Centers Statutes.
(Submitted by the Department of Economic and Community Development pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, DOW of Lincoln, Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BERUBE of Lisbon, FARRINGTON of Gorham, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05. OTP Accepted 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 19.

LD 259 -- HP0198
An Act To Require Water Tests prior to the Sale of Homes.
Presented By: Representative MOORE of Standish
Cosponsored By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, HOTHAM of Dixfield.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/15/05.

LD 267 -- SP0087
An Act To Ensure Sufficient Staffing To Properly Enforce the Laws and Rules of the Manufactured Housing Board.
Presented By: Senator HASTINGS of Oxford.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/06/05. Amended by: CA S-114.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/10/05, P & S LAWS, Chapter 25.

LD 288 -- HP0213
Resolve, To Improve Maine's Economic Competitiveness.
Presented By: Representative RECTOR of Thomaston
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CLOUGH of Scarborough, CURLEY of Scarborough, McKANE of Newcastle, ROBINSON of Raymond, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, SMITH of Monmouth, Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/26/05.

LD 304 -- HP0228
An Act To Allow People To Buy Motor Vehicles on Sundays.
Presented By: Representative LINDELL of Frankfort
Cosponsored By: Senator NASS of York and Representative NASS of Acton.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/08/05.

LD 341 -- SP0103
Original Title: An Act To Change the Definition of "Academic Medical Center". New Title: An Act to Amend the Eligibility Requirements for the Maine Biomedical Research Program.
Presented By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Representative DUNN of Bangor and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, DOW of Lincoln, ROSEN of Hancock, Representative FISHER of Brewer.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-135.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 168.

LD 366 -- SP0113
An Act To Protect Consumers by Requiring Retail Businesses To Post Complaint Contacts.
Presented By: Senator SULLIVAN of York
Cosponsored By: Representative O'BRIEN of Lewiston and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representatives: PERRY of Calais, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 369 -- SP0116
An Act To Require the Disclosure of the State's Implied Warranty Laws.
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative DUDLEY of Portland and Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, PINGREE of North Haven, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, SMITH of Monmouth, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 391 -- HP0293
An Act To Amend the Maine Motor Vehicle Franchise Board Laws.
Presented By: Representative RECTOR of Thomaston
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, SMITH of Monmouth, Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/05/05. Amended by: CA H-90.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/21/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 61.

LD 398 -- HP0301
An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Medical Licensure Laws.
(Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth
Cosponsored By: Representatives: DUDLEY of Portland, MARRACHE of Waterville, RECTOR of Thomaston, Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, PERRY of Penobscot, SULLIVAN of York.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA H-318.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 162.

LD 399 -- HP0302
An Act To Recruit and Retain College Graduates through Loan Repayment.
Presented By: Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, CAIN of Orono, CUMMINGS of Portland, DAVIS of Falmouth, Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, RAYE of Washington.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-553, SA S-400.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 427.

LD 449 -- SP0147
An Act To Make Changes to the Pine Tree Development Zones.
(Submitted by the Department of Economic and Community Development pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative ROBINSON of Raymond and Senator MILLS of Somerset, Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, CROSBY of Topsham.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA S-297.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/09/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 351.

LD 472 -- HP0347
An Act To Amend the Statewide Building Code.
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BERUBE of Lisbon, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, LERMAN of Augusta, MOODY of Manchester, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, RECTOR of Thomaston, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA H-295.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 200.

LD 552 -- HP0407
Original Title: An Act To Allow Dental Hygienists To Prescribe Fluoride and Chlorhexidine. New Title: Resolve, Directing the Board of Dental Examiners To Establish by Rule Protocols To Allow Dental Hygienists Practicing under Public Health Supervision Status To Administer Fluoride or Other Antimicrobials.
Presented By: Representative THOMAS of Ripley
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, McFADDEN of Dennysville, NUTTING of Oakland, PINKHAM of Lexington Township, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-256.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/20/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 39.

LD 566 -- SP0174
An Act To Amend the Definition of "Chiropractic Acupuncture".
Presented By: Senator SULLIVAN of York
Cosponsored By: Representative PERRY of Calais and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, EDMONDS of Cumberland, MAYO of Sagadahoc, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, GLYNN of South Portland, PILON of Saco.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 06/18/05.

LD 581 -- SP0190
An Act Regarding Identity Theft Deterrence.
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, BERUBE of Lisbon, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/19/05. Amended by: CA S-187.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/26/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 243.

LD 585 -- SP0194
An Act To Reauthorize the Petroleum Market Share Act.
(Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA S-128.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 155.

LD 601 -- HP0434
An Act To License Real Estate Rental Agents.
Presented By: Representative PILON of Saco
Cosponsored By: Senator SULLIVAN of York and Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, HARLOW of Portland, PARADIS of Frenchville, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, SMITH of Monmouth, VALENTINO of Saco.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 633 -- HP0466
Original Title: An Act To Relieve Small Payroll Companies from Excessive Regulation. New Title: An Act To Improve the Surety Bond Requirement for Small Payroll Companies.
Presented By: Representative LINDELL of Frankfort
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, JODREY of Bethel, LANSLEY of Sabattus, ROBINSON of Raymond.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/20/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-417.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 278.

LD 641 -- HP0474
An Act To Create a Limited License for Solar Electric Generation System Installers.
(Submitted by the Public Utilities Commission pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative BLISS of South Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: CAIN of Orono, DUCHESNE of Hudson, EBERLE of South Portland, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 647 -- SP0202
An Act To Provide Incentives to Businesses That Locate to Existing Buildings.
Presented By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Senators: COWGER of Kennebec, HASTINGS of Oxford, MAYO of Sagadahoc, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: DAVIS of Augusta, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, LERMAN of Augusta.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 653 -- SP0208
Original Title: An Act To Clarify Warranty Practices between Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers of Power Equipment, Machinery and Appliances. New Title: An Act To Improve Warranty Practices for Farm Machinery Dealerships.
Presented By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox
Cosponsored By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth and Senators: NUTTING of Androscoggin, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, TURNER of Cumberland, WESTON of Waldo, Representative RICHARDSON of Warren.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-258.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 317.

LD 661 -- HP0481
An Act To Allow Dental Hygienists To Perform Temporary Filling Procedures.
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth
Cosponsored By: Representatives: FARRINGTON of Gorham, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, ROBINSON of Raymond.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA H-294.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 198.

LD 673 -- HP0493
An Act To Require Agricultural Representation on the Maine Tourism Commission.
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth
Cosponsored By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland and Representatives: CROSBY of Topsham, FARRINGTON of Gorham, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05. OTP Accepted 03/24/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 33.

LD 680 -- SP0216
An Act To Provide for the Efficient Administration of Scholarship Resources.
(Submitted by the Finance Authority of Maine pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative THOMPSON of China and Senator DOW of Lincoln, Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, CUMMINGS of Portland, LERMAN of Augusta, NASS of Acton, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA S-123.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/13/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 109.

LD 684 -- SP0220
An Act To Expand the Availability of Pine Tree Development Zone Benefits.
Presented By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 686 -- SP0222
An Act To Amend the Maine Consumer Credit Code - Credit Services Organizations.
(Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative GLYNN of South Portland and Senators: MAYO of Sagadahoc, MITCHELL of Kennebec, Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, MILLETT of Waterford, MOODY of Manchester.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/20/05. Amended by: CA S-198.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 274.

LD 689 -- SP0226
An Act To Exempt from License Fees Small Businesses That Collect Returnable Bottles.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/28/05.

LD 697 -- SP0234
An Act To Clarify Reporting Responsibilities to Licensing Boards.
(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 Senator SULLIVAN of York, Representative MARRACHE of Waterville.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA S-130.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/25/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 221.

LD 737 -- HP0532
An Act To Ensure the Success of Pine Tree Development Zones.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CLARK of Millinocket, FISCHER of Presque Isle, JOY of Crystal, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMPSON of China, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 750 -- SP0248
An Act To Clarify the Authority of Podiatrists To Use Assistants.
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative O'BRIEN of Lewiston and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, SULLIVAN of York, Representative BERUBE of Lisbon.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. OTP Accepted 03/30/05. Amended by: HA H-115.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/05/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 77.

LD 776 -- HP0553
An Act Requiring the Disclosure of Odometer Changes.
(Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/05.

LD 788 -- HP0565
Original Title: An Act To Establish Consumer Protections and Regulations for Deferred Deposit Loans. New Title: Resolve, Authorizing the Office of Consumer Credit Regulation To Study the Payday Advance Industry and Related Consumer Credit Lending Issues in Maine.
Presented By: Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook
Cosponsored By: Senator SULLIVAN of York and Representatives: PERRY of Calais, TARDY of Newport, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, TURNER of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-241.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/18/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 24.

LD 825 -- HP0584
Original Title: Resolve, To Establish 3-1-1 as a Statewide Business Assistance Services Line. New Title: Resolve, To Improve Statewide Business Assistance Services.
Presented By: Representative WATSON of Bath
Cosponsored By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc and Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, LERMAN of Augusta, MOODY of Manchester, PERCY of Phippsburg, PIOTTI of Unity.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/25/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-475.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/02/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 76.

LD 832 -- HP0591
An Act To Amend the Laws Regulating the Practice of Optometry.
Presented By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/23/05.

LD 837 -- SP0276
Resolve, Regarding a New Certification for Health Care Attendants.
Presented By: Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 905 -- SP0313
An Act To Modernize the Innkeeping Statutes.
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative MOODY of Manchester and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, DOW of Lincoln, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, JODREY of Bethel, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, SCHATZ of Blue Hill.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/16/05. Amended by: CA S-160.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 185.

LD 906 -- SP0314
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding the Licensure of Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Denturists.
(Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative RECTOR of Thomaston and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, FARRINGTON of Gorham.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. OTP Accepted 03/30/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 45.

LD 956 -- HP0666
An Act To Prevent Identity Theft.
Presented By: Representative FARRINGTON of Gorham
Cosponsored By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BERUBE of Lisbon, CLARK of Millinocket, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, PILON of Saco.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/05.

LD 957 -- HP0667
An Act To Limit Faxes from Telemarketers.
Presented By: Representative CRESSEY of Cornish
Cosponsored By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BLANCHARD of Old Town, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, FARRINGTON of Gorham, LANSLEY of Sabattus, MERRILL of Appleton, RECTOR of Thomaston, WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05. OTP Accepted 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 197.

LD 964 -- HP0674
Resolve, To Expand Maine's Inland Fishing Economy by Creating Pine Tree Development Zones.
Presented By: Representative MOODY of Manchester.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 993 -- SP0333
Resolve, Directing the Plumbers' Examining Board to Update the State Plumbing Code to the Current Version of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
Presented By: Senator DAMON of Hancock
Cosponsored By: Representative FLOOD of Winthrop and Senators: GAGNON of Kennebec, ROSEN of Hancock, TURNER of Cumberland, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representative FITTS of Pittsfield.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 994 -- SP0334
An Act To Increase Access to Dental Care by Accepting All Regional Board Examinations for Initial Licensure of Dentists.
Presented By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/20/05.

LD 1010 -- SP0350
An Act To Modify the Transition Provision for Renewal of Social Worker Licenses.
Presented By: Senator SULLIVAN of York
Cosponsored By: Representative BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford and Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, HOBBINS of York, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: PERRY of Calais, RECTOR of Thomaston, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/16/05. Amended by: CA S-161.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 173.

LD 1014 -- HP0698
Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development To Develop a Clearinghouse of Maine Businesses That Contract Out Work for Completion Off-site within the State.
Presented By: Representative AUSTIN of Gray
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner, COLLINS of Wells, HAMPER of Oxford, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, LANSLEY of Sabattus, McKANE of Newcastle, McKENNEY of Cumberland, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1015 -- HP0699
Resolve, To Increase Small Business Access to State Contracts.
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: ASH of Belfast, BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, BERUBE of Lisbon, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, FARRINGTON of Gorham, GROSE of Woolwich, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, SCHATZ of Blue Hill.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/19/05. Amended by: CA H-400.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/23/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 122.

LD 1016 -- HP0700
An Act Regarding Dental Hygienists and Public Health Supervision Status.
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, BERUBE of Lisbon, BLISS of South Portland, RINES of Wiscasset.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1023 -- HP0708
An Act Requiring Stores of 500 Square Feet To Make Existing Bathroom Facilities Available for Public Use.
Presented By: Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook
Cosponsored By: Representatives: JACKSON of Fort Kent, JENNINGS of Leeds, MAKAS of Lewiston, PATRICK of Rumford.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/19/05.

LD 1056 -- SP0373
Original Title: Resolve, Directing the Plumbers' Examining Board To Adopt the International Plumbing Code. New Title: Resolve, To Amend the Rule-making Process for the State's Plumbing Code.
Presented By: Senator SULLIVAN of York
Cosponsored By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth and Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, COWGER of Kennebec, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. Minority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/25/05. Amended by: CB (Changed Title) S-132.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/03/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 81.

LD 1078 -- HP0731
Resolve, Directing the Department of Economic and Community Development To Develop Guidelines To Create Urban Enterprise Zones.
Presented By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, FARRINGTON of Gorham, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 1083 -- HP0736
Original Title: An Act To Amend the Definition of "Funeral Establishment". New Title: Resolve, To Direct the State Board of Funeral Service To Consider the Need To Amend Its Rules with Regard to Licensed Funeral Establishments.
Presented By: Representative MILLS of Farmington
Cosponsored By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton, Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-525.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/08/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 106.

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 Fort Kent, PINEAU of Jay, SMITH of Van Buren, WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1139 -- HP0782
An Act To Identify the Benefits and Costs of Adjustments to Building Codes.
Presented By: Representative LERMAN of Augusta
Cosponsored By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/19/05.

LD 1167 -- HP0810
An Act To Ensure the Health and Safety of All Maine Citizens by Licensing Drug Wholesalers.
Presented By: Representative MARRACHE of Waterville
Cosponsored By: Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, DUDLEY of Portland, LERMAN of Augusta, PERRY of Calais, SMITH of Van Buren, Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/19/05.

LD 1190 -- HP0819
Original Title: An Act To Create State Drug Schedules and Place Additional Restrictions on Prescribing Benzodiazepines. New Title: Resolve, To Study the Establishment of a Controlled Substances Act for the State of Maine.
Presented By: Representative PERRY of Calais
Cosponsored By: Representatives: MARRACHE of Waterville, SMITH of Van Buren, Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-521.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/08/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 102.

LD 1205 -- SP0419
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Board of Dental Examiners.
Presented By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis
Cosponsored By: Representative CLARK of Millinocket and Representative ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/31/05.

LD 1215 -- HP0833
Resolve, To Benefit the Creative Economy.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, DUCHESNE of Hudson, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, EBERLE of South Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/19/05.

LD 1225 -- HP0843
An Act To Amend and Update Laws Regulating the Practice of Nursing.
(Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative PERRY of Calais
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representative BRANNIGAN of Portland, Senators: MAYO of Sagadahoc, MITCHELL of Kennebec, ROSEN of Hancock, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05. OTP Accepted 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 163.

LD 1261 -- SP0441
An Act To Allow Physicians Licensed in Other States but Trained outside the United States To Practice Medicine in Maine.
Presented By: Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Representative CROSBY of Topsham and Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, HOBBINS of York, Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, FARRINGTON of Gorham, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, PILON of Saco, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/25/05. Amended by: CA S-239.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/09/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 363.

LD 1263 -- SP0443
An Act To Contain Costs, Reduce Paperwork and Streamline the Regulatory Process for Maine's Small Businesses.
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth and Senators: SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, DAMON of Hancock, HOBBINS of York, Representatives: MILLS of Farmington, AUSTIN of Gray, BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, BRYANT of Windham, CANAVAN of Waterville, CROSBY of Topsham, FARRINGTON of Gorham.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/10/05. Amended by: CA S-348, HA/CA H-678.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/29/05, LAWS, Chapter 458.

LD 1267 -- SP0447
An Act To Extend the Kim Wallace Adaptive Equipment Loan Program.
Presented By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, NASS of York, Representative MERRILL of Appleton.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05. OTP Accepted 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 191.

LD 1273 -- HP0870
Original Title: An Act To Improve Economic Development of the Penobscot Nation. New Title: An Act To Improve the Economic Development of the Indian Tribes.
Presented By: Representative SOCKALEXIS of the Penobscot Nation
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, CAMPBELL of Newfield, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JENNINGS of Leeds, VAUGHAN of Durham, Senators: MITCHELL of Kennebec, TURNER of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-565.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 451.

LD 1277 -- HP0874
An Act Regarding Speech-language Pathology Aides.
Presented By: Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon
Cosponsored By: Senator MILLS of Somerset and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, BIERMAN of Sorrento, CARR of Lincoln, CHURCHILL of Washburn, CURLEY of Scarborough, JACKSON of Fort Kent, JOY of Crystal, MOORE of Standish.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA H-272.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, P & S LAWS, Chapter 12.

LD 1283 -- HP0880
An Act To Allow Applicants for Limited Radiographer Licenses To Take Qualifying Views.
Presented By: Representative PINKHAM of Lexington Township
Cosponsored By: Representative PINKHAM of Lexington Township Representatives: BISHOP of Boothbay, CURLEY of Scarborough, GLYNN of South Portland, MARRACHE of Waterville, NUTTING of Oakland, PERRY of Calais, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA H-319.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 166.

LD 1299 -- HP0896
Resolve, To Establish the Commission to Study the Efficiency of State Business Assistance Services.
Presented By: Representative MOODY of Manchester
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, FISCHER of Presque Isle, FLOOD of Winthrop, LERMAN of Augusta, PERCY of Phippsburg, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 1306 -- HP0903
Original Title: An Act To License Home Building and Improvement Contractors. New Title: An Act To Authorize the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation To Develop a Model for Registration of Home Building and Improvement Contractors.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, PILON of Saco, SAVIELLO of Wilton, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, FARRINGTON of Gorham, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, PATRICK of Rumford, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/17/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-257.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/26/05, P & S LAWS, Chapter 18.

LD 1339 -- SP0466
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Powers and Duties of the Washington County Development Authority.
Presented By: Senator RAYE of Washington
Cosponsored By: Representative McFADDEN of Dennysville and Representatives: DUGAY of Cherryfield, EMERY of Cutler, McLEOD of Lee, PERRY of Calais.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA S-296, HA H-623.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 367.

LD 1340 -- SP0467
An Act To Amend the Law Governing the Licensure of Interpreters for the Deaf and Hard-of-hearing.
Presented By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative PERCY of Phippsburg and Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, MILLS of Farmington, RECTOR of Thomaston, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/23/05. Amended by: CA S-216.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 267.

LD 1352 -- HP0935
An Act To Establish the Office of the Small Business Ombudsman.
Presented By: Representative RECTOR of Thomaston
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, BOWEN of Rockport, CLOUGH of Scarborough, CURLEY of Scarborough, EBERLE of South Portland, LANSLEY of Sabattus, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/19/05.

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

LD 1383 -- HP0960
An Act Regarding the Licensing of Foresters.
Presented By: Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield
Cosponsored By: Senator NASS of York and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, JENNINGS of Leeds, JODREY of Bethel, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PINEAU of Jay, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, RAYE of Washington.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/19/05.

LD 1385 -- HP0962
An Act To Amend Dental Hygienist Licensing Requirements.
Presented By: Representative THOMAS of Ripley
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CLARK of Millinocket, FLETCHER of Winslow, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, PINEAU of Jay, PINKHAM of Lexington Township, RICHARDSON of Carmel, RICHARDSON of Warren.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/20/05. Amended by: CA H-418.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 289.

LD 1403 -- SP0492
An Act To Create an Alternative Method of Dispute Resolution in Homeowner Claims of Defective Workmanship or Materials for Manufactured Housing.
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, HASTINGS of Oxford, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, RECTOR of Thomaston, ROBINSON of Raymond, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/09/05.

LD 1412 -- HP0976
An Act To Protect Consumers Regarding Motor Vehicle Rentals.
Presented By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1423 -- HP0987
Resolve, Directing the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation and the Maine Community College System To Develop a Proposal To Certify Home Repair Tradespersons To Perform Limited Plumbing and Electrical Work.
Presented By: Representative BURNS of Berwick
Cosponsored By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BARSTOW of Gorham, BLISS of South Portland, DUDLEY of Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HARLOW of Portland, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05. Majority (OTP) Accepted 06/02/05.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/08/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 105.

LD 1427 -- HP0991
An Act Regarding the Scope of Practice of Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialists.
Presented By: Representative CLOUGH of Scarborough
Cosponsored By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, AUSTIN of Gray, CURLEY of Scarborough, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, RECTOR of Thomaston, SEAVEY of Kennebunkport, Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/19/05.

LD 1441 -- HP1005
An Act Concerning the Measurement of Firewood.
(Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: JACKSON of Fort Kent, TRAHAN of Waldoboro.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05. House: Majority (ONTP) Report 06/01/05, Insist on Majority (ONTP) Report 06/02/05. Senate: Referred to Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry 06/01/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 06/02/05.

LD 1443 -- HP1007
An Act To Require the Owner of a Service Dog To Show a Certificate of Completion of a Basic Obedience Class from a Service Dog Trainer in Order for That Dog To Be Admitted to a Retail Establishment or Restaurant.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook and Representatives: CHURCHILL of Washburn, DAVIS of Augusta, FISHER of Brewer, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HANLEY of Gardiner, PLUMMER of Windham, SYKES of Harrison, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1445 -- HP1009
An Act To Protect the Integrity of Maine State Housing Authority Funds.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative ADAMS of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/20/05. Amended by: CA H-429.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/31/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 261.

LD 1461 -- HP1023
An Act To Increase Access to Certain Dental Services.
Presented By: Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-601.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 322.

LD 1471 -- HP1034
An Act To Update the Membership of Certain Professional Licensing Boards. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth
Cosponsored By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, COLLINS of Wells, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/17/05. Amended by: CA H-356.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/25/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 235.

LD 1480 -- SP0505
An Act Regarding Licensing Boards. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth and Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, COLLINS of Wells, RECTOR of Thomaston, ROBINSON of Raymond.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/20/05. Amended by: CA S-208.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/31/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 262.

LD 1482 -- SP0508
An Act To Provide for the 2005 and 2006 Allocations of the State Ceiling on Private Activity Bonds. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative RECTOR of Thomaston and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, MAYO of Sagadahoc, Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BARSTOW of Gorham, BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA S-115.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/10/05, P & S LAWS, Chapter 5.

LD 1484 -- SP0510
An Act To Protect Consumers and Enhance Real Estate Practice.
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative RECTOR of Thomaston and Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/24/05.

LD 1503 -- HP1055
An Act To Amend the Economic Development Statutes.
(Submitted by the Department of Economic and Community Development pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative BERUBE of Lisbon
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, CROSBY of Topsham, RECTOR of Thomaston, ROSEN of Bucksport, SMITH of Monmouth, Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/13/05. Amended by: CA H-683.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 425.

LD 1509 -- SP0525
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Manufactured Housing Board.
Presented By: Senator HASTINGS of Oxford
Cosponsored By: Representative MILLETT of Waterford and Representative HAMPER of Oxford.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA S-260.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 344.

LD 1522 -- HP1069
An Act To Provide Consumers an Itemized Receipt for Gasoline Purchased with a Credit or Debit Card.
Presented By: Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1524 -- HP1071
An Act To Update Professional and Occupational Licensing Laws. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Representative FARRINGTON of Gorham
Cosponsored By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, RECTOR of Thomaston, Senator DOW of Lincoln.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-522.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 347.

LD 1525 -- HP1072
An Act To Amend the Real Estate Brokerage Laws. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, RECTOR of Thomaston, Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-583, HA/CA H-638.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 378.

LD 1548 -- SP0537
An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Registration of Engineers.
(Submitted by the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative FARRINGTON of Gorham and Representatives: O'BRIEN of Lewiston, RECTOR of Thomaston, ROBINSON of Raymond.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA S-257.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 315.

LD 1549 -- HP1090
An Act To Require Funeral Establishments To Counsel Next of Kin on Embalming.
Presented By: Representative BRYANT of Windham
Cosponsored By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, JACKSON of Fort Kent, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, RICHARDSON of Carmel, SMITH of Monmouth, WEBSTER of Freeport, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator BRYANT of Oxford.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

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 Fort Kent, PARADIS of Frenchville, SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing: 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1651 -- HP1165
An Act To Register Canadian Pharmacies To Provide Safe Reimportation of Prescription Drugs.
Presented By: Representative DRISCOLL of Westbrook
Cosponsored By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: BURNS of Berwick, CAMPBELL of Newfield, JACKSON of Fort Kent, MILLER of Somerville, PARADIS of Frenchville, PINEAU of Jay, PINGREE of North Haven, WEBSTER of Freeport.
Public Hearing: 05/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/24/05.

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 Fort Kent, PARADIS of Frenchville, PATRICK of Rumford, SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing: 05/11/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

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

LD 1670 -- SP0618
Original Title: An Act To Exempt Internet Sales from the Definition of "Auction". New Title: An Act To Exempt Internet Services from Auctioneer Licensure.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative EBERLE of South Portland and Representative BLISS of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 05/17/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-259.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 349.

LD 1678 -- SP0624
An Act To Replace the Interagency Task Force on Homelessness and Housing Opportunities with the Statewide Homeless Council. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick and Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, FISCHER of Presque Isle, RECTOR of Thomaston, SMITH of Monmouth, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 05/24/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/02/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 380.