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

CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY

LD 10 -- HP0015
Resolve, To Fund a Study Regarding Health Care for Maine's Firefighters.
(Submitted by the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 3371.)
Public Hearing: 01/24/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 17 -- HP0020
An Act To Ensure Fair Reimbursement for the Medical Care Provided to State Inmates.
Presented By: Representative RECTOR of Thomaston
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, MAZUREK of Rockland, MERRILL of Appleton, PINGREE of North Haven, RICHARDSON of Warren, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, Senators: DOW of Lincoln, SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 01/31/05. Appropriations Table 05/31/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 29 -- HP0032
An Act To Provide Justice to Those Found Not Guilty Due to Mental Disease or Defect and Decrease Costs to the State.
Presented By: Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 53 -- HP0049
Original Title: An Act To Criminalize Harming a Dog Used for Law Enforcement Purposes. New Title: An Act To Clarify the Law Regarding Unlawful Interference with Law Enforcement Dogs.
Presented By: Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle
Cosponsored By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, SYKES of Harrison, Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook.
Public Hearing: 03/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/14/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-119.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/05/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 69.

LD 83 -- SP0023
An Act to Prohibit Payment Card Skimming.
Presented By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative FLETCHER of Winslow and Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DIAMOND of Cumberland, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, MILLETT of Waterford, RICHARDSON of Skowhegan.
Public Hearing: 01/31/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/07/05. Amended by: CA S-67.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/05/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 72.

LD 102 -- HP0078
An Act To Allow the Part-time Assignment of State Police Officers to Municipalities.
(Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Representatives: GREELEY of Levant, HANLEY of Gardiner, PINGREE of North Haven, Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 02/23/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/06/05. Amended by: CA H-97.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/21/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 53.

LD 104 -- HP0080
An Act To Require Cigarettes Sold in Maine To Be Fire-safe.
Presented By: Representative RINES of Wiscasset
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, MILLER of Somerville, RECTOR of Thomaston, TWOMEY of Biddeford, Senator SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 01/24/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/15/05.

LD 106 -- HP0082
An Act To Provide Equity in the State Contribution to County Jail Expenses.
Presented By: Representative FLETCHER of Winslow
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, FITTS of Pittsfield, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, NUTTING of Oakland, RICHARDSON of Skowhegan, RINES of Wiscasset.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/09/05.

LD 194 -- HP0145
An Act To Restrict Personal Benefit by Public Employees.
Presented By: Representative BARSTOW of Gorham
Cosponsored By: Representative FARRINGTON of Gorham, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 01/31/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/03/05.

LD 212 -- HP0163
Original Title: An Act To Change the Definition of Promoting Prostitution in the Criminal Laws. New Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Patronizing Prostitution of a Minor.
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CARR of Lincoln, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, SYKES of Harrison, Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-321.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 444.

LD 218 -- SP0071
An Act To Make Sexual Exploitation of Minors a Crime Compensable by the Victims' Compensation Board.
(Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 02/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 03/24/05. Amended by: CA S-21.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 22.

LD 232 -- HP0171
An Act To Enhance Highway Safety.
Presented By: Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, McKANE of Newcastle, McLEOD of Lee, RECTOR of Thomaston, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-578.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 441.

LD 242 -- HP0181
An Act To Amend the Maine Juvenile Code.
Presented By: Representative SYKES of Harrison.
Public Hearing: 02/07/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/28/05. Amended by: CA H-114, HA/CA H-125.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/11/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 87.

LD 251 -- HP0190
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Custodian Release Conditions.
Presented By: Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, COLLINS of Wells.
Public Hearing: 02/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/22/05.

LD 280 -- HP0205
An Act To Amend the Penalties Involving High-speed Vehicle Pursuits.
Presented By: Representative MAKAS of Lewiston
Cosponsored By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CHURCHILL of Washburn, GREELEY of Levant, GROSE of Woolwich, PARADIS of Frenchville, Senators: ANDREWS of York, COURTNEY of York, NUTTING of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/22/05.

LD 282 -- HP0207
An Act To Prohibit a Registered Sex Offender from Residing within 1,000 Feet of the Residence of Any Child, a School, Day Care Center or Playground.
Presented By: Representative BERUBE of Lisbon
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: DAVIS of Augusta, WALCOTT of Lewiston, VAUGHAN of Durham, Senators: MITCHELL of Kennebec, NUTTING of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 02/07/05. House: Majority (ONTP) Report 05/24/05, Insist on Majority (ONTP) Report 05/31/05. Senate: Minority (OTP-AM) Report 05/25/05, Engrossed 05/26/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 05/31/05.

LD 285 -- HP0210
An Act To Prohibit Convicted Sex Offenders from Establishing Residency in Certain Municipalities.
Presented By: Representative VAUGHAN of Durham
Cosponsored By: Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and Representatives: BISHOP of Boothbay, CARR of Lincoln, DUGAY of Cherryfield, GROSE of Woolwich, HANLEY of Gardiner, LANSLEY of Sabattus, PARADIS of Frenchville, PILON of Saco, PINKHAM of Lexington Township, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMAS of Ripley, THOMPSON of China, Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 02/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 310 -- HP0234
An Act To Require a 10-day Waiting Period for the Purchase of Firearms by a Person under 22 Years of Age.
Presented By: Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston
Cosponsored By: Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CHURCHILL of Washburn, DUDLEY of Portland, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, MAKAS of Lewiston, MARLEY of Portland, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, PARADIS of Frenchville, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, SAMPSON of Auburn, WALCOTT of Lewiston, Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05.
Final Disposition: Minority (ONTP) Accepted 05/31/05.

LD 326 -- HP0249
An Act To Impose Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Certain Sexual Offenses.
Presented By: Representative VAUGHAN of Durham
Cosponsored By: Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 02/07/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/18/05.

LD 333 -- HP0256
An Act Regarding the Sale of Firearms at Gun Shows.
Presented By: Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CRAVEN of Lewiston, CUMMINGS of Portland, JACKSON of Fort Kent, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, RINES of Wiscasset, TWOMEY of Biddeford, WALCOTT of Lewiston, WATSON of Bath, WEBSTER of Freeport, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/25/05.

LD 344 -- SP0106
An Act To Authorize the Regulation of Firearms on Public Property.
Presented By: Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative TWOMEY of Biddeford and Senators: ANDREWS of York, BARTLETT of Cumberland, Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, JACKSON of Fort Kent, MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/31/05.

LD 348 -- HP0261
Original Title: An Act To Expand Supervised Community Confinement Options for a Person with a Terminal Illness. New Title: An Act To Expand the Home-release Monitoring Program for a Person with a Terminal Illness.
(Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor, Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook.
Public Hearing: 02/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/14/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-120.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/05/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 68.

LD 351 -- HP0264
An Act To Provide the Portland Harbor Commission with the Authority To Arrest.
Presented By: Representative BLISS of South Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CAIN of Orono, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUCHESNE of Hudson, EBERLE of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/23/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/06/05. Amended by: CA H-98.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/21/05, P & S LAWS, Chapter 4.

LD 357 -- HP0270
An Act Regarding Bail Conditions.
Presented By: Representative GROSE of Woolwich
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BRYANT of Windham, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, PARADIS of Frenchville, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, PERCY of Phippsburg, SMITH of Monmouth, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 02/23/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA H-322.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 449.

LD 384 -- HP0286
An Act To Allow a Person To Appeal to the State Police a Denial of a Concealed Weapons Permit.
Presented By: Representative VAUGHAN of Durham
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, GLYNN of South Portland, LANSLEY of Sabattus.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 390 -- HP0292
An Act To Improve Maine's Sex Offender Notification Laws.
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator ANDREWS of York and Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, VAUGHAN of Durham, DAVIS of Augusta, RINES of Wiscasset, SAMPSON of Auburn, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 06/07/05.

LD 417 -- SP0141
An Act To Improve the Role of Boards of Visitors for State Correctional Facilities.
(Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick and Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 02/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/19/05. Amended by: CA S-194.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/25/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 216.

LD 462 -- SP0149
An Act To Make the 3rd Violation of OUI a Class C Crime.
Presented By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/26/05. Amended by: CA S-77.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 438.

LD 500 -- HP0375
An Act To Decrease Correctional Costs and To Increase the Number of Probation Officers.
Presented By: Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/02/05.

LD 502 -- HP0377
An Act To Enable Police Departments To Solicit Donations for Colleagues Suffering from Catastrophic Illnesses.
Presented By: Representative COLLINS of Wells
Cosponsored By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, MARLEY of Portland, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, TARDY of Newport, Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, ANDREWS of York, DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 03/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/23/05.

LD 530 -- SP0156
An Act To Prevent Convicted Felons from Possessing Firearms.
Presented By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox
Cosponsored By: Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland and Senators: ANDREWS of York, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, MAZUREK of Rockland, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 03/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/23/05.

LD 534 -- SP0160
An Act To Clarify the Authority of the Maine State Police.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 02/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/22/05.

LD 542 -- SP0168
An Act To Encourage Greater Efficiencies in the Delivery of County Correctional Services.
Presented By: Senator DAMON of Hancock
Cosponsored By: Representative BARSTOW of Gorham and Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, DIAMOND of Cumberland, NUTTING of Androscoggin, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, SYKES of Harrison.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 548 -- HP0403
An Act To Enhance the Prosecution of Child Pornography Cases.
Presented By: Representative SYKES of Harrison.
Public Hearing: 02/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CB H-577.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 345.

LD 554 -- HP0409
An Act To Strengthen Probation Requirements for Convicted Sex Offenders.
Presented By: Representative BERUBE of Lisbon
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, LANSLEY of Sabattus, SHIELDS of Auburn, SYKES of Harrison, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 619 -- HP0452
Original Title: An Act To Require Background Checks on All Camp Employees. New Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health To Review Youth Camp Counselor Hiring Practices.
Presented By: Representative BARSTOW of Gorham
Cosponsored By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc and Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, PINGREE of North Haven, PIOTTI of Unity.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-575.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/08/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 99.

LD 620 -- HP0453
An Act To Clarify the Liquor Enforcement Laws.
Presented By: Representative BARSTOW of Gorham
Cosponsored By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: BISHOP of Boothbay, CUMMINGS of Portland, FARRINGTON of Gorham, FISCHER of Presque Isle, MOULTON of York, PATRICK of Rumford.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/05/05. Amended by: CA H-179.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 139.

LD 638 -- HP0471
An Act To Protect Public Safety and Help Offenders Return Safely to the Community.
Presented By: Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Representative BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/10/05.

LD 646 -- SP0201
Original Title: An Act To Allow a Vehicle To Be Confiscated When the Driver Has Multiple Violations of the Operating under the Influence Laws. New Title: An Act To Mandate Payment of Licensed Sign Language Interpreters for Driver Education Students.
Presented By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative SYKES of Harrison and Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, DAMON of Hancock, NUTTING of Androscoggin, Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CHURCHILL of Washburn, DAVIS of Augusta, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, PARADIS of Frenchville.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 670 -- HP0490
An Act To Protect Children Using Maine's Athletic Fields and Parks from Drug Dealers.
Presented By: Representative HOTHAM of Dixfield
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, LANSLEY of Sabattus, PATRICK of Rumford, RECTOR of Thomaston, VALENTINO of Saco.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA H-258, SA/CA S-395.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/21/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 415.

LD 702 -- HP0497
An Act To Increase Sentences of Imprisonment for Repeat Sex Offenders.
Presented By: Representative THOMPSON of China
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CAIN of Orono, CLOUGH of Scarborough, FLOOD of Winthrop, GROSE of Woolwich, MILLER of Somerville, SAVIELLO of Wilton, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 703 -- HP0498
An Act To Clarify the Offense of Burglary of a Motor Vehicle.
Presented By: Representative MILLS of Farmington
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/30/05.

LD 714 -- HP0509
Resolve, To Benefit Public Safety Using Retired Law Enforcement Officers.
Presented By: Representative NUTTING of Oakland
Cosponsored By: Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CEBRA of Naples, CHURCHILL of Washburn, HANLEY of Gardiner, SYKES of Harrison.
Public Hearing: 03/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/23/05.

LD 719 -- HP0514
An Act To Protect Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault.
Presented By: Representative VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 03/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/23/05.

LD 760 -- HP0537
An Act To Assist Municipalities in Recruiting Emergency Services Personnel.
Public Hearing: 03/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/23/05.

LD 812 -- HP0577
An Act To Make Illegal Possession of Certain Narcotic Drugs a Class C Crime.
Presented By: Representative PERRY of Calais
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/14/05. Amended by: CA H-121.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 442.

LD 834 -- HP0593
An Act To Prevent Camcorder Piracy.
Presented By: Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: ASH of Belfast, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BLISS of South Portland, BRYANT of Windham, HANLEY of Gardiner, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, PLUMMER of Windham, RINES of Wiscasset.
Public Hearing: 03/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA H-259.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 199.

LD 847 -- HP0598
An Act To Increase the Class of Crime for Home Trespass.
Presented By: Representative LEWIN of Eliot
Cosponsored By: Senator ANDREWS of York and Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, BURNS of Berwick, DUGAY of Cherryfield, JOY of Crystal, NUTTING of Oakland, TARDY of Newport, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, NASS of York.
Public Hearing: 03/14/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/30/05.

LD 862 -- HP0613
An Act To Improve the Collection of Restitution and Supervision Fees.
(Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook and Representatives: DAVIS of Augusta, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, HANLEY of Gardiner, PLUMMER of Windham.
Public Hearing: 03/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/09/05. Amended by: CA H-669.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/14/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 389.

LD 872 -- HP0622
An Act To Extend Registration for Violent Sex Offenders.
Presented By: Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, ASH of Belfast, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BURNS of Berwick, CAIN of Orono, CARR of Lincoln, DAVIS of Augusta, FINCH of Fairfield, GREELEY of Levant, HANLEY of Gardiner, MAKAS of Lewiston, MERRILL of Appleton, PLUMMER of Windham, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, SYKES of Harrison, Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 874 -- HP0624
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Concealed Firearms Permits.
Presented By: Representative CEBRA of Naples
Cosponsored By: Representatives: VAUGHAN of Durham, BERUBE of Lisbon, CRESSEY of Cornish, FLETCHER of Winslow, HAMPER of Oxford, LANSLEY of Sabattus, ROBINSON of Raymond, Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. House: Minority (OTP-AM) Report 05/25/05, Adhere to Minority (OTP-AM) Report 05/31/05. Senate: Majority (ONTP) Report 05/26/05, Adhere to Majority (ONTP) Report 05/31/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 05/31/05.

LD 893 -- SP0301
An Act To Change Mandatory Minimum Sentences in Certain Cases.
Presented By: Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 03/14/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/04/05.

LD 903 -- SP0311
Original Title: An Act To Strengthen the Penalties for Sales to Minors or Purchases by Minors of Alcoholic Beverages. New Title: An Act To Strengthen the Penalties for Furnishing Alcohol to or Allowing Consumption of Alcohol by Minors.
Presented By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor and Senators: HOBBINS of York, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, DAVIS of Augusta, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HOTHAM of Dixfield, MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/14/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/25/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-237.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 292.

LD 919 -- HP0638
An Act Amending Public Notification Laws for Sex Offenders Living Near Schools and Day-care Centers.
Presented By: Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 927 -- HP0646
An Act To Decrease the Burden on Jails and Improve Treatment for People Living with Mental Illness by Fostering Jail Diversion.
Presented By: Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/18/05.

LD 928 -- HP0647
Resolve, To Establish the Commission To Study the Commitment Process for Persons Adjudged Not Criminally Responsible.
Presented By: Representative BARSTOW of Gorham
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CLOUGH of Scarborough, CUMMINGS of Portland, CURLEY of Scarborough, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, PERCY of Phippsburg, PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 970 -- HP0680
An Act To Improve Sentencing for Serious Offenders.
Presented By: Representative GREELEY of Levant.
Public Hearing: 03/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/25/05. Amended by: CA H-474.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 447.

LD 983 -- HP0693
An Act To Make Technical Changes to the Maine Criminal Code.
(Submitted by the Criminal Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1354, subsection 2.)
Public Hearing: 03/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA H-323.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 207.

LD 984 -- HP0694
An Act To Amend the Crime of Escape.
(Submitted by the Criminal Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1354, subsection 2.)
Public Hearing: 03/14/05. OTP Accepted 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/21/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 63.

LD 1018 -- HP0702
An Act To Require a Criminal Background Check for the Initial Licensure of Emergency Medical Services Personnel.
Presented By: Representative SYKES of Harrison
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CHURCHILL of Washburn, GREELEY of Levant, RICHARDSON of Skowhegan, Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 03/14/05. Appropriations Table 06/03/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 1027 -- HP0712
Original Title: An Act To Require That a Person Arrested on a Domestic Violence Charge Be Held for at Least 4 Hours before Being Released on Bail. New Title: An Act To Ensure the Safety of Victims of Domestic Violence.
Presented By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn
Cosponsored By: Senator SULLIVAN of York and Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CARR of Lincoln, DUDLEY of Portland, GROSE of Woolwich, LORING of the Penobscot Nation, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, WATSON of Bath, Senator HASTINGS of Oxford.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-531.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/14/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 388.

LD 1114 -- HP0767
An Act To Strengthen the OUI Laws.
Presented By: Representative NASS of Acton
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, CARR of Lincoln, DAVIS of Augusta, MARLEY of Portland, PINEAU of Jay.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.

LD 1121 -- HP0774
An Act To Establish Owner Liability for Failure To Stop for a Police Officer.
Presented By: Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 1140 -- HP0783
Resolve, Directing the State Police and the County Sheriff's Departments To Enter into a Call-sharing Agreement.
Presented By: Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative CARR of Lincoln, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1141 -- HP0784
An Act To Create the Crime of Vehicular Manslaughter for Persons Who, while Committing a Traffic Infraction, Cause the Death of Another Person.
Presented By: Representative DUPREY of Hampden.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/08/05.

LD 1152 -- HP0795
Original Title: An Act To Protect Certain Elderly or Incompetent Dependents. New Title: An Act To Protect Incompetent Dependents.
(Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-324.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/18/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 431.

LD 1164 -- HP0807
An Act Regarding the Bureau of State Police, Licensing Division.
(Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook and Representative PATRICK of Rumford, Senator GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/18/05.

LD 1166 -- HP0809
An Act To Impose More Stringent Penalties for Driving after Drinking.
Presented By: Representative DUPREY of Hampden
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, GREELEY of Levant, ROBINSON of Raymond.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.

LD 1172 -- SP0400
An Act To Expunge Criminal Records upon Pardon.
Presented By: Senator DAMON of Hancock
Cosponsored By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor and Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 1195 -- HP0824
An Act To Protect Women and Children from Sexual Predators by Requiring the State Bureau of Identification to Distribute Registrant Information to Town Clerks.
Presented By: Representative VAUGHAN of Durham
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, McKANE of Newcastle, PARADIS of Frenchville, SHIELDS of Auburn, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 1237 -- HP0855
An Act To Amend the Sentencing Laws.
Presented By: Representative TARDY of Newport
Cosponsored By: Senator NASS of York and Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CARR of Lincoln, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GREELEY of Levant, PLUMMER of Windham, SYKES of Harrison, Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/10/05.

LD 1249 -- HP0867
An Act To Amend the Crimes of Unlawful Sexual Contact and Unlawful Sexual Touching.
(Submitted by the Criminal Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1354, subsection 2.)
Public Hearing: 04/11/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA H-325.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 450.

LD 1254 -- SP0434
An Act Concerning Concealed Firearms Permits.
Presented By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis
Cosponsored By: Representative HOTHAM of Dixfield and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CARR of Lincoln, FLETCHER of Winslow, RICHARDSON of Greenville, SHIELDS of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 1271 -- HP0868
Original Title: An Act Regarding the Possession of an Electronic Weapon. New Title: An Act Regarding Criminal Use of an Electronic Weapon.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MILLS of Farmington, PARADIS of Frenchville, PINEAU of Jay, TWOMEY of Biddeford, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/23/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-449.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/31/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 264.

LD 1308 -- HP0906
Resolve, To Standardize Procedures for Photographic Lineups.
Presented By: Representative MILLS of Farmington
Cosponsored By: Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, SMITH of Van Buren, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/05/05.

LD 1321 -- HP0919
An Act To Establish a Process for the Civil Commitment of Certain Sexual Offenders.
Presented By: Representative VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 1323 -- HP0922
An Act To Create the Crime of Producing Graffiti.
Presented By: Representative BOWLES of Sanford
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: CLOUGH of Scarborough, NASS of Acton, NUTTING of Oakland, Senator NASS of York.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 1356 -- HP0939
An Act To Amend the Maine Criminal Code Regarding Deferred Disposition and Administrative Release.
Presented By: Representative SYKES of Harrison.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05. OTP Accepted 05/18/05. Amended by: HA H-536.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 288.

LD 1360 -- HP0943
An Act To Improve the Management and Safety of State Correctional Facilities.
(Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook and Representatives: CHURCHILL of Washburn, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GREELEY of Levant, PLUMMER of Windham.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-597.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 329.

LD 1362 -- HP0945
An Act Regarding the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
(Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, SYKES of Harrison, Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-576.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 331.

LD 1376 -- SP0474
Original Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Right to Periodic Review under the Maine Juvenile Code. New Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Corrections To Establish a Pilot Project at the Department's Juvenile Correctional Facilities.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor and Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, DIAMOND of Cumberland, NUTTING of Androscoggin, Representatives: CHURCHILL of Washburn, DAVIS of Augusta, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, SYKES of Harrison, WEBSTER of Freeport.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-288.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/08/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 101.

LD 1391 -- HP0968
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 15: Batterer Intervention Program Certification, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Corrections.
(Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Public Hearing: 04/27/05. OTP Accepted 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 05/20/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 40.

LD 1433 -- HP0997
An Act To Amend the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act of 1999.
(Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-607, SA/CA S-387.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 423.

LD 1439 -- HP1003
An Act To Increase the Penalties for Cemetery Damage.
Presented By: Representative THOMPSON of China
Cosponsored By: Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, BARSTOW of Gorham, DUCHESNE of Hudson, EBERLE of South Portland, PIOTTI of Unity, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 1447 -- HP1011
An Act To Increase Civil and Criminal Penalties for Animal Cruelty.
Presented By: Representative THOMPSON of China
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CAIN of Orono, DUCHESNE of Hudson, ROSEN of Bucksport, SAVIELLO of Wilton, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 1504 -- SP0520
An Act To Amend the Statutes Relating to Juveniles.
(Submitted by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative SYKES of Harrison and Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook, Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CHURCHILL of Washburn, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA S-289.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 328.

LD 1505 -- SP0521
An Act To Amend the Sentencing Laws. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor and Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook, Representatives: CHURCHILL of Washburn, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, SYKES of Harrison.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05. OTP Accepted 05/19/05.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/31/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 265.

LD 1508 -- SP0524
An Act To Regulate Fire Alarm Contractors.
Presented By: Senator NASS of York.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1516 -- HP1061
An Act To Eliminate the 3-step Sentencing Procedure Relating to the Imposition of Sentencing Alternatives That Include Imprisonment.
(Submitted by the Criminal Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1354, subsection 2.)
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 1517 -- HP1062
An Act Amending the Laws Regarding Persons Not Criminally Responsible by Reason of Insanity.
(Submitted by the Criminal Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1354, subsection 2.)
Public Hearing: 04/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/23/05. Amended by: CA H-448.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/31/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 263.

LD 1521 -- HP1068
An Act To Clarify Law Enforcement Procedures For Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents.
Presented By: Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook
Cosponsored By: Senator MILLS of Somerset and Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 1550 -- HP1091
An Act To Establish the Arsonist Registration Act.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative MAZUREK of Rockland
Cosponsored By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox and Representatives: CROSBY of Topsham, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MARLEY of Portland, PARADIS of Frenchville, PINGREE of North Haven, RECTOR of Thomaston, RICHARDSON of Warren, SAMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 1579 -- SP0561
An Act To Extend the Ban on Assault Weapons.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor and Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland, Representatives: CHURCHILL of Washburn, DAVIS of Augusta, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, LERMAN of Augusta, PARADIS of Frenchville.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 1632 -- HP1150
An Act To Require the Secretary of State To Collect Information on Operating-under-the-influence Convictions from Other Jurisdictions before Issuing a Driver's License in Maine.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative HALL of Holden
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DUPREY of Hampden, FITTS of Pittsfield, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GREELEY of Levant, JACKSON of Fort Kent, McKENNEY of Cumberland, ROSEN of Bucksport.
Public Hearing: 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/08/05.

LD 1645 -- SP0610
Original Title: Resolve, To Establish a Blue Ribbon Commission To Study Maine's Homeland Security Needs. New Title: Resolve, To Establish the Task Force To Study Maine's Homeland Security Needs.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick and Senators: ANDREWS of York, DIAMOND of Cumberland, GAGNON of Kennebec, MAYO of Sagadahoc, ROSEN of Hancock, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representative TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 05/10/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-290, HA/CA H-714.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 06/23/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 126.

LD 1659 -- HP1170
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Crimes against People Who Are Homeless.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative DUDLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DUNN of Bangor, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, Senators: EDMONDS of Cumberland, GAGNON of Kennebec, PERRY of Penobscot, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 05/10/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/09/05. Amended by: CA H-595, HA/CA H-640, SA S-354.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/15/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 393.