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

EDUCATION AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS

LD 8 -- HP0013
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of the Repeal of Chapter 130: Rules for Equivalent Instruction Programs, a Major Substantive Rule That Has Been Provisionally Repealed by the Department of Education.
(Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Public Hearing: 02/01/05. OTP Accepted 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 03/18/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 3.

LD 11 -- HP0016
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 40: Medication Administration in Maine Schools, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education.
(Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Public Hearing: 02/01/05. Majority (OTP) Accepted 04/12/05.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 05/05/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 11.

LD 57 -- HP0053
An Act To Provide Free Tuition to Students Achieving Learning Results Standards.
Presented By: Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CUMMINGS of Portland, EDGECOMB of Caribou, FISHER of Brewer, NORTON of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/10/05.

LD 84 -- SP0026
An Act Regarding Interscholastic Athletics.
Presented By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland and Senators: MITCHELL of Kennebec, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representative HARLOW of Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/24/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 96 -- SP0038
An Act To Increase the Adult Education State Subsidy by a Specific Percentage.
Presented By: Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, NASS of York, Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, NASS of Acton, PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 02/24/05. Appropriations Table 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 116 -- HP0092
An Act To Ensure Funding for After-school Programs.
Presented By: Representative BARSTOW of Gorham
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CAIN of Orono, FARRINGTON of Gorham, FISCHER of Presque Isle, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 02/24/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/17/05.

LD 158 -- SP0064
An Act To Validate Collective Bargaining Provisions That May Affect Education Policies.
Presented By: Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/10/05.

LD 186 -- HP0137
An Act To Provide Certain Students with Full Tuition for State Institutions of Higher Learning.
Presented By: Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CUMMINGS of Portland, DAVIS of Falmouth, EDGECOMB of Caribou, LERMAN of Augusta, SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/10/05.

LD 187 -- HP0138
An Act To Delay Certain Educational Assessment Requirements.
Presented By: Representative MAKAS of Lewiston
Cosponsored By: Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BOWEN of Rockport, CRAVEN of Lewiston, FINCH of Fairfield, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, LANSLEY of Sabattus, NORTON of Bangor, Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/10/05.

LD 200 -- HP0151
An Act To Improve Teaching and Learning Conditions in Maine Schools.
Presented By: Representative NORTON of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BARSTOW of Gorham, CRAVEN of Lewiston, FISCHER of Presque Isle, PARADIS of Frenchville, PINEAU of Jay, SMITH of Van Buren, Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 247 -- HP0186
An Act To Limit Terms for Members of the State Board of Education.
Presented By: Representative FINCH of Fairfield
Cosponsored By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland and Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CUMMINGS of Portland, DAVIS of Falmouth, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, MAKAS of Lewiston, MERRILL of Appleton, STEDMAN of Hartland, Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 02/10/05. OTP Accepted 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 16.

LD 347 -- SP0109
An Act To Rename the Jobs for Maine's Graduates Program To Create InspireME. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, MITCHELL of Kennebec, RAYE of Washington, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, McKANE of Newcastle, PINGREE of North Haven, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 02/10/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 03/23/05.

LD 363 -- HP0276
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Football Program at the University of Southern Maine.
Presented By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford
Cosponsored By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, CAIN of Orono, HARLOW of Portland, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MAZUREK of Rockland, NORTON of Bangor, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, Senator HOBBINS of York.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/10/05.

LD 400 -- SP0124
An Act To Align Maine Special Education Complaint Management Provisions with the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
(Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representatives: MERRILL of Appleton, MILLETT of Waterford.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05. OTP Accepted 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/05/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 70.

LD 405 -- SP0129
Original Title: Resolve, To Establish a Long-term Care Education Pilot Program for Registered Nurses. New Title: Resolve, To Establish an Education Pilot Program for Registered Nurses.
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Representative PERRY of Calais and Senators: MILLS of Somerset, PERRY of Penobscot, Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, FINCH of Fairfield, FISCHER of Presque Isle, NORTON of Bangor, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05. Appropriations Table 05/11/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 424 -- HP0309
Original Title: An Act To Exempt Certain Religious, Nonpublic, Postsecondary Institutions from Licensure. New Title: An Act To Exempt Certain Religious, Nonpublic, Postsecondary Institutions from State Requirements for Degree-granting Authority.
Presented By: Representative TARDY of Newport
Cosponsored By: Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, JOY of Crystal, THOMAS of Ripley, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/28/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-128.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 85.

LD 426 -- HP0311
Resolve, To Place a Moratorium on School Administrative Units' Local Assessment Systems.
Presented By: Representative NORTON of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CRAVEN of Lewiston, FARRINGTON of Gorham, FISCHER of Presque Isle, LANSLEY of Sabattus, MAKAS of Lewiston, MERRILL of Appleton, O'BRIEN of Lewiston.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 443 -- HP0328
An Act To Encourage Cooperation between School Districts.
Presented By: Representative BOWEN of Rockport
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BISHOP of Boothbay, DAVIS of Falmouth, FISCHER of Presque Isle, MERRILL of Appleton, STEDMAN of Hartland.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05. House: Minority (OTP-AM) Report 04/28/05, Insist on Minority (OTP-AM) Report 05/10/05. Senate: Majority (ONTP) Report 05/09/05, Adhere to Majority (ONTP) Report 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 05/10/05.

LD 465 -- HP0340
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 125: Calendar Adoption, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education.
(Submitted by the Department of Education, State Board of Education pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Public Hearing: 03/08/05. OTP Accepted 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 04/08/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 7.

LD 478 -- HP0353
An Act To Cap Tuition Rates by Schools in the Unorganized Territory.
Presented By: Representative McFADDEN of Dennysville
Cosponsored By: Senator RAYE of Washington and Representatives: EMERY of Cutler, JOY of Crystal, McLEOD of Lee, MOULTON of York, PINKHAM of Lexington Township, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, THOMAS of Ripley, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 02/24/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/05/05. Amended by: CA H-203.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/13/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 115.

LD 556 -- HP0411
An Act To Require School Unions To Provide Transportation for Students.
Presented By: Representative PIOTTI of Unity.
Public Hearing: 02/24/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/17/05.

LD 564 -- HP0419
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Student Code of Conduct.
Presented By: Representative GROSE of Woolwich
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CUMMINGS of Portland, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, MAKAS of Lewiston, PINGREE of North Haven, SYKES of Harrison, WALCOTT of Lewiston, WEBSTER of Freeport.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-333.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/03/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 307.

LD 578 -- SP0187
An Act To Amend the Charter of the Portland Public Library.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BRANNIGAN of Portland, DUDLEY of Portland, EDER of Portland, HARLOW of Portland, MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/05/05. Amended by: CA S-104.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, P & S LAWS, Chapter 16.

LD 594 -- HP0427
An Act To Promote Education in the Unorganized Territory.
Presented By: Representative PERRY of Calais
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, FISCHER of Presque Isle, SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing: 02/24/05. OTP Accepted 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 30.

LD 603 -- HP0436
An Act To Ensure Accommodation of Students with Disabilities or Illnesses in the University of Maine System and the Maine Community College System.
Presented By: Representative GLYNN of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/30/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 618 -- HP0451
An Act To Promote Parental Responsibility When Minors Make Use of Public Libraries.
Presented By: Representative HOTHAM of Dixfield
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, JOY of Crystal, McLEOD of Lee, RICHARDSON of Carmel, Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/09/05.

LD 624 -- HP0457
An Act To Amend the Procedure by Which Maine Education Assessment Scores Are Interpreted.
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA H-216.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/18/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 118.

LD 665 -- HP0485
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Clarify Graduation Requirements for Special Education Students.
Presented By: Representative NORTON of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland and Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CRAVEN of Lewiston, FINCH of Fairfield, FISCHER of Presque Isle, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, MAKAS of Lewiston, MARLEY of Portland, Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 666 -- HP0486
An Act To Require Approval of Voters before Closing a School.
Presented By: Representative JOY of Crystal
Cosponsored By: Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CLARK of Millinocket, RICHARDSON of Carmel, SAVIELLO of Wilton, THOMAS of Ripley, THOMPSON of China, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 03/24/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 675 -- SP0211
An Act To Require That Students Meet Learning Results Requirements before Entering Grade 9.
Presented By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative FINCH of Fairfield and Representatives: LANSLEY of Sabattus, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing: 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 676 -- SP0212
Resolve, Regarding the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.
Presented By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative NORTON of Bangor and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, MITCHELL of Kennebec, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, MERRILL of Appleton, PERRY of Calais, PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 04/06/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/20/05. Amended by: CA S-200.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/26/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 54.

LD 679 -- SP0215
An Act To Encourage Effective Education of Special Needs Students in Maine's Private Schools.
Presented By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative DAVIS of Falmouth and Senators: ANDREWS of York, DOW of Lincoln, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, ROBINSON of Raymond, STEDMAN of Hartland.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 701 -- HP0496
An Act To Ensure Equality in School Funding.
Presented By: Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro
Cosponsored By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, McLEOD of Lee, MERRILL of Appleton, PINGREE of North Haven, Senators: DOW of Lincoln, MILLS of Somerset, RAYE of Washington, WESTON of Waldo.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.

LD 708 -- HP0503
An Act Regarding Transferability of Credits Earned at All Campuses within the University of Maine System.
Presented By: Representative ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: DUPREY of Hampden, JOY of Crystal, LEWIN of Eliot, RICHARDSON of Carmel, ROBINSON of Raymond, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMAS of Ripley, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 03/30/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 724 -- HP0519
An Act To Amend the Maximum Allowable Tuition for Students in the Unorganized Territory.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CLARK of Millinocket, JODREY of Bethel, JOY of Crystal, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMPSON of China, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 03/24/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 726 -- HP0521
Original Title: An Act To Require Legislative Review of Any Rules Governing Private Schools. New Title: An Act To Require Legislative Review of Rules Governing Private Schools.
Presented By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CAIN of Orono, NORTON of Bangor, Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 03/24/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-246.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 194.

LD 764 -- HP0541
Resolve, To Study Ways To Create More Teachers of Modern and Classical Languages.
Presented By: Representative BOWLES of Sanford
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, EDGECOMB of Caribou, MOULTON of York, NASS of Acton, OTT of York, Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.

LD 783 -- HP0560
An Act To Require That the Pupil Evaluation Team Set Graduation Standards for Special Education Students.
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, DAVIS of Falmouth, DUGAY of Cherryfield, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, MAREAN of Hollis, NORTON of Bangor, STEDMAN of Hartland, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 784 -- HP0561
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Conduct a Fiscal Analysis of State Requirements That School Administrative Units Implement Local Assessment Systems.
Presented By: Representative GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth
Cosponsored By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland and Representatives: CAIN of Orono, FINCH of Fairfield, NORTON of Bangor, STEDMAN of Hartland, Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 796 -- SP0263
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Study Public Health That Concern Schools, Children and Nutrition.
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA S-268.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 435.

LD 797 -- SP0264
An Act Authorizing the State Board of Education To Mediate School Attendance Disputes.
Presented By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner and Representative LANSLEY of Sabattus.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.

LD 807 -- HP0572
An Act Regarding Veterans' Educational Assistance Benefits at the University of Maine System.
Presented By: Representative MOODY of Manchester.
Public Hearing: 03/30/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 811 -- HP0576
An Act To Assist the Implementation of the Essential Programs and Services School Funding Model.
Presented By: Representative PERRY of Calais
Cosponsored By: Senator RAYE of Washington and Representatives: JACKSON of Fort Kent, MERRILL of Appleton, NORTON of Bangor, PINGREE of North Haven, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SMITH of Van Buren, Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.

LD 820 -- HP0579
An Act To Amend the Curriculum Requirements for High School Students.
Presented By: Representative PINEAU of Jay
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: EDER of Portland, FARRINGTON of Gorham, FISHER of Brewer, SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Public Hearing: 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/05/05.

LD 845 -- HP0596
An Act Regarding Private Schools' Using Public Tuition Funds.
Presented By: Representative MOODY of Manchester.
Public Hearing: 03/24/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 856 -- HP0607
An Act Allowing School Unions To Improve Efficiency.
Presented By: Representative MERRILL of Appleton
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, LANSLEY of Sabattus, McKANE of Newcastle, NORTON of Bangor, PINGREE of North Haven, TRAHAN of Waldoboro.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA H-234.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/18/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 130.

LD 866 -- HP0617
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Education To Review the School Facility Needs of the State and To Develop Standards for Cost-effective Financing of School Facilities.
Presented By: Representative GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, BRYANT of Windham, EBERLE of South Portland, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, NORTON of Bangor, SAVIELLO of Wilton, WEBSTER of Freeport.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 875 -- HP0625
An Act To Change the Procedure When a Maine School Administrative District Budget Fails.
Presented By: Representative CEBRA of Naples
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, CRESSEY of Cornish, FLETCHER of Winslow, HAMPER of Oxford, LANSLEY of Sabattus, ROBINSON of Raymond, VAUGHAN of Durham, Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.

LD 883 -- SP0291
An Act To Require All School Administrators To Spend Time Weekly in the Classroom with Students.
Presented By: Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon and Senators: COURTNEY of York, DAVIS of Piscataquis, SAVAGE of Knox, Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, JOY of Crystal, THOMAS of Ripley.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.

LD 887 -- SP0295
Original Title: An Act To Amend the Education Laws Regarding Equivalent Instruction, Medical Screening and Adult Education. New Title: An Act To Amend the Education Laws Regarding Equivalent Instruction and Adult Education.
(Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator ANDREWS of York.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-133.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 151.

LD 897 -- SP0305
An Act To Improve the Quality of Kindergarten Education in Maine.
Presented By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec, Representative MAKAS of Lewiston.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/05/05.

LD 921 -- HP0640
An Act To Restructure the Board of Trustees of the Maine School of Science and Mathematics.
Presented By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PERRY of Calais, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/05/05. Amended by: CA H-188.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/18/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 129.

LD 931 -- HP0650
An Act To Ensure Equitable Treatment of Students by Private Secondary Schools with a Majority of Students Funded by the State.
Presented By: Representative WALCOTT of Lewiston
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CRAVEN of Lewiston, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, LERMAN of Augusta, MAKAS of Lewiston, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, Senators: MITCHELL of Kennebec, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 03/24/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 951 -- HP0661
An Act To Amend Adjustments to Transportation Costs under the School Funding Formula.
Presented By: Representative MILLS of Farmington.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 979 -- HP0689
An Act To Fund Youth Mentoring Programs.
Presented By: Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle
Cosponsored By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: CAIN of Orono, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing: 03/31/05. Appropriations Table 05/18/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 981 -- HP0691
Original Title: An Act To Change the Name of the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf. New Title: An Act To Add an Organizational Name to the Governor Baxter School for the Deaf.
Presented By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/25/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-481.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 279.

LD 989 -- SP0329
Resolve, To Study the Insured Value Factor in School Tuition.
Presented By: Senator ANDREWS of York.
Public Hearing: 03/24/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA S-126.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/20/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 38.

LD 1024 -- HP0709
Original Title: An Act To Make Safer Schools. New Title: Resolve, To Review and Recodify Laws Pertaining to Violence in Our Schools.
Presented By: Representative DAVIS of Falmouth
Cosponsored By: Representative NORTON of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/18/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-393, SA/CA S-382.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/21/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 120.

LD 1030 -- HP0715
An Act To Strengthen Certain Student Support Services within the Maine Community College System.
Presented By: Representative NORTON of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CAIN of Orono, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05. OTP Accepted 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 178.

LD 1031 -- HP0716
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine Regarding the Funding of Local Schools.
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 1037 -- SP0354
Original Title: An Act To Authorize Exemptions for Certain Private Schools from Certain Requirements. New Title: An Act To Authorize Exemptions for Montessori Schools from Certain Requirements.
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven and Senators: MAYO of Sagadahoc, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: GROSE of Woolwich, LEWIN of Eliot.
Public Hearing: 03/24/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/17/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-178.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/25/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 224.

LD 1048 -- SP0365
Resolve, Directing the State Board of Education To Review the Authorization Requirements for Educational Technicians.
Presented By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative NORTON of Bangor and Senators: MITCHELL of Kennebec, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, SULLIVAN of York, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CAIN of Orono, FARRINGTON of Gorham, MAKAS of Lewiston.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 1055 -- SP0372
An Act To Require Academic and Community Input into Major Decisions of the University of Maine System.
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative LERMAN of Augusta and Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, MITCHELL of Kennebec, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, RAYE of Washington, Representatives: McCORMICK of West Gardiner, MOODY of Manchester, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1061 -- SP0378
An Act To Improve the Recruitment of Teachers.
Presented By: Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 1062 -- SP0379
An Act To Provide Financial Accommodation under the Essential Programs and Services Funding Act for School Systems with Dead-end Bus Runs.
Presented By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin
Cosponsored By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton and Representatives: KAELIN of Winterport, MILLS of Farmington.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.

LD 1088 -- HP0741
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Review Specific Testing Requirements for Student Advancement.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, DAVIS of Falmouth, EDGECOMB of Caribou, FINCH of Fairfield, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, NORTON of Bangor, Senator BRYANT of Oxford.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 1130 -- SP0394
An Act To Allow a State Champion Cross-country Running Team To Participate in New England Competitions.
Presented By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford and Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, RAYE of Washington, Representatives: FLOOD of Winthrop, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PATRICK of Rumford, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 03/31/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 1137 -- HP0780
An Act To Ensure Implementation of All Content Areas of the System of Learning Results.
Presented By: Representative WEBSTER of Freeport
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CRAVEN of Lewiston, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, GROSE of Woolwich, LANSLEY of Sabattus, NORTON of Bangor, Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 1138 -- HP0781
An Act To Reduce School Construction Costs.
Presented By: Representative GLYNN of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 1175 -- SP0403
An Act Concerning Diplomas and Students with Disabilities.
Presented By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin
Cosponsored By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton and Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland, Representatives: MILLS of Farmington, PINEAU of Jay.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 1185 -- HP0814
An Act To Augment and Diversify the Ranks of Maine Educators.
Presented By: Representative VAUGHAN of Durham
Cosponsored By: Senator WESTON of Waldo and Representatives: KAELIN of Winterport, LANSLEY of Sabattus, MERRILL of Appleton, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 1187 -- HP0816
An Act To Create a Senior Life Educator Certificate Program.
Presented By: Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Representative LANSLEY of Sabattus.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 1193 -- HP0822
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Ensure Equal Access to Education for Children in All Parts of the State.
Presented By: Representative MERRILL of Appleton
Cosponsored By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, FINCH of Fairfield, LANSLEY of Sabattus, STEDMAN of Hartland, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, EDMONDS of Cumberland, RAYE of Washington.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 1194 -- HP0823
An Act To Create an Academic Bill of Rights.
Presented By: Representative BOWEN of Rockport
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, DAVIS of Falmouth, JOY of Crystal, STEDMAN of Hartland, TARDY of Newport, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, Senator WESTON of Waldo.
Public Hearing: 03/30/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/20/05.

LD 1200 -- HP0828
Original Title: An Act To Establish a Uniform Private Facilities Tuition Rate Establishment Procedures. New Title: An Act To Establish a Uniform Private Facilities Tuition Rate Establishment Procedure.
(Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative FINCH of Fairfield
Cosponsored By: Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, MAKAS of Lewiston, STEDMAN of Hartland, Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-292.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 153.

LD 1221 -- HP0839
Resolve, To Replace the Current Assessment Exams with a More Appropriate Test.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, DUGAY of Cherryfield, FARRINGTON of Gorham, FINCH of Fairfield, MERRILL of Appleton.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 1241 -- SP0425
An Act To Ensure Public Accountability in the Delivery of Higher Education Services.
Presented By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook and Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, CLUKEY of Aroostook, COWGER of Kennebec, DAMON of Hancock, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DOW of Lincoln, EDMONDS of Cumberland, MARTIN of Aroostook, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, RAYE of Washington, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, BRYANT of Windham, FINCH of Fairfield, FISCHER of Presque Isle, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, LERMAN of Augusta, MARRACHE of Waterville, MOODY of Manchester, NORTON of Bangor, PATRICK of Rumford, RINES of Wiscasset, STEDMAN of Hartland, TARDY of Newport, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1251 -- SP0430
Resolve, To Establish a System for Verification of Proficiency for Prelingually Deaf Candidates for Teacher Certification.
Presented By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative PERCY of Phippsburg and Representative NORTON of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/25/05. Amended by: CA S-235.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/02/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 72.

LD 1279 -- HP0876
Resolve, To Study Improving the Affordability and Predictability of College Tuition for Maine Students.
Presented By: Representative FARRINGTON of Gorham
Cosponsored By: Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BLISS of South Portland, CAIN of Orono, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SCHATZ of Blue Hill.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1295 -- HP0892
An Act To Establish the Maine Enterprise Commerce Center of Augusta.
Presented By: Representative MOODY of Manchester
Cosponsored By: Representatives: LERMAN of Augusta, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SMITH of Monmouth, Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 1312 -- HP0910
Resolve, To Institute a State Magnet School for Languages.
Presented By: Representative PARADIS of Frenchville
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BLANCHARD of Old Town, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, NORTON of Bangor, PILON of Saco, VAUGHAN of Durham, Senator WESTON of Waldo.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/10/05.

LD 1317 -- HP0915
An Act To Prohibit and Provide Penalties for the Issuance, Manufacture and Use of False Academic Degrees or Certificates.
(Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative CAIN of Orono
Cosponsored By: Representatives: MAKAS of Lewiston, STEDMAN of Hartland, Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA H-273.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 429.

LD 1318 -- HP0916
Resolve, To Encourage Personal and Family Financial Management Education.
Presented By: Representative BOWEN of Rockport
Cosponsored By: Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, MERRILL of Appleton, Senators: MITCHELL of Kennebec, TURNER of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 06/17/05.

LD 1326 -- SP0453
Resolve, Directing the Board of Trustees of the University of Maine System To Institute a Statewide Sports Program.
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Representative BARSTOW of Gorham and Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, MITCHELL of Kennebec, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, FISCHER of Presque Isle, JACKSON of Fort Kent.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05. House: Majority (ONTP) Report 06/01/05, Adhere to Majority (ONTP) Report 06/07/05. Senate: Minority (OTP-AM) Report 05/31/05, Insist on Minority (OTP-AM) Report 06/01/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 06/07/05.

LD 1332 -- SP0459
Resolve, Directing the Department of Education To Establish a Secondary Vocational Education Facility in Washington County.
Presented By: Senator RAYE of Washington
Cosponsored By: Representative DUGAY of Cherryfield and Representatives: EMERY of Cutler, McFADDEN of Dennysville, McLEOD of Lee, PERRY of Calais.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1334 -- SP0461
An Act To Allow School Board Members To Perform Certain Functions in the School.
Presented By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 1349 -- HP0932
An Act To Encourage Neighborhood Schools and To Minimize Sprawl Caused by School Siting.
Presented By: Representative PIOTTI of Unity
Cosponsored By: Senator MILLS of Somerset and Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, LERMAN of Augusta, Senators: COWGER of Kennebec, MARTIN of Aroostook, MITCHELL of Kennebec, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1381 -- SP0480
An Act To Update Teachers' Minimum Salaries.
Presented By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative DAVIS of Falmouth and Senators: MILLS of Somerset, NUTTING of Androscoggin, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, CAIN of Orono, FISCHER of Presque Isle, MAKAS of Lewiston, NORTON of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1386 -- HP0963
An Act Concerning Town Academies and the System of Learning Results.
Presented By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: MUSE of Fryeburg, TARDY of Newport, THOMPSON of China, VALENTINO of Saco, Senators: SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, WESTON of Waldo.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.

LD 1387 -- HP0964
Original Title: Resolve, To Develop a Statewide Entrepreneurship Curriculum from Kindergarten through College. New Title: Resolve, To Promote Training Centers for Entrepreneurship.
Presented By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: BURNS of Berwick, CROSBY of Topsham, CUMMINGS of Portland, LERMAN of Augusta, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, NORTON of Bangor, PATRICK of Rumford, SCHATZ of Blue Hill.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. Appropriations Table 05/31/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 1397 -- SP0486
An Act Regarding the Wells-Ogunquit Community School District.
Presented By: Senator ANDREWS of York.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/01/05.

LD 1407 -- HP0971
An Act To Allow Municipalities To Offer Subsidies to Parents To Send Their Children to Other Schools.
Presented By: Representative DAIGLE of Arundel
Cosponsored By: Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, MOODY of Manchester, TARDY of Newport, Senators: COWGER of Kennebec, HOBBINS of York.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 1424 -- HP0988
An Act To Simplify Implementation of the Maine Learning Results.
Presented By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FINCH of Fairfield, MOODY of Manchester, PERCY of Phippsburg, Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA H-554.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 446.

LD 1425 -- HP0989
An Act To Support the Efficient Implementation of Maine's Learning Results.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator WESTON of Waldo and Representative BURNS of Berwick.
Public Hearing: 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1444 -- HP1008
Resolve, Regarding Teacher Certification Requirements.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/18/05. Amended by: CA H-394.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/26/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 56.

LD 1446 -- HP1010
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Certification of Educational Personnel.
(Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative MERRILL of Appleton
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, MAKAS of Lewiston, NORTON of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05. OTP Accepted 05/12/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 152.

LD 1451 -- HP1016
Resolve, To Enforce Environmental Health Protection Measures in Public Schools.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CAIN of Orono, MAKAS of Lewiston.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/10/05.

LD 1454 -- HP1019
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding the School Revolving Renovation Fund.
(Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth
Cosponsored By: Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, EDGECOMB of Caribou, FINCH of Fairfield.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/24/05. Amended by: CA H-462.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 272.

LD 1457 -- SP0499
Resolve, To Reform the Maine Education System.
Presented By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative NORTON of Bangor and Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, MITCHELL of Kennebec, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 1469 -- HP1032
An Act To Create the Maine Merit Scholarship Program.
Presented By: Representative DUDLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 1488 -- HP1045
An Act To Give Parents Control over the Sex Education of Their Children.
Presented By: Representative DUPREY of Hampden
Cosponsored By: Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and Representatives: CRESSEY of Cornish, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, HAMPER of Oxford, STEDMAN of Hartland, Senator COURTNEY of York.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/25/05.

LD 1494 -- HP1051
An Act To Increase Faculty in Maine Nursing Education Programs.
Presented By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator ANDREWS of York and Representatives: CURLEY of Scarborough, PERRY of Calais.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/19/05. Amended by: CA H-401, SA S-401.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/21/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 417.

LD 1513 -- HP1058
Original Title: An Act To Require Coordinated Early Childhood Care and Preschool Education in Maine. New Title: An Act To Require Coordination of Early Childhood Programs for Children 4 Years of Age in Maine.
Presented By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven
Cosponsored By: Senator MILLS of Somerset and Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CUMMINGS of Portland, DAVIS of Falmouth, MAKAS of Lewiston, NORTON of Bangor, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, Senators: MITCHELL of Kennebec, TURNER of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-507.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 368.

LD 1527 -- SP0529
Resolve, To Allow School Administrative District 16 To Sell a School in Anticipation of Closure.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 1528 -- SP0530
An Act To Create a Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Maine.
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative CAIN of Orono and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, DAMON of Hancock, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, FISCHER of Presque Isle, NORTON of Bangor, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/16/05. Amended by: CA S-165, SA S-398.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/29/05, P & S LAWS, Chapter 28.

LD 1529 -- HP1074
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 180, Subchapter XIII: Continued Provision of Free Appropriate Public Education for Five-Year-Olds Born Between September 1st and October 15th, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education.
(Submitted by the Department of Education, State Board of Education pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Public Hearing: 05/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/24/05. Amended by: CA H-461.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/02/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 79.

LD 1530 -- HP1075
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 115: Certification, Authorization and Approval of Educational Personnel, Part I and Part II, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Education.
(Submitted by the Department of Education pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Public Hearing: 05/04/05. OTP Accepted 05/12/05.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 05/20/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 41.

LD 1543 -- HP1084
An Act To Facilitate Summer Youth Employment.
Presented By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, DAIGLE of Arundel, MAZUREK of Rockland, PERCY of Phippsburg, RECTOR of Thomaston, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, Senators: DAMON of Hancock, TURNER of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 1565 -- HP1103
An Act Requiring Release of Aggregate Information from the Department of Education To Measure the Effectiveness of the Law Requiring Fingerprinting and Background Checks of Educational Personnel.
(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: ASH of Belfast, CHURCHILL of Washburn, DAVIS of Augusta, DUGAY of Cherryfield, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, RINES of Wiscasset, SYKES of Harrison, Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/17/05.

LD 1615 -- HP1138
An Act To Restore Funding for the Reading Recovery Program.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BROWNE of Vassalboro, CARR of Lincoln, CLARK of Millinocket, FINCH of Fairfield, MARLEY of Portland, Senators: HASTINGS of Oxford, PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 05/10/05. House: Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/24/05, Adhere to Majority (OTP-AM) Report 06/01/05. Senate: Minority (ONTP) Report 05/31/05, Adhere to Minority (ONTP) Report 06/01/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 06/01/05.

LD 1639 -- SP0605
An Act To Allow Abstinence To Be Offered as an Alternative Education Program for Grades 7 to 12.
Presented By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative DUPREY of Hampden and Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, CRESSEY of Cornish, HALL of Holden, LANSLEY of Sabattus.
Public Hearing: 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/25/05.

LD 1640 -- SP0606
An Act To Permit Charter Schools in Maine.
Presented By: Senator WESTON of Waldo
Cosponsored By: Senators: ROSEN of Hancock, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: KAELIN of Winterport, DUGAY of Cherryfield, McKENNEY of Cumberland, PIOTTI of Unity.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1649 -- HP1163
An Act To Amend the Maximum Allowable Tuition for Students.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, FISCHER of Presque Isle, MOODY of Manchester, PINEAU of Jay, RICHARDSON of Brunswick.
Public Hearing: 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/24/05.

LD 1655 -- SP0614
An Act To Establish the Maine Graduate Retention Loan Program.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative BRYANT of Windham and Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, MITCHELL of Kennebec, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, DAVIS of Falmouth, NORTON of Bangor, PLUMMER of Windham.
Public Hearing: 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/24/05.

LD 1656 -- HP1167
Original Title: An Act To Retain Maine's Theater Teachers. New Title: Resolve, To Retain Maine's Theater Arts and Dance Teachers.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven
Cosponsored By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BOWEN of Rockport, CAIN of Orono, MUSE of Fryeburg, PERCY of Phippsburg, SAMPSON of Auburn, WEBSTER of Freeport, Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 05/10/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-520.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 06/07/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 96.

LD 1661 -- SP0615
An Act To Streamline Higher Education in Maine.
Presented By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative NORTON of Bangor and Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, RAYE of Washington, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, FINCH of Fairfield.
Public Hearing: 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/20/05.

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