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

INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE

LD 20 -- HP0023
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Hunting and Fishing Licenses for Maine National Guard Members.
Presented By: Representative BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 22 -- HP0025
Resolve, Directing the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Issue a Policy Clarifying Public Access Requirements for Ponds To Qualify for Fish Stocking Programs.
Presented By: Representative BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner
Cosponsored By: Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/15/05.

LD 43 -- HP0039
An Act To Provide Hunters 70 Years of Age or Older with Antlerless Deer Permits.
Presented By: Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon
Cosponsored By: Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, BIERMAN of Sorrento, CARR of Lincoln, DUPREY of Hampden, JOY of Crystal, ROBINSON of Raymond, SAVIELLO of Wilton, THOMAS of Ripley.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/18/05.

LD 48 -- HP0044
An Act To Ensure the Safe and Timely Retrieval of Wounded Bear.
Presented By: Representative WATSON of Bath
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 50 -- HP0046
An Act To Ban Remote-control Hunting.
Presented By: Representative CARR of Lincoln
Cosponsored By: Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CLARK of Millinocket, RICHARDSON of Greenville, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMAS of Ripley, WATSON of Bath, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/12/05. Amended by: CA H-110.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 81.

LD 67 -- HP0063
An Act To Allow the Use of Crossbows for Hunting.
Presented By: Representative MOODY of Manchester
Cosponsored By: Representatives: WHEELER of Kittery, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, FLETCHER of Winslow, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PINEAU of Jay, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, TARDY of Newport, Senator MARTIN of Aroostook.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/03/05. Amended by: CA H-152.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 419.

LD 82 -- SP0021
An Act To Suspend or Revoke Licenses and Permits Issued by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to a Person Convicted of Operating under the Influence.
Presented By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05.
Final Disposition: (ONTP) Report A Accepted 04/12/05.

LD 120 -- HP0096
An Act To Require the Turkey Season To Include the Last 2 Weeks of April.
Presented By: Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner, CARR of Lincoln.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/30/05.

LD 137 -- SP0043
An Act To Prohibit a Landowner from Charging a Fee for Bear Baiting.
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 144 -- SP0050
An Act To Redefine the Boundaries of the Fairfield Sanctuary.
(Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford
Cosponsored By: Representatives: FINCH of Fairfield, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05. OTP Accepted 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 17.

LD 165 -- HP0116
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Support All-terrain Vehicle Clubs in Their Efforts To Mark Trails.
Presented By: Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CARR of Lincoln, CLARK of Millinocket, JODREY of Bethel, KAELIN of Winterport, SAVIELLO of Wilton, Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 217 -- HP0168
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Review and Simplify Rules Governing Brook Trout Fishing.
Presented By: Representative WATSON of Bath
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: MOODY of Manchester, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/15/05.

LD 231 -- HP0170
An Act To Provide for Registration of Certain Snowmobile Trail-grooming Equipment.
Presented By: Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro
Cosponsored By: Representative WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/03/05. Amended by: CA H-157.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/12/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 93.

LD 233 -- HP0172
An Act To Change the Definition of "Snowmobile".
Presented By: Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro
Cosponsored By: Representatives: McKANE of Newcastle, WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/30/05.

LD 253 -- HP0192
An Act To Employ an Additional Game Warden for the Sebago Lake Region.
Presented By: Representative CRESSEY of Cornish
Cosponsored By: Senator HASTINGS of Oxford and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CEBRA of Naples, HAMPER of Oxford, MOORE of Standish, PLUMMER of Windham, ROBINSON of Raymond, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, SYKES of Harrison.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/15/05.

LD 268 -- SP0088
Original Title: An Act To Allow Electronic Calling Devices for Hunting. New Title: An Act To Allow Electronic Calling Devices for Hunting Moose.
Presented By: Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CARR of Lincoln, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-80.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/13/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 117.

LD 283 -- HP0208
An Act To Improve the Moose Lottery Procedure.
Presented By: Representative MOODY of Manchester.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 303 -- HP0227
An Act To Promote Fairness and Democracy in Wildlife Management.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/15/05.

LD 307 -- HP0231
An Act To Improve Recreational Watercraft Safety.
Presented By: Representative WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 314 -- HP0238
An Act To Prohibit Bear Baiting.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 336 -- HP0259
An Act To Lower the Minimum Age for Operating an All-terrain Vehicle to 14 Years of Age.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PATRICK of Rumford, RICHARDSON of Carmel, SMITH of Van Buren, WATSON of Bath, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 340 -- SP0102
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Review Brook Trout Fishing Rules.
Presented By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford
Cosponsored By: Representative WATSON of Bath and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, JACKSON of Fort Kent, RICHARDSON of Carmel.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/15/05.

LD 354 -- HP0267
An Act To Give Moose Permits to Members of the Wesget-Sipu Organization.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representative PARADIS of Frenchville.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 364 -- HP0277
An Act To Prohibit Personal Watercraft on Rocky Pond in the Town of Orland.
Presented By: Representative LINDELL of Frankfort
Cosponsored By: Senator ROSEN of Hancock and Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, ROSEN of Bucksport.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 420 -- HP0305
An Act To Establish a 3-day Field Trial Competition on Bobcats.
Presented By: Representative CARR of Lincoln
Cosponsored By: Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, PATRICK of Rumford, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMAS of Ripley.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/30/05.

LD 421 -- HP0306
An Act To Improve the Water Quality of Hall Pond in Paris.
Presented By: Representative HANLEY of Paris.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05. House: Engrossed 05/19/05, Insist on Engrossment 05/23/05. Senate: Insist on Minority (ONTP) Report 05/24/05. Conference Committee Report - Unable to Agree 06/08/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 06/08/05.

LD 427 -- HP0312
An Act To Increase the Maximum Number of Days of the Muzzle-loading Hunting Season.
Presented By: Representative ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: RICHARDSON of Carmel, RICHARDSON of Greenville, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMAS of Ripley, TRAHAN of Waldoboro.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 431 -- HP0316
Original Title: An Act To Grant Limited Reciprocity to Nonresident ATV Users. New Title: An Act To Allow Certain Unregistered All-terrain Vehicles To Participate in Special Events in the State.
Presented By: Representative LUNDEEN of Mars Hill
Cosponsored By: Representatives: MOODY of Manchester, PINEAU of Jay, SMITH of Van Buren, TWOMEY of Biddeford, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-224.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 177.

LD 453 -- HP0331
An Act To Assist the Mobility of the Disabled in Hunting and Outdoor Recreation.
Presented By: Representative HUTTON of Bowdoinham.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 477 -- HP0352
An Act To Authorize the Use of Tribal Sustenance Hunting Permits on State Lands.
Presented By: Representative MOORE of the Passamaquoddy Tribe.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 512 -- HP0388
An Act To Remove the Ethics Course Requirement for First Hunting and Fishing Violations and Require the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Hold the Courses in a Location Within 100 Miles of All Citizens of the State.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, RICHARDSON of Greenville, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/18/05.

LD 516 -- HP0392
An Act To Prohibit Bear Baiting within 100 Yards of an Adjoining Property.
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Van Buren
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: JACKSON of Fort Kent, MAZUREK of Rockland, PATRICK of Rumford, PERRY of Calais.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 531 -- SP0157
An Act To Limit the Harvesting of Eels in Maine Rivers.
Presented By: Senator DAMON of Hancock
Cosponsored By: Representative KAELIN of Winterport and Senators: ANDREWS of York, SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, DUGAY of Cherryfield, PERCY of Phippsburg.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 565 -- HP0420
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Fishing Derbies.
Presented By: Representative PIOTTI of Unity
Cosponsored By: Senator WESTON of Waldo and Representative WATSON of Bath, Senator BRYANT of Oxford.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/03/05. Amended by: CA H-137.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/12/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 96.

LD 612 -- HP0445
Original Title: An Act To Authorize the Transfer of Hunting Permits. New Title: An Act To Authorize the Exchange of a Designated Hunting Season for Another Hunting Season for the Same Game Species.
Presented By: Representative BRYANT of Windham
Cosponsored By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: BISHOP of Boothbay, JACKSON of Fort Kent, PLUMMER of Windham, RICHARDSON of Carmel, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, WHEELER of Kittery, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/12/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-112.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/05/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 74.

LD 628 -- HP0461
An Act To Amend the Bear Hunting Laws.
Presented By: Representative EBERLE of South Portland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: DUDLEY of Portland, EDER of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 651 -- SP0206
An Act Regarding Education of Certain Personal Watercraft Operators.
Presented By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford
Cosponsored By: Representative WHEELER of Kittery and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, PATRICK of Rumford.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/30/05.

LD 652 -- SP0207
Original Title: An Act To Provide Free Deer Hunting Licenses to Persons 100 Years of Age or Older. New Title: An Act To Provide Free Antlerless Deer Permits to Persons 100 Years of Age or Older.
Presented By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative BRYANT of Windham and Senators: PERRY of Penobscot, TURNER of Cumberland, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: JACKSON of Fort Kent, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MOODY of Manchester, RICHARDSON of Greenville, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/12/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-70.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/05/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 75.

LD 660 -- HP0480
An Act To Allow the Taking of Another Deer by Persons Who Take a Deer on Youth Day.
Presented By: Representative JOY of Crystal
Cosponsored By: Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CLARK of Millinocket, SAVIELLO of Wilton, THOMAS of Ripley, THOMPSON of China, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 664 -- HP0484
An Act To Control Fish Stocking in Inland Waters.
Presented By: Representative FLETCHER of Winslow
Cosponsored By: Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, NUTTING of Oakland, RICHARDSON of Greenville.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 723 -- HP0518
An Act To Amend Laws Pertaining to Commercial Fishing and Baitfish.
(Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative CEBRA of Naples
Cosponsored By: Representatives: RICHARDSON of Carmel, RICHARDSON of Greenville.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/17/05. Amended by: CA H-352.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/26/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 237.

LD 759 -- HP0536
An Act To Provide For Special Antlerless Deer Permits to Certain Disabled Hunters.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representatives: LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MOODY of Manchester, PARADIS of Frenchville, SMITH of Van Buren, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator MARTIN of Aroostook.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA H-225.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 142.

LD 761 -- HP0538
An Act To Extend the Deer Hunting Season by One Week.
Presented By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 762 -- HP0539
An Act To Provide Moose Permits to Persons 75 Years of Age or Older with Hunting Experience.
Presented By: Representative JACOBSEN of Waterboro
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CHURCHILL of Washburn, FLOOD of Winthrop, JOY of Crystal, MAREAN of Hollis, McLEOD of Lee, TARDY of Newport, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 810 -- HP0575
An Act To Require the Use of Reflective Material on Ice Fishing Shacks.
Presented By: Representative PERRY of Calais
Cosponsored By: Senator RAYE of Washington and Representatives: JACKSON of Fort Kent, MOORE of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05. House: Engrossed 05/09/05, Adhere to Engrossment 05/11/05. Senate: (ONTP) Accepted 05/10/05, Adhere to (ONTP) Report 05/11/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 05/11/05.

LD 857 -- HP0608
An Act To Increase Fines for Unregistered ATVs.
Presented By: Representative FINCH of Fairfield
Cosponsored By: Representatives: ASH of Belfast, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, JACKSON of Fort Kent.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 858 -- HP0609
An Act To Establish an All-terrain Vehicle Trail Pass System.
Presented By: Representative FINCH of Fairfield
Cosponsored By: Representatives: JACKSON of Fort Kent, SMITH of Van Buren, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 865 -- HP0616
Resolve, To Improve the Information and Education Services of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Presented By: Representative WATSON of Bath
Cosponsored By: Representatives: JACKSON of Fort Kent, MOODY of Manchester, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 873 -- HP0623
An Act To Give 2 Moose Hunting Permits to Hunt of a Lifetime.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CARR of Lincoln, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PINEAU of Jay, RICHARDSON of Carmel, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA H-226.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 143.

LD 917 -- HP0636
An Act To Allow Hunting on Sunday for Resident Landowners.
Presented By: Representative FITTS of Pittsfield
Cosponsored By: Representatives: FLETCHER of Winslow, RICHARDSON of Greenville, TARDY of Newport, Senator BRYANT of Oxford.
Public Hearing: 02/16/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 923 -- HP0642
Resolve, To Begin and End the Fall Wild Turkey Hunting Season One Week Earlier.
Presented By: Representative VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/30/05.

LD 935 -- HP0654
An Act To Allow Hunters in Maine To Take 2 Deer per Year.
Presented By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 940 -- HP0659
An Act To Amend the Law Pertaining to All-terrain Vehicle Violations.
Presented By: Representative JOY of Crystal
Cosponsored By: Representatives: LINDELL of Frankfort, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 942 -- SP0317
An Act To Prohibit Shooting Wild Turkey Decoys.
Presented By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/03/05. Amended by: CA S-93.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/12/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 94.

LD 953 -- HP0663
Resolve, To Make the Moose Hunting Season 2 Consecutive Weeks.
Presented By: Representative MOODY of Manchester.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 976 -- HP0686
An Act To Enhance the Safety of Whitewater Rafters.
Presented By: Representative FLETCHER of Winslow.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 977 -- HP0687
An Act To Create a Civil Violation for Operating a Snowmobile Left of Center.
Presented By: Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/12/05. Amended by: CA H-111.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/05/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 73.

LD 980 -- HP0690
An Act To Distribute Fees from All-terrain Vehicle Registrations.
Presented By: Representative MOODY of Manchester.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1004 -- SP0344
An Act To Amend Certain Fish and Wildlife Laws.
(Submitted by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford
Cosponsored By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MOODY of Manchester, RICHARDSON of Carmel, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. House: Engrossed 06/13/05, Adhere to Engrossment 06/14/05. Senate: Engrossed 06/10/05, Insist on Engrossment 06/13/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 06/14/05.

LD 1039 -- SP0356
Resolve, Implementing the Recommendations of the Commission To Study the Needs and Opportunities Associated with the Production of Salmonid Sport Fish in Maine.
Presented By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford
Cosponsored By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent and Senator DOW of Lincoln, Representative WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1041 -- SP0358
An Act To Create a Short-term All-terrain Vehicle Registration System.
Presented By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford
Cosponsored By: Representative PATRICK of Rumford and Representatives: ASH of Belfast, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, PINEAU of Jay, WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1049 -- SP0366
An Act To Allow a Person 18 Years of Age or Younger To Take an Antlerless Deer during Hunting Season without a Permit.
Presented By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis
Cosponsored By: Representative BOWLES of Sanford and Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, TURNER of Cumberland, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: HOTHAM of Dixfield, NASS of Acton, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/19/05.

LD 1093 -- HP0746
An Act To Promote Public Safety by Banning the Feeding of Bears in the Wild.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 1095 -- HP0748
An Act To Alter the Slot Limit Restriction for Fishing.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, SMITH of Van Buren, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 1104 -- HP0757
An Act To Design and Implement a Pilot Program for Improved Fishing on Mount Desert Island That May Serve as a Model for Maine.
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1131 -- SP0395
An Act To Recognize and Protect the Native Eastern Brook Trout as Maine's Heritage Fish.
Presented By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/12/05. Amended by: CA S-143.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 180.

LD 1142 -- HP0785
Resolve, To Increase the Efficiency and Effectiveness of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.
Presented By: Representative WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1153 -- HP0796
An Act To Establish a Muzzle-loading Shotgun Season on Deer.
Presented By: Representative ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: CRESSEY of Cornish, JOY of Crystal, RICHARDSON of Carmel, RICHARDSON of Greenville, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMAS of Ripley.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 1176 -- SP0404
An Act Regarding Duties of Hunters Who Participate in the Expanded Archery Deer Hunting Season.
Presented By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 1220 -- HP0838
Original Title: An Act To Improve the Process for Reporting Accidents Involving Off-road Vehicles. New Title: An Act To Improve the Process for Reporting Accidents Involving Recreational Vehicles.
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: MARLEY of Portland, CARR of Lincoln, FISCHER of Presque Isle, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, MILLS of Farmington, PINEAU of Jay, PIOTTI of Unity, WATSON of Bath, Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-288.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 436.

LD 1253 -- SP0433
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Adopt and Follow a Rules Policy Regarding Inland Fishing.
Presented By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis
Cosponsored By: Representative ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft and Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: FLETCHER of Winslow, RICHARDSON of Greenville.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1287 -- HP0884
Original Title: An Act To Allow the Use of All Muzzle-loading Firearms during Muzzle-loading Deer Season. New Title: An Act Pertaining to the Use of Muzzle-loading Firearms during Muzzle-loading Deer Season.
Presented By: Representative ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: RICHARDSON of Carmel, RICHARDSON of Greenville, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMAS of Ripley, Senator ANDREWS of York.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/20/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-433.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 280.

LD 1298 -- HP0895
An Act To Provide Free Hunting and Fishing Permits to Senior Citizens.
Presented By: Representative BERUBE of Lisbon
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: ASH of Belfast, CEBRA of Naples, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, JENNINGS of Leeds, MOODY of Manchester.
Public Hearing: 04/01/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 1300 -- HP0897
An Act To Create the ATV Trail Advisory Council.
Presented By: Representative MOODY of Manchester
Cosponsored By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA H-287.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 186.

LD 1313 -- HP0911
Original Title: Resolve, Establishing an Experimental Moose Lottery for Southern Maine. New Title: Resolve, To Evaluate the Possibility of a Moose Hunt in Southern Maine.
Presented By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CEBRA of Naples, COLLINS of Wells, JACKSON of Fort Kent, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MOODY of Manchester, PINEAU of Jay, RICHARDSON of Carmel, RICHARDSON of Greenville, THOMPSON of China, WATSON of Bath, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/23/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-450.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/02/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 71.

LD 1319 -- HP0917
An Act To Ban the Use of Traps and Dogs in Bear Hunting.
Presented By: Representative DUDLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 1344 -- HP0927
An Act To Promote Nonconsumptive Use of Maine's Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1351 -- HP0934
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Prepare an Implementation Plan for Recommendations That Were Based on a Review of the Department.
Presented By: Representative WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1370 -- HP0956
An Act To Change the Membership of the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Advisory Council.
Presented By: Representative DUDLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Representative EDER of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1456 -- SP0498
Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Increase Turkey Hunting Opportunities.
Presented By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford. No
Public Hearing:. OTP-AM Accepted 04/12/05. Amended by: CA S-76.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 04/15/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 8.

LD 1460 -- HP1022
An Act To Ban Bear Hunting with Traps except To Protect the Public.
Presented By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 1477 -- SP0502
Resolve, Preventing the Upstream Migration of Exotic Species past the Fish River Falls and into the Fish River Watershed.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent and Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, CLUKEY of Aroostook, Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, PARADIS of Frenchville, SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/16/05. Amended by: CA S-169.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/25/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 50.

LD 1519 -- HP1066
Original Title: An Act Regarding Published Descriptions of Recreational Trails That Cross Certain Parcels of Private Property. New Title: Resolve, To Address the Unauthorized Publication of Information Concerning Recreational Trails That Cross Private Property.
Presented By: Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CARR of Lincoln, JENNINGS of Leeds, JODREY of Bethel, PATRICK of Rumford, PINEAU of Jay, PIOTTI of Unity, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/24/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-460.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/02/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 75.

LD 1531 -- HP1076
An Act To End the Use of Wire Neck Snares.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 1648 -- HP1161
Original Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Coordinate and Facilitate Salmon and Brook Trout Habitat Restoration Efforts. New Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife To Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Program To Assess Riverine Habitats in Maine.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CEBRA of Naples, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, RICHARDSON of Carmel, WATSON of Bath, Senators: DOW of Lincoln, MARTIN of Aroostook, MAYO of Sagadahoc. OTP-AM Accepted 05/25/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-483.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/02/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 80.