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

LEGAL AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

LD 64 -- HP0060
An Act To Ensure the Maintenance of Veterans' Cemeteries.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: PARADIS of Frenchville, SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/24/05.

LD 66 -- HP0062
An Act To Reimburse Philip Wolley for Litigation Expenses Incurred in Connection with His Termination and Reinstatement as a State Employee.
Presented By: Representative DUNN of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/25/05.

LD 70 -- HP0066
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Funding of State Special Elections.
Presented By: Representative BROWN of South Berwick
Cosponsored By: Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, JODREY of Bethel, MOORE of Standish, OTT of York, PINEAU of Jay, TARDY of Newport, TUTTLE of Sanford, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 01/26/05. Appropriations Table 05/20/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 77 -- HP0073
Original Title: An Act To Require Valid Identification for All Purchases of Liquor. New Title: An Act To Require Valid Identification for Purchases of Liquor.
Presented By: Representative BARSTOW of Gorham
Cosponsored By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc and Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BLISS of South Portland, FARRINGTON of Gorham, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, NORTON of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 01/26/05. (OTP-AM) Accepted 03/23/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-28.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 38.

LD 90 -- SP0032
Original Title: An Act Regarding the Gambling Control Board. New Title: An Act Concerning the Confidentiality of Records Held by the Gambling Control Board.
(Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Representative HOTHAM of Dixfield and Senators: GAGNON of Kennebec, MAYO of Sagadahoc, Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, FISHER of Brewer, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, MOORE of Standish, PATRICK of Rumford, TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 01/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 03/29/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-47.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 03/31/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 11.

LD 91 -- SP0033
An Act To Amend the Law Governing the Storage of Spirits.
Presented By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc
Cosponsored By: Representative PATRICK of Rumford and Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland, Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, HOTHAM of Dixfield, WEBSTER of Freeport.
Public Hearing: 01/26/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/16/05.

LD 100 -- HP0076
Resolve, Requiring the Secretary of State To Develop Voting Systems Standards.
(Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative PATRICK of Rumford
Cosponsored By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec and Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, FISHER of Brewer, HOTHAM of Dixfield, MOORE of Standish, OTT of York, VALENTINO of Saco, Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 01/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/03/05. Amended by: CA H-129, HA/CA H-170.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 05/12/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 19.

LD 109 -- HP0085
An Act To Require That Accelerated Campaign Finance Reports Be Completed by Both Clean Election and Nonparticipating Candidates.
Presented By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 01/31/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/30/05.

LD 147 -- SP0053
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Revoke the Voting Privileges of Persons Convicted of Certain Crimes.
Presented By: Senator COURTNEY of York
Cosponsored By: Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield and Senators: ANDREWS of York, NASS of York, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, BIERMAN of Sorrento, BOWLES of Sanford, CLOUGH of Scarborough, FLETCHER of Winslow.
Public Hearing: 02/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/15/05.

LD 221 -- SP0074
An Act To Restrict Placement of Political Signs.
Presented By: Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 01/31/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/22/05.

LD 227 -- SP0080
An Act To Ban Automated Teller Machines from within 500 Feet of Slot Machine Facilities.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative GLYNN of South Portland and Senator ANDREWS of York, Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, PILON of Saco, SCHATZ of Blue Hill.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/15/05.

LD 234 -- HP0173
An Act To Establish a Transparent Pricing Formula for Distilled Spirits.
Presented By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 254 -- HP0193
An Act To Change the Minimum Requirement for a Political Party To Be Recognized.
Presented By: Representative CRESSEY of Cornish
Cosponsored By: Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and Representatives: EDER of Portland, GLYNN of South Portland, JACKSON of Fort Kent, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, McLEOD of Lee, PARADIS of Frenchville.
Public Hearing: 01/31/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/24/05.

LD 265 -- SP0085
An Act To Establish Instant Run-off Voting.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, DAMON of Hancock, MITCHELL of Kennebec, Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, MARLEY of Portland, DUDLEY of Portland, FISHER of Brewer, PATRICK of Rumford, PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 01/31/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 270 -- SP0090
An Act To Prohibit Same-day Voter Registration.
Presented By: Senator COURTNEY of York
Cosponsored By: Senators: TURNER of Cumberland, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, BOWLES of Sanford, HOTHAM of Dixfield, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, SEAVEY of Kennebunkport.
Public Hearing: 02/07/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/23/05.

LD 278 -- HP0203
An Act To Allow Small Stores To Conduct Wine Taste Testings.
Presented By: Representative LEWIN of Eliot
Cosponsored By: Senator ANDREWS of York and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, HOTHAM of Dixfield, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, RICHARDSON of Skowhegan, THOMPSON of China, WHEELER of Kittery, Senators: NUTTING of Androscoggin, ROSEN of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 03/28/05. Amended by: CA H-42.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 32.

LD 290 -- HP0215
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Mobile Service Bars on Maine Golf Courses.
Presented By: Representative BROWNE of Vassalboro
Cosponsored By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc and Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner, FISCHER of Presque Isle, HOTHAM of Dixfield, TARDY of Newport, Senators: DAMON of Hancock, PLOWMAN of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/05/05. Amended by: CA H-208.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/13/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 108.

LD 291 -- HP0216
An Act To Extend Term Limits.
Presented By: Representative BISHOP of Boothbay
Cosponsored By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc and Representatives: HOTHAM of Dixfield, PATRICK of Rumford, SAVIELLO of Wilton, Senators: MILLS of Somerset, DOW of Lincoln.
Public Hearing: 02/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/09/05.

LD 323 -- HP0246
An Act To Limit the Time a Campaign Sign May Be Displayed.
Presented By: Representative EDGECOMB of Caribou
Cosponsored By: Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, CEBRA of Naples.
Public Hearing: 02/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/22/05.

LD 329 -- HP0252
An Act Concerning Recognition of Qualified Political Parties.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/07/05. Appropriations Table 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 337 -- HP0260
An Act Regarding the Late Payment of Rent.
Presented By: Representative MILLS of Farmington
Cosponsored By: Representative MOODY of Manchester, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 04/07/05.

LD 368 -- SP0115
An Act To Amend the Maine Clean Election Act.
Presented By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc
Cosponsored By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick and Senators: STRIMLING of Cumberland, MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 03/02/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/18/05.

LD 374 -- SP0121
Original Title: An Act To Create a Protected Zone around the Voting Place. New Title: An Act Regarding the Voting Place.
(Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative BARSTOW of Gorham and Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, HOTHAM of Dixfield, MILLS of Farmington, PATRICK of Rumford, SMITH of Monmouth, TRAHAN of Waldoboro.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 05/31/05.

LD 383 -- HP0285
An Act To Ban Government Conflict of Interest in Elections.
Presented By: Representative VAUGHAN of Durham
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, CEBRA of Naples, LANSLEY of Sabattus, LINDELL of Frankfort, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMAS of Ripley.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/20/05.

LD 412 -- SP0136
An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Lobbyist".
Presented By: Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, BROWN of South Berwick, MOORE of Standish, MOULTON of York, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 422 -- HP0307
An Act To Remove the Restriction on the Number of Liquor Licenses Issued.
Presented By: Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/30/05.

LD 456 -- HP0334
An Act To Make Disputed Ballots in State Elections Public.
Presented By: Representative McKANE of Newcastle
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CLOUGH of Scarborough, CURLEY of Scarborough, RECTOR of Thomaston, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 03/02/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/30/05.

LD 470 -- HP0345
An Act To Amend the Way Beverages Are Sold on Golf Courses.
Presented By: Representative SEAVEY of Kennebunkport
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: FITTS of Pittsfield, PILON of Saco, VALENTINO of Saco.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/23/05.

LD 496 -- HP0371
An Act To Extend Term Limits.
Presented By: Representative CANAVAN of Waterville.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 506 -- HP0381
An Act To Abolish the Maine Clean Election Act.
Presented By: Representative DAVIS of Falmouth
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: CRESSEY of Cornish, CARR of Lincoln, DAVIS of Augusta, JOY of Crystal, LEWIN of Eliot, MILLETT of Waterford, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, STEDMAN of Hartland, TRAHAN of Waldoboro.
Public Hearing: 03/02/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/17/05.

LD 547 -- SP0173
An Act To Extend the Number of Days Nonprofit Organizations Are Allowed To Operate Games of Chance.
Presented By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative PATRICK of Rumford and Senators: MITCHELL of Kennebec, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, FISHER of Brewer, MOORE of Standish, PINKHAM of Lexington Township, TUTTLE of Sanford, VALENTINO of Saco.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05. OTP Accepted 05/11/05.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 179.

LD 560 -- HP0415
An Act To Permit Interstate Wine and Malt Liquor Sales and Delivery to Homes.
Presented By: Representative LINDELL of Frankfort
Cosponsored By: Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and Representatives: THOMAS of Ripley, BISHOP of Boothbay, KAELIN of Winterport.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 572 -- SP0180
An Act To Eliminate Term Limits in the Legislature.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative THOMPSON of China and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, DOW of Lincoln, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, DAVIS of Augusta, FISHER of Brewer, JODREY of Bethel, PINEAU of Jay, ROSEN of Bucksport.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05. House: Adhere to Reference to Joint Standing Committee on Legal and Veterans Affairs 06/07/05. Senate: Insist on Engrossment 06/07/05, Adhere to Engrossment 06/08/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 06/08/05.

LD 611 -- HP0444
An Act To Strengthen Tenants' Rights When There Is a Failure To Correct a Dangerous Condition.
Presented By: Representative CAIN of Orono
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, PILON of Saco, TUTTLE of Sanford, VALENTINO of Saco, Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05. OTP Accepted 04/12/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/05/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 78.

LD 617 -- HP0450
An Act To Limit Out-of-state Contributions to Organizations In a Referendum Campaign.
Presented By: Representative CEBRA of Naples
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, CRESSEY of Cornish, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, FLETCHER of Winslow, HAMPER of Oxford, LANSLEY of Sabattus, NUTTING of Oakland, ROBINSON of Raymond.
Public Hearing: 03/02/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 04/05/05.

LD 623 -- HP0456
An Act To Ensure Participation by Voters with Disabilities in the Electoral Process.
Presented By: Representative LERMAN of Augusta
Cosponsored By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec and Representative PATRICK of Rumford, Senators: MITCHELL of Kennebec, PLOWMAN of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 03/02/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA H-283.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 196.

LD 677 -- SP0213
Resolve, Regarding Access to Geographic Information System Data.
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative CROSBY of Topsham and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, SULLIVAN of York, Representative RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 685 -- SP0221
An Act To Waive Continuing Education Requirements and To Provide an Automatic Extension of a License, Certificate or Registration for Mobilized Military Members.
(Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth and Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, GAGNON of Kennebec, Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BERUBE of Lisbon, FISHER of Brewer, HOTHAM of Dixfield, PATRICK of Rumford, TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA S-121.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/13/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 111.

LD 706 -- HP0501
An Act To Restrict a Nominated Political Candidate in an Election from Changing Political Parties during the Elected Term.
Presented By: Representative CARR of Lincoln
Cosponsored By: Senator NASS of York and Representatives: CRESSEY of Cornish, CLARK of Millinocket, FLOOD of Winthrop, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, JACKSON of Fort Kent, McLEOD of Lee, MILLETT of Waterford, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Public Hearing: 03/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/30/05.

LD 720 -- HP0515
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Give the Supreme Judicial Court Authority To Decide Contested Elections Results.
Presented By: Representative TARDY of Newport
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: CURLEY of Scarborough, FLETCHER of Winslow, Senators: RAYE of Washington, MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 03/07/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/10/05.

LD 749 -- SP0247
An Act To Limit the Political Activity of the Members of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland, Representative FISHER of Brewer.
Public Hearing: 03/07/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/25/05. Amended by: CA S-223.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 271.

LD 765 -- HP0542
An Act Requiring That Contributions for a Clean Election Candidate Be from the Candidate's Political Party.
Presented By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford
Cosponsored By: Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, CLARK of Millinocket, COLLINS of Wells, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, FISHER of Brewer, HOTHAM of Dixfield, PATRICK of Rumford.
Public Hearing: 03/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/20/05.

LD 777 -- HP0554
An Act To Enhance Enforcement of Liquor Laws.
(Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative FISHER of Brewer
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, HOTHAM of Dixfield.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 779 -- HP0556
An Act Allowing Certain Clean Election Campaign Reports To Be Filed by Telephone.
Presented By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 03/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/23/05.

LD 792 -- SP0259
An Act To Allow Limited Partnerships between Brewers and Wholesalers.
Presented By: Senator HOBBINS of York
Cosponsored By: Representative FISHER of Brewer and Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec, Representatives: OTT of York, PATRICK of Rumford.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/26/05.

LD 804 -- HP0569
An Act To Prohibit Clean Election Candidates from Using Clean Money for Personal Profit or Use.
Presented By: Representative CRESSEY of Cornish
Cosponsored By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, CURTIS of Madison, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, MILLETT of Waterford, NASS of Acton, PINKHAM of Lexington Township, RICHARDSON of Skowhegan, THOMAS of Ripley.
Public Hearing: 03/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 822 -- HP0581
An Act Regarding Fundraising for Clean Election and Traditional Candidates in Leadership Races.
Presented By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Representative WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/20/05.

LD 829 -- HP0588
Resolve, To Raise a Monument for Women Veterans of Maine.
Presented By: Representative JENNINGS of Leeds
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BRYANT of Windham, CANAVAN of Waterville, GROSE of Woolwich, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JACKSON of Fort Kent, MILLS of Farmington, NORTON of Bangor, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, PARADIS of Frenchville, PINEAU of Jay, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, SAMPSON of Auburn, WHEELER of Kittery, Senators: ANDREWS of York, EDMONDS of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/17/05. Amended by: CA H-353.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/20/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 116.

LD 855 -- HP0606
An Act To Limit In-kind Contributions to Maine Clean Election Act Candidates.
Presented By: Representative BOWEN of Rockport
Cosponsored By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, BROWN of South Berwick, HOTHAM of Dixfield, RECTOR of Thomaston, RICHARDSON of Warren, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/12/05.

LD 870 -- HP0621
An Act To Increase Access to Information Regarding Referendum Questions.
Presented By: Representative MAKAS of Lewiston
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, FISHER of Brewer, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, PATRICK of Rumford, PINEAU of Jay, RINES of Wiscasset, TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 03/23/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-505.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 316.

LD 882 -- SP0290
An Act To Ensure Fair Distribution of Matching Funds under the Maine Clean Election Act.
Presented By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Representative PATRICK of Rumford and Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec, Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/20/05.

LD 914 -- HP0633
An Act To Prohibit Campaign Expenditures except during an Established Campaign Season.
Presented By: Representative CLARK of Millinocket.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/09/05.

LD 929 -- HP0648
Original Title: An Act To Create Freedom of Citizen Information Regarding Ballot Questions and Political Action Committees. New Title: An Act To Create Freedom of Citizen Information Regarding Ballot Questions.
Presented By: Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec and Representative PATRICK of Rumford.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/19/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-412, HA/CA H-503.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/09/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 356.

LD 939 -- HP0658
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Preserve the Integrity of the Citizen-initiated Petition Process.
Presented By: Representative BOWLES of Sanford
Cosponsored By: Senator WESTON of Waldo and Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, MILLS of Farmington, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senators: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 03/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/01/05.

LD 944 -- SP0319
An Act Regarding Independent Campaign Expenditures.
Presented By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 945 -- SP0320
An Act To Allow the Counting of Absentee Ballots prior to Election Day.
Presented By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc
Cosponsored By: Senators: GAGNON of Kennebec, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: PATRICK of Rumford, PINKHAM of Lexington Township.
Public Hearing: 03/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/09/05.

LD 946 -- SP0321
An Act To Prohibit Petition Blockers from Polling Places.
Presented By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc
Cosponsored By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec, Representatives: PATRICK of Rumford, PINKHAM of Lexington Township.
Public Hearing: 03/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.

LD 952 -- HP0662
An Act To Regulate Political Advertising.
Presented By: Representative THOMPSON of China
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, CAIN of Orono, EBERLE of South Portland, EMERY of Cutler, FLETCHER of Winslow, MILLER of Somerville, MOULTON of York, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 1007 -- SP0347
An Act To Eliminate Certain Limitations in the Siting of Agency Liquor Stores.
Presented By: Senator NASS of York.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/24/05.

LD 1026 -- HP0711
An Act To Provide Uniform Voter Verification and Recount Requirements for Voting Machines.
Presented By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven
Cosponsored By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, PATRICK of Rumford, PERCY of Phippsburg, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, Senators: GAGNON of Kennebec, MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA H-453, HA/CA H-508.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 445.

LD 1033 -- HP0718
An Act To Implement Fusion Voting in Maine.
Presented By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, PATRICK of Rumford, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, PIOTTI of Unity, SAMPSON of Auburn, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, Senator GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/01/05.

LD 1075 -- HP0728
An Act To Expand the Items That May Be Sold by Malt Liquor and Wine Licensees.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, BISHOP of Boothbay, CLARK of Millinocket, DUCHESNE of Hudson, FLETCHER of Winslow, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA H-313.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 193.

LD 1085 -- HP0738
An Act To Require Alcohol Retailers To Post Signs Regarding the Laws Governing Alcohol.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HOTHAM of Dixfield, PATRICK of Rumford, VALENTINO of Saco, Senator GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-455, HA/CA H-485, SA/CA S-394.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 437.

LD 1087 -- HP0740
An Act To Protect the Citizen Initiative Signature Collection Process at Polling Places.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/09/05.

LD 1099 -- HP0752
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Ensure Statewide Participation in Initiating a Referendum by Requiring 10% of the Total Vote by County.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representatives: BISHOP of Boothbay, BROWNE of Vassalboro, DAIGLE of Arundel, DUCHESNE of Hudson, FLETCHER of Winslow, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, STEDMAN of Hartland, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1111 -- HP0764
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide 4-year Terms for Senators and Representatives and To Increase Term Limits to 12 Years.
Presented By: Representative PARADIS of Frenchville
Cosponsored By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc and Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, CUMMINGS of Portland, DAVIS of Falmouth, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, HOTHAM of Dixfield, PILON of Saco, PINGREE of North Haven, RICHARDSON of Brunswick.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/09/05.

LD 1112 -- HP0765
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Legislative Term to 4 years.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, CANAVAN of Waterville, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HOTHAM of Dixfield, PATRICK of Rumford, VALENTINO of Saco, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1117 -- HP0770
An Act To Protect Children Left Unattended at Gambling Establishments.
Presented By: Representative CURLEY of Scarborough
Cosponsored By: Senator ANDREWS of York and Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1118 -- HP0771
An Act Relating to Disclosures in Political Advertising.
Presented By: Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook
Cosponsored By: Representatives: DAIGLE of Arundel, PATRICK of Rumford, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/25/05. Amended by: CA H-451.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/03/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 308.

LD 1133 -- SP0397
Resolve, Authorizing Karen Davis To Sue the State.
Presented By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/26/05.

LD 1145 -- HP0788
Original Title: An Act Regarding Tribal Gaming and Gaming by Nonprofits. New Title: An Act To Allow Tournament Games for Charitable Purposes.
Presented By: Representative PATRICK of Rumford
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, CANAVAN of Waterville, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, JACKSON of Fort Kent, MOORE of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, SMITH of Van Buren, WALCOTT of Lewiston, Senator GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05. Appropriations Table 06/07/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 1154 -- HP0797
An Act To Recognize and Regulate the Proper Formation of Minor Political Parties.
Presented By: Representative LINDELL of Frankfort
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, HOTHAM of Dixfield, McKANE of Newcastle.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1155 -- HP0798
An Act To Prohibit the Sale and Use of Vaporized Alcohol and Alcohol Vaporizing Devices.
Presented By: Representative BRYANT of Windham
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CANAVAN of Waterville, GROSE of Woolwich, MILLS of Farmington, RICHARDSON of Carmel, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/20/05. Amended by: CA H-413.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/31/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 259.

LD 1169 -- HP0812
An Act To Permit Video Gaming for Money Conducted by Nonprofit Organizations.
Presented By: Representative PATRICK of Rumford
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, FLETCHER of Winslow, JACKSON of Fort Kent, JENNINGS of Leeds, PINEAU of Jay, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SMITH of Van Buren, Senator GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/09/05.

LD 1171 -- SP0399
An Act To Amend the Clean Election Law Regarding Disclaimers on Advertising.
Presented By: Senator SULLIVAN of York
Cosponsored By: Representative PERCY of Phippsburg and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, HOBBINS of York, Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, COLLINS of Wells, DAIGLE of Arundel, PARADIS of Frenchville.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 1173 -- SP0401
Original Title: Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Design a Process for Early Voting. New Title: Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Design a Pilot Program for Early Voting.
Presented By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative MOORE of Standish and Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, NUTTING of Androscoggin, SAVAGE of Knox, Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/24/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-225.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/02/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 70.

LD 1174 -- SP0402
An Act To Strengthen Enforcement of the Political Signs Law.
Presented By: Senator DAMON of Hancock
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec, Representatives: DUNN of Bangor, FISHER of Brewer, PATRICK of Rumford.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/09/05.

LD 1188 -- HP0817
An Act To Ensure Ready Access by Consumers to Information Regarding Alcoholic Beverages and Gambling Activities while Decreasing Gambling Abuse.
Presented By: Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1189 -- HP0818
An Act To Update the Veteran Services Laws and Establish a Commemorative Program for Veterans.
(Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative PATRICK of Rumford
Cosponsored By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec and Representatives: HOTHAM of Dixfield, PINKHAM of Lexington Township.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/23/05. Amended by: CA H-452.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 273.

LD 1207 -- SP0421
An Act To Improve the Clean Election Laws.
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford and Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1227 -- HP0845
An Act To Fund Pesticide Education in the State.
Presented By: Representative BLANCHARD of Old Town
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CAIN of Orono, MILLER of Somerville, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, SMITH of Monmouth, Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1239 -- HP0857
An Act To Promote Clean Elections in Maine.
Presented By: Representative GLYNN of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1257 -- SP0437
Resolve, Authorizing Dominic LaJoie To Sue the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources.
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/20/05.

LD 1260 -- SP0440
An Act To Establish Daily Loss Limits Relating to Slot Machines and Certain Games of Chance.
Presented By: Senator ANDREWS of York
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representative LEWIN of Eliot.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1266 -- SP0446
Original Title: An Act To Ensure Integrity in the Voting Process. New Title: An Act Regarding Distribution of Information from the Central Voter Registration System.
Presented By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven and Senators: MAYO of Sagadahoc, MITCHELL of Kennebec, Representative WEBSTER of Freeport.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/07/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-340, HA/CA H-677, SB/CA S-352.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/16/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 404.

LD 1274 -- HP0871
An Act To Allow Indian Tribes To Operate Slot Machines.
Presented By: Representative SOCKALEXIS of the Penobscot Nation
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, PINGREE of North Haven, VAUGHAN of Durham, Senators: MITCHELL of Kennebec, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 05/09/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/20/05.

LD 1281 -- HP0878
An Act To Ensure That Direct Initiatives Have Local Support.
Presented By: Representative CLOUGH of Scarborough
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CURLEY of Scarborough, Senators: ANDREWS of York, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1289 -- HP0886
Original Title: An Act Allowing Liquor Tasting Events. New Title: An Act Allowing Spirits Tasting Events.
Presented By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford
Cosponsored By: Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and Representatives: FISHER of Brewer, BROWN of South Berwick, COLLINS of Wells, HOTHAM of Dixfield, OTT of York, PATRICK of Rumford, PINKHAM of Lexington Township, VALENTINO of Saco, Senator GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-506.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 319.

LD 1292 -- HP0889
Resolve, To Study the Citizen Initiative Process.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, FISHER of Brewer, HOTHAM of Dixfield, MOODY of Manchester, PATRICK of Rumford.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/20/05.

LD 1335 -- SP0462
Original Title: An Act To Add Value to Maine Agricultural Products. New Title: An Act To Create a Small Distillery Off-premises License.
Presented By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative PATRICK of Rumford and Senators: GAGNON of Kennebec, HASTINGS of Oxford, MITCHELL of Kennebec, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BROWN of South Berwick, FISHER of Brewer.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/14/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 390.

LD 1336 -- SP0463
An Act To Promote Economic Development in Commercial and Downtown Areas of the State.
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative PATRICK of Rumford and Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, HANLEY of Gardiner, HOTHAM of Dixfield, MOORE of the Passamaquoddy Tribe.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/20/05. Amended by: CA S-204.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 269.

LD 1345 -- HP0928
An Act To End the Influence of Special Interest Money in Campaign Financing.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/18/05.

LD 1355 -- HP0938
An Act To Prohibit Unfair Charges in Mobile Home Parks.
(Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BURNS of Berwick, JACKSON of Fort Kent, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, Senators: MILLS of Somerset, PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA H-285.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 156.

LD 1371 -- HP0957
An Act To Provide Additional Funding for Prescription Drugs for Maine's Elderly.
Presented By: Representative HOTHAM of Dixfield
Cosponsored By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BLANCHARD of Old Town, BROWN of South Berwick, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, JODREY of Bethel, LANSLEY of Sabattus, SAVIELLO of Wilton, Senator RAYE of Washington.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1388 -- HP0965
An Act To Amend Maine Election Law by Instituting a Statewide Vote-by-mail System.
Presented By: Representative GLYNN of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/20/05.

LD 1399 -- SP0488
An Act To Increase College Scholarships.
Presented By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BARSTOW of Gorham, PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/20/05.

LD 1436 -- HP1000
An Act To Encourage a Vote-by-Mail System in Maine.
Presented By: Representative GLYNN of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/20/05.

LD 1467 -- HP1030
An Act To Limit the Hours of Operation at Certain Gambling Establishments.
Presented By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BARSTOW of Gorham, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, FARRINGTON of Gorham.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1485 -- HP1041
Resolve, To Publicize the Odds of Winning a State Lottery.
Presented By: Representative BOWEN of Rockport
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, FLETCHER of Winslow, HOTHAM of Dixfield, LINDELL of Frankfort, RECTOR of Thomaston, SAVIELLO of Wilton, Senator NASS of York.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.

LD 1500 -- SP0518
An Act To Improve Campaign Financing and Reporting and the Administration of the Maine Clean Election Act.
(Submitted by the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA S-264.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/03/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 301.

LD 1514 -- HP1059
An Act To Enhance the Transparency of Maine's Elections.
Presented By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven
Cosponsored By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CUMMINGS of Portland, PATRICK of Rumford, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, WALCOTT of Lewiston, WEBSTER of Freeport, Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/20/05.

LD 1562 -- HP1101
An Act To Create Optional Public Financing of Legislative Leadership Elections.
Presented By: Representative DUDLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland and Representative CUMMINGS of Portland.
Public Hearing: 05/02/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/20/05.

LD 1573 -- HP1111
An Act To Authorize a Tribal Commercial Track and Slot Machines in Washington County.
Presented By: Representative MOORE of the Passamaquoddy Tribe
Cosponsored By: Senator RAYE of Washington and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, DUGAY of Cherryfield, EMERY of Cutler, McFADDEN of Dennysville, PATRICK of Rumford, PERRY of Calais, Senators: GAGNON of Kennebec, PLOWMAN of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/02/05. Amended by: CA H-563.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/09/05, Veto Sustained 06/10/05.

LD 1596 -- SP0570
An Act Limiting Clean Election Candidates' Campaign Soliciting.
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative PATRICK of Rumford.
Public Hearing: 05/09/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1597 -- SP0571
An Act To Compensate the Gambling Control Board.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 05/09/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 06/17/05.

LD 1598 -- SP0572
An Act To Prevent Campaigning at Polling Places.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 05/09/05.
Final Disposition: Minority (ONTP) Accepted 05/24/05.

LD 1599 -- SP0573
An Act Regarding the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 05/09/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/20/05. Amended by: CA S-205.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 295.

LD 1600 -- SP0574
Resolve, To Establish a Commission To Evaluate Criteria for Siting Agency Liquor Stores.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 05/09/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 06/17/05.

LD 1602 -- SP0583
Original Title: An Act Regarding Voter Registration Cards. New Title: An Act Regarding Implementation of the Central Voter Registration System.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative FISHER of Brewer.
Public Hearing: 05/09/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/06/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-331.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 453.

LD 1608 -- SP0590
Original Title: Resolve, To Establish a Study Commission To Study Methods To Improve Ballot Access. New Title: Resolve, To Establish a Study Commission To Study Alternative Voting Procedures, the Citizen Initiative Process and Minor Party Ballot Access.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 05/09/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/02/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-316, HA/CA H-712, HB/CA H-718.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/23/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 127.

LD 1627 -- SP0604
An Act To Allow Dual Liquor Licenses for On-premises Consumption and Off-premises Retail Sales.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative CANAVAN of Waterville and Senators: GAGNON of Kennebec, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: LEWIN of Eliot, MOORE of Standish, NUTTING of Oakland, PATRICK of Rumford, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 05/09/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1641 -- SP0607
Original Title: An Act To Create a Small Distillery License. New Title: An Act To Create a Small Brewer Distiller License.
Presented By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick and Senators: GAGNON of Kennebec, PERRY of Penobscot, Representative DUNN of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 05/09/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-277.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 377.

LD 1672 -- HP1181
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 1: Procedures; Portions of Chapter 3: Maine Clean Election Act and Related Practices; and Campaign Reporting Forms for Candidates, Major Substantive Rules of the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices.
(Submitted by the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Public Hearing: 05/23/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-566.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 06/10/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 111.