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

NATURAL RESOURCES

LD 40 -- SP0020
Original Title: An Act To Require That All Persons Engaging in Asbestos Abatement Activities Be Subject to Licensing and Certification Requirements. New Title: An Act To Amend the Licensing and Certification Requirements Relating to Asbestos Abatement Activities.
Presented By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing: 01/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/06/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-66.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/21/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 52.

LD 72 -- HP0068
Original Title: An Act To Promote Sound Science in Climate Change Policy. New Title: An Act To Promote Sound Science in Climate Change Policy Effectiveness.
Presented By: Representative JOY of Crystal
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, CARR of Lincoln, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, FLETCHER of Winslow, JODREY of Bethel, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, VAUGHAN of Durham, Senator NASS of York.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-274.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 144.

LD 99 -- HP0075
An Act To Include Specific Bodies of Water within Class C Standards.
Presented By: Representative MAKAS of Lewiston
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: WALCOTT of Lewiston, EBERLE of South Portland, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MOODY of Manchester, THOMPSON of China, Senators: EDMONDS of Cumberland, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/09/05.

LD 141 -- SP0047
An Act To Ensure Proper Disposal of Debris and Protection of the Environment.
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Representative TWOMEY of Biddeford and Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, Representatives: DAIGLE of Arundel, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 183 -- HP0134
An Act Relating to the Definition of Indigenous Species.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: DUGAY of Cherryfield, MILLS of Farmington, MOODY of Manchester, TRAHAN of Waldoboro.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/10/05.

LD 185 -- HP0136
An Act To Amend the Law on Mercury-added Products.
(Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: EDER of Portland, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA H-271.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 148.

LD 193 -- HP0144
An Act To Strengthen Wildlife Habitat Protection.
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, EBERLE of South Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, THOMPSON of China, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/02/05.

LD 261 -- HP0200
An Act Concerning Significant Wildlife Habitat and Wetlands of Special Significance.
(Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/05/05. Amended by: CA H-193.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/13/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 116.

LD 271 -- SP0091
An Act To Allow Counties To Recover the Cost of Cleaning Up Hazardous Spills.
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and Senator ANDREWS of York, Representatives: McFADDEN of Dennysville, SAMPSON of Auburn, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/03/05. Amended by: CA S-87.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/12/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 100.

LD 286 -- HP0211
Original Title: An Act To Eliminate the State Planning Office. New Title: Resolve, Directing a Review of Comprehensive Planning and Growth Management in Maine.
Presented By: Representative JOY of Crystal
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, GLYNN of South Portland, HOTHAM of Dixfield, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, McKENNEY of Cumberland, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 05/12/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/25/05. Amended by: CB (Changed Title) H-476.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/02/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 73.

LD 293 -- HP0218
An Act To Ensure Financial Solvency in Maine's Air and Wastewater Licensing Programs.
(Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/12/05. Amended by: CA H-243.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 157.

LD 315 -- HP0239
An Act To Prohibit the Privatization of Drinking Water Supply Sources.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 342 -- SP0104
An Act To Encourage Reuse of Glass Bottles.
Presented By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Representative TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/02/05.

LD 381 -- HP0283
An Act To Enhance the Safe Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste.
Presented By: Representative CURLEY of Scarborough
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, ROSEN of Bucksport, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 387 -- HP0289
An Act To Waive Application Fees on Certain Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Transportation Projects.
Presented By: Representative MILLER of Somerville
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: ASH of Belfast, RINES of Wiscasset.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 04/28/05.

LD 403 -- SP0127
An Act To Repeal the Minimum Penalty for Environmental Violations.
Presented By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative JOY of Crystal and Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, DUPREY of Hampden, FLETCHER of Winslow, SAVIELLO of Wilton, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/10/05.

LD 406 -- SP0130
Original Title: An Act To Amend the Dates Associated with the State's Recycling and Waste Reduction Goals. New Title: An Act To Amend the Dates Associated with the State's Recycling and Waste Reduction Goals and To Amend the Law Regarding Contracts for the Provision of Solid Waste Hauling Services .
(Submitted by the Executive Department, State Planning Office pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-134.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/25/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 220.

LD 518 -- HP0394
An Act To Regulate Lead-smart Renovators and Lead Sampling Technicians.
Presented By: Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CUMMINGS of Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 526 -- HP0402
Original Title: An Act To Phase Out the Recycling Assistance Fee. New Title: Resolve, Regarding the Recycling Assistance Fee.
Presented By: Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Senator NASS of York and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CARR of Lincoln, COLLINS of Wells, DAIGLE of Arundel, FISHER of Brewer, JOY of Crystal, Senator TURNER of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-314.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/20/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 35.

LD 577 -- SP0186
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Rate of Growth Ordinances.
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, MARTIN of Aroostook, Representative BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/10/05.

LD 582 -- SP0191
An Act To Change the Effect of Local Ordinances on the State.
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and Senator DAMON of Hancock, Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 597 -- HP0430
An Act To Amend the Solid Waste Landfill Laws.
Presented By: Representative TWOMEY of Biddeford
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, JACKSON of Fort Kent, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, LORING of the Penobscot Nation, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MAKAS of Lewiston, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-567.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 341.

LD 599 -- HP0432
Original Title: An Act To Protect Household Pets and Other Small Animals from Poisoning. New Title: Resolve, Directing a Review of the Effects of Antifreeze, Engine Coolant and Aversive Agents on the Environment and Small Animals.
Presented By: Representative GLYNN of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/03/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-162.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/12/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 14.

LD 605 -- HP0438
An Act To Revise the Site Location of Development Laws.
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/23/05.

LD 608 -- HP0441
An Act To Assist Municipal Implementation and Enforcement of Storm Water Management Programs.
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: DAIGLE of Arundel, DUCHESNE of Hudson, EBERLE of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. OTP Accepted 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/26/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 240.

LD 615 -- HP0448
Original Title: An Act Regarding New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards Rulemaking. New Title: An Act Regarding New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards.
Presented By: Representative DAIGLE of Arundel
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/17/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-337.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/26/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 245.

LD 625 -- HP0458
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Chapter 500: Stormwater Management and Chapter 502: Direct Watersheds of Lakes Most at Risk from New Development and Urban Impaired Streams, Major Substantive Rules of the Department of Environmental Protection.
(Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/23/05. Amended by: CA H-446.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 06/03/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 87.

LD 635 -- HP0468
An Act To Amend the Maine Sanitary District Enabling Act.
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 643 -- SP0198
An Act To Authorize the Department of Environmental Protection To Issue Emergency Permits for the Application of Herbicides and Pesticides.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 648 -- SP0203
An Act To Exempt Maine Agricultural Fairs from the Requirements of the Site Location of Development Laws.
Presented By: Senator HASTINGS of Oxford
Cosponsored By: Representative MILLETT of Waterford and Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, DAVIS of Piscataquis, GAGNON of Kennebec, NUTTING of Androscoggin, SAVAGE of Knox, Representatives: RICHARDSON of Skowhegan, SAVIELLO of Wilton, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/16/05. Amended by: CA S-151.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/25/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 217.

LD 658 -- HP0478
An Act To Protect Maine's Natural Resources for Maine Residents.
Presented By: Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook.
Public Hearing: 04/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/10/05.

LD 667 -- HP0487
Resolve, Regarding Nonnative Invasive Marine Species.
Presented By: Representative ADAMS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: ASH of Belfast, EBERLE of South Portland, FLETCHER of Winslow, KAELIN of Winterport, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, PERCY of Phippsburg, RECTOR of Thomaston, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/17/05. Amended by: CA H-360.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/25/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 43.

LD 682 -- SP0218
An Act To Create a 5-year Statute of Limitations for Environmental Violations.
Presented By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative GLYNN of South Portland and Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, DOW of Lincoln, SAVAGE of Knox, SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CEBRA of Naples, JOY of Crystal, ROBINSON of Raymond, SHIELDS of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/01/05.

LD 692 -- SP0229
An Act To Require That Hazardous Waste Be Removed from Junked Vehicles.
Presented By: Senator NASS of York.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/19/05. Amended by: CA S-186.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/26/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 247.

LD 790 -- SP0257
Original Title: An Act To Reestablish a Maximum Water Level for Phillips Lake. New Title: An Act To Establish the Maximum Height of a Dam on Phillips Lake.
Presented By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-117.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, P & S LAWS, Chapter 17.

LD 818 -- SP0273
An Act To Specify Phosphorus Limits for Gulf Island Pond.
Presented By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative MAKAS of Lewiston and Senators: COWGER of Kennebec, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representatives: EBERLE of South Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, SMITH of Monmouth, WALCOTT of Lewiston.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/18/05.

LD 826 -- HP0585
An Act To Require That the Department of Environmental Protection Consider Economic Impact When Adopting Environmental Regulations.
Presented By: Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/09/05.

LD 852 -- HP0603
Original Title: Resolve, To Require the State To Clean Up Toothaker Pond in Phillips. New Title: Resolve, To Require the Department of Environmental Protection to Undertake Phosphorus Control in Toothaker Pond in Phillips.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin and Representatives: DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, JENNINGS of Leeds, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MILLS of Farmington, PINEAU of Jay, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05. Appropriations Table 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 854 -- HP0605
An Act To Ban the Distribution of Children's Products That Contain Mercury Batteries.
Presented By: Representative MAKAS of Lewiston
Cosponsored By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CRESSEY of Cornish, EBERLE of South Portland, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MUSE of Fryeburg, THOMPSON of China, TWOMEY of Biddeford, Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/06/05.

LD 880 -- SP0288
An Act To Prohibit Municipal Landfill Dumping.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 1022 -- HP0707
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Shoreland Zoning.
Presented By: Representative LERMAN of Augusta.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/06/05.

LD 1057 -- SP0374
An Act To Establish and Implement the Maine STEP-UP Program.
(Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05. Majority (OTP) Accepted 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/12/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 90.

LD 1058 -- SP0375
An Act To Regulate the Use of Batteries Containing Mercury.
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative TWOMEY of Biddeford and Senator MARTIN of Aroostook, Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, EBERLE of South Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, PERCY of Phippsburg, PINGREE of North Haven, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1071 -- HP0724
Resolve, To Conform Oil Tank Piping Leakage Detection Standards to Federal Law.
Presented By: Representative BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/06/05.

LD 1076 -- HP0729
Original Title: Resolve, To Recognize Alton as a Host Community with Regard to the West Old Town Landfill. New Title: Resolve, To Grant the Town of Alton Automatic Intervenor Status.
Presented By: Representative DUCHESNE of Hudson
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, CARR of Lincoln, EBERLE of South Portland, JOY of Crystal, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, ROSEN of Bucksport, SAVIELLO of Wilton, Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/25/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-490.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/02/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 74.

LD 1091 -- HP0744
An Act To Provide Adequate Funding for the Enforcement of Environmental Laws.
Presented By: Representative LERMAN of Augusta
Cosponsored By: Representative EBERLE of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 04/28/05.

LD 1097 -- HP0750
Resolve, To Discourage After-the-fact Department of Environmental Protection Applications.
Presented By: Representative LERMAN of Augusta
Cosponsored By: Representative EBERLE of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/06/05.

LD 1100 -- HP0753
An Act To Set Emission Limits for Certain Architectural Coatings.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Representatives: DAIGLE of Arundel, HOTHAM of Dixfield, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, PERRY of Penobscot, WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 03/25/05. Minority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CB H-169, HA/CB H-270.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 181.

LD 1149 -- HP0792
Resolve, To Review the Responsibilities of the Board of Environmental Protection.
Presented By: Representative DAIGLE of Arundel
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, EBERLE of South Portland, JOY of Crystal, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, ROSEN of Bucksport, Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 03/31/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1157 -- HP0800
Original Title: An Act To Protect Children from Toxic Chemicals in Schools. New Title: Resolve, Directing the Department of Education and the Department of Environmental Protection To Implement Procedures To Remove Hazardous Materials from Maine Schools.
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor
Cosponsored By: Senator RAYE of Washington and Representatives: CURLEY of Scarborough, DAVIS of Falmouth, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, McFADDEN of Dennysville, McKANE of Newcastle, PLUMMER of Windham, RICHARDSON of Warren, Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-489.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/07/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 93.

LD 1160 -- HP0803
Original Title: An Act To Increase Wetland Protection. New Title: Resolve, To Increase Wetland Protection.
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, EBERLE of South Portland, PERCY of Phippsburg, PIOTTI of Unity, SAMPSON of Auburn, THOMPSON of China, WATSON of Bath, Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-315.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/20/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 37.

LD 1161 -- HP0804
Original Title: An Act To Require Notification from the Department of Environmental Protection and the Maine Land Use Regulation Commission upon Permit Application, Issuance and Denial. New Title: An Act To Provide for Variance Notification in the Shoreland Zoning Law.
Presented By: Representative HUTTON of Bowdoinham
Cosponsored By: Representatives: EBERLE of South Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, THOMPSON of China, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/25/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-477.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 440.

LD 1182 -- SP0410
An Act To Encourage Small Water-bottling Companies.
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative THOMPSON of China and Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc, Representative PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 04/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 1218 -- HP0836
Resolve, Directing the Department of Environmental Protection To Coordinate Regulation of Activities in Sand and Gravel Pits.
Presented By: Representative LERMAN of Augusta
Cosponsored By: Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, EBERLE of South Portland, SAVIELLO of Wilton, THOMPSON of China, TWOMEY of Biddeford, Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 1219 -- HP0837
An Act To Improve the Business Climate in Maine.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CLARK of Millinocket, DUGAY of Cherryfield, FINCH of Fairfield, FISCHER of Presque Isle, FISHER of Brewer, JACKSON of Fort Kent, MOODY of Manchester.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/11/05.

LD 1255 -- SP0435
An Act To Ensure Environmental Justice.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/23/05.

LD 1265 -- SP0445
Original Title: An Act To Protect Aquifers. New Title: Resolve, Regarding Source Water Protection.
Presented By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative DAIGLE of Arundel and Senator MARTIN of Aroostook, Representative LERMAN of Augusta.
Public Hearing: 04/22/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-157.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/20/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 29.

LD 1268 -- SP0448
An Act To Amend the Law on Junkyards, Automobile Graveyards and Automobile Recycling Businesses.
(Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/12/05. Amended by: CA S-156, SA S-163.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 424.

LD 1304 -- HP0901
An Act Concerning Invasive Species and Water Quality Standards.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, BARSTOW of Gorham, CLARK of Millinocket, DUCHESNE of Hudson, EBERLE of South Portland, PINEAU of Jay, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA H-245.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 182.

LD 1327 -- SP0454
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Mercury Fillings.
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BRENNAN of Cumberland, DAMON of Hancock, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1338 -- SP0465
An Act To Limit Human Exposure to Mercury.
Presented By: Senator DAMON of Hancock
Cosponsored By: Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BRENNAN of Cumberland, MARTIN of Aroostook, MAYO of Sagadahoc, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1408 -- HP0972
Resolve, Directing the Air Toxics Advisory Committee To Review the Status of Toxic Emissions from Waste-to-energy Facilities in the State and Recommend Actions Aimed at Reducing and Monitoring These Emissions.
Presented By: Representative KAELIN of Winterport
Cosponsored By: Senator WESTON of Waldo and Representatives: DUPREY of Hampden, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, TWOMEY of Biddeford, Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/17/05. Amended by: CA H-374.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/03/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 84.

LD 1428 -- HP0992
An Act To Modernize Regulation of Sand and Gravel Pits.
Presented By: Representative LERMAN of Augusta
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, EBERLE of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 1450 -- SP0496
An Act To Amend Water Quality Standards.
(Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, RAYE of Washington, Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, HOTHAM of Dixfield, PATRICK of Rumford, PERRY of Calais.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/03/05. Amended by: CA S-291, SA/CA S-315.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 409.

LD 1465 -- HP1028
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 127: New Motor Vehicle Emission Standards, a Major Substantive Rule of the Bureau of Air Quality.
(Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Air Quality pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
Public Hearing: 04/12/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/17/05. Amended by: CA H-361.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 05/31/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 66.

LD 1466 -- HP1029
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Regulation of Oil Storage Facilities.
(Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources pursuant to Public Law 2001, chapter 605, section 5.)
Public Hearing: 04/12/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA H-316.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/24/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 212.

LD 1489 -- HP1046
An Act To Establish Citizen Ownership of Maine's Groundwater.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland
Cosponsored By: Representative DUDLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 1497 -- SP0515
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Water Quality Standards for Ragged and Seboomook Lakes.
(Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CLARK of Millinocket.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA S-154.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 159.

LD 1506 -- SP0522
An Act To Update the Laws Governing Borrow Pits and Quarries.
(Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator NASS of York
Cosponsored By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec, Representative LERMAN of Augusta.
Public Hearing: 04/22/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA S-155.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 158.

LD 1533 -- HP1078
An Act To Prevent Algae Blooms in Gulf Island Pond.
Presented By: Representative PINEAU of Jay
Cosponsored By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, FLETCHER of Winslow, HOTHAM of Dixfield, JENNINGS of Leeds, PATRICK of Rumford, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, MARTIN of Aroostook.
Public Hearing: 05/04/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/17/05.

LD 1535 -- HP1080
An Act Making Improvements to the Laws Regarding Local Land Use Ordinances.
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor
Cosponsored By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DAVIS of Falmouth, DUCHESNE of Hudson, EBERLE of South Portland, MAKAS of Lewiston, RECTOR of Thomaston, SAMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1558 -- SP0542
An Act Concerning Storm Water Management.
(Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/17/05. Amended by: CA S-184.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/25/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 219.

LD 1574 -- SP0551
An Act To Assist Towns with the Implementation of the Laws Governing Growth Management.
Presented By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, PIOTTI of Unity, WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/26/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/24/05. Amended by: CA S-221.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 290.

LD 1578 -- SP0560
An Act To Ensure Certain Protections to Communities Hosting Waste-to-energy Facilities.
Presented By: Senator HOBBINS of York
Cosponsored By: Representative TWOMEY of Biddeford and Senator SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, PILON of Saco, VALENTINO of Saco.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1588 -- HP1124
An Act To Amend Certain Laws Administered by the Department of Environmental Protection.
(Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor.
Public Hearing: 05/06/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-564.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 330.

LD 1592 -- HP1128
An Act Regarding Disposal of Dredged Materials.
(Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Natural Resources pursuant to Joint Order 2005, H.P. 721.)
Public Hearing: 04/29/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1633 -- HP1151
An Act To Prohibit the Disposal of Dangerous and Unsafe Material in Solid Waste Facilities.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative DAIGLE of Arundel
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, DUCHESNE of Hudson, JOY of Crystal, ROSEN of Bucksport, SAVIELLO of Wilton, TWOMEY of Biddeford, Senator MARTIN of Aroostook.
Public Hearing: 05/12/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-551, HA H-622.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/17/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 406.

LD 1643 -- HP1158
An Act To Clarify and Harmonize State Policy on Groundwater Management. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Representative EBERLE of South Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, COLLINS of Wells, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, PINEAU of Jay, PIOTTI of Unity.
Public Hearing: 05/12/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA H-547, HA/CA H-711.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 452.

LD 1664 -- SP0616
An Act To Limit Mercury Emissions from Crematoria.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/24/05.

LD 1669 -- HP1178
Resolve, To Authorize Certain Host Community Benefits Relative to a Landfill in the City of Old Town Owned by the State.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative BLANCHARD of Old Town
Cosponsored By: Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CLARK of Millinocket, DUCHESNE of Hudson, EBERLE of South Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, PARADIS of Frenchville, PINEAU of Jay, RICHARDSON of Carmel.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.