LD 2 -- HP0007
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Limit the Rate of Change in Taxable Value of Homestead Land. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Representative PERCY of Phippsburg.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.
LD 4 -- HP0009
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Property Valuation Process.
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/22/05.
LD 12 -- SP0011
An Act To Implement the School Finance and Tax Reform Act of 2003.
Presented By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative FLETCHER of Winslow and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, DAVIS of Piscataquis, MARTIN of Aroostook, MITCHELL of Kennebec, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: MAZUREK of Rockland, PARADIS of Frenchville, SCHATZ of Blue Hill.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.
LD 19 -- HP0022
An Act To Clarify the Law Regarding Transfer Tax Liability for Deeds between Domestic Partners.
Presented By: Representative MAZUREK of Rockland.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05. Appropriations Table 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 56 -- HP0052
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Facilitate the Repeal of the Taxation of Personal Property Valued at $1,000 or More.
Presented By: Representative BARSTOW of Gorham
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BLISS of South Portland, BRYANT of Windham, CLOUGH of Scarborough, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, PLUMMER of Windham, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05. House: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/10/05, Insist on Majority (ONTP) Report 05/20/05. Senate: Recommit to Joint Standing Committee on Taxation 05/19/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 05/20/05.
LD 74 -- HP0070
Original Title: An Act To Increase the Property Tax Exemption for Veterans. New Title: An Act To Increase Eligibility for the Property Tax Exemption for Veterans'.
Presented By: Representative DAVIS of Falmouth
Cosponsored By: Representatives: EDGECOMB of Caribou, FISCHER of Presque Isle, LEWIN of Eliot.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05. Appropriations Table 06/02/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 75 -- HP0071
An Act To Authorize Municipalities To Give Property Tax Relief to Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services Personnel.
Presented By: Representative DAVIS of Falmouth
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, LEWIN of Eliot.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/22/05.
LD 81 -- SP0024
An Act To Establish a Limited Sales-tax-free Shopping Week.
Presented By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin
Cosponsored By: Representative BOWLES of Sanford and Senators: COURTNEY of York, NASS of York, ROSEN of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.
LD 87 -- SP0029
An Act To Phase Out the Corporate Income Tax over a 5-year Period.
Presented By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York.
Public Hearing: 02/10/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.
LD 92 -- SP0034
An Act To Provide for Sales Tax Exemption Reciprocity for School Groups Visiting Other Jurisdictions.
Presented By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc
Cosponsored By: Representative PERCY of Phippsburg and Senator GAGNON of Kennebec, Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, HUTTON of Bowdoinham.
Public Hearing: 02/03/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/17/05.
LD 112 -- HP0088
An Act To Conform Maine Estate Tax Law with Federal Estate Tax Laws.
Presented By: Representative CURLEY of Scarborough
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, BROWNE of Vassalboro, CLOUGH of Scarborough, OTT of York, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/30/05.
LD 115 -- HP0091
An Act Enabling Municipalities To Establish Municipal Land Banks Funded by Local Option Real Estate Transfer Taxes.
Presented By: Representative RECTOR of Thomaston
Cosponsored By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox and Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MAZUREK of Rockland, PINGREE of North Haven, PIOTTI of Unity, SAVIELLO of Wilton, WOODBURY of Yarmouth, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/06/05.
LD 118 -- HP0094
An Act To Provide Tax Relief for People with Functional Limitations.
Presented By: Representative BOWLES of Sanford
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CLOUGH of Scarborough, PINGREE of North Haven, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 02/03/05. Appropriations Table 04/26/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 135 -- SP0041
Original Title: An Act To Create a Senior Tax Rebate Program for Established Residents. New Title: An Act To Authorize a Tax Rebate Program for Established Residents.
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative PINEAU of Jay and Senators: COWGER of Kennebec, PERRY of Penobscot, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, FINCH of Fairfield, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 03/30/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA S-302, HA/CA (Changed Title) H-631.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/17/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 395.
LD 169 -- HP0120
An Act To Amend the Law Regarding Resale Certificates.
Presented By: Representative MOODY of Manchester
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, COLLINS of Wells, FLOOD of Winthrop, KAELIN of Winterport, McKANE of Newcastle, MILLS of Farmington, RECTOR of Thomaston, CRAVEN of Lewiston, CUMMINGS of Portland, SMITH of Monmouth, Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, MAYO of Sagadahoc, RAYE of Washington, WESTON of Waldo, COWGER of Kennebec, DAVIS of Piscataquis, SAVAGE of Knox, WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 02/03/05. Appropriations Table 05/20/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 177 -- HP0128
An Act To Increase the Homestead Property Tax Exemption.
Presented By: Representative EDGECOMB of Caribou
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: CRESSEY of Cornish, DAVIS of Falmouth, FLETCHER of Winslow, McCORMICK of West Gardiner.
Public Hearing: 03/30/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.
LD 179 -- HP0130
An Act To Exempt Alternative Power Systems from Property Taxes.
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: DUPREY of Hampden, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, RINES of Wiscasset.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 03/29/05.
LD 189 -- HP0140
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide Property Tax Relief to Owners of Property Used for Commercial Fishing and Homestead Land.
Presented By: Representative PERCY of Phippsburg
Cosponsored By: Senator RAYE of Washington and Representatives: SMITH of Monmouth, BOWEN of Rockport, CARR of Lincoln, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MILLS of Farmington, PIOTTI of Unity, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.
LD 195 -- HP0146
An Act To Conform the Maine Tax Code with the Federal Health Savings Accounts Laws.
Presented By: Representative RECTOR of Thomaston
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representatives: KAELIN of Winterport, BISHOP of Boothbay, BOWEN of Rockport, BOWLES of Sanford, DAIGLE of Arundel, LEWIN of Eliot, LINDELL of Frankfort, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, Senators: PLOWMAN of Penobscot, WESTON of Waldo, DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05. Appropriations Table 06/14/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 236 -- HP0175
An Act To Change Nonresident Income Tax Filing Requirements.
Presented By: Representative McCORMICK of West Gardiner
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representative EDGECOMB of Caribou.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05. Appropriations Table 06/02/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 241 -- HP0180
An Act To Ensure That the Exemption for Pensions Is Applied Fairly.
Presented By: Representative DAVIS of Falmouth
Cosponsored By: Representatives: EDGECOMB of Caribou, FINCH of Fairfield.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/06/05.
LD 264 -- SP0084
An Act To Repeal the Property Tax Exemption for State and Municipal Property.
Presented By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/24/05.
LD 275 -- SP0095
An Act To Promote Energy Conservation and a Cleaner Environment.
Presented By: Senator COURTNEY of York
Cosponsored By: Representative BLISS of South Portland and Senators: STRIMLING of Cumberland, NASS of York, PERRY of Penobscot, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, COLLINS of Wells, FLETCHER of Winslow, TUTTLE of Sanford, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05. Appropriations Table 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 297 -- HP0222
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Allow the Legislature To Authorize Municipalities To Adopt a Property Tax Assistance Program That Reflects a Claimant's Ability To Pay.
(Submitted by the Joint Select Committee on Property Tax Reform pursuant to Joint Order 2005, H.P. 108.)
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.
LD 298 -- HP0223
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Authorize the Legislature To Allow Municipalities To Exempt from Property Tax a Portion of the Value of Homesteads.
(Submitted by the Joint Select Committee on Property Tax Reform pursuant to Joint Order 2005, H.P. 108.)
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.
LD 305 -- HP0229
An Act To Encourage the Use of Clean Fuel Vehicles.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/22/05.
LD 306 -- HP0230
An Act To Create the Family Technology Tax Credit.
Presented By: Representative BLISS of South Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representative CAIN of Orono.
Public Hearing: 02/10/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/24/05.
LD 308 -- HP0232
An Act To Extend the Tax Credit for Clean Fuel Infrastructure Development.
Presented By: Representative BLISS of South Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CAIN of Orono, DUCHESNE of Hudson, EBERLE of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05. Appropriations Table 05/11/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 313 -- HP0237
An Act To Expand Benefits Available under the Maine Residents Property Tax Program.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/30/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.
LD 319 -- HP0243
An Act To Exempt Retirement and Pension Income from the State Income Tax.
Presented By: Representative GLYNN of South Portland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, CRESSEY of Cornish, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, Senator GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.
LD 320 -- HP0244
An Act To Limit Property Acquired by Municipalities due to Tax Delinquency.
Presented By: Representative McKANE of Newcastle
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: CLOUGH of Scarborough, GLYNN of South Portland, LINDELL of Frankfort, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/28/05.
LD 325 -- HP0248
An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Domiciled" for Maine Income Tax Purposes.
Presented By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BOWLES of Sanford, FARRINGTON of Gorham, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05. Appropriations Table 06/09/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 328 -- HP0251
An Act To Enhance the Maine Earned Income Tax Credit.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/10/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/20/05.
LD 332 -- HP0255
An Act To Exempt Unemployment Benefits from State Income Tax.
Presented By: Representative CLARK of Millinocket
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: SMITH of Van Buren, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 02/10/05. Minority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-404.
Final Disposition: Died in Concurrence 06/08/05.
LD 345 -- SP0107
An Act To Base the Excise Tax on Motor Vehicles on the Purchase Price.
Presented By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford
Cosponsored By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent and Senator PERRY of Penobscot, Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, RINES of Wiscasset, TARDY of Newport, BRYANT of Windham, PATRICK of Rumford, SAVIELLO of Wilton, WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.
LD 353 -- HP0266
Original Title: An Act To Exempt the United States Flag from State Taxation. New Title: An Act To Exempt the United States Flag and the Flag of the State of Maine from State Taxation.
Presented By: Representative CRESSEY of Cornish
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner, GLYNN of South Portland, KAELIN of Winterport, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, SEAVEY of Kennebunkport, THOMAS of Ripley, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05. Appropriations Table 04/26/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 356 -- HP0269
An Act To Increase the State Income Tax Exemption for Retired Workers in the Maine State Retirement System to the Same Level as That of Retirees under the Social Security System.
Presented By: Representative PARADIS of Frenchville
Cosponsored By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, FISHER of Brewer, GROSE of Woolwich, PATRICK of Rumford, PILON of Saco, RINES of Wiscasset, SMITH of Van Buren, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.
LD 358 -- HP0271
An Act To Limit Property Tax Abatement for Reasons of Poverty or Infirmity to Applicants' Residential Property.
Presented By: Representative FLETCHER of Winslow
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CLARK of Millinocket, JOY of Crystal, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05. OTP Accepted 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 169.
LD 362 -- HP0275
An Act To Allow Citizens To Voluntarily Pay Extra Income Taxes or Donate Money to the State.
Presented By: Representative DUPREY of Hampden
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, HALL of Holden, MARLEY of Portland, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, VAUGHAN of Durham, Senator COURTNEY of York.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/08/05.
LD 365 -- SP0112
An Act To Provide the Veterans' Property Tax Exemption to All Veterans.
Presented By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox
Cosponsored By: Representative COLLINS of Wells and Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, SULLIVAN of York, ANDREWS of York, CLUKEY of Aroostook, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, TURNER of Cumberland, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: MARLEY of Portland, McKENNEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/06/05.
LD 370 -- SP0117
An Act To Amend the Sales and Use Tax Law Regarding the Food Service and Lodging Industries.
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative MOODY of Manchester and Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc, Representatives: BISHOP of Boothbay, BROWNE of Vassalboro, FISHER of Brewer, JODREY of Bethel, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, RECTOR of Thomaston, SCHATZ of Blue Hill.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/08/05.
LD 372 -- SP0119
An Act To Enhance Property Tax Relief through the State-municipal Revenue-sharing Program.
Presented By: Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot, Representatives: DUDLEY of Portland, DUNN of Bangor, FISHER of Brewer, LERMAN of Augusta, MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.
LD 436 -- HP0321
An Act To Eliminate Estate Taxes on Family-owned Businesses.
Presented By: Representative BOWEN of Rockport
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: HANLEY of Paris, BIERMAN of Sorrento, BOWLES of Sanford, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, RECTOR of Thomaston, TARDY of Newport, Senator NASS of York.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05. Appropriations Table 06/10/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 450 -- SP0148
Resolve, Authorizing the State Tax Assessor To Convey the Interest of the State in Certain Real Estate in the Unorganized Territory.
(Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/07/05. Amended by: CA S-69.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/05/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 10.
LD 452 -- HP0330
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Holiday.
Presented By: Representative HUTTON of Bowdoinham.
Public Hearing: 02/14/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/08/05.
LD 475 -- HP0350
An Act To Change the Allocation of the Real Estate Transfer Tax.
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor
Cosponsored By: Senator MILLS of Somerset and Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, DUCHESNE of Hudson, EBERLE of South Portland, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, PERCY of Phippsburg, PINGREE of North Haven, WATSON of Bath, Senator RAYE of Washington.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.
LD 476 -- HP0351
An Act To Increase the Franchise Tax on Financial Institutions.
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Van Buren
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, FINCH of Fairfield, JACKSON of Fort Kent, MARRACHE of Waterville, MAZUREK of Rockland, PATRICK of Rumford, PERRY of Calais, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/10/05.
LD 484 -- HP0359
An Act To Enact the Tax Fairness Act.
Presented By: Representative WATSON of Bath
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, PERCY of Phippsburg, PIOTTI of Unity.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.
LD 507 -- HP0382
An Act To Establish Individual Medical Savings Accounts.
Presented By: Representative McKANE of Newcastle
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: McCORMICK of West Gardiner, CLOUGH of Scarborough, FISCHER of Presque Isle, GLYNN of South Portland, LINDELL of Frankfort, MERRILL of Appleton, RICHARDSON of Warren, VAUGHAN of Durham, Senator DOW of Lincoln.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/17/05.
LD 533 -- SP0159
An Act To Tax Gambling Winnings of Nonresidents.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.
LD 535 -- SP0161
An Act To Clarify for Tax Purposes That Manure Removal and Storage Are Operations Directly Involved in the Raising and Care of Livestock.
Presented By: Senator WESTON of Waldo
Cosponsored By: Representative MILLETT of Waterford and Senators: DOW of Lincoln, NUTTING of Androscoggin, RAYE of Washington, SAVAGE of Knox, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, McKENNEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05. Appropriations Table 05/11/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 571 -- SP0179
An Act To Allow a Trade-in Credit in the Calculation of the Automobile Excise Tax.
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative RINES of Wiscasset and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, NASS of York, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, STRIMLING of Cumberland, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: MARLEY of Portland, MOODY of Manchester, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/28/05.
LD 580 -- SP0189
An Act To Encourage Downtown and Urban Revitalization while Meeting the Requirements of New Storm Water Rules.
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, MARTIN of Aroostook, Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, BERUBE of Lisbon, FARRINGTON of Gorham.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/12/05.
LD 593 -- HP0426
An Act To Alter Trade-in Allowances Regarding Motor Homes.
Presented By: Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: ASH of Belfast, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CHURCHILL of Washburn, FISHER of Brewer, HANLEY of Gardiner, JENNINGS of Leeds, MARLEY of Portland, RINES of Wiscasset.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05. Appropriations Table 04/26/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 598 -- HP0431
An Act To Provide an Income Tax Modification for the Federal Empowerment Zone Employment Credit.
Presented By: Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, EDGECOMB of Caribou, JACKSON of Fort Kent, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, PARADIS of Frenchville, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, SMITH of Van Buren, Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook. No
Public Hearing:.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/22/05.
LD 610 -- HP0443
An Act To Encourage More Dentists To Practice in the State.
Presented By: Representative LERMAN of Augusta
Cosponsored By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec and Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, PINEAU of Jay, Senators: PERRY of Penobscot, PLOWMAN of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05. House: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 04/26/05, Adhere to Majority (ONTP) Report 05/11/05. Senate: Engrossed 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 05/11/05.
LD 613 -- HP0446
Original Title: An Act To Provide Tax Incentives to Small Businesses That Employ At Least One Person. New Title: An Act To Provide Tax Incentives to Small Businesses.
Presented By: Representative HANLEY of Gardiner
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: HARLOW of Portland, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, NUTTING of Oakland, SCHATZ of Blue Hill.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05. Appropriations Table 05/25/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 626 -- HP0459
Original Title: An Act To Require the Net Proceeds from the Sale of a Foreclosed Property To Be Returned to the Former Owner. New Title: An Act Relating to the Sale of Foreclosed Property.
Presented By: Representative TWOMEY of Biddeford
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: EDER of Portland, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GLYNN of South Portland, MARLEY of Portland, McKANE of Newcastle, PERCY of Phippsburg, RINES of Wiscasset, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05. Appropriations Table 06/07/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 632 -- HP0465
Original Title: An Act To Lower the Tax Burden for Small Businesses. New Title: An Act To Lower the Tax Burden for Small Businesses and Low-income Families.
Presented By: Representative BOWEN of Rockport
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CLOUGH of Scarborough, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05. Appropriations Table 06/06/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 672 -- HP0492
An Act To Promote Ornamental Horticulture by Amending the Definition of "Commercial Agricultural Production".
Presented By: Representative FLETCHER of Winslow
Cosponsored By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and Representatives: KAELIN of Winterport, SMITH of Monmouth, FINCH of Fairfield, FITTS of Pittsfield, MAREAN of Hollis, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05. Appropriations Table 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 700 -- SP0237
An Act To Provide Tax Benefits for Sale of Leased Land Used as a Primary Residence.
Presented By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis
Cosponsored By: Representative CLARK of Millinocket and Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, CLUKEY of Aroostook, HASTINGS of Oxford, MILLS of Somerset, NUTTING of Androscoggin, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, BOWLES of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05. Appropriations Table 06/07/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 705 -- HP0500
An Act To Relieve the Income Tax Burden in the State through Revenue-neutral Means.
Presented By: Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Senator MILLS of Somerset and Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, LERMAN of Augusta, NORTON of Bangor, PERRY of Calais, PINEAU of Jay, Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.
LD 709 -- HP0504
An Act Promoting Excise Tax Fairness by Allowing Refunds for Excise Taxes Paid on Vehicles.
Presented By: Representative SHIELDS of Auburn
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: LEWIN of Eliot, McKENNEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/28/05.
LD 716 -- HP0511
An Act To Create an Income Tax Checkoff To Support Veterans' Cemeteries.
Presented By: Representative THOMPSON of China
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CLARK of Millinocket, EDER of Portland, HOTHAM of Dixfield, PINEAU of Jay, SAVIELLO of Wilton, Senators: COWGER of Kennebec, GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05. Appropriations Table 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 731 -- HP0526
An Act To Simplify the Maine Residents Property Tax Program.
Presented By: Representative BOWEN of Rockport
Cosponsored By: Senator ROSEN of Hancock and Representatives: BISHOP of Boothbay, MAZUREK of Rockland, MERRILL of Appleton, PERCY of Phippsburg, PINGREE of North Haven, RECTOR of Thomaston, Senator SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 03/30/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.
LD 734 -- HP0529
An Act To Establish a Long-term Capital Gains Tax Rate.
Presented By: Representative LINDELL of Frankfort
Cosponsored By: Senator WESTON of Waldo and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, THOMAS of Ripley.
Public Hearing: 02/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.
LD 736 -- HP0531
An Act To Provide Property Tax Relief to County Taxpayers.
Presented By: Representative LINDELL of Frankfort
Cosponsored By: Senator WESTON of Waldo and Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, FLETCHER of Winslow, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, JODREY of Bethel, PINKHAM of Lexington Township.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/06/05.
LD 740 -- SP0238
An Act To Amend Maine's Nonresident Income Tax Provisions.
Presented By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc
Cosponsored By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland and Senators: COWGER of Kennebec, PERRY of Penobscot, WESTON of Waldo, Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.
LD 745 -- SP0243
An Act To Clarify the Definition of "Grocery Staples" To Include Pure Maple Syrup under the Tax Laws.
Presented By: Senator WESTON of Waldo
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representatives: FLETCHER of Winslow, McLEOD of Lee, RICHARDSON of Skowhegan.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/22/05.
LD 746 -- SP0244
An Act To Exempt Tax on Leased Property Used by Maine's Public Higher Education Institutions.
Presented By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Representative HUTTON of Bowdoinham and Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec, Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, FISCHER of Presque Isle.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/28/05.
LD 747 -- SP0245
An Act To Provide a Sales Tax Exemption during the Holiday Season for Nonprofit Organizations That Purchase Gifts for Underprivileged Children.
Presented By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc
Cosponsored By: Representatives: HUTTON of Bowdoinham, McCORMICK of West Gardiner.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/22/05.
LD 751 -- SP0249
An Act Concerning Counties' Share of the Real Estate Transfer Tax.
Presented By: Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.
LD 752 -- SP0250
An Act Regarding Equipment Used in Food Preparation under the BETR Program.
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative CLOUGH of Scarborough and Senators: COWGER of Kennebec, PERRY of Penobscot, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, McCORMICK of West Gardiner.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/30/05.
LD 778 -- HP0555
An Act To Exempt the Sale of Electric, Hybrid or Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles from State Sales Tax and Excise Tax.
Presented By: Representative CRESSEY of Cornish
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HAMPER of Oxford, MAREAN of Hollis, NASS of Acton, RINES of Wiscasset, SMITH of Monmouth, THOMPSON of China, WALCOTT of Lewiston.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/22/05.
LD 782 -- HP0559
An Act To Provide a Capital Gains Tax Exemption for the Sale of a Business or Unimproved Property for a Taxpayer 50 Years of Age or Older.
Presented By: Representative SCHATZ of Blue Hill
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, PILON of Saco, SAVIELLO of Wilton, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/22/05.
LD 785 -- HP0562
An Act To Allow Employers To Take a Tax Deduction for Their Employees' Transportation Costs.
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/22/05.
LD 791 -- SP0258
Original Title: An Act Concerning the Taxation of Buildings in Which Nonprofit Organizations Are Housed. New Title: An Act Concerning the Taxation of Property Owned by Certain Veterans' Organizations.
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Representative PINEAU of Jay and Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representative CLARK of Millinocket.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. Appropriations Table 06/07/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 827 -- HP0586
An Act To Preserve Farmland and Timberland following the Death of an Owner.
Presented By: Representative FLETCHER of Winslow
Cosponsored By: Senator ANDREWS of York and Representatives: FLOOD of Winthrop, PIOTTI of Unity, RECTOR of Thomaston, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMPSON of China, Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05.
Final Disposition: Minority (ONTP) Accepted 05/25/05.
LD 828 -- HP0587
An Act To Have Counties Retain All the Proceeds from the Real Estate Transfer Tax.
Presented By: Representative PINKHAM of Lexington Township
Cosponsored By: Representatives: FLETCHER of Winslow, KAELIN of Winterport, ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, AUSTIN of Gray, BLANCHARD of Old Town, DAVIS of Augusta, JOY of Crystal, MOORE of Standish, RICHARDSON of Skowhegan, Senators: WESTON of Waldo, DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/06/05.
LD 851 -- HP0602
An Act To Maintain Traditional Recreational Uses in Maine's Forests.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CLARK of Millinocket, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, MILLS of Farmington, PINEAU of Jay, THOMPSON of China, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.
LD 902 -- SP0310
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Change the Method of Calculating Property Values To Preserve Home Ownership in Maine.
Presented By: Senator COURTNEY of York
Cosponsored By: Representative CLOUGH of Scarborough and Senators: ANDREWS of York, DAVIS of Piscataquis, RAYE of Washington, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, McKANE of Newcastle, TUTTLE of Sanford, DUGAY of Cherryfield, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/31/05.
LD 965 -- HP0675
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Provide a $5,000 Property Tax Exemption to Veterans, Regardless of Home Value.
Presented By: Representative PINEAU of Jay
Cosponsored By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, RICHARDSON of Greenville, TARDY of Newport, WHEELER of Kittery, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 03/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/06/05.
LD 972 -- HP0682
An Act To Exempt Military Pensions for Future Military Retirees from State Income Tax.
Presented By: Representative EBERLE of South Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, CUMMINGS of Portland, DAIGLE of Arundel, FLOOD of Winthrop, McKENNEY of Cumberland, PINEAU of Jay, Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, ROSEN of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. Appropriations Table 05/26/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 987 -- SP0327
Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Revenue Services To Review the Law Governing the Taxation of Corporate Income.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.
LD 988 -- SP0328
An Act To Amend the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law.
Presented By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis
Cosponsored By: Representative CARR of Lincoln and Senators: COURTNEY of York, DAMON of Hancock, HASTINGS of Oxford, NASS of York, NUTTING of Androscoggin, RAYE of Washington, WESTON of Waldo, WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/30/05.
LD 1009 -- SP0349
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Allow Real Estate To Be Valued Differently Based on the Residency of the Owner.
Presented By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Senators: COURTNEY of York, DAMON of Hancock, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: CLOUGH of Scarborough, DAVIS of Falmouth.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/01/05.
LD 1011 -- SP0351
An Act To Establish the Maine Taxpayers' Bill of Rights.
Presented By: Senator ANDREWS of York
Cosponsored By: Representative LEWIN of Eliot and Senators: COURTNEY of York, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, JOY of Crystal, KAELIN of Winterport, NUTTING of Oakland, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/02/05.
LD 1012 -- HP0696
An Act To Improve Security at State Courthouses.
Presented By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: DUDLEY of Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HUTTON of Bowdoinham.
Public Hearing: 03/23/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/03/05. Amended by: CA H-173.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/13/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 113.
LD 1019 -- HP0703
An Act To Increase the Tax Imposed on Lodging.
Presented By: Representative PILON of Saco
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, HARLOW of Portland, Senator SULLIVAN of York.
Public Hearing: 03/21/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/06/05.
LD 1032 -- HP0717
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Lower the Income Tax.
Presented By: Representative VAUGHAN of Durham
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, JOY of Crystal, MILLETT of Waterford, Senators: NASS of York, ROSEN of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.
LD 1059 -- SP0376
An Act To Reduce Maine's Income Tax Burden.
Presented By: Senator NASS of York.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/09/05.
LD 1060 -- SP0377
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Value Land Based on Its Current Use.
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative PERCY of Phippsburg and Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, DAMON of Hancock, Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, LERMAN of Augusta, PINGREE of North Haven, SMITH of Monmouth, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.
LD 1066 -- SP0383
An Act To Repeal the Homestead Property Tax Exemption and Redirect Property Tax Relief Funds to the Maine Residents Property Tax Program.
Presented By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/30/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.
LD 1068 -- SP0385
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Small Business Economy.
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth and Senator DAMON of Hancock, Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, BRYANT of Windham, CANAVAN of Waterville, CROSBY of Topsham, FARRINGTON of Gorham, JACOBSEN of Waterboro.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/01/05.
LD 1074 -- HP0727
An Act To Stimulate Economic Development in Maine's Aviation Industry.
Presented By: Representative DAIGLE of Arundel
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BOWLES of Sanford, CLOUGH of Scarborough, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. Appropriations Table 05/18/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 1086 -- HP0739
An Act To Increase the Real Estate Transfer Tax on Out-of-state Purchasers.
Presented By: Representative LERMAN of Augusta
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 03/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/06/05.
LD 1090 -- HP0743
An Act To Create a Grandparent-to-grandchild Exemption in the Real Estate Transfer Tax.
Presented By: Representative CRESSEY of Cornish
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, FLETCHER of Winslow, JODREY of Bethel, JOY of Crystal, NUTTING of Oakland, RICHARDSON of Skowhegan, ROBINSON of Raymond, SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Public Hearing: 03/23/05. Appropriations Table 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 1094 -- HP0747
Original Title: An Act To Adopt the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. New Title: Resolve, To Study Adoption of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement.
Presented By: Representative LERMAN of Augusta
Cosponsored By: Senators: PERRY of Penobscot, STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/06/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-603.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/10/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 110.
LD 1102 -- HP0755
An Act To Connect the BETR Program with Job Retention.
Presented By: Representative CLARK of Millinocket
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JACKSON of Fort Kent, PINEAU of Jay, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 05/11/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.
LD 1103 -- HP0756
An Act To Provide Funding to the Land for Maine's Future Fund.
Presented By: Representative BOWEN of Rockport
Cosponsored By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox and Representatives: PERCY of Phippsburg, PINGREE of North Haven, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 03/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/06/05.
LD 1107 -- HP0760
An Act To Encourage Local Affordable Housing, Open Space and Shore Access through a High Valuation Transfer Tax.
Presented By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: DUDLEY of Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, PERCY of Phippsburg, PIOTTI of Unity, SMITH of Monmouth, WATSON of Bath, WOODBURY of Yarmouth, Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 03/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.
LD 1110 -- HP0763
An Act To Alleviate Overcrowding in Public Schools.
Presented By: Representative VAUGHAN of Durham
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CAIN of Orono, LANSLEY of Sabattus, STEDMAN of Hartland.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/10/05.
LD 1116 -- HP0769
Original Title: An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Electricity Used by a Senior Citizen To Heat a Home. New Title: An Act To Exempt from the Sales Tax Electricity Used in Homes.
Presented By: Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: GLYNN of South Portland, GROSE of Woolwich, KAELIN of Winterport, LEWIN of Eliot, PINGREE of North Haven, WEBSTER of Freeport, Senators: MAYO of Sagadahoc, ROSEN of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. Appropriations Table 05/18/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 1132 -- SP0396
An Act To Dedicate a Portion of Sales Tax Revenue to Municipalities and Counties.
Presented By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Representative DUNN of Bangor and Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.
LD 1134 -- HP0777
An Act Providing Senior Citizens with an Optional Deferred Payment Plan for the Payment of Property Taxes.
Presented By: Representative HARLOW of Portland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BLANCHARD of Old Town, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CANAVAN of Waterville, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, MOULTON of York, PILON of Saco, Senator ANDREWS of York.
Public Hearing: 03/30/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.
LD 1150 -- HP0793
An Act To Promote and Facilitate Personal Retirement Saving in Maine.
Presented By: Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.
LD 1151 -- HP0794
An Act To Allow Citizens Who Have Been Overbilled for Property Taxes To Reduce Their Payments in Succeeding Years.
Presented By: Representative HUTTON of Bowdoinham
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CLARK of Millinocket, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.
LD 1158 -- HP0801
Original Title: An Act To Allow Disabled Retired State Employees To Be Eligible for a Pension Deduction under Maine Income Tax Law. New Title: An Act To Allow Employee Retirement Disability Benefits To Be Eligible for the Pension Deduction under Maine Income Tax Law.
Presented By: Representative DUDLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, JACKSON of Fort Kent, SMITH of Van Buren, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BRENNAN of Cumberland, MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05. Appropriations Table 06/06/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 1165 -- HP0808
An Act To Encourage the Preservation of Affordable Housing.
Presented By: Representative GLYNN of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05. Appropriations Table 06/09/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 1180 -- SP0408
An Act To Create a Property Tax Reimbursement for Commercial Dairy Farms.
Presented By: Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.
LD 1181 -- SP0409
An Act To Change the Property Tax Year for the Unorganized Territory.
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent and Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representatives: JOY of Crystal, PINKHAM of Lexington Township, RICHARDSON of Greenville, SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.
LD 1191 -- HP0820
An Act To Provide Tax-exempt Status to Service Dog Trainers.
Presented By: Representative BLISS of South Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, EBERLE of South Portland, FISCHER of Presque Isle.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/05/05.
LD 1199 -- HP0827
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Limit Property Valuation Increases for Persons 65 Years of Age or Older or Disabled Persons.
Presented By: Representative GLYNN of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/30/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.
LD 1226 -- HP0844
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Taxation of Time-share Estates.
Presented By: Representative COLLINS of Wells
Cosponsored By: Senator NASS of York and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CLARK of Millinocket, CLOUGH of Scarborough, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, PINEAU of Jay, SEAVEY of Kennebunkport, WATSON of Bath, Senator COURTNEY of York.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/05.
LD 1235 -- HP0853
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Require That a Citizen-initiated Measure That Imposes a New or Increased Tax or Fee Be Approved by the Legislature and Signed by the Governor.
Presented By: Representative CRESSEY of Cornish
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CEBRA of Naples, COLLINS of Wells, DAIGLE of Arundel, DUPREY of Hampden, HAMPER of Oxford, LEWIN of Eliot, Senator HASTINGS of Oxford.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.
LD 1240 -- HP0858
An Act To Change the Maine Income Tax Rates.
Presented By: Representative CRESSEY of Cornish
Cosponsored By: Senator NASS of York and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BIERMAN of Sorrento, BISHOP of Boothbay, HAMPER of Oxford, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, LANSLEY of Sabattus, McLEOD of Lee, Senator ANDREWS of York.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.
LD 1244 -- HP0862
Original Title: An Act To Require That Property Tax Bills Specifically Note the Amount of Land Being Taxed. New Title: An Act To Clarify the Municipal Responsibility To Provide Assessing Information to Property Owners.
Presented By: Representative HUTTON of Bowdoinham
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CLARK of Millinocket, LERMAN of Augusta, PATRICK of Rumford, PINEAU of Jay, WATSON of Bath, WOODBURY of Yarmouth, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 03/28/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/12/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-302.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 187.
LD 1258 -- SP0438
An Act To Provide for Department of Labor Services and Other Services in Unorganized Territories.
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent and Representative SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.
LD 1264 -- SP0444
An Act To Amend Maine's Estate Tax Law.
Presented By: Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.
LD 1301 -- HP0898
An Act To Support Affordable Housing.
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, PERCY of Phippsburg, PINGREE of North Haven, PIOTTI of Unity, SAMPSON of Auburn, WATSON of Bath, Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/28/05.
LD 1305 -- HP0902
An Act To Encourage Long-term Holding of Maine Timberland and Sustainable Forest Management.
Presented By: Representative FLOOD of Winthrop
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CARR of Lincoln, JOY of Crystal, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, MOODY of Manchester, RICHARDSON of Warren, SAVIELLO of Wilton, Senator COURTNEY of York.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/23/05. Amended by: CA H-403.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/21/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 416.
LD 1314 -- HP0912
An Act To Provide Safety Net Funds.
Presented By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, DUDLEY of Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, LERMAN of Augusta, PERRY of Calais, WEBSTER of Freeport.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.
LD 1328 -- SP0455
An Act To Amend the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law To Encourage Public Access.
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Representative PINEAU of Jay and Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, DAMON of Hancock, PERRY of Penobscot, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, McCORMICK of West Gardiner.
Public Hearing: 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.
LD 1343 -- HP0926
An Act To Simplify Rent and Property Tax Relief.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: HUTTON of Bowdoinham, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, WOODBURY of Yarmouth, Senator COURTNEY of York.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.
LD 1364 -- HP0947
An Act To Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2005-06.
(Submitted by the Department of Audit pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 1604.)
Public Hearing: 04/04/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/03/05. Amended by: CA H-172.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/12/05, P & S LAWS, Chapter 9.
LD 1400 -- SP0489
An Act To Reduce Payments under the Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement Program and To Eliminate Double Dipping and Increase Conformity with the Internal Revenue Code.
Presented By: Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 04/11/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.
LD 1437 -- HP1001
An Act To Broaden the Sales Tax Base and Lower the Sales and Use Tax and Service Provider Tax Rates.
Presented By: Representative PERCY of Phippsburg
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representatives: DAVIS of Falmouth, GREELEY of Levant, HOTHAM of Dixfield, SMITH of Monmouth, TARDY of Newport, THOMPSON of China, WATSON of Bath, Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/11/05.
LD 1448 -- HP1012
Jointly Referred to Health and Human Services. An Act To Stabilize and Strengthen the MaineCare Program.
Presented By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven
Cosponsored By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc and Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DUDLEY of Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, MILLER of Somerville, WALCOTT of Lewiston, WEBSTER of Freeport.
Public Hearing: 05/12/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 06/18/05.
LD 1462 -- HP1024
An Act To Make Minor Substantive Changes to the Tax Laws.
(Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/18/05. Amended by: CA H-392, SA/CA S-232.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 332.
LD 1520 -- HP1067
An Act To Provide Reimbursement for Road Maintenance to Property Owners in the Unorganized Territory.
Presented By: Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, JACKSON of Fort Kent, JENNINGS of Leeds, PINEAU of Jay, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SMITH of Van Buren, Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/18/05.
LD 1534 -- HP1079
An Act To Encourage the Production of Biodiesel from Forest Products, Agricultural Products and Waste Vegetable Oil.
Presented By: Representative THOMPSON of China
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, EDER of Portland, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, PIOTTI of Unity, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SMITH of Monmouth, Senator SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.
LD 1546 -- HP1087
An Act Concerning Technical Changes to the Tax Laws.
(Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/18/05. Amended by: CA H-391.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/25/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 218.
LD 1552 -- HP1093
An Act To Make Owners of Cooperative Housing Eligible for the Homestead Exemption.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative CROSBY of Topsham
Cosponsored By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, AUSTIN of Gray, BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BARSTOW of Gorham, BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, BERUBE of Lisbon, BISHOP of Boothbay, BLANCHARD of Old Town, BLISS of South Portland, BOWEN of Rockport, BOWLES of Sanford, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, BROWNE of Vassalboro, BRYANT of Windham, BURNS of Berwick, CAIN of Orono, CEBRA of Naples, CLARK of Millinocket, CLOUGH of Scarborough, COLLINS of Wells, CRAVEN of Lewiston, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, CUMMINGS of Portland, CURLEY of Scarborough, DAVIS of Falmouth, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, DUCHESNE of Hudson, DUDLEY of Portland, DUGAY of Cherryfield, DUNN of Bangor, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, EBERLE of South Portland, EDER of Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FARRINGTON of Gorham, FISCHER of Presque Isle, FLETCHER of Winslow, FLOOD of Winthrop, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, GROSE of Woolwich, HANLEY of Gardiner, HARLOW of Portland, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, JENNINGS of Leeds, LERMAN of Augusta, LINDELL of Frankfort, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MAKAS of Lewiston, MARLEY of Portland, MARRACHE of Waterville, MAZUREK of Rockland, McKENNEY of Cumberland, MILLER of Somerville, MILLS of Farmington, MOODY of Manchester, MUSE of Fryeburg, NORTON of Bangor, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, PATRICK of Rumford, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, PERCY of Phippsburg, PERRY of Calais, PILON of Saco, PINGREE of North Haven, PINKHAM of Lexington Township, PLUMMER of Windham, RECTOR of Thomaston, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, ROBINSON of Raymond, SAMPSON of Auburn, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, SMITH of Monmouth, TARDY of Newport, TUTTLE of Sanford, VALENTINO of Saco, WALCOTT of Lewiston, WEBSTER of Freeport, WHEELER of Kittery, WOODBURY of Yarmouth, Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BRENNAN of Cumberland, BROMLEY of Cumberland, BRYANT of Oxford, COURTNEY of York, COWGER of Kennebec, DAMON of Hancock, DIAMOND of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, EDMONDS of Cumberland, GAGNON of Kennebec, HASTINGS of Oxford, HOBBINS of York, MARTIN of Aroostook, MILLS of Somerset, MITCHELL of Kennebec, ROSEN of Hancock, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, STRIMLING of Cumberland, WESTON of Waldo.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05. Appropriations Table.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 1553 -- HP1094
An Act To Impose a Gross Receipts Tax on "Big Box" Stores.
Presented By: Representative LERMAN of Augusta
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BARSTOW of Gorham, BURNS of Berwick, CANAVAN of Waterville, CRAVEN of Lewiston, DUCHESNE of Hudson, DUDLEY of Portland, DUNN of Bangor, EBERLE of South Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FARRINGTON of Gorham, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, MOODY of Manchester, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, PATRICK of Rumford, PERRY of Calais, PINEAU of Jay, PINGREE of North Haven, SMITH of Monmouth, THOMPSON of China, WATSON of Bath, WEBSTER of Freeport, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/10/05.
LD 1556 -- HP1097
An Act To Promote and Facilitate Programs That Teach Thinking Skills and Problem Solving.
Presented By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.
LD 1557 -- SP0541
An Act To Improve the Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement Program.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative HUTTON of Bowdoinham and Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, PERRY of Penobscot, Representatives: PINEAU of Jay, WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 05/06/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.
LD 1563 -- SP0550
An Act To Amend the Revaluation Process by Municipalities.
Presented By: Senator SULLIVAN of York
Cosponsored By: Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 05/06/05. House: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/07/05, Adhere to Majority (ONTP) Report 06/08/05. Senate: Engrossed 06/07/05, Adhere to Engrossment 06/08/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 06/08/05.
LD 1564 -- HP1102
An Act To Include Intangible Assets when Determining the Value of Property.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative ASH of Belfast
Cosponsored By: Senator WESTON of Waldo and Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, FISHER of Brewer, FLETCHER of Winslow, JENNINGS of Leeds, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, PERCY of Phippsburg, PIOTTI of Unity, RINES of Wiscasset.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.
LD 1584 -- HP1120
Resolve, Directing the State Tax Assessor To Adjust the State Valuation for the Town of Wiscasset.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative RINES of Wiscasset
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CUMMINGS of Portland, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, Senators: EDMONDS of Cumberland, MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing: 05/06/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/23/05. Amended by: CA H-441.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 05/31/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 67.
LD 1585 -- HP1121
An Act To Provide a Temporary Sales Tax Exemption for Prescription Drugs for Animals.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representatives: CLOUGH of Scarborough, PLUMMER of Windham, WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing: 05/06/05. Appropriations Table 05/26/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 1587 -- HP1123
An Act To Modernize Maine's Tax Code.
Presented By: Representative DUDLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representative LERMAN of Augusta, Senators: DAMON of Hancock, NUTTING of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.
LD 1594 -- HP1130
An Act To Provide an Income Tax Exemption to Recent College Graduates Who Work in Maine To Help Them Pay College Loans.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative STEDMAN of Hartland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CAIN of Orono, DAVIS of Falmouth, EDGECOMB of Caribou, FLETCHER of Winslow, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, LANSLEY of Sabattus, MAREAN of Hollis.
Public Hearing: 05/06/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.
LD 1595 -- HP1131
An Act To Rebalance Maine's Tax Code.
Presented By: Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.
LD 1605 -- SP0586
An Act To Reform the Income Tax for Middle-income and Lower-income Families.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, DOW of Lincoln, MILLS of Somerset, NUTTING of Androscoggin, PERRY of Penobscot, RAYE of Washington, ROSEN of Hancock, TURNER of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.
LD 1606 -- HP1133
An Act To Sunset Income Tax Checkoffs.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing: 05/13/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/03/05.
LD 1607 -- HP1134
An Act To Provide Incentives for Maine Film Production.
Presented By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven
Cosponsored By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox and Representatives: CROSBY of Topsham, JODREY of Bethel, MARRACHE of Waterville, PERCY of Phippsburg, RECTOR of Thomaston, Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, EDMONDS of Cumberland, RAYE of Washington.
Public Hearing: 05/13/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.
LD 1616 -- HP1139
An Act To Delay the Implementation of the Increase in the Homestead Exemption.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CLARK of Millinocket, DUCHESNE of Hudson, JOY of Crystal, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMPSON of China, Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 05/13/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/01/05.
LD 1617 -- HP1140
Referred Jointly to Health and Human Services. An Act To Reduce Tobacco Use and Improve Health.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 05/12/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 06/18/05.
LD 1625 -- SP0602
An Act To Fully Fund the Homestead Exemption.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative BOWLES of Sanford and Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, DAMON of Hancock, DAVIS of Piscataquis, HOBBINS of York, MARTIN of Aroostook, MITCHELL of Kennebec, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representative CLOUGH of Scarborough.
Public Hearing: 05/13/05. Appropriations Table 06/07/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 1634 -- HP1152
An Act To Impose a Real Estate Transfer Tax Based on the Value of the Property.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, LERMAN of Augusta, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, SMITH of Monmouth, WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing: 05/13/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/10/05.
LD 1636 -- HP1154
Resolve, To Study the Cost of the Provision of Certain Governmental Services in the Unorganized Territories.
Presented By: Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: JACKSON of Fort Kent, PINEAU of Jay, SAVIELLO of Wilton, WATSON of Bath, Senator BRYANT of Oxford.
Public Hearing: 05/13/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-587.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 06/23/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 125.
LD 1647 -- HP1159
An Act To Award Income Tax Credits for Boiler or Furnace Systems That Reduce or Eliminate Certain Pollutants.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative DUDLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CLOUGH of Scarborough, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, WATSON of Bath, Senators: EDMONDS of Cumberland, MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 05/19/05. Appropriations Table 06/07/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.
LD 1660 -- HP1171
An Act To Reduce Income Taxes and Encourage Economic Growth in Maine. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing: 05/09/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.
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