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

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LD 3 -- HP0008
Resolve, To Equalize Funding of Rail Service from New Hampshire.
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland. No
Public Hearing:.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/05.

LD 13 -- SP0012
Original Title: An Act To Support Maine Sawmills and Lumberyards. New Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Commercial Vehicle Length Limits.
Presented By: Senator DAMON of Hancock
Cosponsored By: Representative MARLEY of Portland and Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, SAVAGE of Knox, Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, FISHER of Brewer.
Public Hearing: 01/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/16/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-166.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 170.

LD 18 -- HP0021
An Act To Require the Department of Transportation To Maintain the Morneault Road in Grand Isle.
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Van Buren
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representative PARADIS of Frenchville.
Public Hearing: 01/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/05.

LD 36 -- SP0016
An Act To Promote Access to Transportation for Seniors.
Presented By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative DUDLEY of Portland and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, DAMON of Hancock, DIAMOND of Cumberland, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, FISHER of Brewer.
Public Hearing: 02/03/05. OTP Accepted 04/14/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/05/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 71.

LD 38 -- SP0018
An Act To Enhance Highway Safety.
Presented By: Senator COURTNEY of York
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CAMPBELL of Newfield, DUPREY of Hampden, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 02/03/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/08/05.

LD 39 -- SP0019
An Act To Amend the Definition of Authorized Emergency Vehicle.
Presented By: Senator COURTNEY of York
Cosponsored By: Representative WHEELER of Kittery and Senator NASS of York, Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CAMPBELL of Newfield, CLOUGH of Scarborough, COLLINS of Wells, FLETCHER of Winslow, NASS of Acton.
Public Hearing: 02/03/05. OTP-AM Accepted 03/22/05. Amended by: CA S-16.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 14.

LD 45 -- HP0041
Resolve, To Rename Chick Road in Lebanon and Sanford after the Late State Representative Howard Chick.
Presented By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, COLLINS of Wells, FISHER of Brewer, McKENNEY of Cumberland, NASS of Acton, PARADIS of Frenchville, Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, NASS of York.
Public Hearing: 01/25/05. OTP Accepted 04/26/05.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/10/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 13.

LD 47 -- HP0043
An Act To Require the State To Provide Winter Maintenance on State Aid Highways.
Presented By: Representative THOMAS of Ripley
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, DUPREY of Hampden, JOY of Crystal, PINKHAM of Lexington Township, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, STEDMAN of Hartland, VAUGHAN of Durham, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Public Hearing: 01/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/08/05.

LD 59 -- HP0054
An Act To Repeal the Authority of the Department of Transportation To Assess Impact Fees on New Businesses.
Presented By: Representative RINES of Wiscasset
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representatives: ASH of Belfast, FLETCHER of Winslow, GROSE of Woolwich, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, MILLER of Somerville, PERCY of Phippsburg, TWOMEY of Biddeford, Senator DOW of Lincoln.
Public Hearing: 01/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/16/05.

LD 71 -- HP0067
An Act To Amend the Law Pertaining to Nitrous Oxide Systems.
Presented By: Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative COLLINS of Wells, Senator SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 02/03/05. OTP Accepted 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 31.

LD 79 -- SP0022
An Act To Allow the Issuance of Vanity Plates for Buses.
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 02/03/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/08/05.

LD 80 -- SP0025
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Use of Seat Belts.
Presented By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox
Cosponsored By: Representative SAMPSON of Auburn and Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, DAMON of Hancock, DAVIS of Piscataquis, TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: PARADIS of Frenchville, BROWNE of Vassalboro, PINGREE of North Haven, RECTOR of Thomaston, RINES of Wiscasset.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05.
Final Disposition: Minority (ONTP) Accepted 05/26/05.

LD 88 -- SP0030
An Act To Eliminate Automobile Inspection Requirements.
Presented By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 02/03/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 04/13/05.

LD 113 -- HP0089
An Act To Allow Animal Control Officers and Individuals Who Collect Trash To Use Flashing Amber Lights on Their Vehicles.
Presented By: Representative BROWNE of Vassalboro
Cosponsored By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox and Representatives: FINCH of Fairfield, FITTS of Pittsfield, FLETCHER of Winslow, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 01/28/05. OTP Accepted 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 15.

LD 124 -- HP0100
An Act To Require Informational Signs on the Maine Turnpike for The Theater at Monmouth.
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, LANSLEY of Sabattus, WEBSTER of Freeport.
Public Hearing: 01/28/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/05.

LD 128 -- HP0104
An Act To Create a License Plate for the Elks Organization.
Presented By: Representative MILLER of Somerville
Cosponsored By: Representative BLANCHARD of Old Town.
Public Hearing: 01/28/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 131 -- HP0109
Original Title: An Act To Delay the Fiscal Sustainability of the Highway Fund. New Title: An Act To Equitably Maintain the Fiscal Sustainability of the Highway Fund.
(Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/10/05.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 06/17/05.

LD 132 -- HP0110
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Construction Flaggers.
(Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Report 03/28/05.

LD 138 -- SP0044
Resolve, To Provide Efficient Highway Access to Central Maine Medical Services.
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec, Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, FINCH of Fairfield, MARRACHE of Waterville, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/09/05.

LD 152 -- SP0058
An Act To Change the Oversight of the Maine Pilotage Commission.
(Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/08/05.

LD 153 -- SP0059
An Act To Require Enforcement of the Low-emission Vehicle Program.
(Submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland, Representatives: DUCHESNE of Hudson, McKENNEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/05.

LD 155 -- SP0061
Resolve, To Direct the Department of Transportation To Build a Truck Escape Ramp on Route 16.
Presented By: Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/08/05.

LD 163 -- HP0114
Resolve, To Designate a Certain Intersection in Sidney as the Trooper Jeffrey S. Parola Memorial.
Presented By: Representative CARR of Lincoln
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: CHURCHILL of Washburn, GREELEY of Levant, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05. OTP Accepted 02/15/05.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 03/03/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 1.

LD 171 -- HP0122
An Act To Allocate Funds To Erect a Bridge between Madawaska and Pelletier Island in St. Agatha.
Presented By: Representative PARADIS of Frenchville
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, JACKSON of Fort Kent, JENNINGS of Leeds, PILON of Saco, PINEAU of Jay, TWOMEY of Biddeford, Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/05.

LD 172 -- HP0123
An Act Requiring Protective Headgear for All Operators and Passengers on Motorcycles, Motor-driven Cycles and Mopeds.
Presented By: Representative WHEELER of Kittery
Cosponsored By: Senator ANDREWS of York and Representatives: THOMPSON of China, CAIN of Orono, CANAVAN of Waterville, LEWIN of Eliot.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05.
Final Disposition: (ONTP) Report A Accepted 05/12/05.

LD 175 -- HP0126
An Act To Permit Logo Signs on the Maine Turnpike.
Presented By: Representative VALENTINO of Saco
Cosponsored By: Representatives: HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MAZUREK of Rockland, SAMPSON of Auburn, Senators: DAMON of Hancock, DIAMOND of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/05.

LD 202 -- HP0153
An Act To Clarify Matters Relating to the Offices of Secretary and Treasurer of the Maine Turnpike Authority.
Presented By: Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05. OTP Accepted 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/21/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 54.

LD 213 -- HP0164
Resolve, To Require That the Department of Transportation Install a Traffic Light in West Enfield.
Presented By: Representative CARR of Lincoln
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, THOMAS of Ripley, Senators: ROSEN of Hancock, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05. Failed to Submit Report 06/02/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 03/28/05.

LD 224 -- SP0077
An Act To Amend the Law Governing Student Rates on Maine State Ferry Service Ferries.
(Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator DAMON of Hancock
Cosponsored By: Representative PINGREE of North Haven and Senator SAVAGE of Knox, Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MAZUREK of Rockland, MERRILL of Appleton.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05. OTP Accepted 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/31/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 9.

LD 243 -- HP0182
An Act To Allow Emergency Responders To Equip Their Vehicles with 2 Emergency Flashing Lights.
Presented By: Representative DAVIS of Falmouth
Cosponsored By: Representative EDGECOMB of Caribou.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA H-220, SA/CA S-270.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/03/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 299.

LD 252 -- HP0191
Resolve, To Name Interstate 295 Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway.
Presented By: Representative CRESSEY of Cornish
Cosponsored By: Senator ANDREWS of York and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CEBRA of Naples, COLLINS of Wells, DUPREY of Hampden, GLYNN of South Portland, MAREAN of Hollis, McKENNEY of Cumberland, STEDMAN of Hartland.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 04/06/05.

LD 255 -- HP0194
An Act To Require a Person Operating Farm Equipment on Public Roads To Be Adequately Trained.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, FISHER of Brewer, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, PARADIS of Frenchville, SAMPSON of Auburn, Senator BRYANT of Oxford.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 04/28/05.

LD 258 -- HP0197
An Act To Repeal Gasoline Tax Indexing.
Presented By: Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: McKANE of Newcastle, CLOUGH of Scarborough, COLLINS of Wells, MOORE of Standish, THOMAS of Ripley, TWOMEY of Biddeford, Senators: ANDREWS of York, COURTNEY of York, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 02/10/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/24/05.

LD 277 -- HP0202
Original Title: An Act To Ensure That Sears Island Will Be Used for Industrial and Commercial Purposes. New Title: An Act Regarding the Management and Use of Sears Island.
Presented By: Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representative COLLINS of Wells, Senator TURNER of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/23/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-439.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 277.

LD 279 -- HP0204
An Act To Require Trains in the State To Operate with a Minimum of 5 Employees.
Presented By: Representative CLARK of Millinocket
Cosponsored By: Representatives: HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JACKSON of Fort Kent, PARADIS of Frenchville, TUTTLE of Sanford, TWOMEY of Biddeford, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, DAVIS of Piscataquis, GAGNON of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/24/05.

LD 334 -- HP0257
Original Title: An Act Allowing Certain Commercial Vehicles at Canadian Weight Limits To Travel from the Canadian Border at Houlton to New Limerick and from the Canadian Border at Calais to Baileyville. New Title: An Act Allowing Certain Commercial Vehicles at Canadian Weight Limits To Travel from the Canadian Border at Calais to Baileyville.
Presented By: Representative JOY of Crystal
Cosponsored By: Senator RAYE of Washington and Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, HOTHAM of Dixfield, McFADDEN of Dennysville, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/02/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-261, SA S-319, SA/CA S-388.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 421.

LD 360 -- HP0273
Original Title: An Act To Create a Retired Firefighter License Plate. New Title: An Act To Allow Retired Firefighters To Retain Their Firefighter License Plates.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, MOORE of Standish, PARADIS of Frenchville, PATRICK of Rumford, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senators: PERRY of Penobscot, BRYANT of Oxford.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/28/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-131.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 80.

LD 371 -- SP0118
Original Title: An Act To Distribute Revenue in the Law Enforcement Agency Reimbursement Fund to Municipalities and Counties. New Title: An Act To Distribute Revenue in the Law Enforcement Agency Reimbursement Fund to Municipalities and Counties and To Assist Law Enforcement Officers with Unmet Catastrophic Medical Needs.
Presented By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox
Cosponsored By: Representative MARLEY of Portland and Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, COLLINS of Wells, JODREY of Bethel, McKENNEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05. Appropriations Table 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 375 -- SP0123
An Act To Make Allocations from Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2006.
(Submitted by the Maine Turnpike Authority pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1961, subsection 6.)
Public Hearing: 03/08/05. OTP Accepted 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, P & S LAWS, Chapter 2.

LD 380 -- HP0282
An Act To Allow Small Car Carriers To Haul the Maximum Allowed Vehicles.
Presented By: Representative PARADIS of Frenchville
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CLARK of Millinocket, DAIGLE of Arundel, FISCHER of Presque Isle, JACKSON of Fort Kent, PATRICK of Rumford, SAMPSON of Auburn, Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 04/13/05.

LD 395 -- HP0298
An Act Concerning Street Rod Standards.
Presented By: Representative MERRILL of Appleton
Cosponsored By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox and Representatives: TRAHAN of Waldoboro, BROWNE of Vassalboro, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MARLEY of Portland, MAZUREK of Rockland, PARADIS of Frenchville.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05. OTP Accepted 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 34.

LD 418 -- HP0303
An Act To Exempt Certain Tires from the Speed Rating Requirements.
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth
Cosponsored By: Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, SAMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/26/05. Amended by: CA H-117.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 04/29/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 66.

LD 419 -- HP0304
An Act To Create a License Plate for the National Rifle Association.
Presented By: Representative CEBRA of Naples
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, CRESSEY of Cornish, DUPREY of Hampden, LANSLEY of Sabattus, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, VAUGHAN of Durham, WATSON of Bath, Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 437 -- HP0322
An Act To Create an Agriculture Recognition License Plate.
Presented By: Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro
Cosponsored By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, JODREY of Bethel, SAVIELLO of Wilton, TARDY of Newport, THOMPSON of China, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DOW of Lincoln.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 439 -- HP0324
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Commission To Study Public Health Concerning Alternative Roadways.
Presented By: Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, CANAVAN of Waterville, DUNN of Bangor, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, MAKAS of Lewiston, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, SAMPSON of Auburn, WALCOTT of Lewiston.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/05.

LD 441 -- HP0326
An Act To Change the Fine Structure for Overweight Hauling Vehicles.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, HOTHAM of Dixfield, JACKSON of Fort Kent, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MILLS of Farmington, MOODY of Manchester, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/05.

LD 446 -- SP0144
Original Title: An Act To Mandate Payment of Certified Deaf Interpreters for Driver Education Students. New Title: An Act To Mandate Payment of Licensed Sign Language Interpreters for Driver Education Students.
Presented By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock, Representative BLANCHETTE of Bangor.
Public Hearing: 03/24/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/16/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-168.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 411.

LD 492 -- HP0367
An Act To Create a Special Higher Education License Plate.
Presented By: Representative RECTOR of Thomaston
Cosponsored By: Senator ROSEN of Hancock and Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, MARLEY of Portland, MILLS of Farmington, PERCY of Phippsburg, WEBSTER of Freeport, Senators: DAMON of Hancock, SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 495 -- HP0370
An Act To Reduce School Truancy.
Presented By: Representative MAKAS of Lewiston
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, CHURCHILL of Washburn, CRAVEN of Lewiston, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GREELEY of Levant, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, WALCOTT of Lewiston, Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/25/05.

LD 498 -- HP0373
An Act To Amend the Laws Relating to Changeable Signs.
Presented By: Representative GLYNN of South Portland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, MARLEY of Portland, McKENNEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/12/05. Amended by: CA H-291.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 195.

LD 501 -- HP0376
An Act To Amend the Operator's License and Nondriver Identification Card Requirements for Nonimmigrants.
Presented By: Representative COLLINS of Wells
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: CUMMINGS of Portland, FISHER of Brewer, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, MAZUREK of Rockland, McKENNEY of Cumberland, SAMPSON of Auburn, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 505 -- HP0380
An Act Relating to the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority.
(Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox and Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/17/05. Amended by: CA H-362, SA/CA S-192.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 312.

LD 510 -- HP0386
An Act Concerning Dismantling of Railroad Track.
Presented By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick
Cosponsored By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, CROSBY of Topsham, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUDLEY of Portland, HARLOW of Portland, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, MARLEY of Portland, WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 511 -- HP0387
Resolve, Directing the State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division To Examine Enforcement Methods.
Presented By: Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon
Cosponsored By: Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, JENNINGS of Leeds, JODREY of Bethel, SMITH of Van Buren, THOMAS of Ripley.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/05.

LD 524 -- HP0400
An Act To Facilitate Reimbursement of Public Utilities Relocation Costs.
Presented By: Representative BOWEN of Rockport.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/24/05. Amended by: CA H-458.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 282.

LD 525 -- HP0401
An Act To Ban the Use of Handheld Cellular Telephones while Operating a Motor Vehicle.
Presented By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn
Cosponsored By: Representatives: HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, BURNS of Berwick, EDER of Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, PARADIS of Frenchville, SAMPSON of Auburn, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: (ONTP) Report A Accepted 05/09/05.

LD 528 -- SP0154
An Act To Exempt Insurers of Commercial Vehicle Fleets from the Requirement of Notification to the Secretary of State When Insurance Is Cancelled.
Presented By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox
Cosponsored By: Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland and Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, MAZUREK of Rockland, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/03/05. Amended by: CA S-95.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/12/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 95.

LD 529 -- SP0155
An Act To Allow Vehicles Owned by Sanitary or Sewer Districts To Use Municipal License Plates.
Presented By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/24/05.

LD 555 -- HP0410
An Act To Enhance Driver Education and Safety.
Presented By: Representative FLETCHER of Winslow
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representative BROWNE of Vassalboro.
Public Hearing: 03/24/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA H-289.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 174.

LD 606 -- HP0439
Resolve, To Require the Department of Transportation To Rebuild the Frank J. Wood Bridge between Brunswick and Topsham.
Presented By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick
Cosponsored By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: CROSBY of Topsham, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, MARLEY of Portland, SAMPSON of Auburn, WATSON of Bath, Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 607 -- HP0440
An Act To Extend Passenger Rail Service to Midcoast Maine.
Presented By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick
Cosponsored By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: CROSBY of Topsham, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, MARLEY of Portland, SAMPSON of Auburn, WATSON of Bath, Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 614 -- HP0447
An Act To Eliminate the Rebate Process for Refunding the State Gas Tax.
Presented By: Representative COLLINS of Wells
Cosponsored By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CLARK of Millinocket, CLOUGH of Scarborough, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, McKENNEY of Cumberland, SEAVEY of Kennebunkport.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 616 -- HP0449
An Act To Alter Wrecker Registrations.
Presented By: Representative PARADIS of Frenchville
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, JACKSON of Fort Kent, JENNINGS of Leeds, MAZUREK of Rockland, SMITH of Van Buren, VAUGHAN of Durham, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 03/31/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/05.

LD 634 -- HP0467
An Act To Amend the Electronic Insurance Cancellation Notification Law.
Presented By: Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, COLLINS of Wells, FISHER of Brewer, MARLEY of Portland, VAUGHAN of Durham, Senators: MAYO of Sagadahoc, SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-518, SA/CA S-389.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 428.

LD 650 -- SP0205
An Act To Protect Maine's Groundfishing Industry.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative MARLEY of Portland and Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05. OTP Accepted 05/24/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/31/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 260.

LD 657 -- HP0477
Original Title: An Act To Amend the Vehicle Gross and Axle Weight Laws. New Title: An Act To Amend the Axle Weight Laws.
Presented By: Representative THOMAS of Ripley
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, FLOOD of Winthrop, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, JOY of Crystal, PARADIS of Frenchville, VAUGHAN of Durham, Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/24/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-459, SA/CA S-390.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 426.

LD 690 -- SP0227
Resolve, Authorizing Relocation of a Certain Private Driveway on Route 26 .
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/13/05.

LD 698 -- SP0235
An Act To Provide for the Temporary Suspension of the Tax on Motor Fuel.
Presented By: Senator NASS of York.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/05/05.

LD 712 -- HP0507
An Act To Reimburse the Town of St. Agatha and Other Towns in Category II for Costs Incurred in Erecting a Salt and Gravel Storage Shed as Mandated by the State.
Presented By: Representative PARADIS of Frenchville
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, CLARK of Millinocket, COLLINS of Wells, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HANLEY of Gardiner, JACKSON of Fort Kent, MARLEY of Portland, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/05.

LD 729 -- HP0524
An Act To Clarify the City of Portland's Interest in the Maine State Pier.
Presented By: Representative DUDLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: BRANNIGAN of Portland, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CUMMINGS of Portland, EDER of Portland, MARLEY of Portland, Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/10/05.

LD 733 -- HP0528
An Act To Reward Veterans for Their Service.
Presented By: Representative LINDELL of Frankfort.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/05.

LD 735 -- HP0530
An Act To Clarify Registration for Noncommercial Trucks and Registration Requirements for Nonresidents.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Representatives: MARLEY of Portland, MILLS of Farmington, MOODY of Manchester, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, THOMPSON of China, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/05.

LD 738 -- HP0533
An Act To Make Additional Allocations from the Highway Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Certain Provisions of State Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2005. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/10/05. OTP-AM Accepted 03/24/05. Amended by: CA H-46.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 37.

LD 739 -- HP0534
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government, Highway Funds and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/10/05. OTP-AM Accepted 03/28/05. Amended by: CA H-72.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 04/01/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 36.

LD 763 -- HP0540
Original Title: An Act To Prohibit the Issuance of a Driver's License to an Undocumented Illegal Alien. New Title: An Act Regarding the Collection, Use, Verification and Storage of Social Security Numbers.
Presented By: Representative JACOBSEN of Waterboro
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CHURCHILL of Washburn, FLOOD of Winthrop, JOY of Crystal, MAREAN of Hollis, McFADDEN of Dennysville, McLEOD of Lee, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05. Minority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/19/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-368.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/26/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 250.

LD 774 -- HP0551
Resolve, To Require the Department of Transportation To Put a Bicycle Lane on Route 5 in Waterboro.
Presented By: Representative JACOBSEN of Waterboro
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CAMPBELL of Newfield, CRESSEY of Cornish, DAIGLE of Arundel, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GLYNN of South Portland, MAREAN of Hollis, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 814 -- SP0269
Resolve, To Require the Department of Transportation To Use Adjustable Warning Signs.
Presented By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln, Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, HAMPER of Oxford, LANSLEY of Sabattus.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/05.

LD 821 -- HP0580
Resolve, To Continue Efforts of the Department of Transportation To Balance Public Safety and Access to Land by Landowners.
Presented By: Representative KAELIN of Winterport.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP Accepted 05/09/05.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/18/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 23.

LD 823 -- HP0582
Resolve, To Allow for Seasonal Commercial Vehicle Registration.
Presented By: Representative THOMPSON of China
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: CRESSEY of Cornish, FLETCHER of Winslow, HOTHAM of Dixfield, JACKSON of Fort Kent, LANSLEY of Sabattus, MOODY of Manchester, PATRICK of Rumford, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/05.

LD 831 -- HP0590
An Act To Clarify the Law Relating to Motor Vehicle Repair Posters.
Presented By: Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CLOUGH of Scarborough, COLLINS of Wells, DUGAY of Cherryfield.
Public Hearing: 03/31/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA H-249.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 189.

LD 833 -- HP0592
An Act To Promote Safe Routes to School.
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, DUCHESNE of Hudson, EDER of Portland, KAELIN of Winterport, LERMAN of Augusta, PARADIS of Frenchville, RECTOR of Thomaston, Senator SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/10/05.

LD 850 -- HP0601
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Use Composite Manufactured Materials.
Presented By: Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative RICHARDSON of Greenville, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 899 -- SP0307
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Erect Signs on the Maine Turnpike Directing Motorists to "Historic Downtown Saco".
Presented By: Senator HOBBINS of York
Cosponsored By: Representative VALENTINO of Saco and Senator SULLIVAN of York, Representative PILON of Saco.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/28/05.

LD 911 -- HP0630
An Act To Honor Air Force Veterans.
Presented By: Representative BARSTOW of Gorham
Cosponsored By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox and Representatives: BLANCHARD of Old Town, BLISS of South Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, EBERLE of South Portland, FISCHER of Presque Isle, FISHER of Brewer, MARLEY of Portland, MERRILL of Appleton.
Public Hearing: 03/18/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/05.

LD 915 -- HP0634
An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Habitual Offender Law.
Presented By: Representative CLARK of Millinocket
Cosponsored By: Representatives: JACKSON of Fort Kent, TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/09/05.

LD 930 -- HP0649
An Act To Amend the Procedure for Election of the Casco Bay Island Transit District Board.
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/28/05.

LD 947 -- SP0322
An Act To Clarify the Laws Regarding Motor Vehicle Title Applications.
Presented By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc
Cosponsored By: Representative MARLEY of Portland and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, SAVAGE of Knox, Representative SAMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 04/01/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/05.

LD 960 -- HP0670
Resolve, To Study the Feasibility of Off-road Bike and Walking Paths along the Busiest Commuting Corridors of the State.
Presented By: Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth
Cosponsored By: Representative MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1038 -- SP0355
An Act To Improve Landowners' Access to Their Land.
Presented By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA S-145.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 188.

LD 1069 -- HP0722
An Act To Exempt the Transportation of Products Essential for Agricultural Operations from Certain Restrictions Posted on Roads.
Presented By: Representative PIOTTI of Unity
Cosponsored By: Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, SMITH of Monmouth.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 1077 -- HP0730
Original Title: An Act To Allow Accent Lighting on Motor Vehicles. New Title: An Act To Allow Optional Auxiliary Lighting on Motor Vehicles.
Presented By: Representative SAMPSON of Auburn
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MAZUREK of Rockland, McKENNEY of Cumberland, THOMAS of Ripley, Senator SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 03/31/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-290.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 183.

LD 1082 -- HP0735
An Act To Prohibit Passing in Designated No-passing Zones.
Presented By: Representative CARR of Lincoln
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: FLOOD of Winthrop, GREELEY of Levant, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA H-209.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 141.

LD 1119 -- HP0772
Resolve, To Examine Driver's License Fees.
Presented By: Representative BARSTOW of Gorham.
Public Hearing: 04/01/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 1122 -- HP0775
Resolve, To Establish the Wabanaki Trail.
Presented By: Representative LORING of the Penobscot Nation
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, CANAVAN of Waterville, CARR of Lincoln, MOORE of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senators: HOBBINS of York, WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA H-262.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/24/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 42.

LD 1124 -- SP0386
An Act To Allow the Secretary of State To Review License Suspensions.
Presented By: Senator HOBBINS of York
Cosponsored By: Senator SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, PILON of Saco, VALENTINO of Saco.
Public Hearing: 04/01/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/09/05.

LD 1129 -- SP0393
An Act To Protect Young Drivers.
Presented By: Senator DAMON of Hancock
Cosponsored By: Representative PARADIS of Frenchville and Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, SAVAGE of Knox, Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MAZUREK of Rockland, McKENNEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05. House: Enactment Failed 05/23/05. Senate: Enacted 05/24/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 05/25/05.

LD 1146 -- HP0789
An Act Regarding the Fines Imposed on Overweight Vehicles.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, FISHER of Brewer, JENNINGS of Leeds, SMITH of Van Buren, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/05.

LD 1148 -- HP0791
An Act To Recognize the Recipients of the Korea Defense Service Medal.
Presented By: Representative BROWN of South Berwick
Cosponsored By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BOWLES of Sanford, DAVIS of Augusta, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, FISHER of Brewer, HOTHAM of Dixfield, PINGREE of North Haven, SHIELDS of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 04/01/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 420.

LD 1159 -- HP0802
An Act To Promote Transportation Investments within Downtowns and Urban Compacts.
Presented By: Representative FISHER of Brewer
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BROWN of South Berwick, COLLINS of Wells, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1163 -- HP0806
Original Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Regulating Street Rods and Custom Vehicles. New Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Regulating Custom Vehicles.
Presented By: Representative TRAHAN of Waldoboro.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-517.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 321.

LD 1201 -- SP0415
Resolve, Authorizing a Review of Inspection Requirements for Vehicles with Aftermarket Modifications.
Presented By: Senator PERRY of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Senators: DAMON of Hancock, SAVAGE of Knox, Representatives: FISHER of Brewer, MARLEY of Portland, PARADIS of Frenchville.
Public Hearing: 03/31/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/26/05.

LD 1211 -- HP0829
An Act To Permit the Expanded Use of Changeable Signs for Governmental Entities and Public Facilities.
Presented By: Representative SAMPSON of Auburn
Cosponsored By: Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, CANAVAN of Waterville, CRAVEN of Lewiston, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HANLEY of Gardiner, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, WALCOTT of Lewiston.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/07/05.

LD 1217 -- HP0835
An Act To Permit the Stopping of Traffic by Charitable Nonprofit Organizations for Certain Fund-raising Projects.
Presented By: Representative MILLETT of Waterford
Cosponsored By: Senator NASS of York and Representative NUTTING of Oakland.
Public Hearing: 03/29/05. Majority (OTP) Accepted 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/12/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 106.

LD 1233 -- HP0851
An Act To Reorganize the Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority.
Presented By: Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick
Cosponsored By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: MARLEY of Portland, ASH of Belfast, FISCHER of Presque Isle, FISHER of Brewer, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, WEBSTER of Freeport, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1280 -- HP0877
Resolve, To Name the New Augusta Bridge.
Presented By: Representative LERMAN of Augusta
Cosponsored By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec and Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, DAVIS of Augusta.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05. OTP Accepted 05/09/05.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/18/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 22.

LD 1333 -- SP0460
Resolve, To Require the Department of Transportation To Improve Highway Signs in the Greater Augusta Area.
Presented By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1337 -- SP0464
Original Title: An Act To Enhance the Safety of Fire and Emergency Medical Service Personnel. New Title: An Act To Allow Firefighters and Emergency Service Personnel To Direct Traffic.
Presented By: Senator NASS of York.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/16/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-167.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 167.

LD 1341 -- SP0468
An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Laws.
(Submitted by the Department of Public Safety pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator DAMON of Hancock
Cosponsored By: Representative MARLEY of Portland and Representatives: JACKSON of Fort Kent, MAZUREK of Rockland, McKENNEY of Cumberland, TARDY of Newport.
Public Hearing: 04/15/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA S-255.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 314.

LD 1363 -- HP0946
An Act To Make Supplemental Highway Allocations for the Expenditures of State Government and To Change Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/08/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/08/05. Amended by: CA H-663.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/17/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 405.

LD 1396 -- SP0485
An Act To Create a Specialty License Plate for Members of the Maine National Guard.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Senators: DAMON of Hancock, DAVIS of Piscataquis, MITCHELL of Kennebec, RAYE of Washington, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, MARRACHE of Waterville, PARADIS of Frenchville.
Public Hearing: 04/15/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1429 -- HP0993
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Size, Placement and Use of Certain On-premises Signs.
Presented By: Representative LERMAN of Augusta
Cosponsored By: Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston.
Public Hearing: 04/12/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/09/05.

LD 1430 -- HP0994
An Act To Establish Special License Plates To Honor Maine Residents Serving Overseas.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative PILON of Saco
Cosponsored By: Senator SULLIVAN of York and Representatives: DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, FISHER of Brewer, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MAZUREK of Rockland, PARADIS of Frenchville, RICHARDSON of Brunswick.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1453 -- HP1018
Resolve, To Improve Public Safety, Enhance Local Communities and Reduce Transportation Expenses.
Presented By: Representative PIOTTI of Unity
Cosponsored By: Senator WESTON of Waldo and Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, MARLEY of Portland, NORTON of Bangor, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 04/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/09/05.

LD 1463 -- HP1026
An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Laws.
(Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, PINEAU of Jay, SAMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-600.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 433.

LD 1464 -- HP1027
An Act To Amend the Laws Relating to Motorized Scooters, Motor-driven Cycles and Mopeds.
(Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative SAMPSON of Auburn
Cosponsored By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox and Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MARLEY of Portland, THOMAS of Ripley, Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/03/05. Amended by: CA H-626.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1544 -- HP1085
An Act To Exempt Vehicles Hauling Equipment Used for Timber Harvesting from Certain Restrictions Posted on Roads.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: FISHER of Brewer, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, PARADIS of Frenchville, PATRICK of Rumford, SMITH of Van Buren, Senator MARTIN of Aroostook.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/09/05.

LD 1571 -- HP1109
An Act To Allow Certain Modifications of Motor Vehicles.
Presented By: Representative COLLINS of Wells
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GROSE of Woolwich, MARLEY of Portland, O'BRIEN of Lewiston, SMITH of Monmouth, THOMAS of Ripley, TRAHAN of Waldoboro.
Public Hearing: 04/25/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/24/05. Amended by: CA H-457.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 276.

LD 1576 -- SP0554
An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Laws Relating to the Assignment of Security Interests.
Presented By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/17/05. Amended by: CA S-185.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/25/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 234.

LD 1583 -- HP1119
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Strengthen Guardrails on Old County Road in Rockland and Thomaston.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative MAZUREK of Rockland
Cosponsored By: Senator SAVAGE of Knox and Representatives: BROWNE of Vassalboro, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MARLEY of Portland, MILLER of Somerville, PINGREE of North Haven, RECTOR of Thomaston, SAMPSON of Auburn, TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05. OTP Accepted 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 05/25/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 48.

LD 1623 -- SP0600
An Act To Require the Inspection of All Commercial Trailers at Time of Sale.
Presented By: Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative MARLEY of Portland and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, GAGNON of Kennebec, Representative FISHER of Brewer.
Public Hearing: 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/18/05.

LD 1650 -- HP1164
An Act To Provide Property Tax Relief by Requiring the State To Maintain and Repair All Bridges in Maine.
Presented By: Representative THOMAS of Ripley
Cosponsored By: Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CARR of Lincoln, EMERY of Cutler, FLOOD of Winthrop, JOY of Crystal, LEWIN of Eliot, RICHARDSON of Carmel, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 05/12/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/23/05.

LD 1662 -- HP1173
An Act To Amend the Law Governing the Department of Transportation's Contracting Authority.
(Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 05/17/05. OTP Accepted 05/31/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 313.