History and Final Disposition of Bills in the 122nd Second Regular Session

LABOR

LD 235 HP0174
An Act To Increase the Minimum Wage.
Presented by Representative TUTTLE of Sanford; Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: GLYNN of South Portland, CLARK of Millinocket, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JACKSON of Allagash, PATRICK of Rumford, SMITH of Van Buren, Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 02/08/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 03/07/06.
Amended by: CA H-725.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/13/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 578.

LD 350 HP0263

Original Title: An Act To Provide Equal Treatment for All Veterans in the Laws Governing the Maine State Retirement System.
New Title: An Act To Provide Funding To Allow Veterans Who Received Certain Combat Medals To Purchase Subsidized Service Time towards Their Retirement.
Presented by Representative CAMPBELL of Newfield; Cosponsored by Senator NASS of York and Representatives: GLYNN of South Portland, GROSE of Woolwich, JACOBSEN of Waterboro, LEWIN of Eliot, WALCOTT of Lewiston, WEBSTER of Freeport, WHEELER of Kittery, Senator COURTNEY of York.
Public Hearing 02/15/05. OTP-AM Accepted 03/28/05.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-32. House: Carry Over Approved 06/18/05. Senate: Carry Over on Appropriations Table 06/18/05.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.

LD 430 HP0315
An Act To Modify the Obligation To Bargain under the Municipal Public Employees Labor Relations Law.
Presented by Representative NORTON of Bangor; Cosponsored by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, MAKAS of Lewiston, MERRILL of Appleton, SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing 03/02/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/21/06.

LD 748 SP0246

Original Title: Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study Retirement Eligibility and Benefits for Corrections Officers, Certain Other Law Enforcement Officers and Mental Health Workers.
New Title: Resolve, Establishing the Commission To Study Eliminating the Normal Retirement Age for Corrections Officers and Mental Health Workers.
Presented by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec; Cosponsored by Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook and Senators: EDMONDS of Cumberland, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representative CUMMINGS of Portland.
Public Hearing 03/03/05. OTP-AM Accepted 04/07/05.
Amended by: CB (Changed Title) S-432, HA/CB H-935.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 04/12/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 181.

LD 758 HP0535
An Act To Increase Retired Teachers' Health Insurance Benefits.
Presented by Representative GLYNN of South Portland.
Public Hearing 03/15/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05.
Amended by: CA H-410. House: Carry Over Approved 06/18/05. Senate: Carry Over on Appropriations Table 06/18/05.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.

LD 1021 HP0706
An Act To Implement Task Force Recommendations Relating to Parity and Portability of Benefits for Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters. (Submitted by the Task Force to Study Parity and Portability of Retirement Benefits for State Law Enforcement Officers, Municipal and County Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters pursuant to Resolve 2003, chapter 76.)
Public Hearing 04/05/05. (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/13/06.
Amended by: CB H-1007, SG/CB S-660.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/24/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 636.

LD 1050 SP0367
An Act To Promote Enforcement of Labor Laws Affecting Employers.
Presented by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative SMITH of Van Buren and Senator BRYANT of Oxford, Representatives: PATRICK of Rumford, PINEAU of Jay.
Public Hearing 04/14/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/04/06.

LD 1276 HP0873
An Act To Prohibit the Use of Foreign Labor Unless a Federal Prevailing Wage Is Set.
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash; Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, DUGAY of Cherryfield, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, PINEAU of Jay, SMITH of Van Buren, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/05/06.

LD 1604 SP0585
An Act To Restructure the Unfunded Liability of the Maine State Retirement System. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/04/06.

LD 1628 HP1146
An Act Regarding Occupational Safety and Health Training for Workers on State-funded Construction Projects.
Presented by Representative PATRICK of Rumford; Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JACKSON of Allagash, PINEAU of Jay, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SMITH of Van Buren, TUTTLE of Sanford, WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing 05/10/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 03/22/06.

LD 1654 SP0613
An Act To Prevent the Loss of Jobs through Outsourcing.
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing 05/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/04/06.

LD 1699 HP1206

Original Title: An Act To Improve Workplace Safety.
New Title: Resolve, To Direct the Department of Labor To Coordinate a Task Force To Examine and Study Issues Relating to Workplace Safety and Workplace Violence. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative FISCHER of Presque Isle.
Public Hearing 02/07/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/22/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-828.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 04/05/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 167.

LD 1715 HP1222
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Employees of the Workers' Compensation Board. (Submitted by the Workers' Compensation Board pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 39-A, section 152, subsection 11.)
Public Hearing 01/31/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/02/06.
Amended by: CA H-761.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/20/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 498.

LD 1719 HP1226
An Act To Establish the Administrative Operating Budget for the Maine State Retirement System for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. (Submitted by the Maine State Retirement System pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 17103, subsection 13.)
Public Hearing 02/02/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/02/06.
Amended by: CA H-762.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 03/16/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 36.

LD 1747 SP0664
An Act To Assist Maine Military Families. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot; Cosponsored by Representative FISHER of Brewer and Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, DAMON of Hancock, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUNN of Bangor, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor.
Public Hearing 02/02/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/21/06.
Amended by: CA S-492.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 04/03/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 523.

LD 1758 SP0675

Original Title: An Act To Require the Maine State Retirement System To Divest Itself of Certain Holdings.
New Title: An Act To Require the Maine State Retirement System To Divest Itself of Holdings in Those Businesses or Corporations Doing Business in the Nation of Sudan and To Repeal Requirements Relating to Shareholder Initiatives by State Officials on State Investments in Northern Ireland. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing 01/31/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 03/22/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-493.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/05/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 537.

LD 1794 SP0711
An Act To Improve the Maine Enterprise Option Program. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 01/31/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/14/06.

LD 1806 HP1246
An Act To Clarify Maine State Retirement System Benefits for Certain Legislators. (Submitted by the Maine State Retirement System pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Representative NORTON of Bangor; Cosponsored by Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, DAVIS of Augusta, FINCH of Fairfield, PARADIS of Frenchville, Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing 02/02/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/21/06.
Amended by: CA H-824.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/29/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 516.

LD 1847 HP1287

Original Title: An Act To Clarify the Unemployment Laws Relating to Subcontractors.
New Title: Resolve, To Require the Department of Labor, in Consultation with Interested Parties, To Examine the Laws and Practices Regarding the Definition of "Employment" for Purposes of Unemployment Compensation. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative MILLS of Farmington; Cosponsored by Representative MOODY of Manchester, Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BROMLEY of Cumberland, EDMONDS of Cumberland, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing 02/07/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/06/06.
Amended by: CB (Changed Title) H-937.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 04/14/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 191.

LD 1850 HP1290
An Act To Clarify the Change of Beneficiary Provision in the Maine State Retirement System Laws. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative MILLETT of Waterford; Cosponsored by Representative DUPREY of Hampden.
Public Hearing 02/02/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/03/06.
Amended by: CA H-921.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/10/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 560.

LD 1898 HP1339
An Act To Protect the Employment Rights of Military Reserve and National Guard Personnel. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative BRYANT of Windham; Cosponsored by Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CARR of Lincoln, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, GROSE of Woolwich, PATRICK of Rumford, PILON of Saco, WATSON of Bath, Senators: DAMON of Hancock, DIAMOND of Cumberland, MAYO of Sagadahoc, WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing 02/02/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/21/06.
Amended by: CA H-823.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/03/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 524.

LD 1910 HP1351
An Act To Create Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative LERMAN of Augusta; Cosponsored by Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick, Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 02/07/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/05/06.
Amended by: CA H-938.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/12/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 570.

LD 1921 HP1362
An Act To Enable Local Adult Education Programs To Play a Greater Role in Helping Dislocated Workers. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative CLARK of Millinocket; Cosponsored by Representatives: NORTON of Bangor, BRYANT of Windham.
Public Hearing 02/02/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/09/06.

LD 1924 SP0724
An Act To Protect Workers from Political or Religious Intimidation. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 03/21/06.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 04/12/06.

LD 2023 HP1424
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Study Commission Regarding Liveable Wages Concerning the Definition of a Liveable Wage. (Submitted by the Study Commission Regarding Liveable Wages pursuant to Resolve 2005, chapter 128.)
Public Hearing 03/09/06.
Final Disposition: Minority (ONTP) Accepted 05/24/06.

LD 2032 HP1430
Resolve, To Implement Recommendations of the Study Commission Regarding Liveable Wages Concerning Plans To Increase Wages to Maine Workers. (Submitted by the Study Commission Regarding Liveable Wages pursuant to Resolve 2005, chapter 128.)
Public Hearing 03/09/06.
Final Disposition: Minority (ONTP) Accepted 04/26/06.

LD 2068 HP1463
An Act Regarding the Maine Insurance Guaranty Association. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Representative SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing 03/21/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/11/06.
Amended by: CA H-941, SA/CA S-584.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/27/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 603.

LD 2086 SP0818
An Act To Facilitate the Regionalization of Emergency Communications Dispatching Services. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec; Cosponsored by Representative HANLEY of Gardiner and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, McCORMICK of West Gardiner.
Public Hearing 04/04/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/11/06.
Amended by: CA S-583.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 668.

LD 2092 HP1484

Original Title: An Act To Allow a Second Opportunity To Elect Coverage under the State Group Health Plan.
New Title: An Act To Allow A Second Opportunity for Retired Teachers To Elect To Rejoin the Teacher Group Accident and Sickness and Health Insurance Plan. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Representative JACKSON of Allagash; Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representative FARRINGTON of Gorham.
Public Hearing 04/04/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/11/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-986, SA/CA S-690.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 666.

LD 2098 HP1491
An Act Authorizing Participation in the State Group Health Plan for Retiring Legislators. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Representative BOWLES of Sanford; Cosponsored by Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: McFADDEN of Dennysville, MILLETT of Waterford, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, TARDY of Newport, Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, EDMONDS of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 04/11/06.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/22/06.

LD 2109 HP1501
Resolve, Regarding Legislative Review of Portions of Chapter 17: Rules Regarding Proof of Ownership by Employers Employing Foreign Laborers To Operate Logging Equipment, a Major Substantive Rule of the Department of Labor. (Submitted by the Department of Labor pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 8072.)
No Public Hearing. OTP-AM Accepted 04/26/06.
Amended by: CA H-1040.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 05/02/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 205.