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

MARINE RESOURCES

LD 1697 SP0651
An Act Regarding the Appointment of Harbor Masters. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator HASTINGS of Oxford; Cosponsored by Representative HAMPER of Oxford and Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, WESTON of Waldo, Representative MILLETT of Waterford.
Public Hearing 01/11/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 03/02/06.
Amended by: CA S-447.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/16/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 492.

LD 1764 SP0681
An Act To Amend the Statutes Governing the Commercial Fishing Safety Council. (Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock; Cosponsored by Representative PERCY of Phippsburg and Senators: ANDREWS of York, SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: ASH of Belfast, BOWEN of Rockport, DUGAY of Cherryfield, KAELIN of Winterport, MAZUREK of Rockland, PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing 01/09/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 03/07/06.
Amended by: CA S-467.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/24/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 505.

LD 1786 SP0703
An Act to Allow Dragging in Lower Taunton Bay. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Senator DAMON of Hancock; Cosponsored by Representative PERCY of Phippsburg and Representative KAELIN of Winterport.
Public Hearing 01/09/06. OTP Accepted 01/25/06.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 02/02/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 466.

LD 1828 HP1268
An Act To Improve Water Monitoring at Clam Flats. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative EMERY of Cutler; Cosponsored by Senator RAYE of Washington and Representatives: McFADDEN of Dennysville, PERRY of Calais.
Public Hearing 01/11/06.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 03/27/06.

LD 1961 HP1373
An Act To Create a Tiered Wholesale Seafood Dealer's License. (Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Public Law 2005, chapter 434, section 14.)
Public Hearing 02/01/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 03/14/06.
Amended by: CA H-802.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 03/24/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 508.

LD 2020 HP1421
An Act Relating to Elver Fishing. (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Order 2005, H.P. 1414.)
Public Hearing 02/27/06. (OTP-AM) Report A Accepted 03/23/06.
Amended by: CA H-847.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 04/04/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 533.

LD 2049 HP1443
An Act To Amend the Laws Regarding Aquaculture Leases. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Representative PERCY of Phippsburg.
Public Hearing 03/15/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/29/06.
Amended by: CA H-880.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 04/04/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 535.