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

TAXATION

LD 2 HP0007

Original Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Limit the Rate of Change in Taxable Value of Homestead Land.
New Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Limit the Rate of Change in Taxable Value of Primary Residences. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Representative PERCY of Phippsburg.
Public Hearing 03/22/05. House: Adhere to Failed Final Passage 05/23/06. Senate: Finally Passed 05/23/06.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 05/23/06.

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. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/14/05.
Amended by: CA H-116. 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 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.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/10/06.

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. OTP-AM Accepted 04/07/05.
Amended by: CA H-108. 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 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.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/10/06.

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.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/10/06.

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. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05.
Amended by: CA H-530. 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 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. OTP-AM Accepted 05/05/05.
Amended by: CA S-101. 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 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.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/10/06.

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.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/10/06.

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-DESCHENE 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. Minority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/07/05.
Amended by: CA H-77, SA (Changed Title) S-74. 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 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. Minority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/08/05.
Amended by: CA H-589. 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 484 HP0359

Original Title: An Act To Enact the Tax Fairness Act.
New Title: An Act To Provide for an Advisory Referendum on Tax Restructuring.
Presented by Representative WATSON of Bath; Cosponsored by Representatives: BLANCHETTE of Bangor, PERCY of Phippsburg, PIOTTI of Unity.
Public Hearing 05/03/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/23/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-812.
Final Disposition: Enactment Failed 05/24/06.

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.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/10/06.

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. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/07/05.
Amended by: CA H-75. 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 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. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/19/05.
Amended by: CA H-109, SB (Changed Title) S-191. 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 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. (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/03/05.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-590. 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 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. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-586. 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 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. OTP-AM Accepted 05/03/05.
Amended by: CA H-174. 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 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. Minority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/01/05.
Amended by: CA S-267. 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 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.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/10/06.

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. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-299, SA/CA S-663.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 645.

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. Minority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/19/05.
Amended by: CA H-191, SA/CA S-214. 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 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.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/10/06.

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.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/10/06.

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 Allagash, PINEAU of Jay, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing 05/11/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 05/22/06.

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..
Public Hearing 04/04/05. Minority (OTP-AM) Accepted 05/11/05.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-175. 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 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 Allagash, SMITH of Van Buren, TUTTLE of Sanford, Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BRENNAN of Cumberland, MITCHELL of Kennebec.
Public Hearing 03/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-585. 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 1165 HP0808
An Act To Encourage the Preservation of Affordable Housing.
Presented by Representative GLYNN of South Portland.
Public Hearing 03/29/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/07/05.
Amended by: CA H-634, SA/CA S-664.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 644.

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 Allagash and Representative SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 01/05/06.

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: Indefinitely Postponed 02/16/06.

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: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/04/06.

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: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/04/06.

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, 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, SIMPSON of Auburn, 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. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05.
Amended by: CA H-584, SA/CA S-668.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 647.

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: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/27/06.

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. OTP-AM Accepted 05/23/05.
Amended by: CA H-440. 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 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: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/07/06.

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: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/04/06.

LD 1595 HP1131
An Act To Rebalance Maine's Tax Code.
Presented by Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/07/06.

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: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 04/27/06.

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: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/21/06.

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. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/02/05.
Amended by: CA S-306. 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 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.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/10/06.

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: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/06.

LD 1710 HP1217
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 Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth; Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representative McCORMICK of West Gardiner.
Public Hearing 01/17/06. OTP-AM Accepted 02/28/06.
Amended by: CA H-756.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 03/13/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 135.

LD 1711 HP1218
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; Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representative McCORMICK of West Gardiner.
Public Hearing 01/17/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/26/06.
Amended by: CA H-974.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/04/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 622.

LD 1729 HP1237
An Act To Promote College Savings Accounts. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative DRISCOLL of Westbrook; Cosponsored by Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing 01/18/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/06.

LD 1739 SP0656

Original Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Create a Property Tax Exemption for Lobster Traps.
New Title: RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Create a Property Tax Exemption for Lobster Traps.
Presented by Senator ANDREWS of York.
Public Hearing 01/19/06. House: Adhere to Failed Final Passage 04/14/06. Senate: Finally Passed 04/13/06.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 04/14/06.

LD 1749 SP0666
An Act To Clarify the Taxable Status of Processing Fees Charged in Connection with Cancelled Lodging Reservations. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator COWGER of Kennebec; Cosponsored by Representative KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, MAYO of Sagadahoc, Representatives: McCORMICK of West Gardiner, SCHATZ of Blue Hill.
Public Hearing 01/18/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/31/06.
Amended by: CA S-530.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/01/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 675.

LD 1751 SP0668
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 Senator PERRY of Penobscot; Cosponsored by Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth and Representative McCORMICK of West Gardiner.
Public Hearing 01/17/06. (OTP-AM) Report A Accepted 04/11/06.
Amended by: CA S-571.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/02/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 618.

LD 1761 SP0678
An Act To Offer Financial Institutions an Option for Payment of the Maine Franchise Tax. (Submitted by the Department of Economic and Community Development pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot; Cosponsored by Representative DUGAY of Cherryfield.
Public Hearing 01/19/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/04/06.
Amended by: CA S-453, HA/CA H-953.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/28/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 608.

LD 1775 SP0692
An Act To Establish a Refundable Historic Rehabilitation Credit. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec; Cosponsored by Senators: GAGNON of Kennebec, PERRY of Penobscot, Representatives: LERMAN of Augusta, BROWNE of Vassalboro, DAVIS of Augusta.
Public Hearing 01/18/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/06.

LD 1796 SP0713

Original Title: An Act To Ensure the Continued Viability of Affordable Housing.
New Title: Resolve, Concerning the Assessment of Property Subject to Affordable Housing Limitations and Benefits. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator PERRY of Penobscot; Cosponsored by Representative CLOUGH of Scarborough and Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: HUTTON of Bowdoinham, LERMAN of Augusta, MILLER of Somerville, WATSON of Bath.
Public Hearing 01/19/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/31/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-531.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 04/07/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 170.

LD 1797 SP0714
An Act To Clarify the Qualifications for the Maine Residents Property Tax Program. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator SULLIVAN of York; Cosponsored by Representative HUTTON of Bowdoinham and Senators: COURTNEY of York, PERRY of Penobscot, Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing 01/19/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/31/06.
Amended by: CA S-532. House: Enacted 04/06/06. Senate: Appropriations Table 04/07/06.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.

LD 1799 SP0716

Original Title: An Act To Exempt Snow Grooming Equipment and Machinery from the Personal Property Tax.
New Title: An Act To Exempt Trail-grooming Equipment from the Personal Property Tax. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis; Cosponsored by Senators: DAMON of Hancock, HASTINGS of Oxford, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin, WESTON of Waldo, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CARR of Lincoln.
Public Hearing 01/19/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 02/28/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-452, SA/CA S-685.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 652.

LD 1809 HP1249
An Act To Provide Additional Property Tax Relief to Maine Citizens. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative CUMMINGS of Portland; Cosponsored by Representatives: EBERLE of South Portland, LERMAN of Augusta, MILLER of Somerville, PERCY of Phippsburg, SMITH of Monmouth, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing 01/17/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/06.

LD 1823 HP1263
An Act To Exempt Vegetable Seeds for Home Gardens from the Sales Tax. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative PIOTTI of Unity; Cosponsored by Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing 01/18/06. House: Adhere to Engrossed As Amended By CA 03/07/06. Senate Adhere to Majority (ONTP) Report 03/09/06.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 03/09/06.

LD 1836 HP1276
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Assessment of Property Taxes in the Event of a Change of Ownership of the Property. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative CRAVEN of Lewiston; Cosponsored by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin and Representatives: PERRY of Calais, MOODY of Manchester.
Public Hearing 01/17/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/09/06.

LD 1844 HP1284
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Excise Tax on New Automobiles. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative SCHATZ of Blue Hill; Cosponsored by Representatives: RICHARDSON of Brunswick, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, PINGREE of North Haven, Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing 01/18/06.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 03/31/06.

LD 1856 HP1296
An Act To Conform the Maine Tax Laws for 2005 to the United States Internal Revenue Code. (Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing 01/18/06. OTP Accepted 02/28/06.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 03/13/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 486.

LD 1857 HP1297

Original Title: An Act To Clarify Municipal Valuations of Resort Property.
New Title: An Act Relating to the Assessment of Property Taxes on Time-share Property. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook; Cosponsored by Representatives: CLOUGH of Scarborough, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, Senators: COURTNEY of York, DAMON of Hancock, MAYO of Sagadahoc, PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing 01/17/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/13/06.
Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-993.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/28/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 607.

LD 1893 HP1334
An Act To Adjust the Excise Tax Filing Schedule for Wine and Beer Producers. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by Representative DUNN of Bangor; Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representative KAELIN of Winterport, Senator WESTON of Waldo.
Public Hearing 02/08/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/07/06.

LD 1917 HP1358
An Act To Establish Requirements and Standards for Health Savings Accounts for Small Businesses.
Presented by Representative CUMMINGS of Portland; Cosponsored by Representative WEBSTER of Freeport.
Public Hearing 02/08/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/06.

LD 1965 SP0755
An Act To Ensure the Ability of Municipalities To Provide Assistance to Their Citizens. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing 02/08/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/14/06.
Amended by: CA S-481.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 03/28/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 515.

LD 1972 SP0759
An Act To Preserve Maine's Working Waterfront. (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 Senators: ANDREWS of York, BARTLETT of Cumberland, BRENNAN of Cumberland, BROMLEY of Cumberland, COWGER of Kennebec, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DIAMOND of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, EDMONDS of Cumberland, GAGNON of Kennebec, HOBBINS of York, MARTIN of Aroostook, MAYO of Sagadahoc, MITCHELL of Kennebec, NUTTING of Androscoggin, PERRY of Penobscot, RAYE of Washington, ROSEN of Hancock, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, SAVAGE of Knox, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, STRIMLING of Cumberland, SULLIVAN of York, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, ASH of Belfast, AUSTIN of Gray, BARSTOW of Gorham, BOWEN of Rockport, BRYANT of Windham, BURNS of Berwick, CARR of Lincoln, COLLINS of Wells, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, CURLEY of Scarborough, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, DUCHESNE of Hudson, DUDLEY of Portland, DUGAY of Cherryfield, DUNN of Bangor, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, EBERLE of South Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FISCHER of Presque Isle, FISHER of Brewer, JENNINGS of Leeds, JOY of Crystal, KAELIN of Winterport, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, LERMAN of Augusta, LINDELL of Frankfort, MARLEY of Portland, MARRACHE of Waterville, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, McFADDEN of Dennysville, PERRY of Calais, PINEAU of Jay, PINGREE of North Haven, RECTOR of Thomaston, RICHARDSON of Carmel, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, RICHARDSON of Warren, ROSEN of Bucksport, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, SIMPSON of Auburn, SMITH of Monmouth, TWOMEY of Biddeford, VALENTINO of Saco, WHEELER of Kittery, WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing 02/13/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/14/06.
Amended by: CA S-602.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/28/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 609.

LD 1989 SP0768
Resolve, Directing the State Board of Property Tax Review To Accept and Review the Appeal Filed by the Town of Palermo. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Senator WESTON of Waldo.
Public Hearing 02/14/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/02/06.
Amended by: CA S-464.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 03/13/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 134.

LD 2025 HP1426
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Study Commission Regarding Liveable Wages Concerning the Circuit Breaker Program. (Submitted by the Study Commission Regarding Liveable Wages pursuant to Resolve 2005, chapter 128.)
Public Hearing 03/07/06. House: Enactment Failed 04/11/06. Senate: Indefinitely Postponed 04/12/06.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 04/12/06.

LD 2026 HP1427
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Study Commission Regarding Liveable Wages Concerning Conformity with Federal Tax Laws. (Submitted by the Study Commission Regarding Liveable Wages pursuant to Resolve 2005, chapter 128.)
Public Hearing 03/07/06. House: Majority (ONTP) Report 04/04/06. Senate: Indefinitely Postponed 04/05/06.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 04/05/06.

LD 2027 HP1428
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Study Commission Regarding Liveable Wages Concerning the State Earned Income Tax Credit. (Submitted by the Study Commission Regarding Liveable Wages pursuant to Resolve 2005, chapter 128.)
Public Hearing 03/07/06. House: Adhere to Majority (ONTP) Report 04/06/06. Senate: Engrossed As Amended By CA 04/03/06.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 04/06/06.

LD 2039 HP1437
An Act To Establish Municipal Cost Components for Unorganized Territory Services To Be Rendered in Fiscal Year 2006-07. (Submitted by the Department of Audit pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 1604.)
Public Hearing 03/14/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/26/06.
Amended by: CA H-952, SA/CA S-630.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/04/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 624.

LD 2048 SP0792
An Act To Strengthen Maine's Craft Brewers. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick and Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing 03/14/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/27/06.
Amended by: CA S-588. House: Enacted 04/28/06. Senate: Appropriations Table 04/28/06.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.

LD 2052 HP1446
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Create a Property Tax Exemption for Property Owners with Limited Personal Property Assessments. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Representative WOODBURY of Yarmouth; Cosponsored by Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, CLOUGH of Scarborough, HANLEY of Paris, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, SEAVEY of Kennebunkport, Senator PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing 03/14/06.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 04/10/06.

LD 2053 HP1447
An Act To Simplify and Relieve Personal Property Taxes for Small Businesses. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Representative WEBSTER of Freeport; Cosponsored by Representatives: PINGREE of North Haven, SMITH of Monmouth, WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing 03/14/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/06.

LD 2056 HP1452
An Act To Replace Municipal Revenues Subject to Business Equipment Property Tax Exemption. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Representative BOWLES of Sanford; Cosponsored by Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CLOUGH of Scarborough, CUMMINGS of Portland, GLYNN of South Portland, LINDELL of Frankfort, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, McKANE of Newcastle, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, RICHARDSON of Warren, ROBINSON of Raymond, TARDY of Newport, VAUGHAN of Durham, WATSON of Bath, WOODBURY of Yarmouth, Senators: COURTNEY of York, EDMONDS of Cumberland, PERRY of Penobscot.
Public Hearing 03/16/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/28/06.
Amended by: CA H-1078.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/04/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 623.

LD 2073 HP1467
An Act To Bring Maine's Sales and Use Tax Law into Conformity with the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. (Submitted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to Resolve 2005, chapter 110, section 1.)
Public Hearing 03/28/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/12/06.

LD 2075 IB0001
An Act To Create the Taxpayer Bill of Rights.
Public Hearing 03/30/06.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/23/06.

LD 2079 SP0812
An Act To Encourage the Preservation of Historic Structures. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Senator GAGNON of Kennebec; Cosponsored by Representative MARRACHE of Waterville and Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, COURTNEY of York, MITCHELL of Kennebec, PERRY of Penobscot, Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CLOUGH of Scarborough, LERMAN of Augusta.
Public Hearing 03/28/06.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/05/06.

LD 2084 SP0815
An Act To Clarify the Taxable Status of Parts Provided under Service Contracts. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing 03/28/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/04/06.
Amended by: CA S-551. House: Enacted 04/10/06. Senate: Appropriations Table 04/11/06.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.

LD 2085 SP0816
An Act To Clarify the Sales Tax Exemption for Air Ambulance Services. (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Taxation pursuant to Joint Order 2006, S.P. 808.)
Public Hearing 03/28/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/27/06.
Amended by: CA S-589. House: Enacted 04/28/06. Senate: Appropriations Table 04/28/06.
Final Disposition: Died on Adjournment 05/24/06.

LD 2093 HP1485
An Act To Strengthen the Collection of the Tax on Tobacco Products. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by Representative CUMMINGS of Portland.
Public Hearing 04/04/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/13/06.
Amended by: CA H-1009, HB H-1022, HC H-1042.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/04/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 627.

LD 2096 SP0838
Resolve, To Reduce State Valuation as a Result of the Closure of Georgia-Pacific Facilities. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot; Cosponsored by Representative BLANCHARD of Old Town and Senators: PERRY of Penobscot, ROSEN of Hancock, Representatives: CAIN of Orono, DUCHESNE of Hudson, DUNN of Bangor, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, KAELIN of Winterport, WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing 04/04/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/12/06.
Amended by: CA S-590.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 04/28/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 202.