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


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

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. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05.
Amended by:
CA (Changed Title) S-110. 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 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:
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/04/06.

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

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

LD 501 HP0376

Original Title:
An Act To Amend the Operator's License and Nondriver Identification Card Requirements for Nonimmigrants.
New Title:
An Act To Amend the Operator's License and Nondriver Identification Card Requirements.
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. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 01/26/06.
Amended by:
CA (Changed Title) H-736.
Final Disposition:
Enacted, Signed 02/10/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 469.

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

LD 1159 HP0802

Original Title:
An Act To Promote Transportation Investments within Downtowns and Urban Compacts.
New Title:
An Act To Promote Municipal-State Transportation Investment Partnerships.
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
03/07/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/28/06.
Amended by:
CA (Changed Title) H-873.
Final Disposition:
Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 643.

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

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.
No Public Hearing
.
Final Disposition:
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 01/04/06.

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 01/12/06.
Amended by:
CB H-730, HA H-747.
Final Disposition:
Emergency Enacted, Signed 04/13/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 577.

LD 1696 SP0650
An Act To Clarify the Assessment of Costs To Maintain a Private Way or Bridge. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by
Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Representative BRYANT of Windham and Representative PLUMMER of Windham.
Public Hearing
01/26/06. OTP-AM Accepted 02/16/06.
Amended by:
CA S-450.
Final Disposition:
Enacted, Signed 03/08/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 479.

LD 1702 HP1209
An Act To Increase Efficiency in Truck Hauling. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by
Representative CARR of Lincoln; Cosponsored by Senator RAYE of Washington and Representatives: JODREY of Bethel, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, McKENNEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing
01/12/06. OTP-AM Accepted 02/16/06.
Amended by:
CA H-749.
Final Disposition:
Emergency Enacted, Signed 03/08/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 478.

LD 1706 HP1213
An Act To Prohibit Parking in Access Aisles. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by
Representative MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing
01/12/06. Minority (OTP-AM) Accepted 03/07/06.
Amended by:
CB H-765.
Final Disposition:
Emergency Enacted, Signed 04/04/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 528.

LD 1730 HP1238
An Act To Ensure Business Equity in Commercial Vehicle Registration. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by
Representative BLANCHARD of Old Town; Cosponsored by Senator PERRY of Penobscot and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, DUCHESNE of Hudson, FISHER of Brewer, JACKSON of Allagash, ROSEN of Bucksport, Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot.
Public Hearing
01/17/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 03/09/06.
Amended by:
CA H-782.
Final Disposition:
Enacted, Signed 03/24/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 501.

LD 1731 HP1239
An Act To Require That New Road Construction or Repair Include Sidewalks or Bikeways or Both. (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: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, O'BRIEN of Lewiston.
Public Hearing
01/17/06.
Final Disposition:
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/09/06.

LD 1732 HP1240
An Act To Protect Real Estate Values Impaired by Railroad Operations BY REQUEST. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by
Representative FINCH of Fairfield.
Public Hearing
01/17/06.
Final Disposition:
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/09/06.

LD 1738 SP0655
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Ferry Service Travel for Individuals with Catastrophic Illness. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by
Senator SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing
01/24/06. OTP Accepted 02/08/06.
Final Disposition:
Emergency Enacted, Signed 02/21/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 472.

LD 1750 SP0667
An Act To Amend Certain Transportation Laws. (Submitted by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by
Senator DAMON of Hancock; Cosponsored by Representative MARLEY of Portland and Senator SAVAGE of Knox, Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing
01/26/06. OTP-AM Accepted 02/28/06.
Amended by:
CA S-458.
Final Disposition:
Enacted, Signed 03/08/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 482.

LD 1765 SP0682
An Act To Require Insurance Companies To Notify the Secretary of State when a Motor Vehicle Has Been Insured. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by
Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing
01/24/06.
Final Disposition:
Majority (ONTP) Accepted 02/14/06.

LD 1773 SP0690
An Act To Improve the Process for Issuing Duplicate Motor Vehicle Certificates of Title. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by
Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland; Cosponsored by Senator DAMON of Hancock, Representative FISHER of Brewer.
Public Hearing
01/24/06.
Final Disposition:
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/09/06.

LD 1793 SP0710
An Act To Prevent Noise and Air Pollution in the Town of Oakland.
Presented by
Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec; Cosponsored by Representative CANAVAN of Waterville and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, GAGNON of Kennebec, Representatives: BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, BROWNE of Vassalboro, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor.
Public Hearing
01/24/06.
Final Disposition:
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/21/06.

LD 1816 HP1256
An Act To Clarify the Intent of the Law That Allows Retired Firefighters To Retain Their Firefighter License Plates. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by
Representative JACKSON of Allagash.
Public Hearing
01/19/06.
Final Disposition:
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/09/06.

LD 1849 HP1289
An Act To Update the Charter of the Lewiston and Auburn Railroad Company. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by
Representative SAMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing
01/17/06. OTP Accepted 01/26/06.
Final Disposition:
Enacted, Signed 02/10/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 30.

LD 1866 HP1306
An Act To Amend the Motor Vehicle Laws. (Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented by
Representative FISHER of Brewer; Cosponsored by Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, PATRICK of Rumford, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, TARDY of Newport, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing
01/20/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/04/06.
Amended by:
CA H-849.
Final Disposition:
Enacted, Signed 04/12/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 573.

LD 1869 HP1309
An Act To Allow Businesses To Place a Sign at the Topsham Mall Exit on Interstate 295. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by
Representative CROSBY of Topsham.
Public Hearing
01/19/06.
Final Disposition:
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 02/09/06.

LD 1950 HP1367

Original Title:
An Act To Prevent Dangerous Commercial Drivers on Maine's Highways.
New Title:
An Act To Authorize State Participation in the Unified Carrier Registration System. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 203.)
Presented by
Representative ASH of Belfast; Cosponsored by Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, MARLEY of Portland, TUTTLE of Sanford, ADAMS of Portland, GROSE of Woolwich, MAZUREK of Rockland, PINGREE of North Haven, THOMPSON of China, Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing
01/31/06. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 03/14/06.
Amended by:
CA (Changed Title) H-770.
Final Disposition:
Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 649.

LD 1966 SP0756
An Act To Make Allocations from the Maine Turnpike Authority Funds for the Maine Turnpike Authority for the Calendar Year Ending December 31, 2007. (Submitted by the Maine Turnpike Authority pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 23, section 1961, subsection 6.)
Public Hearing
02/16/06. OTP Accepted 03/07/06.
Final Disposition:
Enacted, Signed 03/16/06, P & S LAWS, Chapter 37.

LD 1974 HP1382

Original Title:
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 Years Ending June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2006.
New Title:
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 Years Ending June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2007. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented by
Representative MARLEY of Portland; Cosponsored by Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland, Senators: DAMON of Hancock, SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing
02/14/06. Minority (OTP-AM) Accepted 04/28/06.
Amended by:
CB (Changed Title) H-1037, HA/CB H-1053, HB/CB H-1054.
Final Disposition:
Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/30/06, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 664.

LD 1986 SP0766
Resolve, To Name the New Bridge over the Penobscot River.
Presented by
Senator ROSEN of Hancock; Cosponsored by Representative LINDELL of Frankfort and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, SAVAGE of Knox, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: FISHER of Brewer, McKENNEY of Cumberland, MUSE of Fryeburg, ROSEN of Bucksport.
Public Hearing
03/07/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/22/06.
Amended by:
CA S-503.
Final Disposition:
Finally Passed, Signed 03/30/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 151.

LD 1998 HP1400
An Act To Grandfather Owners of Property with Respect To Highway Cuts. (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 Representatives: HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MARLEY of Portland, MAZUREK of Rockland, PARADIS of Frenchville, PATRICK of Rumford, SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing
02/28/06.
Final Disposition:
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/21/06.

LD 2040 HP1438

Original Title:
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Amend Its Rules Regarding Noise Abatement and Abatement Costs.
New Title:
Resolve, Directing the Department of Transportation To Review Its Highway Traffic Noise Policy. (Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented by
Representative GLYNN of South Portland; Cosponsored by Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland and Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, COLLINS of Wells, EBERLE of South Portland, MARLEY of Portland, McKENNEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing
03/14/06. OTP-AM Accepted 03/23/06.
Amended by:
CA (Changed Title) H-857.
Final Disposition:
Finally Passed, Signed 05/30/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 216.

LD 2051 HP1445
Resolve, To Name the New Bridge in Augusta Spanning the Kennebec River "Cushnoc Crossing". (Submitted by the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation pursuant to Joint Order 2005, H.P. 1440.)
Public Hearing
03/14/06. OTP Accepted 03/27/06.
Final Disposition:
Finally Passed, Signed 04/03/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 163.

LD 2058 HP1454

Original Title:
An Act To Allow Heavy Equipment To Be Moved during Nighttime.
New Title:
Resolve, Authorizing a Pilot Project To Allow Timber Harvesting Equipment To Be Moved during Nighttime. (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 Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, FISCHER of Presque Isle, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, PARADIS of Frenchville, PATRICK of Rumford, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland.
Public Hearing
03/21/06. OTP-AM Accepted 04/05/06.
Amended by:
CA (Changed Title) H-942.
Final Disposition:
Finally Passed, Signed 04/13/06, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 189.

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