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

JUDICIARY

LD 25 -- HP0028
An Act To Educate Women on the Medical Risks Associated with Abortion.
Presented By: Representative DUPREY of Hampden
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: CRESSEY of Cornish, HALL of Holden, HAMPER of Oxford, JOY of Crystal, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, THOMAS of Ripley.
Public Hearing: 05/05/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/08/05.

LD 34 -- SP0014
An Act To Institute Loser-pay Litigation in the State of Maine.
Presented By: Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, DAVIS of Piscataquis, DOW of Lincoln, SAVAGE of Knox, Representatives: BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 04/26/05.

LD 51 -- HP0047
Resolve, To Encourage Parents To Choose To Dedicate a Portion of Child Support Payments to College Investment Accounts.
Presented By: Representative BARSTOW of Gorham
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: CAIN of Orono, FISCHER of Presque Isle, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, MAREAN of Hollis, MERRILL of Appleton, NORTON of Bangor, PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-495.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/07/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 90.

LD 61 -- HP0057
An Act To Authorize a Judge To Order Involuntary Commitment of a Person with Mental Illness Not Taking Prescribed Medication.
Presented By: Representative JACKSON of Fort Kent
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: PARADIS of Frenchville, SMITH of Van Buren.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 103 -- HP0079
An Act To Establish the Fully Informed Jury Act.
Presented By: Representative JOY of Crystal
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, SAVIELLO of Wilton, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/04/05.

LD 105 -- HP0081
Original Title: An Act To Amend the Laws Pertaining to Temporary Guardianship. New Title: Resolve, Concerning Temporary Guardianship Laws.
Presented By: Representative BISHOP of Boothbay
Cosponsored By: Representative LINDELL of Frankfort.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-541.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/07/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 91.

LD 157 -- SP0063
An Act Concerning the Disclosure of Juror Information.
Presented By: Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA S-244.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 285.

LD 162 -- HP0113
An Act To Protect the Rights of Leaseholders and Ensure Their Continued Access to Land.
Presented By: Representative CLARK of Millinocket
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, PARADIS of Frenchville, SAVIELLO of Wilton, TWOMEY of Biddeford, Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, DIAMOND of Cumberland, MAYO of Sagadahoc.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 166 -- HP0117
An Act To Prohibit Firearms in a Courthouse.
Presented By: Representative CARR of Lincoln
Cosponsored By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec and Representatives: FLOOD of Winthrop, MILLS of Farmington, PERCY of Phippsburg, ROBINSON of Raymond, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, TARDY of Newport, THOMAS of Ripley.
Public Hearing: 02/01/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/09/05. Amended by: CA H-217.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 175.

LD 220 -- SP0073
An Act To Support the Disclosure of Information to Relatives Who Are Likely To Provide Care to Children.
(Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative SHIELDS of Auburn and Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 250 -- HP0189
An Act To Make Technical Corrections to Maine's Appellate Jurisdiction Laws Concerning Involuntary Hospitalization.
Presented By: Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon
Cosponsored By: Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, CARR of Lincoln, COLLINS of Wells, CRESSEY of Cornish, DUPREY of Hampden, McKENNEY of Cumberland, RECTOR of Thomaston, ROBINSON of Raymond.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05. OTP Accepted 03/29/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 48.

LD 256 -- HP0195
An Act To Ensure Compliance with Court-ordered Child Support.
Presented By: Representative MOODY of Manchester.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 260 -- HP0199
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing Mechanics Liens.
Presented By: Representative BERUBE of Lisbon
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner, GLYNN of South Portland, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, SHIELDS of Auburn, Senator HOBBINS of York.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-540.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 311.

LD 262 -- HP0201
Original Title: An Act To Protect Unborn Children from Acts of Violence. New Title: An Act To Protect Pregnant Women from Acts of Violence.
Presented By: Representative DUPREY of Hampden
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CEBRA of Naples, CRESSEY of Cornish, HALL of Holden, HAMPER of Oxford, PARADIS of Frenchville, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, COURTNEY of York, SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 05/12/05. Minority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/13/05. Amended by: HA (Changed Title) H-682.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 408.

LD 272 -- SP0092
An Act To Provide an Exemption from Discrimination Laws to Fitness Centers.
Presented By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis Senators: ANDREWS of York, NUTTING of Androscoggin, PERRY of Penobscot, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, RAYE of Washington, Representatives: LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, LANSLEY of Sabattus, MAKAS of Lewiston, SHIELDS of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/20/05.

LD 281 -- HP0206
An Act Authorizing Property Managers To Bring Eviction Actions on Behalf of Landlords.
Presented By: Representative BERUBE of Lisbon
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, CURLEY of Scarborough, FLETCHER of Winslow, JODREY of Bethel, SAMPSON of Auburn, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/04/05.

LD 301 -- HP0226
Original Title: An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Committee To Study Compliance with Maine's Freedom of Access Laws. New Title: Resolve, To Implement the Recommendations of the Committee To Study Compliance with Maine's Freedom of Access Laws.
(Submitted by the Committee to Study Compliance with Maine's Freedom of Access Laws pursuant to Public Law 2003, chapter 709, section 8.)
Public Hearing: 04/27/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/06/05. Amended by: HA (Changed Title) H-713.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/23/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 123.

LD 321 -- SP0099
Original Title: An Act Relating to Unlawful Housing Discrimination. New Title: Resolve, To Review the Housing Discrimination Laws.
(Submitted by the Maine Human Rights Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 4566, subsection 11.)
Public Hearing: 02/22/05. Failed Passage 05/31/05.
Final Disposition: Died in Concurrence 05/31/05.

LD 324 -- HP0247
An Act To Clarify Ownership and Management of Architectural Firms.
Presented By: Representative BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner.
Public Hearing: 02/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 03/22/05.

LD 385 -- HP0287
An Act To Limit the Liability of Ambulance Services in Maine.
Presented By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford
Cosponsored By: Senator NASS of York and Representatives: DUNN of Bangor, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, NASS of Acton, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York.
Public Hearing: 05/11/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: HA H-693.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/17/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 398.

LD 415 -- SP0139
Original Title: An Act To Ensure Compliance with the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act. New Title: Resolve, To Create the Committee To Study State Compliance with the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978.
Presented By: Senator ROTUNDO of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn and Senators: CLUKEY of Aroostook, DAMON of Hancock, EDMONDS of Cumberland, MARTIN of Aroostook, RAYE of Washington, Representatives: LORING of the Penobscot Nation, MOORE of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/11/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-138, HA/CA H-710.
Final Disposition: Emergency Finally Passed, Signed 06/21/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 118.

LD 432 -- HP0317
An Act To Increase from 90 to 120 Days the Time Frame To File Contractor Liens.
Presented By: Representative McKANE of Newcastle
Cosponsored By: Senator DOW of Lincoln and Representatives: LINDELL of Frankfort, MERRILL of Appleton, TRAHAN of Waldoboro, VAUGHAN of Durham, Senator COURTNEY of York.
Public Hearing: 02/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/04/05.

LD 466 -- HP0341
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Committee To Study Compliance with Maine's Freedom of Access Laws Concerning Attorney's Fees.
(Submitted by the Committee to Study Compliance with Maine's Freedom of Access Laws pursuant to Public Law 2003, chapter 709, section 8.)
Public Hearing: 04/27/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/01/05.

LD 467 -- HP0342
An Act To Implement the Recommendations of the Committee To Study Compliance with Maine's Freedom of Access Laws Concerning Personal Contact Information.
(Submitted by the Committee To Study Compliance with Maine's Freedom of Access Laws pursuant to Public Law 2003, chapter 709, section 8.)
Public Hearing: 04/27/05. OTP Accepted 06/01/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/13/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 381.

LD 469 -- HP0344
An Act To Simplify the Real Estate Foreclosure Process.
Presented By: Representative CRESSEY of Cornish
Cosponsored By: Senator DAMON of Hancock and Representatives: BERUBE of Lisbon, BIERMAN of Sorrento, BISHOP of Boothbay, CEBRA of Naples, OTT of York, PERCY of Phippsburg, SAMPSON of Auburn, Senator TURNER of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/24/05. Amended by: CA H-466.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 291.

LD 483 -- HP0358
An Act To Facilitate Real Estate Ownership.
Presented By: Representative BOWEN of Rockport.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 491 -- HP0366
An Act To Cure an Inconsistency Regarding Judgment Liens.
Presented By: Representative DAVIS of Falmouth
Cosponsored By: Representative CARR of Lincoln, Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05. OTP Accepted 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/21/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 62.

LD 522 -- HP0398
An Act To Provide the Same Exemption from Jury Duty to Veterinarians as Granted to Medical Doctors.
Presented By: Representative PARADIS of Frenchville
Cosponsored By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook and Representatives: ASH of Belfast, COLLINS of Wells, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, JACKSON of Fort Kent, JENNINGS of Leeds, TWOMEY of Biddeford, WEBSTER of Freeport, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05. OTP Accepted 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/21/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 60.

LD 537 -- SP0163
An Act Relating to Animals in Food Stores and Restaurants.
(Submitted by the Maine Human Rights Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 4566, subsection 11.)
Public Hearing: 02/22/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA S-245.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 318.

LD 539 -- SP0165
An Act Authorizing Municipalities To Establish Walking Trails.
Presented By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative MARLEY of Portland and Senators: ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representatives: BLISS of South Portland, FLETCHER of Winslow.
Public Hearing: 05/11/05. House: Majority (ONTP) Report 06/07/05, Adhere to Majority (ONTP) Report 06/08/05. Senate: Minority (OTP-AM) Report 06/07/05, Insist on Majority (OTP-AM) Report 06/08/05.
Final Disposition: Died Between Houses 06/08/05.

LD 549 -- HP0404
An Act To Expedite the Forcible Entry and Detainer Process in Nonpayment Cases.
Presented By: Representative MILLS of Farmington.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/01/05.

LD 570 -- SP0178
An Act To Require the Fair Application of the Mechanic's Lien Law.
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative SMITH of Monmouth and Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, CLUKEY of Aroostook, DOW of Lincoln, NUTTING of Androscoggin, Representatives: FARRINGTON of Gorham, MOODY of Manchester, RECTOR of Thomaston, SCHATZ of Blue Hill.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/24/05. Amended by: CA S-230.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 287.

LD 591 -- HP0424
An Act To Clarify the Provisions for Child Support Orders Providing Health Insurance for Children.
Presented By: Representative TARDY of Newport
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner, CARR of Lincoln, MILLS of Farmington, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/24/05.

LD 592 -- HP0425
An Act To Allow Case Management Officers To Conduct Hearings in Divorce Court.
Presented By: Representative TARDY of Newport
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner, CARR of Lincoln, MILLS of Farmington, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05. OTP Accepted 06/07/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/13/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 385.

LD 621 -- HP0454
An Act Regarding Divorce and Marital Property.
Presented By: Representative CUMMINGS of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, PINGREE of North Haven, SMITH of Monmouth, TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-496.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/03/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 298.

LD 627 -- HP0460
An Act To Require Notification prior to Suspension of a Driver's License for a Nonmotor Vehicle Violation.
Presented By: Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: COLLINS of Wells, MARLEY of Portland, McKENNEY of Cumberland, PATRICK of Rumford, SAMPSON of Auburn, Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BROMLEY of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-497.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 325.

LD 644 -- SP0199
An Act To Prohibit Discrimination in Housing.
Presented By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 02/22/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/03/05.

LD 645 -- SP0200
An Act To Promote the Commonsense Consumption of Food.
Presented By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland and Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, DIAMOND of Cumberland, MARTIN of Aroostook, SAVAGE of Knox.
Public Hearing: 05/11/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/02/05. Amended by: CA S-324.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/09/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 355.

LD 668 -- HP0488
An Act To Amend the Land Use Regulation Laws.
Presented By: Representative JOY of Crystal
Cosponsored By: Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, CLARK of Millinocket, RICHARDSON of Carmel, SAVIELLO of Wilton, THOMAS of Ripley, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/26/05.

LD 674 -- SP0210
An Act To Remove the Jurisdiction of Probate Court in Child Protection Petitions.
Presented By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BROMLEY of Cumberland, EDMONDS of Cumberland, MAYO of Sagadahoc, STRIMLING of Cumberland, Representatives: MARLEY of Portland, MERRILL of Appleton, MILLS of Farmington.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 681 -- SP0217
An Act Regarding the Use of Arbitration in Certain Consumer Cases.
Presented By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative O'BRIEN of Lewiston and Representatives: BEAUDETTE Of Biddeford, BERUBE of Lisbon, CROSBY of Topsham, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/04/05.

LD 693 -- SP0230
An Act To Increase Public Safety through the Enhancement of Law Enforcement for the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians.
Presented By: Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon and Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis, Representative JOY of Crystal.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/24/05. Amended by: CA S-229.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/06/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 310.

LD 704 -- HP0499
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing De Minimis Infractions of the Maine Criminal Code.
Presented By: Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon
Cosponsored By: Representative JOY of Crystal.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 05/10/05.

LD 713 -- HP0508
An Act To Amend Maine's Divorce Laws.
Presented By: Representative MILLETT of Waterford
Cosponsored By: Representative BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/01/05.

LD 715 -- HP0510
An Act To Provide Support for Legal Services for Low-income Mainers.
Presented By: Representative TARDY of Newport
Cosponsored By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: BOWEN of Rockport, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUDLEY of Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, OTT of York, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York.
Public Hearing: 03/22/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-582.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/09/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 361.

LD 718 -- HP0513
An Act To Increase the Amount of Equity in a Principal Residence That Is Exempt from Attachment.
Presented By: Representative COLLINS of Wells
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CARR of Lincoln, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, NASS of Acton, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senators: ANDREWS of York, BROMLEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/09/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/24/05.

LD 722 -- HP0517
Original Title: An Act Regarding the Appointment of the Director of Investigations in the Office of the Attorney General. New Title: An Act Deleting Gender-specific and Archaic Language from Certain Laws Concerning the Office of the Attorney General.
(Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Public Hearing: 03/08/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-277.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 154.

LD 732 -- HP0527
An Act To Provide a Defense in Protection from Abuse Orders.
Presented By: Representative SMITH of Van Buren
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: HUTTON of Bowdoinham, MAZUREK of Rockland, PATRICK of Rumford, PERRY of Calais.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/24/05.

LD 771 -- HP0548
An Act To Protect Consumers' Use of Gift Cards.
Presented By: Representative THOMPSON of China
Cosponsored By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, CANAVAN of Waterville, DAIGLE of Arundel, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, MARRACHE of Waterville, NORTON of Bangor, SAMPSON of Auburn, WALCOTT of Lewiston.
Public Hearing: 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 772 -- HP0549
An Act To Prohibit the Placement of Expiration Dates on Gift Cards.
Presented By: Representative MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 780 -- HP0557
An Act To Allow a Landlord To Discover Whether Sewer and Water Bills Have Been Paid.
Presented By: Representative GLYNN of South Portland.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-539.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/03/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 306.

LD 816 -- SP0271
An Act To Prohibit Changing the Flow of Water on Another's Land.
Presented By: Senator ANDREWS of York.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 830 -- HP0589
An Act To Reduce the Duration of Nonpayment of Child Support That Triggers License Suspension.
Presented By: Representative KAELIN of Winterport.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 838 -- SP0277
An Act To Amend the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act As It Applies to Gift Cards.
Presented By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/03/05.

LD 853 -- HP0604
An Act To Limit MaineCare Benefits for Individuals Seriously in Arrears on Child Support Payments.
Presented By: Representative KAELIN of Winterport
Cosponsored By: Senator ANDREWS of York and Representatives: ASH of Belfast, FLETCHER of Winslow, Senator DAMON of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 859 -- HP0610
An Act To Provide Greater Civil Relief Protection for Members of the Military.
(Submitted by the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, HOTHAM of Dixfield, PATRICK of Rumford, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, VALENTINO of Saco, Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-538.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/09/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 353.

LD 867 -- HP0618
An Act Regarding Child Protection Proceedings.
(Submitted by the Department of the Attorney General pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA H-545.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/03/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 300.

LD 869 -- HP0620
An Act To Extend Recognition to the Metis People.
Presented By: Representative BOWEN of Rockport.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 04/04/05.

LD 884 -- SP0292
An Act To Protect Motherhood.
Presented By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick and Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, DIAMOND of Cumberland, MILLS of Somerset, Representatives: FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GREELEY of Levant, GROSE of Woolwich, MUSE of Fryeburg, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/10/05. Amended by: CA S-139.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 05/12/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 88.

LD 894 -- SP0302
An Act To Require Guardians ad Litem To Receive Counseling Training.
Presented By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin
Cosponsored By: Representative VAUGHAN of Durham and Senator COURTNEY of York, Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner, CEBRA of Naples, DUGAY of Cherryfield, THOMAS of Ripley.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/24/05.

LD 908 -- HP0627
An Act To Protect Homosexuals from Discrimination.
Presented By: Representative DUPREY of Hampden.
Public Hearing: 05/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/24/05.

LD 910 -- HP0629
An Act To Include Regional Transportation Systems under the Maine Tort Claims Act.
Presented By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: FISCHER of Presque Isle, MARLEY of Portland, Senator NUTTING of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 05/11/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/14/05. Amended by: CA H-691.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/17/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 399.

LD 918 -- HP0637
An Act To Provide for the Payment of Attorney's Fees in a Parental Rights and Responsibilities Action.
Presented By: Representative TARDY of Newport
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, BOWLES of Sanford, BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner, CARR of Lincoln, NASS of Acton, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/31/05.

LD 924 -- HP0643
An Act To Require That the Name and Address of an Owner of a Limited Liability Company Be in the Articles of Organization.
Presented By: Representative CARR of Lincoln
Cosponsored By: Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook and Representatives: CLARK of Millinocket, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, JACKSON of Fort Kent, LORING of the Penobscot Nation, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, Senators: BRYANT of Oxford, DAVIS of Piscataquis.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 932 -- HP0651
An Act To Clearly Identify Maine Corporations.
Presented By: Representative LINDELL of Frankfort
Cosponsored By: Representatives: AUSTIN of Gray, RECTOR of Thomaston, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 936 -- HP0655
An Act To Amend the Maine Tort Claims Act.
Presented By: Representative MILLS of Farmington
Cosponsored By: Representatives: GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 05/11/05. Amended by: CB H-694.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/23/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 448.

LD 948 -- SP0323
An Act To Shelter IRAs from the Bankruptcy Law.
Presented By: Senator COWGER of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative CANAVAN of Waterville and Representatives: DUNN of Bangor, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 955 -- HP0665
An Act To Prevent the Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Citizens.
Presented By: Representative FARRINGTON of Gorham
Cosponsored By: Senator BARTLETT of Cumberland and Representative BARSTOW of Gorham, Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 03/15/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 973 -- HP0683
An Act To Make Certain Changes in the Laws Concerning the Family Division of District Court.
Presented By: Representative TARDY of Newport
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/08/05. Amended by: CA H-646, HA/CA H-665.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/13/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 384.

LD 974 -- HP0684
An Act To Amend the Guidelines Used To Determine Child Support Payments.
Presented By: Representative CURLEY of Scarborough.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/16/05.

LD 985 -- HP0695
An Act To Amend Appellate Review Jurisdiction of the Superior Court.
(Submitted by the Criminal Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1354, subsection 2.)
Public Hearing: 03/22/05. OTP Accepted 04/04/05.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 04/21/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 64.

LD 986 -- SP0326
An Act To Amend the Maine Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act.
Presented By: Senator HOBBINS of York.
Public Hearing: 03/17/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1006 -- SP0346
An Act To Modify Joint and Several Liability.
Presented By: Senator NASS of York.
Public Hearing: 05/13/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/07/05.

LD 1025 -- HP0710
An Act To Expedite the Divorce Process in Instances of Domestic Violence.
Presented By: Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook
Cosponsored By: Senator DIAMOND of Cumberland and Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 1045 -- SP0362
An Act Regarding Contract Indemnification.
Presented By: Senator HOBBINS of York
Cosponsored By: Senators: MARTIN of Aroostook, SULLIVAN of York, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, RECTOR of Thomaston.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1053 -- SP0370
An Act To Protect Maine Harness Racing from Illegal Wagering.
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Senator HASTINGS of Oxford, Representatives: SAVIELLO of Wilton, SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Public Hearing: 04/06/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA S-246.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/03/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 304.

LD 1063 -- SP0380
An Act To Improve the Guardian ad Litem System.
Presented By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative TARDY of Newport and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, MITCHELL of Kennebec, Representatives: MILLS of Farmington, MOODY of Manchester, PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA S-298.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/09/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 360.

LD 1067 -- SP0384
Resolve, To Establish the Task Force To Study and Design a Child Protection Mediation System.
Presented By: Senator MITCHELL of Kennebec
Cosponsored By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BROMLEY of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, Representative BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Indefinitely Postponed 06/17/05.

LD 1073 -- HP0726
Resolve, Directing the Family Law Advisory Commission To Study the Child Protection Process.
Presented By: Representative VAUGHAN of Durham
Cosponsored By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin and Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, DUGAY of Cherryfield, GLYNN of South Portland, LEWIN of Eliot, LINDELL of Frankfort, LORING of the Penobscot Nation, MOULTON of York, NASS of Acton, PERRY of Calais, PILON of Saco, Senators: RAYE of Washington, ROSEN of Hancock, SULLIVAN of York.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 1079 -- HP0732
An Act To Require Publicly Funded Entities To Report Undocumented Illegal Aliens.
Presented By: Representative JACOBSEN of Waterboro
Cosponsored By: Senator COURTNEY of York and Representatives: BROWN of South Berwick, COLLINS of Wells, CRESSEY of Cornish, McLEOD of Lee, NASS of Acton, NUTTING of Oakland, TUTTLE of Sanford.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/02/05.

LD 1084 -- HP0737
Original Title: An Act To Make Dormancy Fees on Gift Cards Illegal. New Title: An Act Concerning Gift Obligations, Stored-value Cards and Prefunded Bank Cards.
Presented By: Representative VALENTINO of Saco
Cosponsored By: Senator GAGNON of Kennebec and Representatives: DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, PLUMMER of Windham, MARLEY of Portland, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, THOMPSON of China, Senator HOBBINS of York.
Public Hearing: 04/06/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/03/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-624.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/09/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 357.

LD 1115 -- HP0768
An Act To Facilitate Voting by Participants in the Address Confidentiality Program.
Presented By: Representative CANAVAN of Waterville
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, DAVIS of Falmouth, GROSE of Woolwich, HOTHAM of Dixfield, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, NASS of Acton, SMITH of Monmouth, Senator HOBBINS of York.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/03/05. Amended by: CA H-625.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/09/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 364.

LD 1120 -- HP0773
An Act Regarding the Reporting of Abuse and Neglect.
Presented By: Representative GROSE of Woolwich
Cosponsored By: Representatives: ASH of Belfast, BRYANT of Windham, CAMPBELL of Newfield, CRAVEN of Lewiston, JENNINGS of Leeds, LUNDEEN of Mars Hill, MILLER of Somerville, TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/31/05.

LD 1177 -- SP0405
An Act To Limit the Early Release of Persons Convicted of Certain Crimes.
Presented By: Senator WOODCOCK of Franklin.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1179 -- SP0407
Original Title: An Act To Establish Duties for Persons Who Hold Durable Powers of Attorney or Act as Responsible Parties for Residents of Long-term Care Facilities. New Title: An Act Concerning Persons Who Hold Durable Powers of Attorney or Act as Responsible Parties for Residents of Long-term Care Facilities.
Presented By: Senator MARTIN of Aroostook
Cosponsored By: Senators: MAYO of Sagadahoc, ROSEN of Hancock, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, Representatives: CRAVEN of Lewiston, FISCHER of Presque Isle, MILLS of Farmington, PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-248.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 283.

LD 1196 -- SP0413
An Act To Extend Civil Rights Protections to All People Regardless of Sexual Orientation. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Senators: BROMLEY of Cumberland, EDMONDS of Cumberland, MITCHELL of Kennebec, Representatives: DUDLEY of Portland, MUSE of Fryeburg, NORTON of Bangor, PERRY of Calais, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, THOMPSON of China.
Public Hearing: 03/23/05. (OTP) Report A Accepted 03/29/05. Amended by: HI H-92.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 03/31/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 10.

LD 1202 -- SP0416
Resolve, To Study the Accessibility of Birth Certificates and Other Vital Records.
Presented By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative FARRINGTON of Gorham and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, HOBBINS of York, MAYO of Sagadahoc, MITCHELL of Kennebec, Representative BARSTOW of Gorham.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05. OTP Accepted 05/31/05.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/09/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 107.

LD 1203 -- SP0417
An Act To Amend the Laws Concerning Eminent Domain.
Presented By: Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot
Cosponsored By: Representative CROSBY of Topsham and Senators: DAMON of Hancock, DIAMOND of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, SAVAGE of Knox, Representatives: MARLEY of Portland, MAZUREK of Rockland, PARADIS of Frenchville.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1210 -- SP0424
An Act To Amend the Laws Relating to Corporations, Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships.
(Submitted by the Secretary of State pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator HOBBINS of York
Cosponsored By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick and Senators: COURTNEY of York, PERRY of Penobscot, Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, DUNN of Bangor, FISHER of Brewer, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, JACKSON of Fort Kent, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA S-247.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/03/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 302.

LD 1212 -- HP0830
An Act To Amend the Laws Governing the Effect of Foreclosure of a Tax Lien on Time-share Estates.
Presented By: Representative COLLINS of Wells
Cosponsored By: Senator NASS of York and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CLARK of Millinocket, CLOUGH of Scarborough, McCORMICK of West Gardiner, PINEAU of Jay, SEAVEY of Kennebunkport, WATSON of Bath, Senator COURTNEY of York.
Public Hearing: 04/06/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/24/05. Amended by: CA H-467.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 275.

LD 1229 -- HP0847
An Act To Strengthen the Enforcement of Divorce Decrees.
Presented By: Representative McKENNEY of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1232 -- HP0850
An Act To Protect Children from Individuals Who Have Engaged in Sexual Abuse of Children in the Past.
Presented By: Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/08/05. Amended by: CA H-655.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 366.

LD 1245 -- HP0863
Resolve, To Increase Safety for Domestic Abuse Victims.
Presented By: Representative BARSTOW of Gorham
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: BISHOP of Boothbay, BURNS of Berwick, CAIN of Orono, FARRINGTON of Gorham, GROSE of Woolwich, PATRICK of Rumford, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, SAVIELLO of Wilton.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/05/05.

LD 1248 -- HP0866
An Act Regarding the Initiation of Cases of Murder and Class A, B and C Crimes in Superior Court by Complaint.
(Submitted by the Criminal Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 17-A, section 1354, subsection 2.)
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-498.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 326.

LD 1275 -- HP0872
An Act To Protect Certain Private Information Submitted to Municipalities.
Presented By: Representative BIERMAN of Sorrento
Cosponsored By: Senator SCHNEIDER of Penobscot and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, COLLINS of Wells, MILLETT of Waterford, PLUMMER of Windham, SAMPSON of Auburn, TARDY of Newport, Senators: DAVIS of Piscataquis, STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/07/05.

LD 1285 -- HP0882
Resolve, Directing the Secretary of State To Develop a Titling System for Mobile Homes.
Presented By: Representative THOMAS of Ripley
Cosponsored By: Senator PLOWMAN of Penobscot and Representatives: ANNIS of Dover-Foxcroft, DUPREY of Hampden, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, JACKSON of Fort Kent, KAELIN of Winterport, LEWIN of Eliot, PARADIS of Frenchville, Senator COURTNEY of York.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-580.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/08/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 103.

LD 1288 -- HP0885
An Act To Reduce Costs and Improve Efficiency of the Maine Criminal Justice System.
Presented By: Representative BURNS of Berwick
Cosponsored By: Senator CLUKEY of Aroostook and Representatives: CAMPBELL of Newfield, CUMMINGS of Portland, HARLOW of Portland, PINGREE of North Haven, SMITH of Monmouth, TUTTLE of Sanford, WALCOTT of Lewiston, WHEELER of Kittery.
Public Hearing: 04/07/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1294 -- HP0891
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Define Marriage.
Presented By: Representative DUPREY of Hampden
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: CEBRA of Naples, CRESSEY of Cornish, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, JOY of Crystal, THOMAS of Ripley, VAUGHAN of Durham, Senators: COURTNEY of York, PLOWMAN of Penobscot.
Public Hearing: 05/25/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/08/05.

LD 1296 -- HP0893
An Act To Provide for Victims of Trafficking.
Presented By: Representative MARRACHE of Waterville
Cosponsored By: Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CANAVAN of Waterville, CARR of Lincoln, CRAVEN of Lewiston, CUMMINGS of Portland, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, PERCY of Phippsburg, Senator WESTON of Waldo.
Public Hearing: 04/05/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1297 -- HP0894
An Act To Provide Just Compensation for Established Businesses During Eminent Domain Proceedings.
Presented By: Representative BRYANT-DESCHENES of Turner
Cosponsored By: Representatives: CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, FLETCHER of Winslow, McKENNEY of Cumberland, Senator ROSEN of Hancock.
Public Hearing: 04/06/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1320 -- HP0918
An Act To Amend the Child and Family Services and Protection Act.
Presented By: Representative VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 04/13/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-611, HA/CA H-656.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 374.

LD 1365 -- SP0471
An Act To End Discrimination.
Presented By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative PERCY of Phippsburg and Senators: BARTLETT of Cumberland, BROMLEY of Cumberland, COWGER of Kennebec, DAMON of Hancock, DIAMOND of Cumberland, DOW of Lincoln, EDMONDS of Cumberland, GAGNON of Kennebec, MAYO of Sagadahoc, NUTTING of Androscoggin, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, STRIMLING of Cumberland, SULLIVAN of York, Representatives: RICHARDSON of Brunswick, ADAMS of Portland, BABBIDGE of Kennebunk, BARSTOW of Gorham, BLANCHARD of Old Town, BLISS of South Portland, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, BRYANT of Windham, BURNS of Berwick, CAIN of Orono, CANAVAN of Waterville, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUCHESNE of Hudson, DUDLEY of Portland, DUNN of Bangor, EBERLE of South Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FARRINGTON of Gorham, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, GOLDMAN of Cape Elizabeth, HUTTON of Bowdoinham, JACKSON of Fort Kent, KOFFMAN of Bar Harbor, LERMAN of Augusta, MARLEY of Portland, NORTON of Bangor, PARADIS of Frenchville, PATRICK of Rumford, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, PERRY of Calais, PINEAU of Jay, PINGREE of North Haven, SAMPSON of Auburn, SMITH of Monmouth, SMITH of Van Buren, WATSON of Bath, WEBSTER of Freeport, WHEELER of Kittery, WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing: 03/23/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/03/05.

LD 1372 -- HP0958
RESOLUTION, Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of Maine To Establish a Victims' Bill of Rights.
Presented By: Representative MILLETT of Waterford
Cosponsored By: Senator HASTINGS of Oxford and Representative HANLEY of Paris, Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1378 -- SP0476
Original Title: An Act To Preserve the Medical Liability Climate in the State by Capping Noneconomic and Punitive Damages. New Title: An Act To Amend the Medical Liability Laws Concerning Communications of Sympathy or Benevolence.
Presented By: Senator TURNER of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative SAVIELLO of Wilton and Senators: DIAMOND of Cumberland, WESTON of Waldo, Representatives: McKANE of Newcastle, CURLEY of Scarborough, DRISCOLL of Westbrook, DUGAY of Cherryfield, MARRACHE of Waterville, NASS of Acton, WOODBURY of Yarmouth.
Public Hearing: 05/13/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/02/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-323.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 376.

LD 1394 -- SP0483
An Act To Require That Judicial Hearings Be Conducted in Hospitals Providing Involuntary Inpatient Psychiatric Services.
Presented By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland
Cosponsored By: Representative MARLEY of Portland and Senators: GAGNON of Kennebec, MAYO of Sagadahoc, SCHNEIDER of Penobscot, Representatives: ADAMS of Portland, BARSTOW of Gorham, CUMMINGS of Portland, PINGREE of North Haven.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 05/17/05.

LD 1402 -- SP0491
An Act To Provide Guidelines, Standards and Rights for Children and the Guardians Who Care for Them.
Presented By: Senator ROSEN of Hancock
Cosponsored By: Senators: HASTINGS of Oxford, PERRY of Penobscot, RAYE of Washington, Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, DUCHESNE of Hudson, PINGREE of North Haven, ROSEN of Bucksport, SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Public Hearing: 04/14/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/03/05. Amended by: CA S-326.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 371.

LD 1405 -- SP0494
An Act To Prepare Maine for Public Health Emergencies.
(Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Senator MAYO of Sagadahoc
Cosponsored By: Representative MILLER of Somerville and Senators: ROSEN of Hancock, WOODCOCK of Franklin, Representatives: BURNS of Berwick, CAMPBELL of Newfield, CANAVAN of Waterville, DUNN of Bangor, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, NASS of Acton.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/07/05. Amended by: CA S-336.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/13/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 383.

LD 1409 -- HP0973
An Act To Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Theft Offenses.
Presented By: Representative ROSEN of Bucksport
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: BOWLES of Sanford, CROSTHWAITE of Ellsworth, CURLEY of Scarborough, DAVIS of Augusta, DUCHESNE of Hudson, SCHATZ of Blue Hill, TARDY of Newport, Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-499.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 320.

LD 1415 -- HP0979
An Act Regarding Confidentiality in Litigation.
Presented By: Representative GERZOFSKY of Brunswick
Cosponsored By: Senator BRYANT of Oxford and Representatives: ASH of Belfast, FINCH of Fairfield, FISCHER of Presque Isle, MAZUREK of Rockland, MOODY of Manchester, PERCY of Phippsburg, SMITH of Van Buren, WALCOTT of Lewiston.
Public Hearing: 05/13/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/07/05.

LD 1421 -- HP0985
An Act To Address the Constitutionality of Maine's Resident-only Lobster License.
(Submitted by the Department of Marine Resources pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative DUPLESSIE of Westbrook.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-544.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/09/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 354.

LD 1455 -- HP1020
An Act To Codify Public Records Exceptions.
(Submitted by the Committee to Study Compliance with Maine's Freedom of Access Laws pursuant to Resolve 2003, chapter 83, section 9-A.)
Public Hearing: 04/27/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1474 -- HP1037
An Act To Require That Corporations Be Operated in a Manner That Does Not Adversely Affect the Public Interest.
Presented By: Representative EDER of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator STRIMLING of Cumberland and Representative TWOMEY of Biddeford.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/03/05.

LD 1479 -- SP0504
An Act To Ensure Systematic Reporting of Abortions.
Presented By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis
Cosponsored By: Representative BOWLES of Sanford and Senators: ANDREWS of York, MARTIN of Aroostook, PERRY of Penobscot, PLOWMAN of Penobscot, Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, JOY of Crystal, THOMAS of Ripley.
Public Hearing: 05/05/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/08/05.

LD 1495 -- HP1052
An Act To Limit Corporate Influence Over the Political Process.
Presented By: Representative DUDLEY of Portland
Cosponsored By: Senator BROMLEY of Cumberland and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, PINGREE of North Haven, TWOMEY of Biddeford, WEBSTER of Freeport, Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 05/18/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/03/05.

LD 1501 -- SP0519
An Act To Prevent Domestic Abuse by Reinstating the Death Penalty for Persons Who Murder Family or Household Members.
Presented By: Senator COURTNEY of York.
Public Hearing: 04/27/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/01/05.

LD 1502 -- HP1054
An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Family Law Advisory Commission.
(Submitted by the Family Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 19-A, section 354, subsection 2.)
Public Hearing: 04/13/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA H-500.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/07/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 323.

LD 1512 -- HP1057
Original Title: Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Health To Study the Effectiveness and Quality of Reproductive Counseling. New Title: Resolve, Directing the Bureau of Health To Study Additional Information about Abortions.
Presented By: Representative DAIGLE of Arundel.
Public Hearing: 05/05/05. Majority (OTP-AM) Accepted 06/09/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-664.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/15/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 114.

LD 1518 -- HP1065
An Act To Increase Access to Justice in Maine's Court System.
Presented By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick
Cosponsored By: Senator EDMONDS of Cumberland and Representatives: BARSTOW of Gorham, BISHOP of Boothbay, BLANCHETTE of Bangor, BLISS of South Portland, BOWEN of Rockport, BOWLES of Sanford, BRAUTIGAM of Falmouth, BURNS of Berwick, CAIN of Orono, CLARK of Millinocket, CROSBY of Topsham, CUMMINGS of Portland, CURLEY of Scarborough, DUCHESNE of Hudson, DUDLEY of Portland, DUGAY of Cherryfield, DUPLESSIE of Westbrook, EBERLE of South Portland, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, FISCHER of Presque Isle, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, HOGAN of Old Orchard Beach, MARLEY of Portland, NORTON of Bangor, NUTTING of Oakland, PATRICK of Rumford, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, PERCY of Phippsburg, PERRY of Calais, PINGREE of North Haven, PIOTTI of Unity, SAMPSON of Auburn, SMITH of Monmouth, TARDY of Newport, TUTTLE of Sanford, WATSON of Bath, WHEELER of Kittery, WOODBURY of Yarmouth, Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, GAGNON of Kennebec, HOBBINS of York, ROTUNDO of Androscoggin.
Public Hearing: 05/10/05. Appropriations Table 06/07/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to Senate Paper 640 06/18/05.

LD 1526 -- HP1073
An Act To Enact the Uniform Parentage Act and Conforming Amendments and Additional Amendments to Laws Concerning Probate, Adoption, Child Support, Child Protection and Other Family Law Issues.
(Submitted by the Family Law Advisory Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 19-A, section 354, subsection 2.)
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1532 -- HP1077
Original Title: An Act To Modify Liability To Protect Maine Citizens from Lead Hazards That Harm Maine Children and Families. New Title: An Act To Protect Maine Citizens from Lead Hazards that Harm Maine Children and Families.
Presented By: Representative FAIRCLOTH of Bangor
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CUMMINGS of Portland, DUNN of Bangor, EDER of Portland, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, Senators: BRENNAN of Cumberland, MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 04/28/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/31/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-542, SA/CA S-275.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/08/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 339.

LD 1542 -- HP1083
An Act To Provide Relief to Retailers Who Have Been Issued Bad Checks.
Presented By: Representative KAELIN of Winterport
Cosponsored By: Senator WESTON of Waldo and Representatives: BIERMAN of Sorrento, CARR of Lincoln, DUGAY of Cherryfield, DUNN of Bangor, EMERY of Cutler, MILLS of Farmington, TARDY of Newport, Senator COWGER of Kennebec.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-612.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 365.

LD 1551 -- SP0538
An Act To Make Technical Amendments to the Maine Uniform Trust Code.
Presented By: Senator MILLS of Somerset.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05. OTP Accepted 05/16/05.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 05/20/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 184.

LD 1559 -- SP0543
An Act To Adopt the Uniform Environmental Covenants Act.
Presented By: Senator HOBBINS of York
Cosponsored By: Representative SHERMAN of Hodgdon and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CARR of Lincoln, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick.
Public Hearing: 04/29/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/03/05. Amended by: CA S-328.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 370.

LD 1566 -- HP1104
An Act Concerning Full Faith and Credit for Legal Documents Executed in Other Jurisdictions.
Presented By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CROSBY of Topsham, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, Senator HASTINGS of Oxford.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/24/05. Amended by: CA H-468.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/02/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 284.

LD 1567 -- HP1105
Original Title: An Act To Amend the Uniform Health-care Decisions Act Concerning Personal Representatives under Federal Law. New Title: Resolve, Encouraging the Continuing Education of Physicians Regarding Disclosure of Confidential Medical Information.
Presented By: Representative RICHARDSON of Brunswick
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, CROSBY of Topsham, GLYNN of South Portland, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, PINGREE of North Haven, Senator HASTINGS of Oxford.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05. OTP-AM Accepted 05/26/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) H-501.
Final Disposition: Finally Passed, Signed 06/07/05, RESOLVE LAWS, Chapter 94.

LD 1569 -- HP1107
An Act To Abolish the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission.
Presented By: Representative MOORE of the Passamaquoddy Tribe.
Public Hearing: 05/03/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1575 -- HP1112
An Act To Require Parental Notification of Teenage Abortions.
Presented By: Representative DUPREY of Hampden
Cosponsored By: Senator SNOWE-MELLO of Androscoggin and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, CRESSEY of Cornish, HALL of Holden, HAMPER of Oxford, JACKSON of Fort Kent, ROBINSON of Raymond, VAUGHAN of Durham.
Public Hearing: 05/05/05.
Final Disposition: Majority (ONTP) Accepted 06/08/05.

LD 1582 -- HP1118
An Act To Protect Maine Citizens from Medical Negligence.
Presented By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 05/13/05.
Final Disposition: Ought Not to Pass Pursuant to Joint Rule 310 06/07/05.

LD 1589 -- HP1125
An Act To Improve Child Support Services.
(Submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Joint Rule 204.)
Presented By: Representative PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn.
Public Hearing: 05/06/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/01/05. Amended by: CA H-613.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/09/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 352.

LD 1609 -- SP0591
An Act To Establish the Uniform Partnership Act.
Presented By: Senator HOBBINS of York.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1611 -- SP0593
Original Title: An Act To Clarify That Certain Maine Landowner Liability Protection Laws Apply to Abandoned Railroad Corridors. New Title: An Act To Clarify That Certain Maine Landowner Liability Protection Laws Apply to Certain Railroad Properties, Railroad Rights-of-way and Utility Corridors.
Presented By: Senator HOBBINS of York
Cosponsored By: Representative BRYANT of Windham and Senators: COWGER of Kennebec, DAMON of Hancock, GAGNON of Kennebec, Representatives: CANAVAN of Waterville, MARLEY of Portland.
Public Hearing: 05/11/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/02/05. Amended by: CA (Changed Title) S-314, HA/CA H-633.
Final Disposition: Enacted, Signed 06/10/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 375.

LD 1622 -- HP1145
An Act To Correct Errors and Inconsistencies in the Laws of Maine. (Submitted pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 1, section 94.)
Public Hearing: 05/11/05. OTP-AM Accepted 06/14/05. Amended by: CA H-692, HA/CA H-699, SA/CA S-378.
Final Disposition: Emergency Enacted, Signed 06/17/05, PUBLIC LAWS, Chapter 397.

LD 1646 -- HP1162
An Act Regarding Buildings on Leased Lots.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative CLARK of Millinocket
Cosponsored By: Senator DAVIS of Piscataquis and Representatives: CARR of Lincoln, PARADIS of Frenchville, PINEAU of Jay, RICHARDSON of Brunswick, SHERMAN of Hodgdon, WHEELER of Kittery, Senators: EDMONDS of Cumberland, STRIMLING of Cumberland.
Public Hearing: 05/18/05.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1679 -- HP1187
An Act To Amend Procedures Used in Criminal Proceedings in Which the Victim Is Mentally Disabled.
(Approved for introduction by a majority of the Legislative Council pursuant to Joint Rule 205.)
Presented By: Representative TUTTLE of Sanford
Cosponsored By: Senator HOBBINS of York and Representatives: BRYANT of Windham, CANAVAN of Waterville, CARR of Lincoln, FAIRCLOTH of Bangor, GERZOFSKY of Brunswick, NASS of Acton, PELLETIER-SIMPSON of Auburn, SHERMAN of Hodgdon.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.

LD 1682 -- SP0627
An Act To Support Sibling Rights in Child Welfare Custody Matters. (GOVERNOR'S BILL).
Presented By: Senator ANDREWS of York
Cosponsored By: Senator BRENNAN of Cumberland, Representative BURNS of Berwick.
Final Disposition: Carried Over Pursuant to HP 1203 06/18/05.