LEGISLATIVE CORNER



  • Resolve, To Establish a Single Construction Permit for Aboveground Oil Storage Tanks in Gravel Pits and Quarries. Sponsor: Knapp.
  • LD 43 - An Act to Repeal the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code. Sponsor: Rep. Harvell - DEAD
  • LD 64 - An Act to Make a Violation of the Laws Governing Seat Belts a Secondary Offense – Sen. R Collins - This bill restores a prior law that prohibited the enforcement of seatbelt law unless the driver was stopped for a suspected violation of a different law. (Bill is Dead)
  • LD 83 - An Act To Legalize the Sale, Possession and Use of Fireworks. Sponsor: Rep. Damon. - abled in the House
  • LD 123 - An Act To Assist Seasonal Entertainment Facilities with Public Safety Requirements. Sponsor : Rep. Davis. - Passed
  • LD 124 - An Act to Eliminate Certain Restrictions on the installation of Chimneys and Equipment. Sponsor: Rep. Harvell. Public Hearings Monday, February 7. 2011, 10:00 AM Room 426 State House - Now law
  • LD 166 - An Act To Exempt Seasonally Restricted Cottage from the Newly Adopted Maine Uniform - Building and Energy Code. Sponsor: Rep. Chase. (Bill is Dead)
  • LD 264 - An Act Regarding Residential Chimney Lining. Sponsor: Harvell. - DEAD
  • LD 399 – An Act To Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Fund LifeFlight – Sen. R Collins – Amount of $640,000 for LifeFlight to use
    To complete a network of weather observing stations and helipads in rural communities – (Sent to Appropriation table)
  • LD 523 - An Act to Modify the Regulation of Fireworks. Signed by Governor Chapter 22 Public Law
  • LD 639 – An Act to Protect Medical Care Providers and Hospital Staff – Rep Lance Harvell – This bill broadens the Class C offense of assault on an EMT while providing medical care. - DEAD
  • LD 737 - This bill establishes the fire safety codes for all building and structures built prior to January 1, 2008 as the codes and standards in effect as of January 1, 2007. (Bill is Dead)
  • LD 970 - An Act to Increase Safety for Law Enforcement Officers and Emergency Responders. (Bill is Dead)
  • LD 1148 – An Act to Improve Vehicle Safety for First Responders. Bill would allow EMS, Fire Dept, and personal vehicles for EMS, Fire, Police to be equipped with a device that provides alternate flashing of vehicle’s brake lights when responding to an emergency. – Sen. Mason (Bill is Dead)
  • LD 1253 – An Act To Amend the Laws the Laws Governing the Enforcement of Statewide Uniform Building Codes – Sen. Seviello - Signed into Law
  • LD 1302 – An Act To Extend Fire Code Rules to Single-family Dwellings Used as Nursing Homes for 3 or Fewer Patients – Clarke - Signed into Law
  • LD 1416 – An Act To Provide Options to Municipalities Concerning the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code - Signed into Law
  • LD 1489 – An Act Regarding Regulation of Emergency Medical Services - Signed into Law