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MAINE STATE LEGISLATURE The following document is provided by the LAW AND LEGISLATIVE DIGITAL LIBRARY at the Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library http://legislature.maine.gov/lawlib Reproduced from electronic originals (may include minor formatting differences from printed original) RECORD INDEX – MAINE SENATE 123rd LEGISLATURE - A - ABANDONED PROPERTY Management Law Enforcement Agencies LD 1085 231, 632 ABORTION Providers Mandatory Reporters Of Sex Abuse LD 61 57, 526 Services Funds To Reimburse Eligible Women LD 1309 259, 689 Vital Statistics Published Annually LD 973 225, 604 ABUSE & NEGLECT Children Failure To Ensure School Attendance LD 454 118, 854, 871-872 (RM), 898, 981 Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault Programs Funds LD 2289 1747-1756 (RM RC) (2), 1756 (RC) Domestic Violence Shelters Addresses Confidential LD 2271 1670, 1720, 1779 Training Criminal Justice Academy LD 1039 225, 938, 976, 1066 Victims Review Of Measures To Protect LD 1990 1323, 1730, 1763, 1861 (RM RC) Economic Recovery Loan Program LD 1796 370, 407, 415-420 (RM RC), 422-423 (RM RC) Mandated Reporters Animal Control Officers LD 584 137, 581, 610, 668 Family Violence Victim Advocates LD 2243 1518, 1776, 1810 Sexual Assault Counselor LD 2243 1518, 1776, 1810 Protection From Dating Partner Stalk/Assault Victim LD 988 226, 849, 898, 981 Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Prevention School & Community-Based LD 1224 234, 1031 Suspicious Child Deaths Investigations & Reporters LD 2000 1324, 1784, 1861 ACCESS TO INFORMATION Adoptees Medical & Family History LD 1734 364, 773 Confidential Records Domestic Violence Shelter Addresses LD 2271 1670, 1720, 1779 Criminal History Information Probate Court Working Group LD 200 68, 825, 838, 870 Freedom Of Access Laws Training Required Elected Officials LD 2198 1435, 1670, 1720, 1778 Journalist Confidential Sources Disclosure Protections Exceptions LD 2047 1349, 1999, 2007 Large Public Assemblies Ticket Refund Information LD 831 189, 385 Legal Or Public Notices Internet Site Post Not Newspaper LD 1878 529, 1129-1130, 1262, 1571, 1804-1806 (RM RC), 1890, 1961-1962 (RM RC) Mental Health Client Information Sharing Circumstances Described LD 1745 355, 740, 780, 861 Nonprofits Directors & Officers ACCESS TO INFORMATION (CONT.) (RM) – Remarks (RC) – Roll Call S-1 RECORD INDEX – MAINE SENATE 123rd LEGISLATURE Nonprofits (Cont.) Directors & Officers (Cont.) Compensation Disclosures (Cont.) 1814-1817 (RM RC), 1889, 1894-1895, 1940 (RC) Privacy Protections Registry Of Deeds Records/Website LD 2093 1341, 1803, 1888 Public Access Ombudsman & Division Established LD 1923 1013, 1159, 1173, 1212, 1261, 1803, 1890 Public Access To Public Records Training By Elected Officials LD 1822 409, 988, 1064 Public Records Clarifications & Acknowledgements LD 1881 531, 1261, 1515-1516, 1524, 1585 Documents Stored On State Computers LD 2212 1478, 1860, 1913 Release Of Data To The Public Health Data Organization Rule Review LD 2167 1388, 1733, 1763, 1809 Rule Making Process Principal Source Of Info Available LD 734 163, 474 School Crisis Response Plans Portions Confidential LD 222 67, 867, 898, 982, 1135 Service Contracts Sales Implied Warranty Disclosures LD 2143 1367, 1723-1724 (RM RC), 1790-1791 (RM RC) Teacher Certification Denials Revocations Reported LD 2291 1761, 1866-1867, 1871-1873 (RM RC), 1971, 1993-1995 (RM), 1998, 2008, 2045-2046, 2065 Technology Centers Records Exceptions & Confidentiality LD 2212 1478, 1860, 1913 ACCOUNTANCY BOARD Membership Revised LD 2278 1891, 1920 Permits Requirements LD 751 160, 1013-1014, 1087 ACCOUNTANTS Certified Public Accountants Accountants From Out Of State LD 751 160, 1013-1014, 1087 ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY ADVISORY COUNCIL Membership Powers & Duties Established LD 722 161, 386 Orders, Joint Health & Human Services, Committee on Submit Legislation SP 699 606 ACTIONS Authority To Sue State John Jorgensen LD 1966 1324, 1521 Matthew Haskell LD 730 166, 734 Civil Fish Passage Violations LD 1528 308, 414, 958 (RC), 979, 1049 Collections Actions Authority Of Attorney General LD 1813 401, 827, 839, 888 False Claims Under Medicaid Program LD 1187 249, 578 Human Rights Act Damage Caps Increased LD 1372 268, 794, 819, 862, 1136 Judgments In Employees Favor Attorneys Fees LD 124 54, 65, 174 Land Authorized To Be Conveyed Donated By B Mendolia Veterans Service Bureau LD 1922 933, 1061, 1123 Qui Tam Actions (RM) – Remarks (RC) – Roll Call S-2 RECORD INDEX – MAINE SENATE 123rd LEGISLATURE ACTIONS (CONT.) Qui Tam Actions (Cont.) Provisions Outlined LD 303 95, 659 State Agency Appeals To Superior Court LD 1415 282, 811 Unfair Claims Practices Of Insurance Companies LD 1389 268, 811 Unlawful Sexual Contact Statute Of Limitations Removed LD 506 126, 387 ADAMS, HERBERT, REPRESENTATIVE Appointments Joint Rules, Joint Select Committee on SC 9 21-22 ADJOURN SINE DIE First Confirmation Session 09/20/07 SO 18 1318 First Regular Session 06/21/07 SO 15 1264 SO 16 1265 First Special Session 04/18/07 SO 28 2134 SO 29 2134 Second Confirmation Session 08/20/08 SO 31 2175 Second Regular Session 03/31/08 SO 24 1759 SO 25 1759 ADJUTANT GENERAL Deceased Armed Forces Members Surviving Family Gold Star Medals LD 62 54, 518, 540, 595, 1182, 1197 ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL SERV DEP Cellular Telephone Negotiations St Francis Tower LD 305 94, 1024, 1109, 1210, 1259, 1975-1976, 2000 Chief Information Officer Radio Communication Challenges LD 676 144, 645-646, 666, 719, 1183, 1197 (2) Disability Employment Services Coordinator Established LD 2147 1376, 1649, 1674, 1736 Highway Fund Supplemental FY 07 LD 327 96, 223-224, 242, 253, 271 Highway Fund Central Serv Savings FY 08 & 09 LD 2196 1432, 1743-1745 (RM), 1746 Highway Fund Insurance Savings FY 08 & 09 LD 2196 1432, 1743-1745 (RM), 1746 Highway Fund Telecommunications Savings FY 08 & 09 LD 2196 1432, 1743-1745 (RM), 1746 Land Conveyance Authorized Frenchville, Town of LD 1941 1344, 1491, 1506, 1524 Light Fleet Vehicle Purchases Consolidation W/ DPS & DOT LD 781 176, 1015, 1096 (RM RC), 1126, 1137- 1139 (RM RC) Payroll & Human Resources Combined Into Single Service Center LD 204 69, 327 Regional Capital Improvement Fund Competitive Grant Program LD 1652 350, 791 Retirees Unfunded Liability Reduced Health Insurance Benefit Redefined LD 1436 283, 526 Social Security Numbers Plan To Eliminate Requirement LD 1453 316, 773 State Agency Positions Eliminated Increased LD 2080 1340, 2011, 2022, 2071-2074 (RM RC), 2092 State Controller Audit Every 4 Years LD 110 54, 174 State Debt Information Posted On Website LD 1227 275, 606 (RM) – Remarks (RC) – Roll Call S-3 RECORD INDEX – MAINE SENATE 123rd LEGISLATURE ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL SERV DEP (CONT.) Title Conveyance Authorized Former AMHI Buildings In Augusta LD 2282 1675, 1736 Unfunded State Mandates List Maintained LD 1199 234, 700 ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEAPRTMENT OF Budget, Bureau Of Budget Forecast FY 2008-09 SC 5 9-10 ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Budget, Bureau Of Budget Forecast FY 2008-2009, 2010-2011 General Fund Highway Fund SC 906 2181 Buildings Formerly Occupied By AMHI Renovations & Plans For Future Use LD 1927 1061, 1123 Capital Construction Reserve Fund Transfer To General Fund LD 2289 1747-1756 (RM RC) (2), 1756 (RC) Contracts For General Advertising Savings Thru Streamlining LD 2289 1747-1756 (RM RC) (2), 1756 (RC) Economic Development Programs Review Of Effectiveness LD 2289 1747-1756 (RM RC) (2), 1756 (RC) Financing Arrangements Motor Vehicles Computer Systems LD 499 125, 906 (RC), 911-919 (RM RC) Human Resources & Employee Relations Bureaus Merged & Duties Clarified LD 499 125, 906 (RC), 911-919 (RM RC) Low, Ryan, Commissioner Appropriations and Financial Affairs, Committee on SC 816 2142-2143 (RC) Office of the Governor SC 814 2141-2142 Secretary of the Senate SC 815 2142 Motor Fuel Tax Restructuring Group Established To Review LD 1919 848, 898, 983, 1171 (RM), 1195 Newspaper Ad For State Employment Savings Thru Streamlining LD 2289 1747-1756 (RM RC) (2), 1756 (RC) Sale Or Lease Of Property Funds Transfer To General Fund LD 2289 1747-1756 (RM RC) (2), 1756 (RC) Unencumbered Balances Lapsed Funds To General Fund LD 2289 1747-1756 (RM RC) (2), 1756 (RC) Vacant Positions Review To Achieve Savings LD 2289 1747-1756 (RM RC) (2), 1756 (RC) ADMINISTRATIVE COURT Kennebec County Co-Occuring Disorders Court Program LD 2042 1346, 1915 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Rule Adoption Economic Impact On Small Business LD 905 207, 640, 666, 720 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE Agency Rule Making Process Source Of Info Available LD 734 163, 474 Rule Adoption Impact On Private Property LD 205 69, 474 Rulemaking Notices Posted Agency Website W/ Email Link LD 2213 1478, 1672, 1720, 1779 Redesigned LD 2213 1478, 1672, 1720, 1779 ADOPTION LAWS & PRACTICES TASK FRC Membership Powers & Duties Established LD 391 119, 1104-1107 (RM RC), 1160, 1166 (RM) – Remarks (RC) – Roll Call S-4 RECORD INDEX – MAINE SENATE 123rd LEGISLATURE ADOPTIONS Adult Adoptees Access To Birth Certificate LD 1084 231, 1121, 1149-1157 (RM RC), 1173 Contact Preference/Medical History LD 1084 231, 1121, 1149-1157 (RM RC), 1173 Confidential Option Available LD 1734 364, 773 Expenses Income Tax Credits LD 54 55, 497 Family History Forms Completion Requirement LD 1734 364, 773 Law & Practices Study LD 391 119, 1104-1107 (RM RC), 1160, 1166 Medical History Provisions For Collection LD 1734 364, 773 Parental Rights Termination Child Protection District Court LD 1048 226, 526 ADULT EDUCATION Definitions Programs Funding Reimbursement Updated LD 1619 329, 536, 556,
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