2001 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 5, 2001 - 11:46 p.m.
Another Session
Long Format
Another Sponsor
Senator Timothy R. Ferguson
District 4
Total Number of Bills: 67
SB 216
Status as of March 19, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Handgun Permits - Parole Agents, Probation Officers, and Correctional Officers
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 217
Status as of May 17, 2001:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Motor Homes
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 218
Status as of March 19, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Actions Reserved to the State - Lawsuits Against Gun Manufacturers and Dealers by or on Behalf of Local Governments
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 219
Status as of March 5, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Maryland Internet Privacy Act
Senate:
Finance
SB 220
Status as of March 19, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Self-Defense Act - Rule of Law
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 406
Status as of April 6, 2001: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Drug Free Zones - Child Care Centers and Family Day Care Homes
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 407
Status as of May 17, 2001:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Senate:
Finance
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 493
Status as of February 21, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Frederick County - American Red Cross
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2001, 10:00 a.m.)
SB 516
Status as of April 6, 2001: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - Fourth Degree Sexual Offense - Educator and Student
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 517
Status as of March 19, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Truth in Sentencing - Repeat Violent Offenders
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 671
Status as of February 7, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Christopher's Law IV - Revisory Power of Courts - Limitations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 8, 2001, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 672
Status as of April 3, 2001: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Christopher's Law III - Sexual Offender Registry - Internet Posting
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 673
Status as of March 27, 2001: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Christopher's Law II - Repeat Child Sexual Offenses - Imprisonment for Life Without the Possibility of Parole
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: April 4, 2001, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 674
Status as of April 6, 2001: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Christopher's Law I - Child Sexual Offenders - Diminution Credits and Parole Eligibility
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 675
Status as of March 19, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Crimes - Fleeing and Eluding Police - Penalties
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 676
Status as of April 6, 2001: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Truth In Sentencing - Abolishment of Parole for Violent and Repeat Offenders
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 678
Status as of April 6, 2001: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Christopher's Law V - Child Sexual Offenders - Plea Bargaining and Diminution Credits
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 758
Status as of March 19, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Handgun Sales - Shell Casing Requirement - Repeal
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 852
Status as of April 6, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Commissioner of Labor and Industry - Accidents - Mandatory Drug Tests
Senate:
Finance
Co-sponsored Bills
SB 5
Status as of March 29, 2001: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Drivers' Licenses - Graduated Licensing System - Provisional Licenses - Restrictions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Commerce and Government Matters
SB 17
Status as of May 15, 2001: Became Law - Chapter 344
Scooters and In-Line Roller Skates - Protective Helmets
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Commerce and Government Matters
SB 169
Status as of January 19, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Repeal - Prevailing Wage for School Construction
Senate:
Finance
SB 171
Status as of March 7, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Referred to interim study
Education - Children in Out-of-County Living Arrangements - Kinship Care
Senate:
Economic and Environmental Affairs
SB 177
Status as of February 13, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Project Liberty Ship
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 240
Status as of May 17, 2001:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Victims' Rights - Incompetency and Not Criminally Responsible Procedures
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 241
Status as of May 17, 2001:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Victims' Rights - Conditions of Pretrial or Prehearing Release
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 242
Status as of March 13, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Civil Actions - Punitive Damages - Crime Victims
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 243
Status as of May 17, 2001:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Criminal Injuries Compensation - Claimants and Awards
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 245
Status as of February 27, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed
State Budget
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 282
Status as of April 6, 2001: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - Bulletproof Body Armor - Drug Trafficking Crimes
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 307
Status as of May 17, 2001:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Family Law - Foster Parents
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 336
Status as of February 20, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Family Clothing Tax Relief Act of 2001
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 353
Status as of May 17, 2001:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Juvenile Law - Detained Juvenile Defendants - Transfer of Cases to Juvenile Court
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 412
Status as of February 20, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Maryland Health Care Foundation Tobacco Cessation Fund
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 422
Status as of March 23, 2001: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Maryland Commission for Women - Sexual Trafficking of Women
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: April 4, 2001, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 433
Status as of May 17, 2001:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Local Government Tort Claims Act - Limits on Liability
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 437
Status as of March 19, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Vehicle Laws - Registration Fees - Senior Discount
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 439
Status as of April 6, 2001: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Review of Sentence - Exception for Handgun and Assault Pistol Crimes
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 445
Status as of April 2, 2001: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Domestic Violence - Violations of Ex Parte and Protective Orders - Pretrial Release
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 446
Status as of February 14, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs
Education - Public Schools - Firearms Safety and Accident Avoidance Program
Senate:
Economic and Environmental Affairs
SB 475
Status as of April 2, 2001: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Firearms Offenses - Project Exile
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 485
Status as of May 17, 2001:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches - Good Faith Dealings
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Commerce and Government Matters
SB 489
Status as of May 18, 2001: Became Law - Chapter 735
Sheriffs' Office Liability - Apportionment of State and County Responsibility
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 491
Status as of February 21, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Frederick County - Weinberg Center for the Arts
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2001, 10:00 a.m)
SB 492
Status as of February 21, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Frederick County - House Hospice
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2001, 10:00 a.m)
SB 507
Status as of April 6, 2001: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Adoption and Guardianship - Revocation of Consent
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 512
Status as of March 28, 2001: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemptions - Motor Oil for Farm Use
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: April 3, 2001, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 525
Status as of April 2, 2001: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving - Repeat Offenders
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 537
Status as of February 7, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
State Juvenile Justice Disciplinary and Grievance Advisory Commission
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 6, 2001, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 578
Status as of May 15, 2001: Became Law - Chapter 403
Garrett County - Right to Farm
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 580
Status as of May 15, 2001: Became Law - Chapter 404
Vehicle Laws - Forest Products - Axle Load Limit Tolerance
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Commerce and Government Matters
SB 581
Status as of March 19, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Subtraction for Retirement Income
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 583
Status as of March 22, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Maryland Home Builder Registration - Application and Renewal Fees
Senate:
Finance
SB 615
Status as of May 17, 2001:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Health Insurance - Hearing Aids - Coverage for Children
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 643
Status as of February 7, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Abortion - Minors - Parental Notification
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 14, 2001, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 645
Status as of February 7, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Abortion - Informed Consent
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 14, 2001, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 651
Status as of February 26, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation
Sales and Use Tax - Farmers - Exemption Certificate
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 694
Status as of May 15, 2001: Became Law - Chapter 418
Criminal Procedure - DNA Evidence - Postconviction Review
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 720
Status as of April 9, 2001: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Mount St. Mary's College
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 745
Status as of May 18, 2001: Became Law - Chapter 620
Income Tax Credit for Green Buildings
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means and Environmental Matters
SB 754
Status as of March 16, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Economic and Environmental Affairs
Education - Public Schools - Character Education
Senate:
Economic and Environmental Affairs
SB 755
Status as of April 9, 2001: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Domestic Abuse Murder
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 790
Status as of March 22, 2001: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Constitutional Amendment - Rebate of Revenue Surplus to Individual Income Taxpayers
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 812
Status as of March 27, 2001: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
First Degree Rape and First Degree Sexual Offense - Mandatory Minimum Penalty
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: April 4, 2001, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 901
Status as of April 1, 2001: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Homicide - Use of Deadly Force in a Business Establishment - Defense
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SJ 5
Status as of March 24, 2001: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide
Senate:
Economic and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SJ 10
Status as of May 18, 2001: Became Law - Chapter 3
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month
Senate:
Economic and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
