2003 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 15, 2003 - 11:04 a.m.
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Delegate Joanne C. Benson
District 24
Total Number of Bills: 102
HB 469
Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 161
State Department of Education - Division of Library Development and Services - Distribution of Accessible Information to Disabled Individuals
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 677
Status as of March 17, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Pesticide Applicator's Law - Required Disclosure of Financing Arrangements
House:
Environmental Matters
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 1
Status as of March 24, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Maryland Trauma and Emergency Medical Response System - Funding and Structure
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: April 1, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 2
Status as of March 30, 2003: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Small Business Health Insurance Affordability Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 16
Status as of February 12, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Death Penalty - Moratorium
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 27, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 20
Status as of February 17, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
New Prince George's County Board of Education - Student Member - Voting Rights
House:
Ways and Means
HB 25
Status as of May 22, 2003:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Health Insurance - Task Force to Study Access to Mental Health Services
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 62
Status as of February 24, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Products That Contain Mercury - Labeling and Disposal
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 98
Status as of May 21, 2003:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
State Designations - Walking as the State Exercise
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 106
Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 214
Maryland African American Museum Corporation - Board of Directors - New Members
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 109
Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 32
Prince George's County - Palmer Park Boys and Girls Club Loan of 2001
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 138
Status as of March 12, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Distribution of Noncontrolled Substance - Jurisdiction of Trial Courts
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 20, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 143
Status as of May 22, 2003:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Maryland Medbank Program - Administration, Extension, and Funding
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
HB 147
Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Sending Blank Checks Through the Mail - Prohibition
House:
Economic Matters
HB 182
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 412
Maryland Energy Administration - Procurement - Federal Energy Grants and Cooperative Agreements
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 196
Status as of May 22, 2003:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Sexual Offenses - Reputation and Opinion Evidence and Evidence of Prior Sexual Conduct - Admissibility
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 211
Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 4
Short-Term Prescription Drug Subsidy Plan - Enrollment
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 238
Status as of February 5, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Required Reimbursement - Podiatrists
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 11, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 251
Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax - Income Tax Credit for Low Income Senior Citizens
House:
Ways and Means
HB 253
Status as of May 21, 2003:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Higher Education - Resident Tuition Charges - Immigrant Students and United States Military Personnel and Dependents
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 263
Status as of February 17, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Oral Health Programs - Reducing Oral Cancer Mortality
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 264
Status as of March 14, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
State Highways - Designation - Purple Heart Recipients Highway
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 27, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 265
Status as of April 7, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - The Foundation School
House:
Appropriations
HB 267
Status as of April 7, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Friends of Pullen Performing Arts Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 319
Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release of Inmates for Health Reasons or to Reduce Overcrowding
House:
Judiciary
HB 325
Status as of May 22, 2003:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Procurement - Percentage Price Preference for Recycled Materials - Chicken Litter
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 329
Status as of February 12, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Moratorium on Expanded Gaming - Commission to Study Video Lottery Terminals in Maryland
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 25, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 343
Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 143
Hospitals - HIV Testing - Health Care Providers and First Responders
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 348
Status as of March 23, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Procurement - Environmentally Preferable Products and Equipment - Report and Purchase
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 371
Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 292
Procurement - Security for Construction Contracts - Retainage
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 372
Status as of March 3, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records
House:
Judiciary
HB 386
Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 149
Disease Prevention - Hepatitis C Advisory Council
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 395
Status as of March 26, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Procurement - Contract Claim Disputes - Alternative Dispute Resolution Pilot Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: April 3, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 405
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 428
Medicaid Reimbursement - Community-Based Services for Children with Disabilities
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 416
Status as of March 11, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Workers' Compensation - Occupational Disease - Definition
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 20, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 429
Status as of March 22, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Division of Correction - Inmates - Suspended Life Sentences
House:
Judiciary
HB 433
Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 297
Task Force on the Needs of Persons with Co-Occurring Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Disorders
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 439
Status as of February 19, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Tobacco Products - Restrictions on Display or Storage
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 12, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 441
Status as of March 18, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Optometrists - Quality Eye Health Improvement Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 470
Status as of February 12, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Ex-Prisoners and Offenders - Equal Employment Opportunity
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 20, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 478
Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 303
Money Follows the Individual Act
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
Senate:
Finance
HB 493
Status as of May 22, 2003:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Vehicle Laws - Special and Commemorative License Plates - Renewal Fee and Sunset
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 499
Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 305
Maryland Insurance Administration - Disability Benefits - Adoption of Regulations
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 509
Status as of March 18, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Advisory Council on Obesity in Youth
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 511
Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
A Task Force to Study the Dearth of African American Owned Automobile Dealerships in Maryland
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 515
Status as of April 7, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Ivy Youth and Family Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 516
Status as of March 13, 2003: Bill is in the House - Special Order ...
Burglary and Daytime Housebreaking - Mandatory Sentences - Retroactive Effect
House:
Judiciary
HB 519
Status as of February 19, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Voter Registration - Felons
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 5, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 520
Status as of March 22, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Juvenile Court - Expansion of Jurisdiction
House:
Judiciary
HB 522
Status as of March 23, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Children with Disabilities - Voluntary Placements
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 552
Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 309
Department of Aging - Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Regulation
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 553
Status as of May 22, 2003:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Nursing Homes - Third Party Liability Reviews and Audits
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 580
Status as of March 3, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Special Fund for Alternatives to Incarceration for Drug Offenders
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 11, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 581
Status as of February 12, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Controlled Dangerous Substance Crimes - Minimum Penalties - Repeal
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 25, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 582
Status as of March 3, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Correctional Services - Parole - Substance Addiction Treatment
House:
Judiciary
HB 593
Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 313
Criminal Law - Stalking - Included Acts
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 595
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 436
State Retirement and Pension System - Board of Trustees - Membership
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 606
Status as of February 12, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Gem - The Patuxent River Agate
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 20, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 623
Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Motor Vehicle Registration Plates - Unauthorized Use
House:
Judiciary
HB 624
Status as of April 4, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Dogfighting and Cockfighting
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 647
Status as of March 12, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Task Force to Study the Regulation of Long-Term Care Providers
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 26, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 656
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 440
Health Maintenance Organizations - Definition of Covered Service
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 658
Status as of March 21, 2003: Bill is in the House - Recommit to Committee Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - License Restrictions for a Minor - Restrictions Against Minors as Passengers
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 668
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 441
Mental Hygiene Administration - Emergency Evaluation - Standards and Content
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 675
Status as of May 22, 2003:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Reimbursement for Outpatient Mental Health Treatment - Dual Eligibility
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 684
Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 318
Pharmacists - Practice - Information on Generic Drug Option
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 685
Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 171
Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licenses - Suspension, Revocation, or Refusal for Epilepsy
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 698
Status as of March 12, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Labor and Employment - Equal Pay for Equal Work
House:
Economic Matters
HB 726
Status as of March 14, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Public-Private Partnership for Health Coverage for All Marylanders
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 729
Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 323
Health Insurance - Behavioral Health Care Services - Reports
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 755
Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Agriculture - Confinement of Pregnant Sows and Gilts - Prohibition
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 761
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 447
Task Force to Study the Reorganization of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 762
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 448
Medicaid Modernization Act of 2003
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 780
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 451
Emergency Telephone System - Wireless Enhanced 911 Service
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 803
Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 1
Maryland Health Insurance Plan and Senior Prescription Drug Program - Modifications and Clarifications
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 812
Status as of January 21, 2004: Veto not sustained, Chapter 4 of 2004
Retirement and Pensions - Baltimore City Child Support Enforcement Employees
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 813
Status as of March 31, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Service Fees and Binding Arbitration
House:
Appropriations
HB 818
Status as of March 21, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Short-Term Disability for Working Families Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 824
Status as of May 22, 2003:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Assisted Living Facilities - Certification - Third Party Accreditation Programs
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 830
Status as of April 2, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Maryland Quality Home Care Services Commission
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 838
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 452
Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licenses - Licensing Documentation
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 839
Status as of February 19, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Economic Development and Fiscal Accountability Act
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 4, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 848
Status as of March 24, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Transportation - School Vehicles - Safety Standards
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 883
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 453
Health Care Services Disparities Prevention Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 888
Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 335
Maryland Military Installation Strategic Planning Council
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 896
Status as of April 4, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Professional Counselors and Therapists - Specialized Test Administration - Standards
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 897
Status as of April 4, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Developmental Disability Administration - Inspections and Investigations - Reports
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 906
Status as of April 7, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Maryland 4-H Facilities
House:
Appropriations
HB 950
Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 344
Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program - Copayment
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 974
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 461
Health Maintenance Organizations - Patient Access to Choice of Provider
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 993
Status as of March 25, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Nursing Homes - Quality of Care - Assisted Living Services
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: April 3, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1067
Status as of April 7, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Cheverly Community Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 1075
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 471
Procurement - Exemptions - Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1100
Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 2
Health Insurance Coverage Availability Act of 2003
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1101
Status as of February 24, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Election Law - Criteria of Voter Registration for Felons
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1109
Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 353
Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Effect of Personal Net Worth on Eligibility
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1179
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 357
Health Insurance - Nonprofit Health Service Plans - Reform
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1185
Status as of April 5, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Maryland National Guard - Active Service - Operation Iraqi Freedom - Service Bar
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Senate Rules
HJ 10
Status as of February 6, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Apology for Slavery
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ 17
Status as of February 19, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Creation of the Columbia Memorial Space and Flight Center
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ 18
Status as of February 24, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Maryland's Opposition to the United States Entering into a War with Iraq
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HS 1
Status as of April 2, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Adopted
The Honorable Casper R. Taylor, Jr.
House:
Appropriations
