2003 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 15, 2003 - 11:16 a.m.

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HB 182	Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 412
Sponsored By	Chairman, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Energy Administration, Maryland) and Delegates Benson, Boutin, Bromwell, Costa, Donoghue, Elliott, Goldwater, Haynes, Hubbard, Kach, Mandel, McDonough, Murray, Nathan-Pulliam, Oaks, Pendergrass, Redmer, Rosenberg, Rudolph, Smigiel, V. Turner, and Weldon
Entitled	Maryland Energy Administration - Procurement - Federal Energy Grants and Cooperative Agreements
Committee Assignments	House: Health and Government Operations Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 191	Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 283
Sponsored By	Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Ethics, State Commission on)
Entitled	Lobbyist Registration Fund - Registration Fees and Reversion of Unused Funds
Committee Assignments	House: Environmental Matters Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 192	Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 284
Sponsored By	Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled	Vehicle Laws - Transfer of Registration - Temporary Registration Permit
Committee Assignments	House: Environmental Matters Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 193	Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 128
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judiciary Committee (By Request - Departmental - State Police)
Entitled	State Fire Marshal - Issuance of Explosives Licenses and Blaster's Permits - Criminal History Records Checks
Committee Assignments	House: Judiciary Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 197	Status as of March 18, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Sponsored By	Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)
Entitled	Title Insurance - Converted or Misappropriated Trust Moneys - Responsibility of Title Insurer
Committee Assignments	House: Economic Matters

HB 198	Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 413
Sponsored By	Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Service Commission)
Entitled	Public Service Commission - Expenses
Committee Assignments	House: Economic Matters Senate: Finance

HB 199	Status as of March 12, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Sponsored By	Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Service Commission)
Entitled	Public Service Commission - Orders
Committee Assignments	House: Economic Matters

HB 200	Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 35
Sponsored By	Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)
Entitled	Insurance - Regulation of Insurance Producers
Committee Assignments	House: Economic Matters Senate: Finance

HB 201	Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 36
Sponsored By	Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled	Commercial Law - Disposition of Abandoned Property - Notice Requirement of Holder
Committee Assignments	House: Economic Matters Senate: Finance

HB 210	Status as of March 14, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Sponsored By	Chairman, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Business and Economic Development)
Entitled	Public Information Act - Business and Economic Development
Committee Assignments	House: Health and Government Operations

HB 214	Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 129
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judiciary Committee (By Request - Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled	Criminal Law - Sales and Use Tax and Admissions and Amusement Tax Offenses - Statute of Limitations
Committee Assignments	House: Judiciary Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 255	Status as of March 25, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Sponsored By	Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (By Request - Departmental - Business and Economic Development)
Entitled	Job Creation Tax Credit - Sunset Extension
Committee Assignments	House: Ways and Means Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 420	Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 296
Sponsored By	Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Agriculture)
Entitled	Pesticide Registration - Fees and Retention of Unexpended Funds
Committee Assignments	House: Environmental Matters Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 423	Status as of March 3, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judiciary Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled	Criminal Procedure - Sex Offender Registration
Committee Assignments	House: Judiciary

HB 438	Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 298
Sponsored By	Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)
Entitled	Vessel Excise Tax - Liability - Corporations and Companies
Committee Assignments	House: Ways and Means Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 494	Status as of March 18, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Sponsored By	Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)
Entitled	Insurance - Public Adjusters - Regulation
Committee Assignments	House: Economic Matters

HB 495	Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Sponsored By	Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Workers' Compensation Commission)
Entitled	Workers' Compensation Commission - Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Committee Assignments	House: Economic Matters

HB 496	Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 304
Sponsored By	Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Business and Economic Development)
Entitled	Business and Economic Development - Maryland Economic Development Assistance Fund
Committee Assignments	House: Economic Matters Senate: Finance

HB 497	Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 434
Sponsored By	Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Business and Economic Development)
Entitled	Business and Economic Development - Maryland Economic Development Assistance Fund and Maryland Competitive Advantage Financing Fund
Committee Assignments	House: Economic Matters Senate: Finance

HB 498	Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 41
Sponsored By	Chairman, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)
Entitled	Health Insurance - Medicare Supplement Contracts - Availability
Committee Assignments	House: Health and Government Operations Senate: Finance

HB 499	Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 305
Sponsored By	Chairman, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland) and Delegates Benson, Boutin, Bromwell, Costa, Donoghue, Elliott, Goldwater, Hammen, Haynes, Hubbard, Hurson, Kach, Mandel, McDonough, Morhaim, Murray, Nathan-Pulliam, Oaks, Pendergrass, Redmer, Rosenberg, Rudolph, Smigiel, V. Turner, and Weldon
Entitled	Maryland Insurance Administration - Disability Benefits - Adoption of Regulations
Committee Assignments	House: Health and Government Operations Senate: Finance

HB 614	Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Sponsored By	Chairman, Appropriations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Human Resources)
Entitled	Montgomery County Local Department of Social Services
Committee Assignments	House: Appropriations

HB 790	Status as of February 19, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Sponsored By	Chairman, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled	State Board of Physician Quality Assurance - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
Committee Assignments	House: Health and Government Operations

HB 798	Status as of May 22, 2003: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Sponsored By	Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled	Elevator Renovators and Refinishers
Committee Assignments	House: Economic Matters Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 799	Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 49
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judiciary Committee (By Request - Departmental - Human Resources)
Entitled	Child in Need of Assistance Proceedings - Permanency Plan Review Hearings
Committee Assignments	House: Judiciary Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 934	Status as of March 18, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judiciary Committee (By Request - Departmental - State Police)
Entitled	DNA Testing - Felony Convictions
Committee Assignments	House: Judiciary

HB 967	Status as of March 4, 2003: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Sponsored By	Chairman, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled	Emergency Number Systems Board - 9-1-1 Center Enhancements
Committee Assignments	House: Health and Government Operations

HB 968	Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 459
Sponsored By	Chairman, Appropriations Committee (By Request - Departmental - University System of Maryland)
Entitled	Academic Facilities Bonding Authority
Committee Assignments	House: Appropriations Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1050	Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 196
Sponsored By	Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled	Motor Vehicle Law - Railroad Grade Crossing Violations and Penalties
Committee Assignments	House: Environmental Matters Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1061	Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 197
Sponsored By	Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (By Request - Departmental - Elections, State Board of)
Entitled	Maryland Election Modernization Fund
Committee Assignments	House: Ways and Means Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1155	Status as of April 4, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Sponsored By	Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled	Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation - Fees
Committee Assignments	House: Economic Matters

SB 95	Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 212
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Environment)
Entitled	Asbestos Violations - Criminal Penalties and Standard of Proof
Committee Assignments	Senate: Judicial Proceedings House: Judiciary

SB 96	Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 6
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled	Vehicle Laws - Dealer's Surety Bond - Trailers and Semitrailers
Committee Assignments	Senate: Judicial Proceedings House: Environmental Matters

SB 97	Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 61
Sponsored By	Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled	Motor Fuel Tax - Special Fuels - Tax Payment
Committee Assignments	Senate: Budget and Taxation House: Ways and Means

SB 98	Status as of February 24, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Sponsored By	Chairman, Finance Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled	Home Inspectors - Training Requirements and Disclosures
Committee Assignments	Senate: Finance

SB 100	Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 62
Sponsored By	Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled	Personnel and Pensions - Maryland Transit Administration Retirees - Health Benefits
Committee Assignments	Senate: Budget and Taxation House: Appropriations

SB 101	Status as of January 22, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Sponsored By	Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
Entitled	Property Tax - Railroads and Public Utilities - Operating Real Property
Committee Assignments	Senate: Budget and Taxation

SB 102	Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 7
Sponsored By	Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled	Income Tax - Assessment of Income Tax on Amended Returns
Committee Assignments	Senate: Budget and Taxation House: Ways and Means

SB 103	Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 8
Sponsored By	Chairman, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)
Entitled	Migratory Game Bird Stamps
Committee Assignments	Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs House: Environmental Matters

SB 104	Status as of April 5, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Sponsored By	Chairman, Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)
Entitled	Natural Resources - Hunting Licenses - Waterfowl Outfitter and Hunting Guide
Committee Assignments	Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs House: Environmental Matters

SB 105	Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 9
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled	Vehicle Law - Commercial Driver's License and Instructional Permit - Minimum Age
Committee Assignments	Senate: Judicial Proceedings House: Environmental Matters

SB 106	Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 63
Sponsored By	Chairman, Finance Committee (By Request - Departmental - Subsequent Injury Fund Board)
Entitled	Workers' Compensation - Subsequent Injury Fund - Assessment
Committee Assignments	Senate: Finance House: Economic Matters

SB 107	Status as of April 4, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Sponsored By	Chairman, Finance Committee (By Request - Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled	Business Regulation - Refueling Service - Drivers with Disabilities
Committee Assignments	Senate: Finance House: Economic Matters

SB 108	Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 361
Sponsored By	Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled	Comptroller - Report on Fees
Committee Assignments	Senate: Budget and Taxation House: Ways and Means

SB 109	Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 10
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled	Motor Vehicle Administration - Identification Cards - Cancellation
Committee Assignments	Senate: Judicial Proceedings House: Environmental Matters

SB 110	Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 11
Sponsored By	Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
Entitled	Property Tax - Constant Yield Tax Rate - Amendment
Committee Assignments	Senate: Budget and Taxation House: Ways and Means

SB 111	Status as of March 26, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sponsored By	Chairman, Finance Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled	Harness Racing - Licensees - Takeout Allocation
Committee Assignments	Senate: Finance House: Ways and Means

SB 112	Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 64
Sponsored By	Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)
Entitled	Recordation and Transfer Tax - Land Trusts - Exemption
Committee Assignments	Senate: Budget and Taxation House: Ways and Means

SB 113	Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 65
Sponsored By	Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
Entitled	Property Tax - Damaged Property
Committee Assignments	Senate: Budget and Taxation House: Ways and Means

SB 114	Status as of March 27, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed
Sponsored By	Chairman, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)
Entitled	Natural Resources - Roadside Trees - Permit Requirements
Committee Assignments	Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 115	Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 12
Sponsored By	Chairman, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)
Entitled	Boating Accidents
Committee Assignments	Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs House: Environmental Matters

SB 116	Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 362
Sponsored By	Chairman, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled	Certified Public Accountancy - Examinations
Committee Assignments	Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs House: Economic Matters

SB 117	Status as of February 21, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Sponsored By	Chairman, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled	State Acupuncture Board - Examination Requirements and Membership of Board
Committee Assignments	Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 148	Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 15
Sponsored By	Chairman, Finance Committee (By Request - Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)
Entitled	Health Insurance - Medical Clinical Trials - Reporting Requirements
Committee Assignments	Senate: Finance House: Health and Government Operations

SB 184	Status as of February 17, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled	Unauthorized Parolee or Probationer Relocation - Penalties
Committee Assignments	Senate: Judicial Proceedings

SB 185	Status as of February 17, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled	Correctional Services - Sexual Acts With Inmates - Employees
Committee Assignments	Senate: Judicial Proceedings

SB 186	Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 16
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled	Criminal Injuries Compensation - Awards for Lost Earnings and Injury Resulting in Permanent Total Disability
Committee Assignments	Senate: Judicial Proceedings House: Judiciary

SB 187	Status as of April 3, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Sponsored By	Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled	State Reimbursement - Medical Expenditures to Local Detention Centers
Committee Assignments	Senate: Budget and Taxation House: Appropriations

SB 188	Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 73
Sponsored By	Chairman, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled	Certified Public Accountancy - Limited Permits - Firm Ownership by Nonlicensees
Committee Assignments	Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs House: Economic Matters

SB 189	Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 74
Sponsored By	Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - University System of Maryland)
Entitled	Retirement - Optional Retirement Program - Health Insurance Benefits for Retirees, Surviving Spouses, and Dependent Children
Committee Assignments	Senate: Budget and Taxation House: Appropriations

SB 190	Status as of March 19, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Sponsored By	Chairman, Finance Committee (By Request - Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled	Developmentally Disabled Individuals - Medical Assistance and Other Services - Eligibility
Committee Assignments	Senate: Finance House: Health and Government Operations and Appropriations

SB 191	Status as of February 17, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Military)
Entitled	Military Justice - Maryland National Guard
Committee Assignments	Senate: Judicial Proceedings

SB 263	Status as of March 3, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled	State Correctional Facilities - Release from Confinement
Committee Assignments	Senate: Judicial Proceedings

SB 264	Status as of March 19, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Sponsored By	Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled	Criminal Justice Information System - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact
Committee Assignments	Senate: Judicial Proceedings

SB 387	Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 245
Sponsored By	Chairman, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled	Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Selling and Dispensing of Contact Lenses and Replacement Contact Lenses
Committee Assignments	Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs House: Health and Government Operations

SB 658	Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 400
Sponsored By	Chairman, Finance Committee (By Request - Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)
Entitled	Life Insurance - Prohibited Use of Terrorism Exclusions
Committee Assignments	Senate: Finance House: Health and Government Operations