2003 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 15, 2003 - 12:06 p.m.
Another Session
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Delegate Richard B. Weldon, Jr.
District 3B
Total Number of Bills: 92
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 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 66
Status as of March 18, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Terms of Probation - Requirements
House:
Judiciary
HB 94
Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 244
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Subsequent Offender Penalties - Out-of-State Crimes
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 129
Status as of February 24, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Child Sexual Offender - Registration
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 134
Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - The Social Security Number Protection Act
House:
Economic Matters
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 149
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 409
Vera's Law
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
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 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 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 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 337
Status as of March 21, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Deer Hunting - Length of Firearms Season
House:
Environmental Matters
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 349
Status as of March 20, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Higher Education - Associate of Arts in Teaching Degree - Transfer to Baccalaureate Degree
House:
Appropriations
HB 357
Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 147
Milk Products - Length of Sell-By Period
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 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 400
Status as of March 20, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn House Rules and Executive Nominations
Sustainable Forestry
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
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 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 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 492
Status as of February 12, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Government - Plaque Commemorating the Bataan Death March
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 20, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
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 508
Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Military Service Credit - National Guard Membership
House:
Appropriations
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 544
Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 165
Crimes - Visual Surveillance - Private Place
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 546
Status as of March 3, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - High School Diplomas - Veterans of World War II and the Korean Conflict
House:
Ways and Means
HB 547
Status as of May 22, 2003:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Task Force on the Marketing of Grain and Other Agricultural Products
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 548
Status as of February 12, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations - Gifts from Pharmaceutical Manufacturers or Pharmaceutical Marketers - Prohibited
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 27, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
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 554
Status as of March 3, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Use of Mobile Telephone by Driver Who Is a Minor - Prohibition
House:
Environmental Matters
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 599
Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Small Group Market - Coverage - Preexisting Conditions
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 600
Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Small Group Market - Comprehensive Standard Health Benefit Plan - Cost-Sharing
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 627
Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Small Group Market - Basic Health Benefit Plan
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 654
Status as of March 13, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Election Law - Reporting of Slate Expenditures
House:
Ways and Means
HB 663
Status as of March 13, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Election Law - Slates - Transfers - Limitations
House:
Ways and Means
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 680
Status as of April 3, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Education - High School Diploma - World War II, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam Conflict Veterans
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 697
Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 320
Telecommunication and Computer Network Access - Task Force on Broadband Communications Deployment in Underserved Rural Areas
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 702
Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 442
Darrell Putman Compassionate Use Act
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 731
Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 104
Property Tax Credit - Surviving Spouse of a Law Enforcement Officer
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 737
Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 72
Income Tax - Claims for Refunds
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 768
Status as of March 22, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Teleworking - Pilot Program and Task Force
House:
Appropriations
HB 772
Status as of March 22, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Abortion - Parental Notice
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 793
Status as of April 2, 2003: Bill is in the House - Favorable with Amendments Report
Medical Assistance Reimbursement Rate Commission
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 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 828
Status as of March 18, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Hospitals - Certificate of Need - Open Heart Surgery
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 833
Status as of February 28, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Safety - 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone Service
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 6, 2003, 12:00 p.m)
HB 858
Status as of February 12, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Crimes - Firearms - Project Exile
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 13, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 859
Status as of March 31, 2003: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Education - Public Charter School Act of 2003
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 860
Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 53
State Government - Department of Juvenile Services - Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School Program
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Finance
HB 869
Status as of March 13, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Campaign Finance - Contributions by Individuals - Limitations
House:
Ways and Means
HB 873
Status as of May 21, 2003:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Education - Study Commission on Educators' Time and Paperwork
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 928
Status as of March 22, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Motor Fuel Tax - Clean-Burning Fuel - Tax Rate
House:
Ways and Means
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 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 1093
Status as of March 31, 2003: Bill is in the House - Recommit to Committee Health and Government Operations
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Pharmaceutical Products - Access, Coverage, and Cost-Saving Protections and Programs
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 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 1129
Status as of March 12, 2003: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
State Health Services Cost Review Commission - Number and Appointment of Members
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 19, 2003, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1147
Status as of May 22, 2003:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Consolidation of Rural Development Programs
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1157
Status as of March 14, 2003: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Appropriations
Constitutional Amendment - Transportation Trust Fund
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 18, 2003, 2:30 p.m.)
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 4
Status as of January 27, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Task Force on Financing Long-Term Care Insurance
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ 5
Status as of January 27, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Coal Miners - Commemorative Stamp
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ 11
Status as of February 7, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Sustainable Forestry
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
