2004 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 17, 2004 - 4:32 p.m.
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Delegate William J. Frank
District 42
Total Number of Bills: 89
HB 28
Status as of February 6, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Stopping or Parking in the Center Lane
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 212
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - St. Joseph Medical Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 802
Status as of March 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Unborn Victims of Violence Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1040
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 530
Education - Social Workers - Certified Professional Personnel
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1156
Status as of March 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Abortion - The Women's Health Protection Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 18
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 317
Election Law - Polling Places - Access by Minors
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 53
Status as of April 8, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed
Election Law - Voting Systems - Voter-Verified Paper Records
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 131
Status as of February 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - The Odyssey School
House:
Appropriations
HB 137
Status as of February 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Education - Reportable Offenses in Public Schools - Arrest of Student
House:
Judiciary
HB 196
Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Unsolicited Sexually Explicit Commercial Electronic Mail and Pop-Up Advertisements
House:
Economic Matters
HB 201
Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
State Employees - Military Administrative Leave - Sunset Extension
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Finance
HB 244
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Multiple Murders
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 3, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 248
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Death Penalty - Aggravating Circumstances - Murder in Retaliation for Testimony or with Intent to Prevent Testimony
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 3, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 267
Status as of February 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Sheppard Pratt Health System
House:
Appropriations
HB 268
Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Irvine Nature Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 286
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Franklin Square Hospital Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 287
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Maryland Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act
House:
Judiciary
HB 288
Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Department of Natural Resources - Chesapeake Bay Recovery Fund
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 289
Status as of February 6, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Historical Trust - Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 19, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 290
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 25, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 291
Status as of January 28, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Water Quality Improvement Act - Nutrient Management
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 12, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 292
Status as of January 30, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Water Pollution - The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Restoration Fund
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 294
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 73
Brownfields Redevelopment Reform Act
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 295
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 238
Crimes - Substance Abuse - Parole - Civil Commitment - Diversion
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 296
Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes and Criminal Procedure - Victim and Witness Intimidation
House:
Judiciary
HB 299
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Government - Department of Disabilities
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 3, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 301
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Crimes - Victim and Witness Intimidation - Death Penalty
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 3, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 302
Status as of March 25, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Crimes - Fourth Degree Sexual Offense - Person in Position of Authority and Student
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: April 1, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 313
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 167
Public Safety - Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer - Increased Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 316
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 119
Criminal Law - Resisting or Interfering with Arrest
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 398
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 451
Hospitals - Umbilical Cord Blood - Donation
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 409
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Veterans Organizations
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 3, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 412
Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
HB 456
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Firearms Offenses - Project Exile
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 16, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 470
Status as of February 4, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Checkoffs - Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Fund and Rural Legacy Program
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 19, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 475
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 178
Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - Respite Care
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 481
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2004
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 5, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 524
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Task Force to Study Leasing New Public School Facilities
House:
Appropriations
HB 525
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Task Force to Study the Feasibility of Using Standard School Construction Plans
House:
Appropriations
HB 528
Status as of March 19, 2004: Bill is in the House - Recommit to Committee Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Widths of Boat Trailers
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 555
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Water Pollution - Nutrients - State Waters - Chesapeake Bay Watershed - Restoration
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 621
Status as of March 4, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Abortion - Parental Notice
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 16, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 660
Status as of March 3, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Newly Titled Vehicles - First Inspection
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 663
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 195
Maryland Historical Trust - Historic Preservation Loan Fund - Refinancing Properties
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 711
Status as of March 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - Full-Day Kindergarten Programs - County Board Decision Not to Implement
House:
Ways and Means
HB 728
Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Same Sex Marriages - Foreign Jurisdictions - Invalidity
House:
Judiciary
HB 739
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Natural Resources - Fish and Fisheries - Recreational Tidal Fishing Guide License
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 791
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Teachers' Retirement Income
House:
Ways and Means
HB 798
Status as of April 2, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers
House:
Ways and Means
HB 800
Status as of February 6, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Salaries and Compensation - Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and General Assembly
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 845
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 94
Maryland Health Care Commission and Maryland Insurance Administration - Affordability of Health Insurance in Maryland - Study and Recommendations
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 859
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Citizens' Protection Act of 2004
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 16, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 860
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Public Libraries - Preventing Internet Access to Obscene Materials - Funding
House:
Ways and Means
HB 909
Status as of March 31, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Education - Registered Child Sexual Offenders Attending Public School
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: April 7, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 922
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act - Extension of Phase-In
House:
Ways and Means
HB 940
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Maryland School for the Blind
House:
Appropriations
HB 1000
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 392
Maryland Cancer Fund - Income Tax Checkoff
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1004
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
State Police Retirement System - Retirees and Beneficiaries of Retirees - Benefits
House:
Appropriations
HB 1015
Status as of March 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Adult Dependent Care Programs - Criminal History Background Checks
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1017
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 529
Real Property - Display of United States Flag by Homeowners and Tenants
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1019
Status as of March 4, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Government - State Team Sport - Lacrosse
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 12, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1027
Status as of March 9, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Transfers of Members of the Maryland Transit Administration Police Force
House:
Appropriations
HB 1028
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Lansdowne Athletic Facility
House:
Appropriations
HB 1048
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Motor Vehicles - Snow or Ice on Vehicle
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1050
Status as of February 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Public Prayer - References to a Specific Deity
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1113
Status as of April 10, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Institutions of Higher Education - Nursing Education Program Assessment
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1123
Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit for Malpractice Insurance Premium Increases
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 25, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1127
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Workers' Compensation - Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 4, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1129
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
University System of Maryland - Prohibition on Mid-Year Tuition Increases
House:
Appropriations
HB 1130
Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Taxpayers' Bill of Rights
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 25, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1136
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Ferret Protection Act
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 11, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1150
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - Obstructing or Hindering a Law Enforcement Officer
House:
Judiciary
HB 1159
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Family Law - Termination of Parental Rights and Adoption - Rights of Foster Parents
House:
Judiciary
HB 1160
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Pedestrians' Right-of-Way in Crosswalks - Penalties
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1182
Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 19, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1230
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 307
Public School Facilities Act of 2004
House:
Appropriations and Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1242
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 139
Public Safety - Task Force to Study Criminal Offender Monitoring by Global Positioning Systems
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1299
Status as of March 31, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Medical Malpractice Reforms and Task Force
House:
Economic Matters and Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: April 8, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1393
Status as of March 31, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Education - Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act - Use of Funds
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1409
Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Baltimore County - Comprehensive Master Plan - Class Size Reduction
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1418
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Towson Center Greenspace
House:
Appropriations
HB 1462
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Homicide - Use of Deadly Force in a Business Establishment or Residence - Defense
House:
Judiciary
HB 1463
Status as of March 31, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Victims of Crime - Burglary and Crimes of Violence - Civil Immunity
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: April 8, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1471
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 552
Dredged Material Disposal Alternatives Act of 2004
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1474
Status as of February 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Income Tax - Credit for Educational Materials - Home Instruction Program
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1538
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 490
Task Force on the Status of Women and Information Technology
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HJ 5
Status as of February 9, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Maryland Religious Independence From Federal Courts
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ 7
Status as of February 13, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Holocaust Survivors' Insurance Claims
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ 11
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Higher Education - Teacher Education Reading Programs - Alignment with Federal Law
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
