2004 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 17, 2004 - 4:59 p.m.
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Delegate John R. Leopold
District 31
Total Number of Bills: 86
HB 11
Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Polling Places - Access by Children Accompanying Voters
House:
Ways and Means
HB 12
Status as of January 14, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Elections - Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 17
Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program - Victims of Terrorism
House:
Ways and Means
HB 19
Status as of January 28, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Constitutional Amendment - Transportation Trust Fund
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: February 5, 2004, 11:00 a.m.)
HB 34
Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Release of Defendant Pending Appeal by State
House:
Judiciary
HB 37
Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Property Tax - Homestead Property Tax Credit - Damaged Dwelling
House:
Ways and Means
HB 87
Status as of April 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
State Police Retirement System and Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Disability Retirement
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 104
Status as of March 9, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
State Retirement and Pension System - Ordinary Disability Retirement Allowance - Earnings Offset
House:
Appropriations
HB 391
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Property Tax - Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Computation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 26, 2004, 2:00 p.m.)
HB 631
Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - State Supplement to Federal Impact Aid - Children with Disabilities - Nonpublic Placement Students
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1381
Status as of March 3, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Lapsed or Terminated Security - Penalties
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 19, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
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 41
Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Driver's Licensing of Illegal Aliens - Prohibition
House:
Judiciary
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 66
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
College Affordability - University System of Maryland - Cap on Tuition Increases
House:
Appropriations
HB 73
Status as of May 25, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Open Meetings Act - Standing to File a Petition Alleging Violation of the Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 80
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 462
Courts - Criminal Cases - Release of Defendant Charged with Crime of Violence Pending Appeal by the State
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 172
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 325
Higher Education - Resident Tuition Charges - United States Military Personnel, Spouses, and Dependents
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 192
Status as of February 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Law - Stalking - Included Acts
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 197
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Greater Baltimore Medical Center
House:
Appropriations
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 250
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Crimes - Death Penalty - Murder of Off-Duty Law Enforcement Officer
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 3, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 256
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Higher Education - In-State Tuition for United States Military Personnel and Dependents Act
House:
Ways and Means
HB 274
Status as of March 3, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Campaign Contributions by Persons Engaged in Gaming Activity in the State
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 18, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 287
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Maryland Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act
House:
Judiciary
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 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 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 304
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Courts - Criminal Cases - Release of Defendant Pending and Dismissal after Appeal by State
House:
Judiciary
HB 307
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 165
Criminal Law - Motion Picture Theaters - Prohibition against Audiovisual Recording
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 453
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Property Tax - Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Computation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 26, 2004, 2:00 p.m.)
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 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 500
Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Cigarette Licenses - Disciplinary Authority - Grounds
House:
Economic Matters
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 623
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Stalking - Included Acts
House:
Judiciary
HB 654
Status as of March 9, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Department of Natural Resources - Electronic Transactions
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 705
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Public Service Companies - Transfer of Franchise
House:
Economic Matters
HB 707
Status as of March 9, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Pensions - Deferred Retirement Option Programs - Eligibility
House:
Appropriations
HB 726
Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Public Service Commission - Examination of Accounts, Books, and Records
House:
Economic Matters
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 764
Status as of April 5, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
State Property Tax Exemption - Surviving Spouse of a Law Enforcement Officer or Rescue Worker
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: April 8, 2004, 8:00 a.m.)
HB 765
Status as of April 5, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Credit Regulation - Residential Mortgages and Deeds of Trust - Prepayment
House:
Economic Matters
HB 772
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit for Firefighters, Law Enforcement Officers, and Teachers
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 3, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 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 810
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 378
Consumer Protection - Household Goods Movers - Receipts
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 811
Status as of May 25, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Procurement - Percentage Price Preference - Environmentally Preferable Products or Equipment
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 812
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Sentencing - Revisory Power of Courts - Limitations
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 18, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 825
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 103
Anne Arundel County - Right to Farm
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 880
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-assigned Appropriations
Transfer Tax Special Fund - Repayment of Transfers to the General Fund
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 9, 2004, 11:00 a.m)
HB 946
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 427
Money Follows the Individual Accountability Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 982
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Bicycles and Motor Scooters - Exceptions to Requirement to Stay Right
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 16, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1009
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 526
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Miscellaneous Enforcement Provisions
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 1056
Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Electric Utility Regulation - Standard Offer Service - Total Rates
House:
Economic Matters
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 1151
Status as of March 15, 2004: 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 1175
Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Homeowner's Property Tax Assessment Cap
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1176
Status as of February 13, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
General Assembly Pay Raise and Compensation Accountability Act
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
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 1212
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Education - Maryland Public Education Facilities Act
House:
Appropriations
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 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 1317
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Public Campaign Funding Act for Candidates for the General Assembly
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 11, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1351
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 414
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - State Facilities - Cemeteries
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
HB 1389
Status as of March 3, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
State Highways - Designation - Corporal Jason Mileo Memorial Highway
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 19, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1390
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 549
Elections - Voting Equipment or Supplies - Penalties
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1459
Status as of March 17, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Mental Hygiene Administration - Crownsville Hospital Center - Study
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
(Heard: March 23, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1469
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Statewide Application
House:
Environmental Matters
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 1516
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Marley Neck School Center
House:
Appropriations
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
