2004 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 17, 2004 - 5:14 p.m.
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Delegate George W. Owings, III
District 27B
Total Number of Bills: 116
HB 6
Status as of February 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Young Drivers - License Suspension and Revocation
House:
Judiciary
HB 27
Status as of February 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Penalties - Motorcycle Safety Program
House:
Judiciary
HB 128
Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Motor Fuel Taxes - Display at Retail Service Stations
House:
Ways and Means
HB 202
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 500
Department of Natural Resources - Finfishing - Closure of State Waters
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 502
Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - Public School Dropouts
House:
Ways and Means
HB 632
Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Campaign Finance Reports - Paper Documentation
House:
Ways and Means
HB 701
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 514
Business Occupations and Professions - Real Estate Brokers - Use of Designated Name
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 759
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - "Adequate Education" for Students Defined
House:
Ways and Means
HB 761
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education Reform and State Accountability Act of 2004
House:
Ways and Means
HB 762
Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - Public Schools - Evaluation and Graduation
House:
Ways and Means
HB 766
Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - Public Schools - Age Appropriate Curriculum and Instruction
House:
Ways and Means
HB 808
Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Compelled Spousal Testimony - Spouse of Person Charged with a Crime
House:
Judiciary
HB 827
Status as of March 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Landlord and Tenant - Residential Leases - Reservation Fees
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 828
Status as of March 9, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Real Property - Residential Leases - Security Deposits
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 935
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Unsafe Drivers - License Renewal Fee
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 16, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 942
Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Landlord and Tenant - Liability of Landlord
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 993
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act - Funding Increases
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1063
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Calvert County - Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maryland Expansion
House:
Appropriations
HB 1209
Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Sex Offenders - In-Person Registration, Driver's License Notation, and Suspension for Noncompliance
House:
Judiciary
HB 1343
Status as of March 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Landlord and Tenant - Rent Escrow Accounts
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1367
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Pretrial Release Agencies - Registry of Defendants Recommended for Release
House:
Judiciary
HB 1412
Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Environment - Lead-Based Paint - Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1449
Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Exemptions - Individuals with Disabilities
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 23, 2004, 2:30 p.m.)
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 3
Status as of March 29, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 8
Hurricane Isabel Disaster Relief Act
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 72
Status as of February 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Telecommunication Service Providers - Decryption
House:
Judiciary
HB 135
Status as of February 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Power of Governor to Commute a Sentence, Grant a Pardon, or Remit a Sentence - Required Notification
House:
Judiciary
HB 138
Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
State Board of Morticians - Family Security Trust Fund
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 211
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 158
Family Law - Adoption - Certificates of Birth
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 232
Status as of May 25, 2004:
Veto not sustained, Chapter 7 of 2004 Special Session 1
Family Law - Adoption Search, Contact, and Reunion Services - Siblings
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 240
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 328
Public Schools - Interstate Transfer of Military Personnel Dependents - Reciprocity Agreements
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 251
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Public Safety - Handgun Identification Requirements - Repeal
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 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 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 345
Status as of March 8, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 6
Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act - Trigger Provision - Repeal
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 346
Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Public Schools - School Nutrition Program
House:
Ways and Means
HB 358
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 331
Public Schools - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 359
Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - Public Schools - Program of Physical Education
House:
Ways and Means
HB 388
Status as of February 9, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Licensed Professional Engineers - Preparation of Construction Drawings - Authority by Jurisdiction
House:
Economic Matters
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 414
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Handgun Safety Devices - Repeal
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 16, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 463
Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Cosmetologists - License Requirements - Affiliation with a Beauty Salon
House:
Economic Matters
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 474
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 177
Education - High School Diploma - World War II, Korean Conflict, and Vietnam Conflict Veterans
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 506
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Public Safety - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting Handgun Prohibition - Exceptions for Federal Government Police Agencies
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 16, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
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 538
Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
State Boat Act - Waterway Improvement Fund - Authorized Uses
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 546
Status as of March 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Real Property - Residential Leases - Interest on Security Deposits
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 551
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 355
Vehicle Laws - Trailers and Semitrailers - Surge Brakes
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 606
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 189
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Program - Installment Purchase Agreements , Schedule of Installments, and Termination of Easements
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 623
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Stalking - Included Acts
House:
Judiciary
HB 625
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 190
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Grants - Installment Purchase Programs
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 626
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 113
Transportation - Maryland Senior Rides Demonstration Program
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 652
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Public Safety - Handguns - Integrated Mechanical Safety Device Requirement - Repeal
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 16, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
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 702
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 515
Procurement - Request for Proposals or Invitation for Bids - Notice
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 708
Status as of April 11, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ...
Proposed Capital Projects - Planning - High Performance Buildings
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 714
Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Solar Energy Grant Program
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 718
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 197
Procurement - Reciprocal Preference for Resident Offerors
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 719
Status as of March 29, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Procurement - Debarment - Causes
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 30, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 721
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 198
Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Directory
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 724
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Subcontracting Requirements
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 26, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 727
Status as of April 10, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Education - Students with Disabilities - High School Diploma by Examination
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 741
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 372
Education - Maryland School for the Blind - Notice to Parents or Guardians of Availability of Programs
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 744
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Electric Companies - Standard Offer Service - Residential Customers
House:
Economic Matters
HB 755
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 517
Young Farmers Advisory Board
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 760
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Workers' Compensation - Evaluation of Permanent Impairments
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 4, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
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 783
Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Environment - Sediment Control Plans for Forest Harvest Operations - Term
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 797
Status as of March 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Nonviolent Drug Offenders - Drug Treatment Alternative to Incarceration
House:
Judiciary
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 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 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 895
Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Food Establishments - Processing of Venison - Inspections
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 912
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 385
Municipal Corporations - Annexations - Limitations on Uses of Land and Densities of Development
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 913
Status as of March 3, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Compensation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 17, 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 983
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Armed Criminal Lockup Act
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 16, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 999
Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Homeowner's Insurance - Premium Increases - Notice
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
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 1030
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 396
Real Property Sales - Disclosure Requirements - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1060
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Teachers' and Local Employees' Retirement Enhancement Act of 2004
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 9, 2004, 11:00 a.m)
HB 1132
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 483
Environment - Controlled Hazardous Substance Facility - Permit Term
House:
Environmental Matters
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
HB 1179
Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
2020 Rural Maryland - Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Act
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 1202
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Child Welfare Workforce Initiative of 2004
House:
Appropriations
HB 1221
Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Calvert County - Conversion of a Nonprofit Organization to a Sanitary District
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1228
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 220
Condominiums - Conditions on the Right to Expand - Calvert County
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1258
Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Natural Resources - Special Funds and Accounts - Administrative Costs
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1259
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Department of Natural Resources - Fee Commission - Establishment
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1282
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road - Lane Changes
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1324
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Real Property - Residential Dwellings - Notice and Opportunity to Repair Construction Defects
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 9, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1375
Status as of February 20, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Transportation - Vehicle Taxes - Restrictions
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1396
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 230
Environmental Sanitarians - Milk Safety Inspector Exception
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1397
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 417
Milk Products - Threat to Public Health - Impoundment and Penalties
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 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
