2004 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 17, 2004 - 5:21 p.m.
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Delegate Justin D. Ross
District 22
Total Number of Bills: 99
HB 82
Status as of February 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Courts - Use of Voter Registration Lists for Selection of Prospective Jurors - Prohibited
House:
Judiciary
HB 83
Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - Character Education Programs - Study
House:
Ways and Means
HB 84
Status as of February 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Taxation of Luxury Services
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 19, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 801
Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Task Force on the Compatibility of State and Local Police Communication Systems
House:
Judiciary
HB 854
Status as of March 17, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Task Force on 9-1-1 Call Routing to Local Law Enforcement Agencies
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 1205
Status as of March 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Public Safety - Fire Alarm Systems - Modification for Hearing Impaired Condominium Owner
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 19, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1206
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Corporate Income Tax Reform
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 25, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1531
Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Income Tax - Credit for Hiring a Licensed Security Guard Agency
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 52
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Education - Early Childhood Educational and Developmental Programs
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 161
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's Hospital Center
House:
Appropriations
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 203
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Licensed Pharmacists - Dispensing Emergency Contraception
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 17, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 204
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Licensed Pharmacists - Emergency Contraception Dispensing Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 17, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 263
Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Intimidation of Witnesses
House:
Judiciary
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 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 365
Status as of April 8, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Judicial Proceedings
Hate Crimes Penalties Act - Expanding Prohibitions and Protected Classes of People
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 381
Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Vehicle Laws - Interference with Operation of Traffic Control Device or Railroad Sign or Signal - Prohibitions
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 440
Status as of March 24, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Higher Education - Student Financial Assistance Fund
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: April 5, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
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 468
Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - "Fear the Turtle " Scholarship Registration Plates
House:
Environmental Matters
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 490
Status as of February 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Nonviolent Drug Offenders - Drug Treatment instead of Incarceration
House:
Judiciary
HB 498
Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Natural Resources - Leghold Traps - Prohibition
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 509
Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Correctional Services - Inclusion of Ethnicity of Inmate in Case Record
House:
Judiciary
HB 510
Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Failure to Report - Penalty
House:
Judiciary
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 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 623
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Stalking - Included Acts
House:
Judiciary
HB 679
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 76
Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 698
Status as of April 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Correctional Services - Work Release Programs - Required Establishment
House:
Judiciary
HB 704
Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Blind Industries and Services of Maryland - Powers and Duties
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 24, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 707
Status as of March 9, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Pensions - Deferred Retirement Option Programs - Eligibility
House:
Appropriations
HB 710
Status as of April 7, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Vehicle Laws - For-Rent Vehicles - Rental Fee
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 717
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 368
Vehicle Laws - Size, Weight, and Load Restrictions - Emergency Vehicles
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 722
Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Horse Racing - Pimlico Race Course - Transfer of Preakness Stakes Name and Trademarks
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 23, 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 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 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 821
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Tax Credit - Electric and Hybrid Vehicles - Extension
House:
Ways and Means
HB 823
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Long-Term Care Provided by an Eligible Caregiver
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 3, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 829
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 380
Business Regulation - Registration of Service Station Dealers and Sale of Gasoline Products
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 844
Status as of April 5, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Hospitals and Health Care Facilities - Maternity Patients - Providing Information about Postpartum Depression
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 849
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Tax Incentives and Benefits - Credits and Subtraction Modifications
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 10, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 866
Status as of March 24, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Alcoholic Beverages - Closed Establishments - License Expiration
House:
Economic Matters
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 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 954
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 388
Vehicle Laws - Violation of Pedestrian Right-of-Way - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 958
Status as of April 10, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Task Force to Study Teacher Mentoring Programs
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 978
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Task Force to Study Implementing a Parental Involvement Grade in Public Schools
House:
Ways and Means
HB 979
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - Elementary and Secondary Schools - Parental Involvement Plans
House:
Ways and Means
HB 992
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - Funding due to Regional Differences in the Cost of Education
House:
Ways and Means
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 1008
Status as of February 24, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public-Private Partnership for Health Coverage for All Marylanders
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 2, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1012
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Lead Poisoning Prevention
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1020
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 214
Litter Control - Fines
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1035
Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Nepal Educational and Cultural Center
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 1061
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Millionaires' Tax Surcharge
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 10, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1111
Status as of March 30, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Prevailing Wage Rate - Public Work Contracts - Liquidated Damages
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1125
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 534
Task Force on the Exemption of Law Enforcement Officers' Pensions from Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1134
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 399
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Managed Care Organizations - Dental Services
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1139
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 535
Department of Juvenile Services and Department of Education - Enhancement of Programs
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1167
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 402
Higher Education - Maryland Digital Library - Established
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1171
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Higher Education - Tuition Charges - Maryland High School Students
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1188
Status as of May 25, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Higher Education Affordability and Access Act of 2004 - Supplementary Appropriation
House:
Appropriations and Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1192
Status as of April 11, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
State Procurement Contracts - Living Wage
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1201
Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Compulsive Gambling - Prevalence Study and Replication Prevalence Studies
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 23, 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 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 1247
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
State Budget - Budget Process
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 9, 2004, 11:00 a.m)
HB 1248
Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Prince George's County - Property Tax Credit - Property Owned by a Community Development Corporation
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1249
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 541
Business Occupations and Professions - Real Estate Licenses - Requirements for Licensure and Renewal
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1271
Status as of April 11, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed
Community Health Care Access and Safety Net Act of 2004
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1284
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Medical Decision Making Act of 2004
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1285
Status as of May 25, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Task Force to Study Youth Gang Activities
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1298
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Maryland Assault Weapons Ban of 2004
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 16, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1307
Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 413
Higher Education - William Donald Schaefer Scholarship Program
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1308
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 488
Electricity Regulation - Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard and Credit Trading - Maryland Renewable Energy Fund
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1313
Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Task Force to Study Physician Reimbursement at Maryland Hospitals
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1319
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Transportation - Planning - Accommodation of Bicyclists and Pedestrians
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1327
Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary
Baltimore City and Cecil County - Child in Need of Supervision Pilot Program
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 23, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1352
Status as of March 3, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Income Tax Reform
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 10, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1373
Status as of March 3, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Income Tax and Sales and Use Tax Reform
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 10, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1386
Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Hospitals - Written Statement - Provider Bills
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1388
Status as of February 20, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Montgomery County and Prince George's County - Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Radar Cameras
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
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 1490
Status as of March 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Recordation Tax - Indemnity Mortgages
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 22, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1537
Status as of April 7, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Task Force to Study Subprime Lending
House:
Economic Matters
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
