2004 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 17, 2004 - 5:23 p.m.
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Delegate Christopher B. Shank
District 2B
Total Number of Bills: 85
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 814
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Law - Reckless Endangerment - Use of a Motor Vehicle
House:
Judiciary
HB 1002
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Adult Dependent Care Facilities and Homes - Owners - Criminal History Records Checks
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 2, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1208
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 539
Crimes - Internet Child Pornography - Removal
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1235
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Abuse and Sexual Abuse of a Minor - Diminution Credits and Parole Eligibility
House:
Judiciary
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 1262
Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Physicians - Practice of Medicine - Expert Witness Testimony
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 18, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
Co-sponsored Bills
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 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 191
Status as of April 7, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Task Force to Study Identity Theft
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 194
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 157
Crimes - Theft - Use of Interactive Computer Service
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 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 257
Status as of March 31, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
State Employees - Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the Department of State Police - Denial of Employment
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: April 7, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 266
Status as of February 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Juvenile Causes - Repeat Sexual Offender - Child Tried as an Adult
House:
Judiciary
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 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 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 316
Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 119
Criminal Law - Resisting or Interfering with Arrest
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 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 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 482
Status as of March 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Vehicles
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 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 607
Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax - Gain Recognized on Sale of Agricultural Land Preservation Easement
House:
Ways and Means
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 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 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 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 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 853
Status as of March 30, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Information Technology Board - Security of Computer Systems
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: April 7, 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 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 888
Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Motor Vehicles - Drunk and Drugged Driving and Homicide or Life-Threatening Injury by Motor Vehicle Offenses - Probation before Judgment
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 12, 2004, 1:00 p.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 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 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 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 1016
Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 528
Task Force on Missing Vulnerable Adults
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 1038
Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Alcoholic Beverages - Underage Consumption
House:
Judiciary
HB 1039
Status as of April 7, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Lead-Safe Housing - Income Tax Credit
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1081
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Prosecutor Protection Act of 2004
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 3, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1083
Status as of April 1, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Re-assigned Budget and Taxation
Department of Juvenile Services - Reorganization and Regionalization
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1099
Status as of March 25, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Crimes of Violence - Child Abuse
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 1141
Status as of March 30, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Juvenile Services - Step-Down Aftercare
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1145
Status as of March 31, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Injury to or Death of Pet - Damages
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: April 7, 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 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 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 1232
Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Subsequent Offenders - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 12, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1234
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 1237
Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Health Care Malpractice - Mandatory Mediation or Other Alternative Dispute Resolution Process
House:
Judiciary
HB 1243
Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Open Meetings Act - Executive Function - Study
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1268
Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Health - Food Processing - Fund-Raising Organizations
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 17, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1279
Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Off-Highway Vehicles - Titling and Registration
House:
Environmental Matters
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 1320
Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Maryland Spam Deterrence Act
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 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
