2005 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 15, 2005 - 10:53 p.m.
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Delegate John W. E. Cluster, Jr.
District 8
Total Number of Bills: 100
HB 165
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Perry Hall Mansion
House:
Appropriations
HB 460
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Teachers' Retirement Income
House:
Ways and Means
HB 620
Status as of February 15, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Ferret Protection Act
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 24, 2005, 2:00 p.m.)
HB 1061
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Natural Resources - Maryland Saltwater Fishing License - Application to Tidal Waters
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1509
Status as of March 25, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Department of Juvenile Services - Judgments of Restitution - Increased Collection Program
House:
Judiciary
HB 1510
Status as of March 25, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Juvenile Services - Detained or Committed Minors - Return of Personal Property to Owner
House:
Judiciary
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 2
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Judicial Proceedings
Law Enforcement Officer Protection Act
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 47
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 519
Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Deferred Retirement Option Program - Eligibility
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 114
Status as of March 30, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Quality Health Care Act of 2005
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Senate Rules
HB 196
Status as of April 4, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Proposed Capital Projects - Planning - High Performance Buildings
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 198
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Real Property - Task Force on the Resale of Homes in Condominiums and Homeowners Associations
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 240
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 449
Department of State Police - Collection of DNA Samples
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 241
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 451
Criminal Justice Information System - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 242
Status as of March 18, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Learner's Instructional Permits and Provisional Licenses - Requirements and Task Force
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 244
Status as of March 18, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Provisional Drivers - Eligibility for License
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 245
Status as of March 24, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 247
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Research and Development Tax Credit
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 248
Status as of April 7, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Crimes and Criminal Procedure - Victim and Witness Intimidation
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 249
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Business and Economic Development - Entrepreneurial Investment Technology Tax Credit
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 250
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Finance
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 251
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 278
Waste Management Administration - Lead Poisoning Prevention
House:
Environmental Matters and Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 252
Status as of March 24, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Young Drivers - License Suspension
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 253
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 97
Film Production Activity - Employer Wage Rebate Grant Program
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
HB 254
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 279
Department of Human Resources - Disclosure of Information - Hospitals and Birthing Centers
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Finance
HB 270
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income
House:
Ways and Means
HB 288
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Mental Health Community Rehabilitation Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 296
Status as of March 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Higher Education - Tuition Exemption - Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients
House:
Appropriations
HB 297
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Crimes Committed with Firearms - Mandatory Minimum Sentences and Imprisonment at Hard Labor
House:
Judiciary
HB 301
Status as of February 17, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Maryland Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 15, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 337
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Adult Sexual Matter - Transmission via Electronic Mail - Use of .sex Suffix
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 16, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 343
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 536
Property Tax - Credit for Repaired or Reconstructed Dwelling
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 350
Status as of March 22, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Task Force on Indoor Air Quality in Educational Institutions
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 394
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 543
Motor Vehicles - Learners' Permits and Provisional Licenses - Prohibition on Use of a Wireless Communication Device While Driving
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 395
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 545
Vehicle Laws - Driver Examination - Practice Driving Requirements
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 398
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 546
Murder and Manslaughter - Viable Fetus
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 400
Status as of January 31, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Public Safety - Building Code Enforcement Officials - Removal for Cause
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 10, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 403
Status as of April 5, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
State Government Reports to General Assembly - Requirement of Electronic Submission
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Finance
HB 431
Status as of February 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations - Practicing Without License - Penalties
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 448
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Lillian Holt Park and Center for the Arts
House:
Appropriations
HB 450
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exceptions
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 454
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 552
Workers' Compensation Insurance - Volunteer Fire and Rescue Companies
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 487
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 381
Maryland Uniform Electronic Transactions Act - Use of Electronic Postmarks
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 502
Status as of February 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Health - Job-Related Drug Testing - Breath Tests for Alcohol
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: February 17, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 513
Status as of February 3, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
General Assembly - Legislative Expense Accounts - Donations from Surplus
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 528
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Eligibility for Coverage
House:
Economic Matters
HB 578
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Recommit to Committee Judiciary
Criminal Law - Identification to Police Officer
House:
Judiciary
HB 583
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 561
Maryland Housing Rehabilitation Program - Regular Rehabilitation Program - Residential Building Reconstruction
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 662
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Armed Criminal Lockup Act
House:
Judiciary
HB 680
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Recreation Facilities Revitalization
House:
Appropriations
HB 681
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Marshy Point Nature Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 683
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Tall Trees Park Community Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 695
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax Checkoff - General Fund Contribution
House:
Ways and Means
HB 699
Status as of March 31, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Unlawful Termination of Pregnancy
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 721
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Improper Transport of Horses - Prohibitions
House:
Judiciary
HB 742
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Abortion - Parental Notice
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 16, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 745
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Property Tax - Homeowner's Property Tax Credit - Computation
House:
Ways and Means
HB 758
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 395
Retirement and Pensions - Reemployment of Retired Health Care Practitioners
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 760
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 575
Deferred Retirement Option Program - Eligibility
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 879
Status as of February 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Manslaughter and Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 885
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2005
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 3, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 927
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Vehicle Emissions Inspection - Test Performed by Dealers
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 938
Status as of March 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Domestic Violence - Protective Order - Penalty
House:
Judiciary
HB 942
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 251
Criminal Law - Altering the Outcome of a Drug or Alcohol Screening Test - Substituting Other Substance
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 962
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Domestic Violence - Address Confidentiality Program
House:
Judiciary
HB 964
Status as of March 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Higher Education - Public Institutions of Higher Education - Academic Bill of Rights
House:
Appropriations
HB 998
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Family Education Tax Credit Program
House:
Ways and Means
HB 999
Status as of March 30, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Alcoholic Beverages - Licensees and Permit Holders - Age Requirement
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 31, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1000
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 255
Vehicle Equipment - Amber Flashing Lights - Security Guard Agencies
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1002
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit for Educational Materials - Home Instruction Program
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1053
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Gift Cards and Gift Certificates - Expiration and Service Fees - Disclosure Requirements - Prohibition
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 15, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1072
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Task Force to Evaluate Existing School Civic Literacy Programs - Established
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1152
Status as of March 22, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
English Language - Formal Recognition
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1170
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Serial Murder Death Penalty Act
House:
Judiciary
HB 1174
Status as of March 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Task Force on Illegal Immigrants in Maryland's Job Market and the Feasibility of Adapting Migrant Agricultural Laborer Laws
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1177
Status as of March 24, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Baltimore County - Department of Environmental Protection and Resource Management, Permits Office
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1180
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Motor Vehicle Laws - Alleys - Maximum Speed Limits
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1185
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 596
Courts - Trial Juries - Juror Payment
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1206
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Taxpayers' Bill of Rights
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1211
Status as of February 17, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Citizens' Protection Act of 2005
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1214
Status as of February 17, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licensing of Illegal Aliens - Restrictions
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 17, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1219
Status as of February 15, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Veterans Organizations
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 18, 2005, 1:30 p.m.)
HB 1220
Status as of February 15, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Valid Marriages
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 24, 2005, 2:00 p.m.)
HB 1221
Status as of March 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Education - Public School Construction - Plans and Specifications
House:
Appropriations
HB 1228
Status as of March 24, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Baltimore County - People's Counsel
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1229
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Property Tax Credit - Dwellings Owned by Disabled or Injured Police Officers, Firefighters, and Correctional Officers
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 16, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1234
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Lead Poisoning - Risk Reduction Standards - Exemption
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1252
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Commercial Law - Motor Vehicle Left on Private Property Without Consent - Lien for Storage and Towing Charges
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1271
Status as of March 25, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Rights of Foster Parents
House:
Judiciary
HB 1331
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 266
Electric Companies - Net Energy Metering - Biomass Electric Generating Facilities
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1347
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Retirement and Pensions - Reemployment of Retirees
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1362
Status as of March 3, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary
Civil Actions - Limitations on Awards for Noneconomic Damages - Latent Diseases or Injuries
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1363
Status as of March 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Research and Development
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1387
Status as of March 15, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Antique Motor Vehicles - Registration
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1417
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Willow Grove Bridge
House:
Appropriations
HB 1450
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Agriculture - Maryland Wine and Grape Promotion Fund and Council - Establishment
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1451
Status as of March 10, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Maryland Wine and Grape Growers Promotion Act
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 21, 2005, 2:00 p.m.)
HB 1475
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Sheppard Pratt Health System
House:
Appropriations
HB 1515
Status as of March 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Appropriations
University of Maryland - Cooperative Extension Service - Mandatory Funding
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1545
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Driving While License Is Suspended - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1551
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary
Criminal Law - Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence or a Felony
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
