2005 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 15, 2005 - 10:53 p.m.
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Senator George W. Della, Jr.
District 46
Total Number of Bills: 104
SB 137
Status as of April 12, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 11
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Wine Festival
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 138
Status as of March 4, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Mercy Medical Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 21, 2005, 9:00 a.m.)
SB 139
Status as of March 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Standing or Parking Near Crosswalks - Baltimore City
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 29, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 140
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 286
Baltimore City - 46th Alcoholic Beverages District - Restaurant Exemptions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 141
Status as of April 12, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 12
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Arts Center in Highlandtown
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 277
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Project T.O.O.U.R.
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 278
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Parking Ordinances and Regulations - Citations for Violations - Clarity and Content Requirements
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 279
Status as of March 27, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Fines for Parking Violations - Late Fees - Restrictions in Baltimore City
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SB 327
Status as of March 9, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Property Tax - Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Computation
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 390
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Baltimore Museum of Industry
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 534
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 317
Department of Transportation - Personnel - Disciplinary Action
Senate:
Finance
House:
Appropriations
SB 535
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Issuance and Transfer of Licenses - Revision
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 11, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 678
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Labor and Employment - Retaliatory Action for Testifying on Pending Legislation - Prohibition
Senate:
Finance
House:
Appropriations
SB 679
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 502
Baltimore City - Tax Sales for Nonpayment of Environmental Citations - Prohibition
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 837
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Creative Alliance
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 838
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Public Safety Employees Killed in Performance of Duties - Death Benefits - Heart Attack or Stroke
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Economic Matters
SB 924
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - National Aquarium in Baltimore
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 955
Status as of March 4, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Real Property - Release of Mortgage or Deed of Trust - Recordation
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 24, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 956
Status as of March 4, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Maryland Science Center Expansion
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 966
Status as of March 4, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 1004
Status as of March 10, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
State Government - Maryland Port Administration
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 24, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
Co-sponsored Bills
SB 31
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 104
State Employees - Military Administrative Leave - Sunset Extension
Senate:
Finance
House:
Appropriations
SB 57
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Vehicle Laws - Minor Holding Provisional Driver's License - Prohibition Against Minors as Passengers
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 64
Status as of March 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Debarment - Violations of Law
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 24, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 68
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Residential Care Programs - Certification of Program Administrator
Senate:
Finance
SB 89
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Labor and Employment - Minimum Wage - Increase
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 90
Status as of February 14, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Rate Making
Senate:
Finance
SB 102
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 617
Board of Public Works - Disposition of Park Lands - General Assembly Approval Required
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
House:
Environmental Matters and Appropriations
SB 108
Status as of February 7, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Real Property - Ground Rents - Ejectments
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 188
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 446
Criminal Procedure - Victim and Witness Intimidation
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 189
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Task Force to Study the Governance of Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) Airport
Senate:
Finance
SB 194
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - The Walters Art Museum
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 199
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 616
Property Tax - Credit for Repaired or Reconstructed Dwelling
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 206
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 452
Vehicle Laws - Provisional Drivers - Eligibility for License
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 207
Status as of April 6, 2005: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Young Drivers - License Suspension and Revocation
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 209
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 453
Vehicle Laws - License to Drive - Requirements
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 210
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 277
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 212
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Waste Management Administration - Lead Poisoning Prevention
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 2, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 241
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 290
Higher Education - Private Donation Incentive Program - Extension of Deadline
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Appropriations
SB 257
Status as of May 20, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Maryland Commission for Women
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 259
Status as of April 4, 2005: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Family Law - Protective Orders - Duration of Final Order
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 263
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Domestic Violence - Protective Orders - Definition of Abuse
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 264
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Workers' Compensation - Evaluation of Permanent Impairments
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 265
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 292
Assisted Living Programs - Criteria for Requiring Manager Training
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 282
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 281
Maryland Pharmacy Programs - Modifications and Subsidies for Medicare Drug Benefits
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 300
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 295
Reimbursement of Health Care Providers - Sunset Repeal
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 306
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 473
Land Preservation and State Asset Protection Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
House:
Environmental Matters and Appropriations
SB 314
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 474
Baltimore City - Property Tax Credit for Newly Constructed Dwellings
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 323
Status as of April 9, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Income Tax Credit for Graduate Level Education - Nonpublic School Teachers
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 333
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 301
Health Insurance - Treatment of Morbid Obesity
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 339
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 475
Landlord and Tenant - Termination of Lease - Limitation of Liability for Rent
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 342
Status as of February 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Health Maintenance Organizations - Rate Increases - Disapproval by Insurance Commissioner
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: February 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 353
Status as of March 15, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Public Safety - Emergency Management - Essential Goods and Services
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 356
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Transportation - Funerals - Motorcycle Funeral Escorts
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 357
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Task Force on a Decentralized Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 360
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 304
Higher Education Institutions - Blind Individuals - Access to Technology
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Appropriations
SB 371
Status as of February 9, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Baltimore City - Displaced Building Service Workers Protection Act
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 3, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 387
Status as of February 25, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Homeowner's Insurance - Mediation - Valuation of Property
Senate:
Finance
SB 388
Status as of February 25, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Homeowner's Insurance - Notice Concerning Flood Insurance
Senate:
Finance
SB 395
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 306
State Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 402
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Contracts for Services Rendered Outside the United States - Prohibitions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 413
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Civil Actions - Defenses - Sales of Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Other Health-Related Products
Senate:
Finance
House:
Judiciary
SB 440
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 483
Task Force to Implement Holocaust, Genocide, Human Rights, and Tolerance Education
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 441
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 310
Task Force on the Establishment of a Prescription Drug Repository Program
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 444
Status as of April 11, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 4
Elections - State Board of Elections - Membership Appointment Process and Authority over the State Administrator
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 463
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Public Assistance - Eligibility for Residents Convicted of a Felony Involving a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Senate:
Finance
House:
Appropriations
SB 471
Status as of March 28, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Health Care Disclosure Act
Senate:
Finance
SB 507
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Life Insurance Freedom to Travel Act
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 510
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 486
Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Membership - Aviators with the Department of State Police
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 532
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Civilian Pilots of the Department of State Police - Military Service Credit
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2005, 8:00 a.m.)
SB 542
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Health Insurance - Coverage for Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 544
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 318
Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services - Establishment, Membership, and Duties
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 569
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Purchase of Child Care - Appropriation
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 590
Status as of April 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Special Order ...
Consumer Protection - Immigration Consulting Services
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 599
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 605
Status as of March 24, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Employment Contracts - Broadcast Industry - Noncompete Provisions
Senate:
Finance
SB 606
Status as of February 14, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Maryland Home Care Services Improvement and Reimbursement Rate Commission
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 10, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 620
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Biotechnology Investment Incentive Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 623
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Teachers' and Local Employees' Retirement Enhancement Act of 2005
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2005, 8:00 a.m.)
SB 625
Status as of March 27, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Chesapeake Bay Crossings - Chesapeake Bay Crossing Advisory Committee
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SB 626
Status as of April 4, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Maryland Transportation Authority - Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tolls
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
SB 627
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Maryland Transportation Authority - Membership
Senate:
Finance
House:
Ways and Means
SB 628
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Tractor-Trailer Combinations on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Restriction
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 629
Status as of March 28, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Health Care Facilities - Recovery Housing Programs
Senate:
Finance
SB 672
Status as of April 9, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed
Baltimore City Community College - Governance
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 673
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Controlled Dangerous Substance Crimes - Minimum Penalties - Repeal
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 674
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 501
Real Property - Abatement of Nuisances on Property Used for Controlled Dangerous Substance Offenses
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 699
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Mortality and Quality Review Committee - Serious Incidents
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 703
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 169
Unemployment Insurance - Charging and Taxation - Benefits - Oversight Committee
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 707
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Medical Loss Ratio and Quality of Care
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 716
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Community Health Care Access and Safety Net Act of 2005
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 728
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Maryland Pharmacy Discount Program - State Discount - Eligibility
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 742
Status as of February 9, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Prescription Drugs - Canadian Mail Order Plan
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 2, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 744
Status as of March 24, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Recommit to Committee Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Air Quality - Emissions of Four Pollutants from Power Plants
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 779
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 333
Health Insurance - Human Papillomavirus Screening Test - Coverage
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 780
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-assigned Budget and Taxation
Economic Development and Tax Incentive Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation and Finance
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 792
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 336
Small Business Development Center Network - Funding
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 794
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 175
Arts and Entertainment Districts - Tax Benefits
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 812
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Moveable Feast
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 815
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Revisions
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 4, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 846
Status as of March 18, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Membership - Baltimore City Community College Police Officers
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 24, 2005, 8:30 a.m.)
SB 932
Status as of March 4, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Associated Catholic Charities
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 12:00 p.m)
SB 959
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Finance
Consumer Protection - Motor Vehicle Buyer's Bill of Rights
Senate:
Finance
SB 983
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 187
Unemployment Insurance - Military Disability Severance Payments
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
