2005 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 15, 2005 - 10:53 p.m.
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Delegate Adelaide C. Eckardt
District 37B
Total Number of Bills: 96
HB 16
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Caroline County - Adkins Arboretum
House:
Appropriations
HB 32
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Dorchester County - Dorchester Arts Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 44
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Caroline County - Camp Todd
House:
Appropriations
HB 153
Status as of April 12, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 31
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2002 - Dorchester County - Dorchester General Hospital Loan of 2002
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 591
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Motor Vehicles - Television-Type Receiving Equipment - Restrictions
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 1388
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 267
Natural Resources - Wildlife - Hunting Restrictions
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1529
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 438
Dorchester County - State's Attorney's Office - Salaries, Expenses, and Employees
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 4
Status as of April 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed
Land Preservation and State Asset Protection Act
House:
Environmental Matters and Appropriations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
HB 22
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
State Employees - Military Administrative Leave - Sunset Extension
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Finance
HB 37
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 191
Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping
House:
Ways and Means
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 119
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 524
Talbot County - Board of Education - Election of Members
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 161
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages - Wine Tasting and Sampling
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 162
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages - Dispensary Reserve Fund
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 163
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 359
Child Care Centers and Family Day Care Homes - Employees - Background Checks
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings and Finance
HB 222
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Assisted Living Programs - Criteria for Requiring Manager Training
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
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 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 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 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 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 321
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit Effective Exemption Amount and Deduction for State Death Taxes
House:
Ways and Means
HB 322
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax - Expensing of Section 179 Property
House:
Ways and Means
HB 324
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 282
Maryland Pharmacy Programs - Modifications and Subsidies for Medicare Drug Benefits
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 325
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Family Home or Family Use Personal Property - Termination of Order or Decree
House:
Judiciary
HB 327
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 367
Domestic Violence - Protective Orders - Definition of Abuse
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 328
Status as of April 7, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed
Family Law - Protective Orders - Extension of Final Order
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 349
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Higher Education - Teacher Education Reading Programs - Alignment with Federal Law
House:
Appropriations
HB 358
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Long-Term Care Provided by an Eligible Caregiver
House:
Ways and Means
HB 387
Status as of March 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Definitions
House:
Ways and Means
HB 393
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 542
Vehicle Laws - Minor Holding Provisional Driver's License - Prohibition Against Minors as Passengers
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 399
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 206
State Board of Nursing - Miscellaneous Provisions
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 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 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 489
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Workers' Compensation Commission - Decisions and Orders - Requirements
House:
Economic Matters
HB 496
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Environment - Gasoline Containing Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether - Prohibition
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 497
Status as of February 4, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Public Safety - State Fire Prevention Commission - Unattended Marine Vessel Motor Fuel Retail Service Stations at Marinas
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: February 15, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 523
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 556
Task Force on the Establishment of a Maryland Women Veterans Monument
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 550
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Real Property - Companion Apartments
House:
Environmental Matters
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 645
Status as of February 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Reckless Endangerment - Use of a Motor Vehicle
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 663
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 567
Crimes - Robbery by Display of Written Instrument Claiming Possession of Dangerous Weapon - Penalty
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 696
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Dorchester County - Hooper-Henry Educational Center
House:
Appropriations
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 735
Status as of March 25, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Controlled Dangerous Substances - Schedule III and Schedule IV Narcotic Drugs - Prescriptions and Refills
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 31, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 921
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Real Property - Abatement of Nuisances on Property Used for Controlled Dangerous Substance Offenses
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 941
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 250
Injury to or Death of Pet - Damages
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 1099
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Statewide Commission on the Nursing Workforce
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 17, 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 1166
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Election Law - Voter Registration and Voting - Proof of Citizenship and Identity
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1167
Status as of March 25, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners - Licensure, Registration, and Regulation
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 1208
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 421
Wiretap and Electronic Surveillance - Investigation - Obstructing Justice
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 1213
Status as of March 31, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Alcohol Without Liquid Machines
House:
Economic Matters
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 1218
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 615
Wiretap and Electronic Surveillance - Court Order - Obstructing Justice
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 1253
Status as of February 15, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Taking Care of Our Own - Income Tax Credit for Purchase of Life Insurance for Active Duty Military
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1263
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 425
Maryland Medbank Program - Study
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
HB 1305
Status as of March 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Alternative Medicine Integration
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 17, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1314
Status as of April 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - Second Reading Passed
Eastern Shore Code Home Rule Counties - Hotel Rental Tax Return - Filing Deadline
House:
Ways and Means
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 1334
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Agriculture - Critical Farms Program
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1337
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Dorchester County - Camp ESPA
House:
Appropriations
HB 1346
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Renewable Fuels Promotion Act of 2005
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 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 1473
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Crimes - Trafficking of Persons and Involuntary Servitude - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
HB 1553
Status as of March 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Electric Companies - Net Energy Metering - Accrual of Generated Electricity - Crediting to Customer's Account
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1594
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 614
Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation - Annual State Funding and Duties
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
