2005 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 15, 2005 - 10:54 p.m.
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Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard
District 24
Total Number of Bills: 111
HB 685
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Ethics - Complaints - Copy to Legislator
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 686
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Labor and Employment - Electronic Monitoring of Employees
House:
Economic Matters
HB 687
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 569
Election Law - Voter Registration Volunteers - Age Requirement
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1011
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Unsolicited Transmissions to a Facsimile Device - Private Actions
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1364
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Tyne Building
House:
Appropriations
HB 1453
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Global Developmental Services for Youth
House:
Appropriations
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 1
Status as of March 18, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Public School Construction Assistance Act of 2005
House:
Ways and Means and Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 30, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 3
Status as of March 30, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Veterans Advocacy and Education Act of 2005
House:
Health and Government Operations and Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: April 6, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 5
Status as of April 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - Requests Recede
Voters Rights Protection Act of 2005
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 56
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 521
Consumer Protection - Privacy of Social Security Numbers
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 82
Status as of March 28, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax Relief for Surviving Spouse of Fallen Armed Forces Member
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 30, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 90
Status as of March 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Department of Legislative Services - Fiscal Notes - Public Health System Impact Note
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 117
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Homeowner's Insurance - Coverage for Mold and Mold Remediation
House:
Economic Matters
HB 143
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 196
Education - Public Schools - Use of Asthma Drugs and Related Medication
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 144
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Education - Public Schools - Use of Sunscreen
House:
Ways and Means
HB 189
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 442
Baltimore-Washington International Airport and Other State Facilities, Roads, and Bridges - Naming
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 199
Status as of April 7, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Hospitals - Comparable Evaluation System - Healthcare-Associated Infection Information
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 200
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Libraries - Funding - Public Libraries and Regional Resource Centers
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 202
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Nonresidents - Withholding from Payments and Taxation of Pass-Through Income
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 203
Status as of February 2, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit for Services Donated by Health Care Professionals
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 18, 2005, 1:30 p.m.)
HB 212
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Charitable Gaming - Reporting Requirements
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 2, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 235
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Property Tax - Valuation - Low Income Housing Tax Credit Projects
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 272
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Municipal Corporations - Special Taxing Districts - Public Safety
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 280
Status as of March 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Controlled Dangerous Substance Crimes - Minimum Penalties - Repeal
House:
Judiciary
HB 283
Status as of April 3, 2005: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Criminal Procedure - Sexual Crimes Involving a Minor - Term of Probation
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 446
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 374
Municipal Corporations - Regulation of Nudity and Sexual Displays
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 473
Status as of March 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Education - Retirees of a County Board of Education - Health Benefits
House:
Appropriations
HB 474
Status as of March 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Education - Retirees of a County Board of Education - Health Benefits
House:
Appropriations
HB 479
Status as of May 20, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Election Law - Voting System - Study of Independent Verification Systems
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 490
Status as of April 6, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
Maryland Energy Administration - Energy Efficiency Programs
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: April 7, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 504
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Maryland Prostate Cancer Research Fund - Income Tax Checkoff
House:
Ways and Means
HB 510
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Contracts for Services Rendered Outside the United States - Prohibitions
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 24, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 514
Status as of April 11, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 3
International Trade Agreement - Procurement Rules - General Assembly Approval
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 516
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Horse Racing Reform Act of 2005
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 2, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 529
Status as of March 28, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Credit for Providing Adult Literacy Programs
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 548
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Tax Credit for Employer-Established Paid Work-Based Learning Programs for Students
House:
Ways and Means
HB 554
Status as of February 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Higher Education Affordability and Access Act of 2005
House:
Appropriations and Ways and Means
HB 562
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 559
Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses - Qualification Date for Property Tax Exemption
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 563
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Purchase of Child Care - Appropriation
House:
Appropriations
HB 622
Status as of May 20, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Elections - Absentee Voting on Demand
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 664
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 99
Biotechnology Investment Incentive Act
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 674
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 228
Economic Development - Maryland Small Business Development Financing Authority
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 692
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 571
Hate Crimes Penalties Act - Expanding Prohibitions and Protected Classes of People
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 703
Status as of March 30, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Education - Geographic Cost of Education Index - Calculation of Grant
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: April 5, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 791
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Health Care Disclosure Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 800
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 579
Identity Fraud - Police Report
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 801
Status as of April 4, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Information Technology Board - Security of Computer Systems
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 803
Status as of February 17, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Police Officer Protection Act of 2005
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 812
Status as of February 15, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Stalking - Included Acts
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 24, 2005, 2:00 p.m.)
HB 818
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 241
Task Force to Study Identity Theft
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 828
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Employment Discrimination - Country Clubs - Ability of Employees to Sue
House:
Health and Government Operations and Economic Matters
HB 830
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Benefits
House:
Appropriations
HB 839
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 398
Integration of Child Welfare and Substance Abuse Treatment Services
House:
Health and Government Operations and Judiciary
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 842
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Land Value Taxation - State Property Tax
House:
Ways and Means
HB 846
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Land Value Taxation - Funding for the Bridge to Excellence in Public Schools Act
House:
Ways and Means
HB 899
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Geographic Cost of Education Index - Funding
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 3, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 919
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 930
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 403
Education - Youth Suicide Prevention School Program - Mental Health Programs
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 944
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 252
Criminal Procedure - HIV Testing - Time Limits
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 948
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Maryland Assault Weapons Ban of 2005
House:
Judiciary
HB 965
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Property Tax - Public School Teachers
House:
Ways and Means
HB 975
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Income Tax Credit for Green Buildings
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 995
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 408
Education - Principals - Fellowship and Leadership Development Program
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1006
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Arts and Entertainment Districts - Tax Benefits
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1015
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 588
Property Tax - Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Computation and Local Supplement
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1026
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Regional Institutes for Children and Adolescents - Funding
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 10, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1029
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 410
Horse Racing - Purses and the Racing Special Fund - Allocation
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Finance
HB 1031
Status as of March 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Recommit to Committee Ways and Means
Election Law - Public Campaign Financing Act for Candidates for the General Assembly
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1046
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Early Voting
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1048
Status as of February 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Residential Care Programs - Certification of Program Administrator
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1049
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Teachers' and Local Employees' Retirement Enhancement Act of 2005
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 16, 2005, 3:00 p.m.)
HB 1066
Status as of March 28, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Economic Development and Tax Incentive Act
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1068
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Revisions
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 8, 2005, 3:00 p.m.)
HB 1097
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Election Law - Campaign Material on the Internet - Documentation of Listed Supporters
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1159
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Repeal
House:
Judiciary
HB 1161
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Death Penalty - Maryland Commission on Capital Punishment
House:
Judiciary
HB 1183
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund Spending and Stem Cell Research Act of 2005
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
HB 1200
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Civil Proceedings and Medical Injury Claims - Venue, Witnesses, and Evidence
House:
Judiciary
HB 1201
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Maryland Motor Vehicle Financing Disclosure Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1212
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Courts - Medical Injury Claims - Damages
House:
Judiciary
HB 1215
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Courts - Medical Injury Recoveries - Attorney's Fees
House:
Judiciary
HB 1231
Status as of March 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Maryland Whistleblower Law - Disclosure of Information - Public Information Officers
House:
Appropriations
HB 1236
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 423
Community College Students with Disabilities Task Force
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1243
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
State Employees and Retirees - Health Insurance and Benefit Options - Coverage
House:
Appropriations
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 1269
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Minority Business Enterprise Program - Policy Statements
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 24, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1291
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Property Tax - Credit for Individuals over Age 65
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1292
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 337
Small Business Development Center Network - Funding
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1296
Status as of March 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
State Board of Cosmetologists - License Renewal - Continuing Education Requirements
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1304
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 429
Student Financial Assistance Reform Act of 2005
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
HB 1306
Status as of March 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Maryland Home Care Services Improvement and Reimbursement Rate Commission
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 18, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1332
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Special Registration Plates - Honoring Maryland African American History and Culture
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1340
Status as of April 1, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Business Regulation - Reporting of Contracts with Small Businesses and Certified Minority Business Enterprises
House:
Economic Matters
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 1472
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 605
Recordation Tax and State Transfer Tax - Exemption for Transfer to Brother or Sister
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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
HJ 3
Status as of February 2, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Chronic Kidney Disease as a Health Disparity
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ 5
Status as of February 3, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Obesity Awareness
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ 7
Status as of February 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Funding Treatment for Adults with Sickle Cell Anemia
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ 8
Status as of February 10, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Individuals with Disabilities - Equal Employment Opportunities
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
