2005 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 15, 2005 - 10:54 p.m.
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Delegate Ruth M. Kirk
District 44
Total Number of Bills: 93
Co-sponsored Bills
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 111
Status as of May 20, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Baltimore City - Illegal Dumping - Surveillance Systems
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 188
Status as of April 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - Special Order ...
Real Property - Construction Contracts - Retention Proceeds
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 226
Status as of February 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Employment - Pay Rates - Maryland Self-Sufficiency Standard
House:
Appropriations
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 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 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 280
Status as of March 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Controlled Dangerous Substance Crimes - Minimum Penalties - Repeal
House:
Judiciary
HB 299
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Electric Universal Service Program - Weatherization Component - Transfer
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 352
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Moveable Feast
House:
Appropriations
HB 369
Status as of February 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Residential Property - Registration - Lead Paint Regulation
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 370
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Hospitals - HIV Testing - Public Safety Worker
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 396
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Dorothy M. Higgins Community Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 397
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Waxter Center for Senior Citizens
House:
Appropriations
HB 401
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Statewide Application
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 413
Status as of March 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Teachers' Retirement System or Teachers' Pension System - Reemployed Retirees - Earnings Limitation
House:
Appropriations
HB 414
Status as of March 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Teachers' Retirement System and Teachers' Pension System - Reemployment of Retirees
House:
Appropriations
HB 445
Status as of March 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Natural Resources - Program Open Space - Baltimore City Grants
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 506
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 215
Business Occupations and Professions - Architects - Continuing Education
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 520
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Academy of Success Community Center
House:
Appropriations
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 551
Status as of April 9, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Commercial Law - Gift Certificates and Gift Cards - Expiration and Fees - Prohibitions and Restrictions
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
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 579
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Pilot Program to Study and Improve Screening Practices for Autism Spectrum Disorders
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 593
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - The Walters Art Museum
House:
Appropriations
HB 596
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 387
Burglary and Daytime Housebreaking - Mandatory Sentences - Retroactive Effect
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 613
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Baltimore City - Displaced Building Service Workers Protection Act
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 16, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 626
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Pilot Program for the Long-Term Employment of Qualified Ex-Felons
House:
Economic Matters and Ways and Means
(Heard: March 10, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 691
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 570
Consumer Protection - Immigration Consulting Services
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 702
Status as of February 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Baltimore City Civilian Review Board - Additional Powers
House:
Environmental Matters
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 761
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Education - Mathematics Graduation Requirements - Special Education Students
House:
Ways and Means
HB 786
Status as of February 10, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Computation - Maximum Assessment
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 831
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Port Discovery
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 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 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 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 945
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Unauthorized Computer Software Prevention Act
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 948
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Maryland Assault Weapons Ban of 2005
House:
Judiciary
HB 977
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 254
Licensed Out-of-State Certified Public Accountants - Authority to Practice Certified Public Accountancy
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1024
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 589
Public Assistance - Eligibility for Residents Convicted of a Felony Involving a Controlled Dangerous Substance
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1027
Status as of April 1, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-assigned Finance
State Personnel - Awards - Interest
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: April 6, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1062
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Prescription Drug Coverage - Alternative Drugs
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 15, 2005, 2:00 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 1078
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Business Regulation - Corporations - License to Operate Funeral Establishment
House:
Health and Government Operations and Economic Matters
(Heard: March 17, 2005, 1:00 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 1139
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Fire Safety - High-Rise Buildings - Individuals Confined to Wheelchairs
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 10, 2005, 2:00 p.m.)
HB 1149
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Horse Racing - Pimlico Race Course - Transfer of Preakness Stakes Name and Trademarks
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 2, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1155
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 420
Environment - Lead-Contaminated Dust Testing and Inspections - Related Party
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1156
Status as of April 9, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Expungement of Records
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1159
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Repeal
House:
Judiciary
HB 1173
Status as of March 25, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Department of Natural Resources - Powers, Limitations, and Procedures - Wildlife
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 1246
Status as of April 1, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Public Safety - Fire Safety Standards for Cigarettes
House:
Economic Matters
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 1276
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 427
Public Safety Employees Killed in Performance of Duties - Death Benefits - Heart Attack or Stroke
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1284
Status as of May 19, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Fair Share Health Care Fund Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
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 1295
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Real Property - Residential Dwellings - Notice and Opportunity to Repair Construction Defects
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: February 24, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1297
Status as of February 18, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-assigned Ways and Means
Education - Public Schools - Funding
House:
Ways and Means and Appropriations
(Heard: March 3, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1339
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 601
Baltimore City and Baltimore County - Child in Need of Supervision Pilot Program
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 1430
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Finance
Maryland Energy Administration - Energy Efficiency and Economic Development Loan Program
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1463
Status as of March 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - The Historic Sphinx Club
House:
Appropriations
HB 1464
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Kennedy Krieger Institute - National Center for Advanced Research in Developmental Disabilities
House:
Appropriations
HB 1465
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Communities Organized to Improve Life
House:
Appropriations
HB 1466
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Institute of Notre Dame
House:
Appropriations
HB 1467
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Associated Catholic Charities
House:
Appropriations
HB 1468
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Fayette Street Outreach Organization
House:
Appropriations
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 1516
Status as of March 22, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Credit Insurance - Refusal to Issue Policies Based on Age - Prohibited
House:
Health and Government Operations and Economic Matters
(Heard: March 24, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1528
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Maryland Science Center Expansion
House:
Appropriations
HB 1533
Status as of March 15, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Governor's Budget - Land Preservation Programs - Funding
House:
Environmental Matters and Appropriations
(Heard: March 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1539
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - The Metro Delta Community Outreach Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 1561
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Primary and Secondary Education - Deficiencies in Schools Correction Fund
House:
Appropriations
HB 1614
Status as of April 3, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Health Insurance - Surgery for Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorders - Coverage
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ 6
Status as of February 4, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Reparations for the Enslavement of African Americans
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
