2005 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 15, 2005 - 10:54 p.m.
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Delegate John R. Leopold
District 31
Total Number of Bills: 96
HB 9
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Property Tax - Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Computation
House:
Ways and Means
HB 10
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 518
State Police Retirement System and Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Disability Retirement
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 29
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
State Budget - Transfer of Money from Special Funds - Repayment Plans
House:
Appropriations
HB 30
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 190
State Personnel - Appointments in Skilled and Professional Services - Credits in Selection Tests - Veterans with Service Connected Disability
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Finance
HB 31
Status as of March 25, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Lapsed or Terminated Security - Penalties
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 33
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Waterway Improvement Fund - Funding
House:
HB 89
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
State Debt - Public School Construction - Maturity of General Obligation Bonds - 30 Years
House:
Appropriations
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 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 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 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 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 107
Status as of February 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Voting Systems - Verification and Accessibility
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 24, 2005, 2:00 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 135
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - The Respite Home on South Haven
House:
Appropriations
HB 136
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Maryland Estate Tax - Federal Credit and Federal Deduction for State Death Taxes and Unified Credit Effective Exemption Amount
House:
Ways and Means
HB 138
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Firefighters - Blood Testing - Fowler Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 192
Status as of April 4, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Higher Education - Firefighters and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Members - Tuition Assistance
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 232
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Task Force on Assistance to Disabled Veterans Establishing Small Businesses
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 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 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 318
Status as of January 27, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Elections - Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 320
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Property Tax Assessments - 5-Year Assessment Cycle
House:
Ways and Means
HB 332
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - YMCA Camp Letts
House:
Appropriations
HB 335
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Regional Boys and Girls Clubs of Annapolis
House:
Appropriations
HB 341
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Restitution - Fire and Rescue Units
House:
Judiciary
HB 346
Status as of May 20, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Procurement - Percentage Price Preference - Environmentally Preferable Products or Equipment
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 367
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 370
Qualified Hybrid Vehicles - Exemption from Motor Vehicle Emissions Test and Inspection Requirements - Sunset Repeal
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 368
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Tax Credit - Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
House:
Ways and Means
HB 378
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Conference and Visitors Bureau
House:
Appropriations
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 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 402
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 207
Commercial Fertilizer - Ammonium Nitrate - Sale or Distribution Information
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 404
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Courts - Certificate of Merit - Licensed Professional
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 405
Status as of May 20, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Department of Juvenile Services - Youth Services Bureaus - Predelinquent Diversion Services
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 480
Status as of April 7, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Public Schools - Summer Learning Pilot Program
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 481
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 555
Property Tax - Homestead Tax Credit - Eligibility
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 524
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Tipton Airport Control Tower
House:
Appropriations
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 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 741
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 233
Family Law - Local Domestic Violence Fatality Review Teams
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 849
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Criminal Law and Procedure - Criminal Gang Offenses
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 872
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Exemptions - Individuals with Disabilities
House:
Environmental Matters
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 904
Status as of April 6, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Land Preservation Protection Act
House:
Environmental Matters and Appropriations
HB 922
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 402
State Personnel - Grievance - Costs of Appeals to Office of Administrative Hearings
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Finance
HB 923
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 584
State Personnel - Grievances - Settlement
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Finance
HB 969
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Repeal of Tax Subsidies for Purchase of Maryland-Mined Coal - Dedication of Revenue to Program Open Space
House:
Ways and Means
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 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 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 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 1171
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Commission
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 11, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1185
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 596
Courts - Trial Juries - Juror Payment
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1199
Status as of February 24, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Developmental Disabilities Administration - Waiting List Equity Fund - Appropriation
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
(Heard: March 2, 2005, 11:00 a.m)
HB 1205
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Local Government - The Commonsense in Development Act - Application of County Adequate Public Facilities Legislation to Municipalities
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 10, 2005, 2:00 p.m.)
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 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 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 1242
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - U.S. Government Employees' Foreign Earned Income
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 1287
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 428
Maryland Rx Program
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1300
Status as of February 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Congressional Districting Process
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1301
Status as of February 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
General Assembly - Legislative Districting - Process
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1302
Status as of February 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
General Assembly - Legislative Districting
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
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 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 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 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
HJ 2
Status as of February 1, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Maryland Victims of the 2001 Anthrax Attacks - Recognizing a Problem
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
