2005 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 15, 2005 - 10:54 p.m.
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Delegate Susan K. McComas
District 35B
Total Number of Bills: 113
HB 938
Status as of March 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Domestic Violence - Protective Order - Penalty
House:
Judiciary
HB 939
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Alcohol- or Drug-Related Driving Offenses - Tests for Alcohol, Drugs, or Controlled Dangerous Substances - Contributing Cause of Accident
House:
Judiciary
HB 940
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Alcohol- or Drug-Related Driving Offenses - Accident Resulting in Death or Life Threatening Injury - Test Refusal
House:
Judiciary
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 943
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Motor Vehicle Administration - Required List of Protective Headgear and Eye-Protective Devices for Motorcyclists
House:
Environmental Matters
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 1213
Status as of March 31, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Alcohol Without Liquid Machines
House:
Economic Matters
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 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 1372
Status as of March 25, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Motor Vehicles - Operation on Sidewalks and Public Land
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1423
Status as of March 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Assisted Living Programs - Services and Facilities Search Engine
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1424
Status as of March 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Assisted Living Programs - Services Disclosure Statement
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1425
Status as of March 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Assisted Living Facilities - Adult Family Homes - Evaluation of Care Provided
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1436
Status as of March 25, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Motor Vehicles - Motor Scooters, Mopeds, and Minibikes - Prohibition on Highways, Sidewalks, and Public Areas
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 103
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 496
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Test Refusal - Enhanced Criminal Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 113
Status as of February 17, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Health Care Malpractice - Emergency Medical Care - Good Samaritan Immunity
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 15, 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 115
Status as of April 4, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Health Care Malpractice Claims - Division of Lawyers' Fees - Prohibition
House:
Judiciary
HB 137
Status as of January 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Criminal Negligence
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 3, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 171
Status as of January 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Homicide by Aggressive Driving
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 3, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 295
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 533
Open Meetings Act - Executive Function - Study
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 300
Status as of April 9, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ...
Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights - Prohibition Against Arrest and Citation Quotas
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 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 327
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 367
Domestic Violence - Protective Orders - Definition of Abuse
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 337
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Adult Sexual Matter - Transmission via Electronic Mail - Use of .sex Suffix
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 16, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 339
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Law - Prohibition Against Wild Animals as Pets
House:
Judiciary
HB 354
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Task Force to Study the Use of Radio Frequency Identification Tags by Retailers and Manufacturers
House:
Economic Matters
HB 355
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 537
Nontransient Noncommunity Water Systems - Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether - Testing
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 373
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 538
Environment - Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether - Clean Gasoline Alternatives - Report
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 374
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 539
Oil Discharge - Groundwater Contamination - Notification
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 379
Status as of March 24, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Crimes - Fourth Degree Sexual Offense - Person in Position of Authority and Student
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 380
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 205
Natural Resources - Wild Waterfowl Hunting - Tidal Potomac River
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 388
Status as of February 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Environment - Gasoline Containing Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether - Phaseout
House:
Environmental Matters
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 398
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 546
Murder and Manslaughter - Viable Fetus
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 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 502
Status as of February 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Health - Job-Related Drug Testing - Breath Tests for Alcohol
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: February 17, 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 577
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 560
Criminal Procedure - "No-Knock" Warrants - Authority
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 659
Status as of February 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Mid-Atlantic Regional Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether Compact
House:
Environmental Matters
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 695
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax Checkoff - General Fund Contribution
House:
Ways and Means
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 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 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 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 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 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 832
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Evidence - Separate Act of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Minor - Admissibility
House:
Judiciary
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 865
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 399
State Real Estate Commission - Special Fund - Fees
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 944
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 252
Criminal Procedure - HIV Testing - Time Limits
House:
Judiciary
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 962
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Domestic Violence - Address Confidentiality Program
House:
Judiciary
HB 964
Status as of March 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Higher Education - Public Institutions of Higher Education - Academic Bill of Rights
House:
Appropriations
HB 973
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Eyewitness Identification Evidence and Eyewitness Testimony
House:
Judiciary
HB 974
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Discoverable Material and Information - State's Attorney Certification
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 992
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Circuit Courts - Interlocutory Orders - Right of Appeal
House:
Judiciary
HB 1004
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Power of Attorney - Health Care Decisions
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 10, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1052
Status as of March 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Children - Joint Legal Custody - Preference
House:
Judiciary
HB 1074
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 414
Education - Suspended or Expelled Students - Community Resources List
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1158
Status as of March 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Family Law - Marriage Licenses - Premarital Preparation Course
House:
Judiciary
HB 1170
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Serial Murder Death Penalty Act
House:
Judiciary
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 1180
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Motor Vehicle Laws - Alleys - Maximum Speed Limits
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 1193
Status as of February 17, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Health Care Malpractice - Medical Experts - Maintaining or Defending Claim or Action in Bad Faith or Without Substantial Justification
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 15, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1230
Status as of February 17, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Courts - Health Care Injuries - Standard of Proof for Liability for Emergency Care
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 15, 2005, 1:00 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 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 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 1356
Status as of March 25, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Adult Stem Cell Research Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 1375
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 303
Public Health - Children - Notice of Drinking Water Contamination
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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
