2005 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 15, 2005 - 10:55 p.m.
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Senator Ida G. Ruben
District 20
Total Number of Bills: 109
SB 167
Status as of February 7, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Circuit Court Judges - Appointment and Term of Office
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 168
Status as of March 1, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Driver's License Application - Citizenship
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 329
Status as of March 27, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Prior Convictions - Penalties and Probation Before Judgment
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SB 330
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Pyramid Atlantic
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 331
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Easter Seals Inter-Generational Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 332
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Clean Indoor Air Act of 2005
Senate:
Finance
SB 554
Status as of February 25, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Tobacco Products - Prohibitions on Delivery
Senate:
Finance
SB 555
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Tobacco Tax - Products Other Than Cigarettes - Tax Rate
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 11, 2005, 9:30 a.m.)
SB 556
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Tobacco Tax - Rate
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 11, 2005, 9:30 a.m.)
SB 557
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Tax Rates
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 11, 2005, 9:30 a.m.)
SB 558
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Old Blair Auditorium Project
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 559
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Family Law - Minors - Emancipation by Court Order
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 560
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Mandatory Seat Belt Use
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 561
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Charter Counties - Proposed Charter Amendments - Number of Petition Signatures
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 15, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 562
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Task Force on Periodic Vehicle Safety Inspections
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 762
Status as of March 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Driver Education - Mandatory Instruction in Public High Schools
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 793
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
State Finance and Procurement - Funding for Public Art
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 794
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 175
Arts and Entertainment Districts - Tax Benefits
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 795
Status as of March 10, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Arts in Maryland Fund - Income Tax Checkoff
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 797
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Sexual Offenses - Physical Resistance Not Required
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 821
Status as of March 10, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Health Insurance and Medical Expenses
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 822
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Historic Takoma
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 855
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Takoma Park Community Learning Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 928
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Chelsea School
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 5:00 p.m.)
Co-sponsored Bills
SB 24
Status as of February 10, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Health Occupations - Practicing Without License - Penalties
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 62
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Adventure Theatre
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 4:00 p.m.)
SB 63
Status as of January 21, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Voting Systems - Independent Verification of Accuracy
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 2, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 64
Status as of March 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Debarment - Violations of Law
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 24, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 67
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 457
Property Tax - Valuation - Low Income Housing Tax Credit Projects
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 94
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Imagination Stage
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 4:00 p.m.)
SB 102
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 617
Board of Public Works - Disposition of Park Lands - General Assembly Approval Required
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
House:
Environmental Matters and Appropriations
SB 116
Status as of February 9, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Assault Weapons Criminal Penalty Enhancement Act of 2005
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: February 16, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 145
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - MacDonald Knolls Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 4:00 p.m.)
SB 166
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Sexual Offenses - Polygraph Examination of Alleged Victims - Prohibited
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 180
Status as of February 7, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Consumer Protection - Unsolicited Facsimiles - Private Cause of Action
Senate:
Finance
SB 188
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 446
Criminal Procedure - Victim and Witness Intimidation
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 198
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Red Wiggler Community Farm
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 3:00 p.m.)
SB 199
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 616
Property Tax - Credit for Repaired or Reconstructed Dwelling
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 200
Status as of April 12, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 16
Legislative Community Initiatives Loan of 2004 - Montgomery County - Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy Auditorium
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 201
Status as of March 1, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Registration Fees - Discount for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 215
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 96
Film Production Activity - Employer Wage Rebate Grant Program
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
House:
Economic Matters
SB 217
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 98
Research and Development Tax Credit
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 218
Status as of February 9, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Business and Economic Development - Entrepreneurial Investment Technology Tax Credit
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 229
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 469
Task Force on Common Ownership Communities
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 231
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 550
Freestanding Medical Facilities - Licensing and Pilot Project
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 233
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 470
Education - Physical Education Director
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 239
Status as of April 5, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Pilot Program for the Long-Term Employment of Qualified Ex-Felons
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Economic Matters and Ways and Means
(Heard: April 7, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 241
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 290
Higher Education - Private Donation Incentive Program - Extension of Deadline
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Appropriations
SB 257
Status as of May 20, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Maryland Commission for Women
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 259
Status as of April 4, 2005: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Family Law - Protective Orders - Duration of Final Order
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 260
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Recommit to Committee ...
Family Law - Protective Orders - Evidence Standard
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 261
Status as of April 4, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Family Home or Family Use Personal Property - Termination of Order or Decree
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 262
Status as of March 1, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Family Law - Property Disposition in Annulment and Divorce - Family Home
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 263
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Domestic Violence - Protective Orders - Definition of Abuse
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 269
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 294
Health - Maryland Health Care Commission - Membership
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 275
Status as of April 4, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Driver Responsibility and First Responders Fund Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: April 6, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 284
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 138
Register of Wills - Salary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 287
Status as of May 20, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Voters Rights Protection Act of 2005
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 306
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 473
Land Preservation and State Asset Protection Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
House:
Environmental Matters and Appropriations
SB 317
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Sandy Spring Museum Library and Archives
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 4:00 p.m.)
SB 342
Status as of February 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Health Maintenance Organizations - Rate Increases - Disapproval by Insurance Commissioner
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: February 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 380
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 477
Consolidation of State Forest and Park Services Rangers and Natural Resources Police - Exemption from Probationary Status
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 381
Status as of March 1, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation
Consolidation of State Forest and Park Rangers and Natural Resources Police - Additional Training Prohibited
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 382
Status as of March 28, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation
Department of Natural Resources - Classification of State Forest and Park Ranger Supervisors
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 383
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Consolidation of State Forest and Park Rangers and Natural Resources Police
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 384
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 305
Adult Education and Literacy Services - Waiting List - Funding
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 421
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 481
Libraries - Funding - Public Libraries and Regional Resource Centers
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 441
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 310
Task Force on the Establishment of a Prescription Drug Repository Program
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 444
Status as of April 11, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 4
Elections - State Board of Elections - Membership Appointment Process and Authority over the State Administrator
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 468
Status as of May 20, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Department of Juvenile Services - Youth Services Bureaus - Predelinquent Diversion Services
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 471
Status as of March 28, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Health Care Disclosure Act
Senate:
Finance
SB 478
Status as of May 20, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Election Law - Early Voting
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 483
Status as of February 4, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Budget and Management - Sharing of State Fiscal Information with the Maryland General Assembly
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 541
Status as of March 22, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed
Public Health - Licensed Pharmacists - Emergency Contraception Dispensing Program
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 542
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Health Insurance - Coverage for Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 543
Status as of February 17, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Mental Health Safety Net Restoration Act of 2005
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 16, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 544
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 318
Joint Committee on Access to Mental Health Services - Establishment, Membership, and Duties
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 569
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Purchase of Child Care - Appropriation
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 581
Status as of March 9, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Renewable Energy Development Act of 2005
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 605
Status as of March 24, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Employment Contracts - Broadcast Industry - Noncompete Provisions
Senate:
Finance
SB 613
Status as of March 9, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Tax Credit for Employer-Established Paid Work-Based Learning Programs for Students
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 617
Status as of March 4, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Adventist HealthCare
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 21, 2005, 9:00 a.m.)
SB 618
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Rockville Arts Place
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 4:00 p.m.)
SB 619
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Task Force on the Establishment of a Maryland Women Veterans Monument
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 620
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Biotechnology Investment Incentive Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 623
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Teachers' and Local Employees' Retirement Enhancement Act of 2005
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2005, 8:00 a.m.)
SB 634
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Task Force to Study the Dynamics of Elderly and Retiree Migration Into and Out of Maryland
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 663
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 499
Retirement and Pensions - Reemployment of Retirees
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 725
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Public Campaign Financing Act for Candidates for the General Assembly
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 4, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 728
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Maryland Pharmacy Discount Program - State Discount - Eligibility
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 744
Status as of March 24, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Recommit to Committee Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Air Quality - Emissions of Four Pollutants from Power Plants
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 749
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Canal Boat at Great Falls Tavern
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 4:00 p.m.)
SB 751
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Stem Cell Research Act of 2005
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
SB 753
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Access to Quality in Higher Education Act of 2005
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 773
Status as of April 4, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary
Juvenile Delinquency Prevention and Diversion Programs
Senate:
Finance
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: April 7, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 774
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 173
Local Governments - Deposits of Unexpended or Surplus Money
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 779
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 333
Health Insurance - Human Papillomavirus Screening Test - Coverage
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 780
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-assigned Budget and Taxation
Economic Development and Tax Incentive Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation and Finance
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 782
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 334
Public Health - Child Abuse and Neglect Centers of Excellence Initiative
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 790
Status as of May 19, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Fair Share Health Care Fund Act
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 800
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Child Health Advisory Council
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 815
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Revisions
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 4, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 826
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Physicians - Unauthorized Practice of Medicine - Penalty
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 923
Status as of March 2, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Germantown Life Sciences Incubator
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 3:00 p.m.)
SB 935
Status as of March 4, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Rockville Town Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 4:00 p.m.)
SB 942
Status as of March 4, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Strathmore Hall
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2005, 4:00 p.m.)
SB 986
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Finance
Maryland Home Care Services - Personal Care Providers - Reimbursement, Training, and Benefits
Senate:
Finance
SJ 4
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Compensation to Families of Military Service Members Who Gave Their Lives in the Service of Our Country
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SJ 10
Status as of March 28, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Full Funding for or Waiver from the Federal No Child Left Behind Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
