2005 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 15, 2005 - 10:55 p.m.
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Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr.
District 36
Total Number of Bills: 102
HB 6
Status as of March 24, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
State Property Tax Exemption - Surviving Spouse of a Law Enforcement Officer or Rescue Worker
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 49
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 192
Witness Fees and Mileage Costs
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 296
Status as of March 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Higher Education - Tuition Exemption - Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients
House:
Appropriations
HB 297
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Crimes Committed with Firearms - Mandatory Minimum Sentences and Imprisonment at Hard Labor
House:
Judiciary
HB 298
Status as of February 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Custodial Interrogation - Electronic Recordation
House:
Judiciary
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 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 350
Status as of March 22, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Task Force on Indoor Air Quality in Educational Institutions
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 400
Status as of January 31, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Public Safety - Building Code Enforcement Officials - Removal for Cause
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 10, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 1070
Status as of February 17, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Media Coverage of Criminal Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 16, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1092
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Transportation - Processions or Assemblies on Highways - Participation by Candidates
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 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 179
Status as of February 17, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Public Safety - Repeal of Procedure for the Collection and Reporting of Handgun Shell Casing Information - Personalized Handgun Technology Report
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 205
Status as of February 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Gasoline Containing Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether - Prohibition
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 279
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Contributions to Health Savings Account
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 325
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Family Home or Family Use Personal Property - Termination of Order or Decree
House:
Judiciary
HB 328
Status as of April 7, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed
Family Law - Protective Orders - Extension of Final Order
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 329
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Property Disposition in Annulment and Divorce - Family Home
House:
Judiciary
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 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 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 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 487
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 381
Maryland Uniform Electronic Transactions Act - Use of Electronic Postmarks
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 488
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Cecil County - Camp Grove Point
House:
Appropriations
HB 496
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Environment - Gasoline Containing Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether - Prohibition
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 497
Status as of February 4, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Public Safety - State Fire Prevention Commission - Unattended Marine Vessel Motor Fuel Retail Service Stations at Marinas
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: February 15, 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 564
Status as of March 22, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2005
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 580
Status as of April 12, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 57
Environment - Kent County - Sanitary Commission
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 581
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 221
Kent County - Alcoholic Beverages - Fines
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 582
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 222
Kent County - Sheriff of Kent County - Salary
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 618
Status as of April 7, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
State Board of Pharmacy - Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 645
Status as of February 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Reckless Endangerment - Use of a Motor Vehicle
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 22, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 662
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Armed Criminal Lockup Act
House:
Judiciary
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 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 721
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Improper Transport of Horses - Prohibitions
House:
Judiciary
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 748
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Law - Intimidation of Witnesses
House:
Judiciary
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 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 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 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 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 878
Status as of March 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Motor Fuel Tax - Exemption for Biodiesel Fuel - Queen Anne's County
House:
Ways and Means
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 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 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 949
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Membership - Aviators with the Department of State Police
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 961
Status as of April 5, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Civilian Pilots of the Department of State Police - Military Service Credit
House:
Appropriations
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 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 972
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 406
Natural Resources - Endangered and Threatened Species - Incidental Taking - Puritan Tiger Beetle
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 997
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Bay Restoration Fund - Authorized Uses of Fund
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1010
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Criminal Procedure - Restitution
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 1019
Status as of April 5, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Membership - Local Detention Center Officers
House:
Appropriations
HB 1051
Status as of April 7, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Agriculture - Commercial Fertilizer - Required Signage at Retail Outlets
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1081
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 415
Courts - Parent-Child Immunity - Motor Vehicle Torts
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1152
Status as of March 22, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
English Language - Formal Recognition
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 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 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 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 1207
Status as of April 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Department of the Environment - Rubble Landfills - Location
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 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 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 1358
Status as of February 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
State Police Helicopter Replacement Fund and Volunteer Company Assistance Fund - Moving Violations - Surcharges
House:
Environmental Matters and Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 15, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1388
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 267
Natural Resources - Wildlife - Hunting Restrictions
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1395
Status as of March 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Maryland Transportation Authority - Membership
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1396
Status as of March 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Maryland Transportation Authority - Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tolls
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1397
Status as of March 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Chesapeake Bay Crossings - Chesapeake Bay Crossing Authority - Creation, Powers, and Duties
House:
Ways and Means and Appropriations
(Heard: March 24, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1534
Status as of March 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Developmental Disability - Freedom of Choice
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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
HB 1611
Status as of April 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Property Tax Exemption - Fire Companies - Cecil County
House:
Ways and Means
