2005 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 15, 2005 - 10:55 p.m.
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Delegate Richard A. Sossi
District 36
Total Number of Bills: 114
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 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 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 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 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 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 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.)
Co-sponsored Bills
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 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 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 55
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Medical Professional Liability Insurance - Consideration Paid to Insurance Producers - Limitations
House:
Economic Matters
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 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 142
Status as of February 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes - Use by Inherently Low Emission Vehicles and Qualified Hybrid Vehicles
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 326
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Protective Orders - Evidence Standard
House:
Judiciary
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 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 336
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Mass Transit Administration - Commuter Bus Lines - Anne Arundel and Queen Anne's Counties
House:
Environmental Matters
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 349
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Higher Education - Teacher Education Reading Programs - Alignment with Federal Law
House:
Appropriations
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 387
Status as of March 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Definitions
House:
Ways and Means
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 538
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
State Employees - Health Insurance and Benefit Options - Dependent Grandchildren
House:
Appropriations
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 624
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Vehicle Registration Fees - Discount for Seniors
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 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 718
Status as of February 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Real Property - Resale of Home or Condominium - Information Supplied to the Seller
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 24, 2005, 1:30 p.m.)
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 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 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 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 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 880
Status as of February 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Land Use - Comprehensive Plans - Workforce Housing Elements
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 3, 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 888
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 248
Well Drillers - Permit and License Requirements - Exceptions
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 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 966
Status as of February 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Department of Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood Business Development Program - Community Development Financial Institutions
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 3, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 968
Status as of February 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Department of Housing and Community Development - Community Legacy Program - Community Development Financial Institutions
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 3, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 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 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 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 1226
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 264
Public Safety - Deceased Military Member - State Flag Presented to Family
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1234
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Lead Poisoning - Risk Reduction Standards - Exemption
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 1290
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Task Force to Study the Titling and Registration of Off-Highway Vehicles
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 1304
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 429
Student Financial Assistance Reform Act of 2005
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
HB 1309
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 430
Vehicle Laws - Vehicles Temporarily Used in Farming - Registration
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1313
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Home Builders Registration - Manufactured Homes
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1314
Status as of April 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - Second Reading Passed
Eastern Shore Code Home Rule Counties - Hotel Rental Tax Return - Filing Deadline
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1323
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Task Force to Study Lyme Disease
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 1334
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Agriculture - Critical Farms Program
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 1469
Status as of April 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 274
Natural Resources - Chesapeake Bay Trust - Scope of Authority
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1470
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 435
Natural Resources - Chesapeake Bay Trust - Investments
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1515
Status as of March 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Appropriations
University of Maryland - Cooperative Extension Service - Mandatory Funding
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1523
Status as of March 3, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn House Rules and Executive Nominations
Creation of a State Debt - Kent County - Marine Trades Career School
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1530
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Fund - Priority Preservation Areas - New Funding Sources
House:
Environmental Matters
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 1553
Status as of March 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Electric Companies - Net Energy Metering - Accrual of Generated Electricity - Crediting to Customer's Account
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 22, 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
HJ 5
Status as of February 3, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Obesity Awareness
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
