2005 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 15, 2005 - 10:55 p.m.
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Delegate Michael H. Weir, Jr.
District 6
Total Number of Bills: 95
HB 58
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Registration Fees - Discount for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 530
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Motor Vehicle Administration - Driver Licensing - Examination of Applicants
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 561
Status as of February 28, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Agricultural Land Preservation - Termination of Agricultural Districts
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1086
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 416
The Maryland Hunting Heritage Protection Act
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1274
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Landlord and Tenant - Security Deposits - Attachment
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1281
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 599
Hurricane Isabel Disaster Relief Act - Reporting Requirements - Financial Assistance Applications - Extension of Termination
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs 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 1403
Status as of March 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Real Property - Residential Leases - Defective Conditions - Inspection and Repair
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1572
Status as of March 15, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Navigable Water - Licenses for Improvements to Land - Fee Limits
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
Co-sponsored Bills
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 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 138
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Firefighters - Blood Testing - Fowler Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 165
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Perry Hall Mansion
House:
Appropriations
HB 189
Status as of May 10, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 442
Baltimore-Washington International Airport and Other State Facilities, Roads, and Bridges - Naming
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 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 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 288
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Mental Health Community Rehabilitation Center
House:
Appropriations
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 341
Status as of February 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Restitution - Fire and Rescue Units
House:
Judiciary
HB 343
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 536
Property Tax - Credit for Repaired or Reconstructed Dwelling
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 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 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 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 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 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 485
Status as of February 17, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Health Care Malpractice - Periodic Payments
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 15, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 527
Status as of February 17, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Public Safety - Transporting Sporting Firearms
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 9, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 550
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Real Property - Companion Apartments
House:
Environmental Matters
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 657
Status as of May 26, 2005: Became Law - Chapter 566
Real Property - Residential Leases - Attachment of Security Deposits
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 665
Status as of February 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Recordation Tax - Indemnity Mortgages
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 18, 2005, 1:30 p.m.)
HB 667
Status as of February 9, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Gift Certificates - Expiration and Service Fees
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: February 15, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 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 837
Status as of March 25, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Division of Services for the Blind - Establishment
House:
Health and Government Operations and Ways and Means
HB 853
Status as of February 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Real Property - Ground Rents - Community Land Trusts
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 903
Status as of April 6, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Land Preservation Retention Act
House:
Environmental Matters and Appropriations
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 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 962
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Domestic Violence - Address Confidentiality Program
House:
Judiciary
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 999
Status as of March 30, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Alcoholic Beverages - Licensees and Permit Holders - Age Requirement
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 31, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1002
Status as of March 7, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit for Educational Materials - Home Instruction Program
House:
Ways and Means
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 1053
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Gift Cards and Gift Certificates - Expiration and Service Fees - Disclosure Requirements - Prohibition
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 15, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1068
Status as of February 23, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Revisions
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 8, 2005, 3:00 p.m.)
HB 1097
Status as of March 21, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Election Law - Campaign Material on the Internet - Documentation of Listed Supporters
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1142
Status as of May 26, 2005:
Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Higher Education Institutions - Blind Individuals - Access to Technology
House:
Appropriations
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 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 1183
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Cigarette Restitution Fund Spending and Stem Cell Research Act of 2005
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
HB 1200
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Civil Proceedings and Medical Injury Claims - Venue, Witnesses, and Evidence
House:
Judiciary
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 1212
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Courts - Medical Injury Claims - Damages
House:
Judiciary
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 1215
Status as of April 8, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Courts - Medical Injury Recoveries - Attorney's Fees
House:
Judiciary
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 1231
Status as of March 26, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Maryland Whistleblower Law - Disclosure of Information - Public Information Officers
House:
Appropriations
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 1238
Status as of February 16, 2005: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists - Licensing Fee Reimbursement
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 8, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1246
Status as of April 1, 2005: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Public Safety - Fire Safety Standards for Cigarettes
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1247
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Income Tax - Military Service Retirement Tax Relief Act
House:
Ways and Means
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 1271
Status as of March 25, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Rights of Foster Parents
House:
Judiciary
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 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 1387
Status as of March 15, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Antique Motor Vehicles - Registration
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1417
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Willow Grove Bridge
House:
Appropriations
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 1475
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Sheppard Pratt Health System
House:
Appropriations
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 1516
Status as of March 22, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Credit Insurance - Refusal to Issue Policies Based on Age - Prohibited
House:
Health and Government Operations and Economic Matters
(Heard: March 24, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1538
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Towson Circle III
House:
Appropriations
HB 1551
Status as of March 14, 2005: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary
Criminal Law - Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence or a Felony
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 23, 2005, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1606
Status as of April 11, 2005: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Maryland Fire-Rescue Services Memorial Sculpture
House:
Appropriations
