2006 Regular Session sponsor information current as of June 6, 2006 - 7:47 p.m.
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Delegate Ruth M. Kirk
District 44
Total Number of Bills: 110
HB 536
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Kennedy Krieger Children's Hospital
House:
Appropriations
HB 818
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Paul's Place
House:
Appropriations
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 1
Status as of March 6, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Stem Cell Research Act of 2006
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
HB 4
Status as of March 28, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Sexual Offenders - Supervision, Notifications, and Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: April 6, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 36
Status as of May 16, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 449
Education - Task Force to Study Raising the Compulsory Public School Attendance Age to 18
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 55
Status as of May 26, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 557
Labor and Employment - Minimum Wage - Application
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 139
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Baltimore Child Abuse Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 140
Status as of April 6, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Public Safety - Personal Flotation Devices - Mandatory Use
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 143
Status as of May 26, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 562
Motor Vehicles - Motorized Minibikes - Regulation
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 144
Status as of February 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - Student Suspension - In-School Requirement
House:
Ways and Means
HB 151
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Herring Run Watershed Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 177
Status as of May 26, 2006:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Baltimore City - Highway User Revenues - Authorized Use
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 181
Status as of March 23, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Sex Offenders - Electronic Tracking and Movement Restrictions - Penalties for Violating Registration Requirements
House:
Judiciary
HB 182
Status as of May 26, 2006:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Baltimore City - Special Traffic Enforcement Officers - Jurisdiction and Requirements
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 189
Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 301
Healthy Air Act
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 262
Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Employment Discrimination - Country Clubs - Ability of Employees to Sue
House:
Economic Matters
HB 305
Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Tax General - Income Tax Credit - Energy Efficient Residential Heating Systems
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 9, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 315
Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 224
Family Caregiver Assistance Program
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 318
Status as of March 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Public Education Bridge to Excellence and Public School Construction Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 16, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 321
Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Business and Economic Development - Biotechnology Investment Incentive Act
House:
Ways and Means
HB 322
Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 222
Higher Education - Nurse Support Program Assistance Fund - Hospital Rates
House:
Appropriations and Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 324
Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 310
State Government - Commemorative Days - Asian Lunar New Year Day
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 331
Status as of February 14, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Minority Business Enterprise Program - Policy Statements
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 363
Status as of May 26, 2006:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Environment - County Plans - Removal of Solid Waste Acceptance Facilities
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 439
Status as of February 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Subtraction Modification for Seniors' Medical Expenses
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 16, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 476
Status as of April 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed
Community Energy and Economic Development Grant Program and Solar Energy Grant Program
House:
Economic Matters
HB 488
Status as of March 3, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Real Property - Construction Contracts - Retention Proceeds
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 494
Status as of March 25, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Homeowner's Insurance - Coverage for Mold and Mold Remediation
House:
Economic Matters
HB 507
Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 328
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Folic Acid Supplement Distribution Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 515
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - School 33 Art Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 530
Status as of March 23, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - Sexual Offense Against Minor Committed on School Grounds or in a Recreation Area - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
HB 542
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Institute of Notre Dame
House:
Appropriations
HB 544
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Uncle Tom's Cabin
House:
Appropriations
HB 565
Status as of April 7, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Primary and Secondary Education - Deficiencies in Schools Correction Fund
House:
Appropriations
HB 568
Status as of February 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities - Grant Program and Funding
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
(Heard: February 28, 2006, 1:30 p.m.)
HB 582
Status as of May 26, 2006:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Vehicle Laws - Race-Based Traffic Stops - Sunset Extension and Reporting Requirements
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 598
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Baltimore Museum of Industry
House:
Appropriations
HB 603
Status as of February 14, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Elections - Voter Registration Eligibility Requirements - Convicted Criminals
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 17, 2006, 12:30 p.m)
HB 605
Status as of May 26, 2006:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Revisions
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Finance
HB 629
Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Labor and Employment - Licensing - Penalties for Employment of Undocumented Aliens
House:
Economic Matters
HB 674
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Waxter Center for Senior Citizens
House:
Appropriations
HB 677
Status as of February 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Hospital Patient Safety and Awareness Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 15, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 678
Status as of March 23, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Department of the Environment - Rubble Landfills - Location
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 679
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition
House:
Appropriations
HB 681
Status as of May 26, 2006:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Maryland Commission for Men's Health
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 682
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - The Trinity Family Life Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 684
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Pimlico Road Arts and Community Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 685
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Sandi's Learning Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 687
Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Task Force to Study the Dearth of Minority-Owned Automobile Dealerships in Maryland
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 694
Status as of February 27, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Credit Regulation - Short-Term Small Consumer Loan Study Commission
House:
Economic Matters
HB 701
Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Labor and Employment - Vacation Leave - Compensation
House:
Economic Matters
HB 703
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Winchester Street Potter's House
House:
Appropriations
HB 705
Status as of May 26, 2006:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Primary and Secondary Education - School Facilities - Aging Schools Program - Grant Calculation
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 727
Status as of March 7, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exceptions
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 750
Status as of March 14, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Insurance Producers That Sell Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage - Limitations on Sale of Other Insurance
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 787
Status as of May 26, 2006:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Higher Education - University System of Maryland and Morgan State University - Financial Management
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 801
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Coppin State University Lutheran Site Demolition
House:
Appropriations
HB 803
Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Eminent Domain - Moving, Relocation, and Reestablishment Expenses
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 804
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Parks & People Headquarters at Auchentoroly Terrace
House:
Appropriations
HB 822
Status as of May 26, 2006:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Health - Maryland Medbank Program - Sunset Repeal
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 851
Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 358
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Adult Sickle Cell Anemia - Study
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 869
Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 359
Procurement - Minority Business Participation
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 877
Status as of March 24, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Judicial Discretion - Controlled Dangerous Substance Crimes - Minimum Penalties - Repeal
House:
Judiciary
HB 905
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Gay Street One/Madison Square
House:
Appropriations
HB 906
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Dorothy M. Higgins Community Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 907
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
House:
Appropriations
HB 910
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - The Walters Art Museum
House:
Appropriations
HB 911
Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Alfred Wallace Memorial Outreach Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 1001
Status as of April 10, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Divestment from the Republic of Sudan
House:
Appropriations
HB 1130
Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 380
Education - Adult Education and Literacy Services - Funding
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1156
Status as of May 26, 2006:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Rural Broadband Communication Services
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1158
Status as of May 26, 2006:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Property Tax Credit - Nonprofit Swim Clubs
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1192
Status as of April 7, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Primary and Secondary Education - Aging Schools Program - Grants
House:
Appropriations and Ways and Means
HB 1202
Status as of April 3, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Consumer Protection - Consumer Reporting Agencies - Consumer Reports - Security Freezes
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1223
Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 385
Sales and Use Tax - Production Activity - Taxable Laundering Services
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1251
Status as of April 5, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Insurance - Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Offers of Coverage - Limitation
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1264
Status as of April 5, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Child Support Enforcement - Child Support Payment Incentive Program
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1280
Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 389
Aid to Service-Disabled Veterans and Military Reservists or National Guard Personnel Called to Active Duty
House:
Economic Matters and Ways and Means
Senate:
Finance
HB 1295
Status as of April 7, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Health Occupations - Cultural Competency Workgroup
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1300
Status as of April 7, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Finance
Maryland Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1305
Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Transportation - Heavy Rail Transit - Federal Funding
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 7, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1307
Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Baltimore Metropolitan Transit District Advisory Council - Establishment
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 14, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1308
Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Maryland Transit Administration - Public Hearings
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 14, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1309
Status as of May 26, 2006:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Baltimore Corridor Transit Study - Red Line - Requirements and Citizens' Advisory Council
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1317
Status as of April 7, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Business Regulation - Representation of Business Affiliations with Small Businesses and Certified Minority Business Enterprises
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1320
Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Procurement - Service Contracts - Employee Compensation Standards
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 16, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1371
Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Insurance - Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Calculation and Use of Surplus
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1411
Status as of March 25, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Illegal Gaming Enforcement Act of 2006
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1431
Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 396
Linked Deposit Program - State Depository Financial Institutions - Loans to Minority Business Enterprises
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1439
Status as of May 26, 2006:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Education - Educational Technology Pilot Program - Elementary Schools
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1477
Status as of April 7, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Department of Human Resources - Grandparent Caregiver Subsidy Program
House:
Appropriations
HB 1481
Status as of March 23, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Landlord and Tenant - Evictions - Tenant's Right to Reclaim Personal Property
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1483
Status as of March 23, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Real Property - Retaliatory Actions by Landlords and Mobile Home Park Owners
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1486
Status as of April 10, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Procurement - Commercial Nondiscrimination Policy
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1513
Status as of March 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Election Law - County Offices or Baltimore City Municipal Offices - Election Dates
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 22, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1525
Status as of April 10, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Finance
Electric Industry Restructuring - Standard Offer Service
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1567
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Baltimore Museum of Art
House:
Appropriations
HB 1570
Status as of March 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
State Board of Morticians - Apprentices - Licensing Requirements
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 21, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1590
Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Legends Park
House:
Appropriations
HB 1609
Status as of April 7, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Family Law - Foster Care - Payment Rates
House:
Appropriations
HB 1654
Status as of March 9, 2006: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Commission to Study the Proposed Merger of FPL Group, Inc. and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. and Rate Cap Extension
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 14, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1672
Status as of March 27, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Horse Racing - Purse and Bred Fund Supplements
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Senate Rules
HB 1674
Status as of April 10, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 60
University System of Maryland - Restrictions on Campaign Fund-Raising Activities by Members of the Board of Regents
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1679
Status as of March 9, 2006: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Maryland Health Care Commission - Atlantic C-PORT II Trial: Non-Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Study
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 20, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1696
Status as of April 11, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 109
Retirement and Pensions - Service Retirement Allowance - Creditable Service
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1712
Status as of April 9, 2006: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed
Electric Restructuring - Standard Offer Service - Rate Stabilization
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1713
Status as of April 8, 2006:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Public Service Companies - Mergers, Acquisitions, and Financing
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1748
Status as of March 27, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Baltimore City - Public School System - Restructuring - Legislative Approval
House:
Ways and Means
HJ 5
Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable House Rules and Executive Nominations
Higher Education - International Educational Programs
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ 9
Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable House Rules and Executive Nominations
Support by the State of Maryland for the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Memorial Project
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
