2007 Regular Session sponsor information current as of October 3, 2007 - 11:29 p.m.
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Senator John C. Astle
District 30
Total Number of Bills: 80
SB 165
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 523
Task Force to Study the Boating Industry in Maryland
Senate:
Finance
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 217
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 135
Vehicle Laws - Special and Commemorative Registration Plates
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 256
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 316
City of Annapolis - Housing Authority - Approval of Commissioners by City Council
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 257
Status as of February 20, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Continuing Care in a Retirement Community - Appeal Procedure for Subscriber Grievances
Senate:
Finance
SB 322
Status as of February 20, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Education - Retirees of a County Board of Education - Health Benefits
Senate:
Finance
SB 323
Status as of March 5, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Health Maintenance Organizations - Reimbursement Rates of Noncontracting Providers
Senate:
Finance
SB 367
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Credit Regulation - Debt Management Services
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 500
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Bayhead Park
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 501
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Hope House
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 502
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Vehicle Protection Products Act
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 556
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Providence Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 714
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Health Insurance - Prohibited Discrimination and Rebates - Incentives for Participation in Wellness Programs and Other Exceptions
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 734
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Hammond-Harwood House
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 748
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Clay Street Revitalization
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 788
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Payment of Fees for Motor Vehicle Records - Required
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 13, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 789
Status as of March 15, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Authority of Commissioner to Impose Penalties and Restitution
Senate:
Finance
SB 790
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 576
Homeowner's Insurance - Insurance Producers - Notice of Coverage for Flood Loss - Statement of Additional Optional Coverage
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 810
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 577
Public Service Commission - Authorization of Stock and Debt Transactions
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 848
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 872
Status as of March 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Courts - Service of Process - Fees Collected By Sheriff
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 22, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 887
Status as of March 2, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 888
Status as of March 2, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Light House Shelter
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 889
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Board of License Commissioners - Inspectors
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 891
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 202
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2004 - Anne Arundel County - Carrie Weedon Science Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 892
Status as of March 2, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Children's Theatre of Annapolis
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 893
Status as of March 27, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Maryland Health Insurance Plan - Plan Independence, Board Composition, and Regulation
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 29, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 908
Status as of April 2, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Anne Arundel County - Tax on Short-Term Automobile Rentals
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 933
Status as of March 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Health Insurance - Public Health Plans - Education and Disclosure Requirements
Senate:
Finance
SB 1000
Status as of March 8, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Mount Olive Community Life Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 5:00 p.m.)
SB 1012
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 217
Natural Resources - Fishery Management Reform Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SJ 7
Status as of March 27, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Financial Literacy Education for Students in Maryland Public Schools
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
Co-sponsored Bills
SB 1
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 513
Elective Franchise - Early Voting and Polling Places
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 2
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
State Employees' Rights and Protections Act of 2007
Senate:
Finance
House:
Appropriations
SB 3
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 305
Real Property - Condemnation - Procedures and Compensation
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 100
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 310
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Active Duty Military Personnel Who Become Maryland Residents
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 107
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 505
Task Force on Health Care Access and Reimbursement
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 155
Status as of March 15, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Medical Day Care - Reimbursement Rates
Senate:
Finance
SB 194
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 531
Consumer Protection - Personal Information Protection Act
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 226
Status as of February 23, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exceptions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 7, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 230
Status as of March 21, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Admissions and Amusement Tax - Exemption for Activities Related to Agricultural Tourism
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 29, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 232
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Research and Development Tax Credits - Modifications
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 236
Status as of April 10, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 22
Life Insurance - Investment Accounts
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 239
Status as of March 19, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Administrative Procedure Act - Exemption - Death Penalty Protocols
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 263
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 141
Health Insurance - Carrier Provider Panels - Nonphysician Specialists
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 265
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Building Opportunities for All Students and Teachers (BOAST) in Maryland Tax Credit
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 268
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 317
Higher Education - Blind and Print Disabled Students - Instructional Materials
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 302
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 542
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Money Follows the Person Grant - Report
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 351
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 147
Forensic Laboratories - Standards and Oversight
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations and Judiciary
SB 365
Status as of February 14, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers - Definition of Dealer
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 9, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 379
Status as of March 23, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Failed
Atlantic Coastal Bays - Dredging for Oysters and Clams - Prohibition
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 380
Status as of February 14, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Procurement - Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Participation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 2, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 381
Status as of February 21, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Military Service Credit - Eligibility
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 8, 2007, 8:00 a.m.)
SB 392
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 547
Election Law - Voting Systems - Voter-Verifiable Paper Records
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 399
Status as of March 21, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Business Regulation - State Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 29, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 400
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 549
Electric Industry Restructuring - Proceedings - Review and Evaluation
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 405
Status as of February 6, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Commercial Law - Abandoned Property - Money Orders
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: February 16, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 413
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 494
Jessica's Law - Sexual Offenses - Parole Eligibility and Mandatory Minimum Sentences
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 426
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 152
Maryland Tourism Development Board - Membership
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 427
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Health Insurance - Authorization of Additional Products and Small Group Administrative Discounts and Study
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 495
Status as of April 6, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Education - Nonpublic Schools - Notification of School Administration of Enrollee with Criminal Record
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 539
Status as of February 21, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Public Service Commission - Office of Retail Market Development
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 6, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 566
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 163
Public Utility Companies - Generating Stations - Wind
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 613
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 566
Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 616
Status as of February 21, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Land Preservation and School Construction Assistance Act of 2007
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 618
Status as of March 21, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Public Service Companies - General Utility Commission and Public Energy Commission
Senate:
Finance
SB 648
Status as of February 26, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Health Insurance - Managed Care Organizations - Service Count Ratio
Senate:
Finance
SB 666
Status as of February 21, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax Credit for Graduate Level Education - Nonpublic School Teachers
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 731
Status as of March 22, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation
Maryland Estate Tax - Exclusions for Family Farms Subject to Agricultural Preservation Easements
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 741
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 348
Office of Cemetery Oversight - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 761
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Crimes - Self-Defense - No Duty to Retreat or Seek Safety by Escape
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 21, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 762
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Repeal of Finding Requirement
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 21, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 863
Status as of March 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Right-of-Way - Penalties for Failure to Yield
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 22, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 909
Status as of March 2, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Pentagon Memorial
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 936
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Nonprofit Health Service Plans - Boards of Directors - Term Limits and Compensation
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 1034
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 302
Silver Spring District Courthouse - Renaming
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 1036
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 371
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Immediate Suspension of Licenses
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SJ 1
Status as of February 14, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Federal Legislation Regarding Medicare Part D and Pharmacy Assistance Programs
Senate:
Finance
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SJ 2
Status as of February 14, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Federal Reauthorization of the State Children's Health Insurance Program
Senate:
Finance
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SJ 4
Status as of March 18, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Veterans Health Care Budget Reform
Senate:
Finance
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SJ 8
Status as of March 23, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Federal Legislation Regarding Medicare Part D
Senate:
Finance
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
