2007 Regular Session sponsor information current as of October 3, 2007 - 11:29 p.m.
Another Session
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Senator Roy P. Dyson
District 29
Total Number of Bills: 108
SB 46
Status as of April 6, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Election of Circuit Court Judges - Nonpartisan Elections
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Judiciary
SB 163
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Calvert County - Annmarie Garden
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 12:00 p.m.)
SB 246
Status as of January 29, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Transportation - Governor Thomas Johnson Bridge - Second Companion Span
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 7, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 362
Status as of April 2, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2007
Senate:
Finance
SB 363
Status as of March 8, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Referred to interim study
Election Law - Voter Registration - Change of Party Affiliation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 364
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Miscellaneous Technical and Clarifying Corrections
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 22, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
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 366
Status as of March 19, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Mercury Switch Removal from Vehicles
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 28, 2007, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 378
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 544
State Board of Nursing - Advanced Nurse Practitioners - Membership and Qualifications
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 511
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Real Property - Sale of Property Encumbered by a Conservation Easement
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 512
Status as of March 30, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation
Maryland Estate Tax - Exclusion for Qualified Conservation Easements
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 531
Status as of March 8, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Dental Hygiene - Administration of Local Anesthesia
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 532
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 117
Natural Resources - Diamondback Terrapin - Take and Possession
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 700
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 506
The Baby Boomer Initiative Act
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 701
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 179
Public Safety - Maryland State Firemen's Association - Uses of Appropriation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 702
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 181
Yellow Perch Conservation and Sustainability Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 703
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Maryland Partnership for Innovation and Quality in Family Child Care Act
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 15, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 740
Status as of February 19, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Patient Referrals - Group Practice - Radiology Services
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 759
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 352
Wholesale Distributor Permitting and Prescription Drug Integrity Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 764
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 354
Higher Education - St. Mary's College of Maryland - Procurement Authority
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 807
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Property Protection Act of 2007
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 21, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 808
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Legal Research Committee for the Chesapeake Ranch Estates Homeowners Association
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 21, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 836
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - St. Mary's County - Shelter for Women and Children
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 12:00 p.m)
SB 849
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - St. Mary's County - SMARTCO's Computer Technology Learning Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 12:00 p.m)
SB 850
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - St. Mary's County - St. Mary's Agriculture Service Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 12:00 p.m)
SB 885
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 200
Ethics Law - Miscellaneous Provisions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 886
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 201
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2005 - Calvert County - Old Wallville School
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 899
Status as of March 2, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - St. Mary's County - Tudor Hall
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 12:00 p.m)
SB 904
Status as of March 23, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Consumer Protection - Personal Information Protection Act
Senate:
Finance
SB 917
Status as of March 2, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - St. Mary's County - St. Clement's Island Lighthouse
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 12:00 p.m)
SB 918
Status as of March 2, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - St. Mary's County - St. Mary's College Amphitheater
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 12:00 p.m)
SB 919
Status as of March 2, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - St. Mary's County - Hospice House
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 12:00 p.m)
SB 983
Status as of April 4, 2007: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
St. Mary's County - Board of County Commissioners - Personal Service Contracts
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: April 5, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 1002
Status as of March 8, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Charles County - Camp Winona
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 12:00 p.m)
SB 1030
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 221
Critical Areas - Applications for Variances - Local Jurisdictions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
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 66
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Electric Cooperatives - Standard Offer Service Supply Contracts
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 88
Status as of March 19, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
State Board of Architects - Architecture Licensing Exam - Time Requirements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 92
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Calvert County - Arc of Southern Maryland Community Resource Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 10:00 a.m)
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 110
Status as of April 10, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 6
Base Realignment and Closure Subcabinet
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters and Environmental Matters
SB 137
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 129
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Eligibility for Enrollment and Participation
Senate:
Finance
House:
Appropriations
SB 164
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 522
Business Regulation - Licenses - Calvert County
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 184
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licensing of Illegal Aliens - Restrictions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 8, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 186
Status as of January 29, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Solar Energy Grant Fund
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: February 6, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 187
Status as of January 29, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Solar Energy Grant Program
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: February 6, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 227
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Campaign Finance - Affiliated Business Entities - Attribution of Contributions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 22, 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 241
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Education - Alcohol and Drug Testing for Pupils in Public or Private Schools
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 21, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 242
Status as of April 9, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - Multiple Suspensions Services Pilot Program
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 244
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Student Health and Fitness Act of 2007
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 21, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 258
Status as of March 28, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Board of Physicians - Subpoenas - Medical Records for Mental Health Services
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: April 4, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
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 281
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Maryland Medbank Program - Funding
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 282
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 144
Potomac River Fisheries Commission - Commissioner Compensation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 283
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 541
Charles County Prostate Cancer Pilot Program
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 284
Status as of March 21, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Potomac River Fisheries Commission - Employees and Retirees - Participation in State Health and Welfare Benefits Program
Senate:
Finance
SB 298
Status as of February 1, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax Credits for Green Buildings - Additional Credits Authorized
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 325
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Natural Resources - State Forests and Parks - Funding
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 23, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 333
Status as of April 6, 2007: Bill is in the House - Favorable with Amendments Economic Matters
Commission on Maryland's Energy Future
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 340
Status as of April 3, 2007: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Maryland Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists Act - Revision
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: April 5, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 356
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 327
Calvert County Board of Education - Compensation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 361
Status as of April 5, 2007: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Cigarette Fire Safety Performance Standard and Firefighter Protection Act
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
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 386
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Voter's Rights Protection Act of 2007
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 22, 2007, 1:00 p.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 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 414
Status as of April 10, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 30
Working Waterfront Commission
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 436
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Retrieval of Oocytes - Prohibition
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 463
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Maryland Transit Administration - Public Hearings
Senate:
Finance
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 475
Status as of March 28, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Task Force on the Policy and Funding Implications of Requiring Passage of the High School Assessment for Graduation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: April 4, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
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 547
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Maryland Children's Health Program - Eligibility
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: February 21, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 548
Status as of March 6, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Restricted Mailing Registry
Senate:
Finance
SB 564
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Valid Marriages
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 1, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 578
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Health - Donations - Oocytes
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 579
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Children with Disabilities - Voluntary Placement Agreements
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 589
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
First Responders Fund
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 598
Status as of March 5, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Consumer Protection - Political Telephone Calls - Prohibition
Senate:
Finance
SB 614
Status as of March 30, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Economic Development and Tax Incentive Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 644
Status as of February 14, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Affordable Housing Investment Fund
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 6, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
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 669
Status as of February 14, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Education - Public Charter Schools - Revisions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 1, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 674
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 568
Maryland Energy Efficiency Standards Act of 2007
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Finance
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 693
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
HIV Testing - Exposure - Forensic Scientist
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 710
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 299
Affordable Housing - Enabling Authority for Counties and Municipalities
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 711
Status as of April 10, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 49
Education - "Share the State Fair " Program
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 723
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Certified Social Workers-Clinical - Practice - Definition
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 809
Status as of March 26, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Tuition Cap and College Opportunity Act of 2007
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 851
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 359
Physicians - Unauthorized Practice of Medicine - Penalty
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 873
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 197
Task Force to Study State Assistance to Veterans
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 883
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 292
Ground Leases - Redemption - Preferred Interest Rate Loans
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 939
Status as of March 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Controlled Dangerous Substances - Dextromethorphan Products
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 22, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
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
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 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
