2007 Regular Session sponsor information current as of October 3, 2007 - 11:30 p.m.
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Senator Jamie Raskin
District 20
Total Number of Bills: 109
SB 31
Status as of February 21, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Referred to interim study
Elections - Voter Registration and Voting - Age
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 32
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Birchmere Music Hall
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 128
Status as of April 10, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 12
Education - Public Schools - Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and Civic Responsibility for Students
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 250
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Takoma Park Community Learning Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 251
Status as of April 10, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 24
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2005 - Montgomery County - Pyramid Atlantic
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 276
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - National Labor College Academic Services Building
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 382
Status as of April 2, 2007: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Civil Liability - AMBER Alert Dissemination - Immunity for Media and Commercial Mobile Radio Service Providers
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 496
Status as of March 8, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Procurement - Public Schools and Facilities - Preference for Locally Grown Foods
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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Status as of March 6, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance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 633
Status as of March 21, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Food Containing Artificial Trans Fat - Prohibition
Senate:
Finance and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 634
Status as of April 10, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 43
Presidential Elections - Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 635
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 170
Condominiums - Conversion of Rental Facilities - Notice Requirements
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 636
Status as of March 19, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Primary and Secondary Education - School Construction - Green School Buildings Fund
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 637
Status as of February 27, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Marinas - Pump-out and Waste Reception Facilities
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 638
Status as of February 14, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Development of State Voter Referendum Guide - Condensed and Summary Statements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 8, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 640
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 342
Consumer Protection - Motor Vehicle Manufacturers - Warranty Adjustment Programs
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 641
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Condominiums - Conversion of Rental Facilities - Extended Leases - Property Tax Credit
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings and Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 20, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 642
Status as of March 29, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Courts - Health Care Malpractice - Certificate of a Qualified Expert
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 678
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 176
Maryland Human Relations Commission - Hearings and Civil Actions - Relief
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 679
Status as of March 21, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Family Law - Denial of Paternity, Custody, and Visitation
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: April 3, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 830
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Easter Seals Inter-Generational Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 831
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Metropolitan Washington Ear Facility
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 859
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Medicare Part D "Donut Hole" Tax Assistance Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 23, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 964
Status as of March 29, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Department of the Environment - Licensing and Regulation of Tanning Facilities
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 965
Status as of March 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Protective Orders and Stalking - Cruelty Toward a Pet
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 22, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 1015
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2006 - Montgomery County - Blair Baseball Field Improvements
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 1019
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Maryland Youth Ballet
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 43
Status as of March 19, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Maryland Assault Weapons Ban of 2007
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 47
Status as of March 21, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Government - Administrative Procedure Act - Scope of Judicial Review
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 28, 2007, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 51
Status as of January 17, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2007
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: January 25, 2007, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 54
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Health - General - Vaccine for Prevention of Cervical Cancer
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 57
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 309
Education - Teachers - State and Local Aid Program for Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 58
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Study Commission to Explore the Expanded Application of State Stipends for National Certification of Teachers
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 65
Status as of March 6, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Community or Homeowners' Associations - Standing to Participate in Certain Proceedings
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 91
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 501
Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 103
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 111
Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2007
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 130
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 492
Public Safety - State Aid for Police Protection Fund - Municipal Sworn Officer Allocation
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 132
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 312
Education - Student Discipline - Review of Local Policies and Procedures
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 133
Status as of March 8, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Education - Student Suspension - In-School Requirement
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 154
Status as of April 10, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 15
Child Support Enforcement - Child Support Payment Incentive Program
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
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 157
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Public Safety - Eyewitness Identification - Written Policies
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 160
Status as of March 21, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Hate Crimes - Expanding Prohibitions and Protected Classes of People
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 28, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 185
Status as of March 19, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Maryland Uniform Power of Attorney Act
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 193
Status as of March 23, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Failed
Criminal Procedure - Custodial Interrogation - Electronic Recordation
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 195
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Political Committees - Campaign Finance
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 22, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 207
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Healthy Maryland Initiative
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 21, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 211
Status as of March 19, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Repeal
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 228
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Agriculture Activity Center Expansion
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 259
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Glen Echo Park
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 261
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 540
Task Force on Renewable Alternative Fuels
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
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 290
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Wheaton Multi-Service Youth Facility
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 291
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Circle Manor
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 293
Status as of March 5, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard and Procurement of Renewable Energy - Solar Energy
Senate:
Finance
SB 300
Status as of February 1, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Proposed Capital Projects - High Performance Buildings
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 339
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 145
Drug Treatment - Maryland State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council - Study of the State's Approach to Drug Treatment
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 341
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Woodstock Equestrian Park
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 343
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Warren Historical Site - Loving Charity Hall
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 344
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation
Divestment from the Republic of Sudan
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 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 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 398
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 288
Ground Rents - Notices Regarding Ground Leases on Residential Property
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 402
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Municipal Corporations - Hotel Rental Tax
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 28, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 409
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Global Warming Solutions - Reductions in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 20, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 423
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 554
Local Government - Street Lighting Equipment
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 424
Status as of February 14, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Department of Housing and Community Development - Rental Allowance Program Fund
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 6, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 461
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 332
Labor and Employment - Maryland Workforce Investment Act - Transit Service for Low-Income Individuals
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 463
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Maryland Transit Administration - Public Hearings
Senate:
Finance
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 465
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Motorized Wheelchairs and Scooters - Guidelines
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 8, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 467
Status as of March 15, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Consumer Protection - Protection and Disclosure of Information About Consumers Collected and Maintained by Merchants
Senate:
Finance
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 489
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Health Insurance - Eligibility for the Maryland Health Insurance Plan - Disabled Individuals
Senate:
Finance
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 504
Status as of March 15, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Food Service Facilities - Use of Artificial Trans Fat - Prohibition
Senate:
Finance
SB 506
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Nonprofit Village Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 9:00 a.m.)
SB 510
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Imagination Stage
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 513
Status as of February 27, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Tax Preparers Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 519
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 562
Truancy - Prohibition Against Issuance of Learner's Instructional Permit
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 520
Status as of February 14, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Every Vote Counts Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 8, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 525
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 296
Higher Education - Dual Enrollment Grant Program
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 526
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Earned Income Credit - Refundable Amount
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 527
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of State Debt - Montgomery County - MacDonald Knolls Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 546
Status as of April 2, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Failed
Election Law - Public Campaign Financing Act for Candidates for the General Assembly
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 552
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Education - Relocatable Classrooms - Indoor Air Quality Standards
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 606
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 340
Human Trafficking, Extortion, and Involuntary Servitude
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
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 726
Status as of February 19, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Maryland Student Voting Rights Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 8, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 739
Status as of April 2, 2007: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Legislative Scholarships Integrity Act of 2007
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 753
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 23, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 773
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - CASA Multi-Cultural Service Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2007, 3:00 p.m.)
SB 774
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 190
Cervical Cancer Committee - HPV Vaccine Subcommittee
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 784
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 121
Stormwater Management Act of 2007
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
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 823
Status as of March 29, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Task Force to Promote Nonviolent and Peaceful Ways to Resolve Conflict
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 835
Status as of March 29, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Judgments - Appeals - Supersedeas Bond
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 847
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Driver's License Renewals - Inmates
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 21, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 935
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 582
Vehicle Laws - Traffic Control Signals - Exit Ramps
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 944
Status as of March 8, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
Health Insurance - Habilitative Services - Covered Persons
Senate:
Finance
(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 5
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
REAL ID Act of 2005 - Protest and Repeal
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: February 15, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
