2007 Regular Session sponsor information current as of October 3, 2007 - 11:30 p.m.
Another Session
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Delegate Tanya Shewell
District 5A
Total Number of Bills: 116
HB 86
Status as of February 27, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Distracted Driving and Use of Wireless Communication Devices While Driving - Prohibitions
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 87
Status as of February 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Real Property - Condemnation Proceedings - Valuation of Property
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 8, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 88
Status as of February 19, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - Nonpublic Schools - Notification of School Administration of Enrollee with Criminal Record
House:
Ways and Means
HB 89
Status as of February 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Alcoholic Beverage Violations - Driver's License Suspensions
House:
Judiciary
HB 90
Status as of March 20, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Personal Information Protection Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1395
Status as of March 27, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Furnishing an Alcoholic Beverage to Underage Individual - Penalty
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 29, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 36
Status as of April 5, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Home Financial Accountability Act of 2007
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 69
Status as of April 6, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Program Open Space - Attainment of Acquisition Goals - Increased Allocation for Local Government
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 73
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Estate Tax - Family Property Protection Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 1, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 74
Status as of March 27, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Solar and Geothermal Energy Grant Program - Grant Awards
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 30, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 117
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 308
Consumer Protection - Consumer Reporting Agencies - Consumer Reports - Security Freezes
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 123
Status as of March 20, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Personal Information Protection Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 133
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 114
Natural Resources - Chesapeake Bay - Oyster Restoration
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 136
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Base Realignment and Closure Subcabinet
House:
Economic Matters and Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 160
Status as of March 19, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - State Board of Education Members - Qualifications
House:
Ways and Means
HB 170
Status as of January 26, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
State Retirement and Pension System - Military Service Credit - Eligibility
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: February 6, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 176
Status as of January 31, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Military Retirement - Expansion
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 15, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 208
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 532
Consumer Protection - Personal Information Protection Act
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 218
Status as of March 24, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Military Service Credit - Eligibility
House:
Appropriations
HB 220
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 136
Vehicle Laws - Special and Commemorative Registration Plates
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 257
Status as of February 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Property Protection Act of 2007
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 8, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 271
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 229
Workers' Compensation - Unpaid Work-Based Learning Experiences - Coverage
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 274
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 387
Study Commission to Explore the Expanded Application of State Stipends for National Certification of Teachers
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 275
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Education - Teachers - State and Local Aid Program for Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 279
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 594
Higher Education - Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grants
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 285
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 596
Criminal Law - Possession of Child Pornography - Penalty
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 290
Status as of February 19, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Election Law - Circuit Court Judges - Retention Elections
House:
Judiciary
HB 292
Status as of March 19, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Adjustment for Trade-In
House:
Ways and Means
HB 294
Status as of March 6, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Bonding Requirement - Local Authority
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 334
Status as of April 10, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 71
Lifetime Complimentary Fishing Licenses - POWs and Disabled Veterans
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 376
Status as of March 6, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Bay Restoration Fund - Users
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 412
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 402
Natural Resources - Oyster Dredge Devices - Termination Date
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 435
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums - Modifications
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 444
Status as of March 21, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Constitutional Amendment - Transportation Trust Fund
House:
Ways and Means and Appropriations
HB 525
Status as of March 23, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Real Property - Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Court Appointment of Receiver
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 28, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 531
Status as of February 27, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Income Tax - Tax Credit - Donations for Scholarships at Institutions of Higher Education
House:
Ways and Means
HB 537
Status as of March 22, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licensing of Illegal Aliens - Restrictions
House:
Judiciary
HB 548
Status as of March 19, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Substance Abuse - Diversion
House:
Judiciary
HB 558
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 414
Department of Agriculture - Employment - Exemption from Ethics Restrictions
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 572
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 613
Health Insurance - Personal Responsibility - Study
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 583
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Crimes - Second Gun Offense - Prohibition on Pretrial Release
House:
Judiciary
HB 584
Status as of March 19, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Correctional Facilities - Offenders and Child Sexual Offenders - Diminution Credits
House:
Judiciary
HB 593
Status as of March 19, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Public Schools - School Computers - Internet Filters
House:
Ways and Means
HB 612
Status as of February 27, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Task Force to Study the Enforcement of the Open Meetings Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 619
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 418
Public Schools - County Superintendent of Schools - Notification of Criminal Charges
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 620
Status as of March 22, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Homeowner's Insurance - Coverage Beyond Coastal Areas
House:
Economic Matters
HB 621
Status as of April 1, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Admissions and Amusement Tax - Exemption for Activities Related to Agricultural Tourism
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 645
Status as of March 5, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - Victim and Witness Intimidation - Death Penalty
House:
Judiciary
HB 648
Status as of February 13, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Family Law - Denial of Paternity, Custody, and Visitation
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 22, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 652
Status as of February 13, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Telephone Solicitation - Prohibitions on Automated Calls
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: February 22, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 670
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 249
Alcohol Without Liquid Machines
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 671
Status as of March 16, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Emergency and Police Vehicle and Personnel Protection Act
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 672
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 250
Petition for Guardianship of Disabled Person - Certificate of Competency by Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 685
Status as of February 14, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Possession of Child Pornography - Penalty
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 13, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 686
Status as of March 23, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Real Property - Condominium Regimes - Voting Rights
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 701
Status as of March 24, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Natural Resources - Preservation of Parkland
House:
Appropriations
HB 716
Status as of February 9, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Local Property Tax - Credit for Individuals at Least 65 Years Old
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 22, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 717
Status as of February 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Andrew's Law
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 13, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 752
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Birds - Oriole and Raven
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 7, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 758
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 534
Task Force to Combat Driving Under the Influence of Drugs and Alcohol
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 760
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 118
Natural Resources - Diamondback Terrapin - Take and Possession
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 770
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Maryland Transit Administration - Continuation of Passenger Railroad Service on Amtrak and CSX Lines
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 774
Status as of March 22, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Marriage - Definition and Benefits
House:
Judiciary
HB 784
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 300
Affordable Housing - Enabling Authority for Counties and Municipalities
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 809
Status as of February 14, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Taxpayers' Bill of Rights
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 811
Status as of March 16, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Environment - Outdoor Wood Burning Furnaces - Requirements
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 827
Status as of February 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Right-of-Way - Penalties for Failure to Yield
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 6, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 836
Status as of March 28, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Public Health - Lyme Disease - Public Awareness Campaign
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: April 4, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 837
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 436
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Regulation of Nursing Homes - Review
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 841
Status as of February 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Real Property - Eminent Domain - Limitation on Condemnation Authority
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 8, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 842
Status as of February 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Real Property - Eminent Domain - Limitations on Condemnation Authority
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 8, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 851
Status as of February 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Earned Income Credit - Amount
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 22, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 853
Status as of March 22, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Family Education Tax Credit Program
House:
Ways and Means
HB 855
Status as of March 15, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Title Service Agents - Fees
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 856
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 157
Motor Vehicles - Special Registration Plates for Veterans - Use After Vehicle Transfer
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 858
Status as of March 23, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Energy Companies - Net Energy Metering
House:
Economic Matters
HB 865
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 437
Milk Products - Farmstead Cheese Production - Pilot Study
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 868
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 630
Maryland Transit Administration - Public Hearings
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 871
Status as of March 7, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Human Hybridization Prohibition Act of 2007
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 16, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 874
Status as of March 19, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Maryland Transit Administration - Baltimore Metropolitan Transit District Advisory Council
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 876
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 341
Human Trafficking, Extortion, and Involuntary Servitude
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 885
Status as of April 9, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
English Language - Formal Recognition
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 896
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Public Safety - Criminal Gang Task Force and Database
House:
Judiciary
HB 909
Status as of April 4, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Maryland Energy Efficiency Standards Act of 2007
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Senate Rules
HB 916
Status as of March 23, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Secretary of State - Notary Public - Fees
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 917
Status as of March 22, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Law - Identity Fraud Victims - Judicial Determinations of Innocence and Victim Database
House:
Judiciary
HB 919
Status as of March 22, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Maryland's Marriage Protection Act
House:
Judiciary
HB 930
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 495
Jessica's Law - Sexual Offenses - Parole Eligibility and Mandatory Minimum Sentences
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 931
Status as of March 5, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Identity Fraud - Victim - Expungement of False Criminal Record
House:
Judiciary
HB 941
Status as of March 19, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Radio Communications - Regulation of Amateur Radio Equipment - Limitations
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 952
Status as of March 13, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Department of Energy
House:
Economic Matters
HB 974
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Agricultural Land Preservation - Easements - Future Dwelling House
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1036
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 447
Identity Fraud - Inducing Another to Provide Identifying Information - Prohibited
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1042
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 449
Election Law - Campaign Finance - Period Reporting Requirements
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1043
Status as of April 9, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Real Property - Condemnation - Procedures and Compensation
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1044
Status as of March 22, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Crimes - Identity Fraud Repeat Offender - Penalty
House:
Judiciary
HB 1045
Status as of April 6, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Biodiesel and Ethanol Production Credit - Amounts
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1049
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 191
Cervical Cancer Committee - HPV Vaccine Subcommittee
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1056
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 318
Higher Education - Blind and Print Disabled Students - Instructional Materials
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1080
Status as of March 20, 2007: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
Education - Creation of the Maryland Education Fund
House:
Economic Matters and Ways and Means
HB 1110
Status as of February 27, 2007: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Landlord and Tenant - Commercial Retail Property - Common Area Maintenance
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 15, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1150
Status as of April 24, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 265
Maryland Department of Transportation - Evaluation of the Telework Partnership with Employers Initiative
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1151
Status as of March 24, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Department of Transportation - Telework Partnership with Employers Program - Budget
House:
Appropriations
HB 1250
Status as of April 6, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
State Personnel - Appointments in Skilled and Professional Services - Veterans
House:
Appropriations
HB 1251
Status as of March 7, 2007: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Public Service Commission - For-Hire Driver's License - Review of Driving Record of Applicant
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 20, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1262
Status as of March 22, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Renewable Fuels - Production Credits - British Thermal Units
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1272
Status as of April 9, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Maryland Artificial Reef Initiative
House:
Appropriations
HB 1325
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 648
Juvenile Law - Truancy Reduction Pilot Programs
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1327
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary
Children - Joint Legal Custody and Equal Parenting Time - Preference
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 22, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1328
Status as of March 14, 2007: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Real Property - Condominium Regimes - Liability for Defect of Common Element
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 22, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1329
Status as of March 14, 2007: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit for Motorized Shopping Carts
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 23, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1333
Status as of April 9, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Maryland Public Investments Protection Act
House:
Appropriations
HB 1358
Status as of March 30, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Developmental Disability - Freedom of Choice
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1359
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 477
Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Respite Care - Sunset Extension
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1376
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary
Domestic Violence - Cruelty Toward an Abused Spouse's Pet
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 22, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HJ 6
Status as of March 5, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Filipino World War II Veterans
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
