2007 Regular Session sponsor information current as of October 3, 2007 - 11:30 p.m.
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Delegate Richard A. Sossi
District 36
Total Number of Bills: 105
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 306
Status as of April 9, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Caroline County - Caroline Hospice
House:
Appropriations
HB 834
Status as of February 14, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Task Force to Review the Property Tax Assessment Appeals Process
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1111
Status as of March 27, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Town of Sudlersville (Queen Anne's County) - Urban Renewal Authority for Slum Clearance - Repeal
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: April 3, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1157
Status as of April 9, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Queen Anne's County - Chesterwye Center Addition
House:
Appropriations
HB 1219
Status as of April 5, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Queen Anne's County - Health Care Facilities Regulation - Licensing of Freestanding Medical Facilities
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1334
Status as of March 14, 2007: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit - Visual Fire Alarm Systems
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 23, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 61
Status as of May 17, 2007:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Mid-Shore Regional Council - Membership
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 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 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 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 205
Status as of February 27, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Transportation - Pedestrian Right-of-Way - Parking Lots
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 206
Status as of March 23, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Higher Education - Scholarship Program - Eagle Scout and Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients
House:
Ways and Means
HB 207
Status as of March 5, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Cameras in the Courtroom - Criminal Sentencing Hearings
House:
Judiciary
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 267
Status as of January 31, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Public Safety - Offender Registry - Frequency of Photograph
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 397
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 400
Eastern Shore Task Force on Foster Care
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Finance
HB 419
Status as of April 9, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Cecil County - 4-H Animal Display Barn
House:
Appropriations
HB 427
Status as of March 5, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Protective Orders - Duration of Final Order
House:
Judiciary
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 454
Status as of February 7, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 14, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 470
Status as of February 21, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Consumer Reporting Agencies - Consumer Reports - Security Freezes
House:
Economic Matters
HB 471
Status as of February 28, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Government - State Soil - Sassafras Soil
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 7, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 517
Status as of February 14, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit - Oyster Restoration Activity
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 15, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 520
Status as of March 15, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Educational or Scientific Certificates - Collection of Mollusks - Restrictions
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 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 600
Status as of April 9, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Talbot County - For All Seasons Mid Shore Center for Human Services
House:
Appropriations
HB 611
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 493
Public Safety - State Aid for Police Protection Fund - Municipal Sworn Officer Allocation
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 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 662
Status as of March 23, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Transportation Facilities - Public-Private Partnerships
House:
Environmental Matters
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 673
Status as of April 5, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Crimes - Leaving Dogs Outside and Unattended by Use of Restraints - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Senate Rules
HB 676
Status as of February 21, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Electric Industry - Local Aggregation
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 13, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 681
Status as of February 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Maryland Transit Administration - BRAC - MARC Penn Line Extension
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 16, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 684
Status as of February 14, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Registered Offenders - Substantial Change in Appearance
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 690
Status as of March 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Administrative Procedure Act - Exemption - Death Penalty Protocols
House:
Judiciary
HB 701
Status as of March 24, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Natural Resources - Preservation of Parkland
House:
Appropriations
HB 713
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 496
Maryland Gang Prosecution Act of 2007
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 729
Status as of March 23, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Registration Fees - Discount for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 755
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 559
Property Tax Credit - Replacement Home Purchased After Acquisition of Dwelling for Public Use
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 774
Status as of March 22, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Marriage - Definition and Benefits
House:
Judiciary
HB 785
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 497
Cigarette Fire Safety Performance Standard and Firefighter Protection Act
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
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 810
Status as of April 9, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Rosie Parks Restoration Project
House:
Appropriations
HB 814
Status as of April 9, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Caroline County - The Benedictine School
House:
Appropriations
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 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 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 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 875
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 555
Local Government - Street Lighting Equipment
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 887
Status as of March 22, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Department of the Environment - Licensing and Regulation of Tanning Facilities
House:
Economic Matters
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 897
Status as of March 24, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Financial Institutions - Designation as a State Lender
House:
Appropriations
HB 906
Status as of March 6, 2007: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Public Schools and Facilities - Preference for Locally Grown Foods
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 914
Status as of March 23, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Transportation Study - Monorail System from Annapolis to Kent Island and Points South on the Eastern Shore
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 915
Status as of May 17, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 633
Cecil County - Public Facilities Bonds
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 919
Status as of March 22, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Maryland's Marriage Protection Act
House:
Judiciary
HB 922
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 440
Landlord and Tenant - Expiration of Warrant - Striking Judgment for Possession
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 963
Status as of February 12, 2007: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Off-Highway Vehicles - Titling and Registration
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 13, 2007, 1:00 p.m.)
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 981
Status as of March 23, 2007: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Northern Bay Crossing
House:
Environmental Matters
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 1146
Status as of April 9, 2007: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Task Force to Study the Feasibility of Implementing a BRAC TRAC in Middle and High Schools
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 1330
Status as of March 14, 2007: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Bay Restoration Fund - Eastern Shore Demonstration Projects
House:
Environmental Matters
(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 1389
Status as of May 8, 2007: Became Law - Chapter 479
Agriculture - Crop Insurance Premium Program - Cost Share
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
