2008 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 22, 2008 - 11:55 p.m.
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Delegate Rudolph C. Cane
District 37A
Total Number of Bills: 70
HB 203
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 647
Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2008
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 244
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Dorchester County - WaterLand Fisheries
House:
Appropriations
HB 451
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Minority Environmental and Land Trust
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 506
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Maryland Higher Education Commission - Review of Duplicative Academic Programs
House:
Appropriations
HB 508
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Natural Resources - Virtual Environmental Science Center
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1266
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 209
Wetlands - Construction of Structure on Pier - Exception
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1415
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Economic Development - One Maryland Economic Development Tax Credits - Eligibility
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1624
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 332
Milk Products - Farmstead Cheese Production
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 115
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 251
Medical Assistance Programs and Maryland Children's Health Program - Statements on State-Issued Check Stubs
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 117
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 138
Real Property - Solar Collector Systems - Restriction on Use and Solar Easement
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 129
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Plastic Card Security Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 139
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 252
Task Force to Study Issues Related to Students Subject to Multiple Suspensions
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 195
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
Real Property - Common Ownership Communities - Reserve Study
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 260
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Recordation Tax - Indemnity Mortgages
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 315
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 165
State Designations - Smith Island Cake - State Dessert
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 364
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed
Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Statewide Authorization and Use in Highway Work Zones
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 371
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Divestiture from Iran and Sudan
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 372
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 556
Maryland Veterans Behavioral Health
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 418
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Commemorative Months - Black History Months
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 419
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 202
Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Registration
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 460
Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Maryland Cancer Treatment Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 503
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Task Force on Student Physical Fitness in Maryland Public Schools
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 512
Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
Maryland Affordable Housing Investment Fund
House:
Environmental Matters and Ways and Means
HB 519
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Public High Schools - Graduation Requirements - Weighted Numerical Assessment System
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 539
Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Task Force to Study the Impact of Sleep Apnea on Children
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 543
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 277
Agriculture - Maryland Dairy Farmer Emergency Trust Fund
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 549
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 571
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Dorchester County - Galestown Community Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 590
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of State Debt - Prince George's County - Delta Alumnae Community Development Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 598
Status as of March 31, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Commission on Minority Business Enterprise
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 599
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Creation of a Minority Business Enterprise
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 603
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Care Coverage - Institutions of Higher Education
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
HB 609
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Cigars - Sales of Less Than Five Per Package - Prohibited
House:
Economic Matters
HB 613
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Education - Maryland Education Fund - Establishment and Funding
House:
Economic Matters and Ways and Means
(Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 617
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Cigarette - Definition
House:
Economic Matters
HB 645
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 286
Maryland Contract Lien Act - Foreclosure of Liens - Time Period
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 682
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Foreclosures - Imposition of and Liability for Liens
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 685
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 616
Police and Court Records - Nuisance Crimes - Expungement
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 696
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 372
Farm-to-School Program - Activities and Promotional Events
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 742
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 387
Affordable Housing Programs - Waiver or Modification of Fees and Charges - Enabling Authority for Counties and Municipalities
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 835
Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Mercury Switch Removal from Vehicles
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: April 1, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 875
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Vehicular Crossings - Use by Pedestrians and Bicycles - Authorization
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 923
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 301
State Board of Nursing - Temporary Licenses and Temporary Practice Letters - Extensions
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 948
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Foster Parents - Eligibility to Participate
House:
Appropriations
HB 955
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Foster Parents
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 984
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Mental Health Pilot Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1005
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 107
Somerset County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County - School Buses - Length of Operation - Sunset Repeal
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1056
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 142
Environment - Water Management Administration - Wetlands and Waterways Program Fees
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1058
Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Homestead Tax Credit - Adjacent Lots
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1123
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Occupational Licenses or Certificates - Issuance of a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities
House:
Judiciary
HB 1137
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Agriculture - Prohibited Acts - Force-Feeding Birds
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1138
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Task Force to Study Gasoline Zone-Pricing in Maryland
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1203
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exceptions
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1236
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Higher Education - Tuition Charges - Maryland High School Students
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1253
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 119
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Administrative and Enforcement Provisions
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1261
Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Housing - Discrimination Based on Source of Income - Prohibitions
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1273
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services - Employees Serving as Members of County Governing Bodies
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1277
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 601
State Government - Brokerage and Investment Management Services - Use of Minority Business Enterprises
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
HB 1287
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 317
Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grants - Public Servants - Parren J. Mitchell Public Service Scholarship
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1328
Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Repeal
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1358
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 691
Artificial Tanning Devices - Protection of Minors
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1362
Status as of April 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Fatality or Life-Threatening Injury - Tests for Alcohol, Drugs, or Controlled Dangerous Substances
House:
Judiciary
HB 1416
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Intercounty Connector - Impact on Global Warming - Study
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1455
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 638
Dorchester County - School Buses - Length of Operation
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1476
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 643
Public Safety - Industrialized Buildings - Exemptions
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1504
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 325
Department of Natural Resources - Shell Dredging - Permit Application
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1518
Status as of March 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Education - Collective Bargaining - Public School Labor Relations Board
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1553
Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Maryland Youth Entrepreneur Connection Program
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1604
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 248
Department of Natural Resources - Community Parks and Playgrounds Program
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
Committee Bills
HB 898
Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Incentives for Agriculture Act of 2008
House:
Environmental Matters and Ways and Means
(Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
