2008 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 22, 2008 - 11:55 p.m.
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Delegate Don H. Dwyer, Jr.
District 31
Total Number of Bills: 67
HB 1345
Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Maryland's Marriage Protection Act
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1355
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Election Law - Identification of Voters
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1620
Status as of March 14, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Local Jurisdictions - Zoning and Land Use Procedures
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1621
Status as of March 14, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Local Jurisdictions - Grading Permits, Building Permits, and Zoning Letters - Rights
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 35
Status as of February 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Anne Arundel County - Limitations on Methadone and Other Opioid Treatment Facilities
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 107
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Public Safety - DNA Data Base System - Sample Collection on Arrest
House:
Judiciary
HB 122
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 126
Status as of January 23, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Parking Violations - Exemption from Signature Requirement
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 147
Status as of March 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Milk Products - Direct Sale to Consumer - Exemption from Regulation
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 160
Status as of April 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Anne Arundel County - Correctional Facilities - Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program
House:
Judiciary
HB 161
Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal and Juvenile Law - Malicious Destruction to Property by Act of Graffiti - Additional Penalty
House:
Judiciary
HB 192
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
State Board of Education Members - Qualification
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 193
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Estate Tax - Family Property Protection Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 196
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 252
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Child Protection from Predators Act
House:
Judiciary
HB 253
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 259
Status as of February 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Required Disclosure of Social Security Number - Prohibited
House:
Economic Matters
HB 288
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Proof of Legal Presence Act of 2008
House:
Judiciary
HB 291
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping
House:
Ways and Means
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 326
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 333
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Estate Tax - Exclusion for Qualified Agricultural Property
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 345
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping
House:
Ways and Means
HB 346
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Child Custody and Visitation - Military Deployment
House:
Judiciary
HB 358
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 659
Maryland Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2008
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 370
Status as of April 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Public Safety - Statewide DNA Data Base System - Crimes of Violence and Burglary - Sample Collections on Charge
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 421
Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Bail Bonds - Mike's Law
House:
Judiciary
HB 522
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Military Service Credit - Eligibility
House:
Appropriations
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 581
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 226
Environment - Bay Restoration Fund - Authorized Uses of Fund
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 606
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Health Care Liability - Noneconomic Damages
House:
Judiciary
HB 607
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Health Care Malpractice - Expression of Regret or Apology - Inadmissibility
House:
Judiciary
HB 608
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 130
Public Service Commission - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs and Services - Customer Notification and Report
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 642
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Courts - Jury Trials in Civil Actions - Amount in Controversy
House:
Judiciary
HB 644
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy
House:
Judiciary
HB 648
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 287
Business Regulation - Boat Sales
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 708
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Gold Star License Plates - Fees and Eligibility
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 735
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Counties and Municipal Corporations - "Sanctuary Laws" for Illegal Aliens - Prohibition
House:
Judiciary
HB 760
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Public Schools - Interscholastic Sports Teams - Participation at Another School
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 764
Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-assigned Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit - Organic Fertilizer
House:
Ways and Means and Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 861
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Itemized Deductions
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 871
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - University and College Textbooks
House:
Ways and Means
HB 873
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Crimes Against the Elderly or Persons with a Disability - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
HB 886
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
English Language - Formal Recognition
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 999
Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1054
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
City of Annapolis - Drug-Free Zones
House:
Judiciary
HB 1060
Status as of March 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Victims of Crime - Burglary and Crimes of Violence - Civil Immunity
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1061
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Public Safety - Denial of Permit to Carry Handgun - Return of Application Fee
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1092
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Consumer Protection - Telephone Calls from Debt Collectors and Telemarketers - Exception to Wiretapping Prohibition
House:
Judiciary
HB 1098
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Juveniles - Drug-Related Delinquency - Drug Screening of Parent, Guardian, or Custodian
House:
Judiciary
HB 1102
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Election Law - Statewide Voter List - Information from Circuit Courts
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1103
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Election Law - Periodic Audit of Statewide Voter Registration List
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1128
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Transportation Trust Fund Protection Act
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1130
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Controlled Dangerous Substances - Manufacturing, Distributing, or Dispensing - Revocation of License to Drive
House:
Judiciary
HB 1168
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 39
Vehicle Laws - Equipment on Motorcycles - Auxiliary Lighting
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1199
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Election Law - Voting Procedures - Identification
House:
Ways and Means
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 1215
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Task Force to Study Task Forces, Commissions, Temporary or Ad Hoc Committees, and Related Panels
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1231
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Failure to Yield Right-of-Way - Penalties for Death or Serious Bodily Injury
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1249
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Public Schools - Classes and Extracurricular Activities - Home-Schooled Students
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 19, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1270
Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Video Lottery Terminals - Gaming Cards
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1357
Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Power of Attorney Accountability Act (Loretta's Law)
House:
Judiciary
HB 1471
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Appropriations
Transportation - Intercounty Connector - Elimination of Funding
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1474
Status as of February 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary
Criminal Law - Use of Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence or a Felony
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1490
Status as of March 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
State Government - Maryland Tort Claims Act - Broadcasting of AMBER Alert
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1605
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Divorce - Mutual Consent Required
House:
Judiciary
