2008 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 22, 2008 - 11:55 p.m.
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Senator Roy P. Dyson
District 29
Total Number of Bills: 79

SB 38         Status as of January 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Legislative Community Initiatives Loan of 2004 - St. Mary's County - Old Carvers Heights - South Hampton Community Village

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: January 23, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)    

SB 39         Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 339

Joint Committee on Base Realignment and Closure - Additional Members

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Economic Matters

SB 160       Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Creation of a State Debt - St. Mary's County - Leah's House

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 8, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)    

SB 200       Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 27

Commission to Study Southern Maryland Transportation Needs

Senate: Finance     House: Environmental Matters

SB 201       Status as of April 4, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed

Elective Franchise - Voting by 17-Year-Old Citizens

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Ways and Means

SB 258       Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Creation of a State Debt - St. Mary's County - Pathway's Facility Renovation

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 8, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)    

SB 280       Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Marriage Ceremonies - Authorized Officials - Retired Clerks

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 281       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 386

Affordable Housing Programs - Waiver or Modification of Fees and Charges - Enabling Authority for Counties and Municipalities

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 323       Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Creation of a State Debt - St. Mary's County - Tudor Hall

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 8, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)    

SB 345       Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Vehicle Laws - Minor Holding Provisional Driver's License - Passenger Restrictions

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 382       Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Environment - Patuxent River Watershed

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: February 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 569       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 591

Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers - Definition of Dealer

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Economic Matters

SB 653       Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

State Real Estate Commission - Sales Agents for Nonprofit Organization Home Builders - Licensure

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 708       Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Patient Referrals - Imaging and Radiation Therapy Services - Accreditation

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 751       Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

St. Mary's County Board of Elections - Salary

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Ways and Means     (Heard: April 2, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 752       Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

St. Mary's County - St. Clement's Island Lighthouse Memorial Loan of 2001

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 755       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 620

Election Law - Slot Machine Gaming Referendum - Campaign Finance Reports

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Ways and Means

SB 798       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 621

St. Mary's County - Mobile Home Parks - Plans for Dislocated Residents

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SB 814       Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation

Creation of a State Debt - St. Mary's County - St. Mary's Agricultural Service Center

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 8, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)    

SB 838       Status as of February 19, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

St. Mary's County - Video Gaming Devices - Attorney General to Seek Declaratory Judgment

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: February 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 865       Status as of February 19, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licenses and Learners' Instructional Permits - Minors

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 889       Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 232

Nurse Practitioners - Authority to Certify

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 912       Status as of March 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Early Childhood Education - Children in Military Families

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

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Co-sponsored Bills

SB 3           Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 560

Fallen Soldier Privacy Act of 2008

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 54         Status as of January 16, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Voter's Rights Protection Act of 2008

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: January 31, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 55         Status as of January 16, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Calvert County - Alcoholic Beverages

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: January 24, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 60         Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 354

Identity Fraud - Prohibitions, Evidence, and Penalties

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 89         Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Creation of a State Debt - Charles County - Lions Camp Merrick

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 8, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 116       Status as of February 26, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Criminal Law - Mail Theft - Penalty

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 135       Status as of January 18, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Creation of a State Debt - Civista Medical Center, Inc.

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 206       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 338

BRAC Community Enhancement Act

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means and Economic Matters

SB 213       Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 120

Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund and Nonpoint Source Fund

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 220       Status as of March 31, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Identity Fraud - Prohibition of Unauthorized Skimming and Re-Encoding Devices

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 239       Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Homestead Property Tax Credit

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 245       Status as of February 13, 2008: 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 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 246       Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Recommit to Committee Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Agriculture - Fertilizer - Phosphorus Content Reduction

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 247       Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Creation of a State Debt - Charles County - Hospice House

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 8, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 276       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 384

Maryland Quiet Vehicles and Pedestrian Safety Task Force

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SB 287       Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 164

State Designations - Smith Island Cake - State Dessert

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 289       Status as of January 28, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Seniors Tax Relief Act of 2008

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 301       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 388

Procurement - Small Business Reserve Program - Eligibility Modifications

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 328       Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Unemployment Insurance - Eligibility - Part-Time Work

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 25, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 373       Status as of April 1, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means

Building Opportunities for All Students and Teachers (BOAST) in Maryland Tax Credit

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means     (Heard: April 3, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 387       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 393

Criminal Law - Possessing Stolen Property

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 431       Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 176

Task Force to Study a No Net Loss of Forest Policy

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 443       Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

State Board of Physicians - Subpoenas - Medical Records for Mental Health Services

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 459       Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 182

Task Force to Review Physician Shortages in Rural Areas

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 460       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 581

Vehicle Laws - Moving Violations by Minors - Notification of Parent or Guardian

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SB 461       Status as of March 14, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed

Vehicle Laws - Use of Wireless Communication Devices by Young Drivers - Enforcement

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 464       Status as of April 1, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Appropriations

Maryland Higher Education Commission - Unreasonable Duplication of Programs - Standards

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Appropriations     (Heard: April 3, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 481       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 585

Disabled Law Enforcement Officers and Rescue Workers - Property Tax Credit

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 495       Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Homestead Property Tax Credit - Farm or Agricultural Use Land

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 499       Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Task Force to Study Offshore Wind Farms

Senate: Finance    

SB 503       Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Agriculture - Maryland Dairy Farmer Emergency Trust Fund

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 520       Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Military Service Credit - Eligibility

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 10, 2008, 3:00 p.m.)    

SB 522       Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Public Safety - Emergency Medical Services Board - Membership

Senate: Finance    

SB 600       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 426

Schools - Early Intervention - Hearing and Vision Screenings

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Ways and Means

SB 608       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 604

Education - Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship - Extension

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Ways and Means

SB 610       Status as of March 14, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Vehicle Laws - Violations by Drivers Under the Age of 18 Years - Driver's License Suspensions

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 612       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 574

Procurement - Preference Procurement Program for Sheltered Workshops - Individual With Disability Owned Businesses

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 621       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licenses - Lawful Presence in United States

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: February 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 623       Status as of March 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Tuition Cap and College Opportunity Act of 2008

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 19, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 648       Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

Procurement - Service Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Participation

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 657       Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed

College Textbook Competition and Affordability Act of 2008

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Appropriations

SB 661       Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Vehicle Laws - Prohibition Against Minors with Provisional License Transporting Minors - Enforcement

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 676       Status as of May 22, 2008: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Property Tax Credit - Commercial Waterfront Property

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 735       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 445

Coordinating Emerging Nanobiotechnology Research (CENTR) in Maryland Program

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 741       Status as of May 22, 2008: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Calvert County - Public Facilities Bonds

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Appropriations

SB 745       Status as of May 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 702

Alcoholic Beverages - Definitions - Beer

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Economic Matters

SB 818       Status as of May 22, 2008: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Public Health Dental Hygiene Act

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 821       Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Maryland Youth Entrepreneur Connection Program

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 850       Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules

Education - Collective Bargaining - Public School Labor Relations Board

Senate: Senate Rules    

SB 915       Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments

Task Force on the Future Conservation of Maryland's Open Space and Farmland

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 920       Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 239

Task Force to Study Statewide Gypsy Moth Infestation

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 951       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 642

Public Safety - Industrialized Buildings - Exemptions

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 965       Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments

Kids First Act

Senate: Finance and Budget and Taxation    

SB 1014     Status as of May 22, 2008: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Election Law - Special Congressional Election

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Ways and Means

SJ 1           Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Ronald Reagan Day

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

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Committee Bills

SB 434       Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Incentives for Agriculture Act of 2008

Senate: Budget and Taxation and Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)