2008 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 22, 2008 - 11:55 p.m.
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Delegate Adelaide C. Eckardt
District 37B
Total Number of Bills: 119
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 1171
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 311
Crimes - Altering Results of Drug or Alcohol Screening Test - Synthetic Urine
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 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
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 13
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Landlord and Tenant - Commercial Retail Property - Common Area Maintenance Records
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 75
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 376
Juveniles - Arrests for Reportable Offenses - Expansion of Notification
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 76
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 566
Furnishing an Alcoholic Beverage to Underage Individual - Penalty
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 95
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Talbot County - Oxford Community Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 175
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
State Retirement and Pension System - Military Service Credit - Eligibility
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 181
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Violation of Condition of "No Contact" - Penalty
House:
Judiciary
HB 182
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 398
Domestic Violence - Permanent Protective Order After Conviction and Imprisonment
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 183
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 396
Domestic Violence - Enforcement of Protective Order
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 189
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
State Property Tax - Homeowner's Property Tax Assessment Cap Reduction
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 247
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances - Penalties - Distribution to County Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Services Funds
House:
Judiciary
HB 248
Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Residential Child Care Programs - Behavior Management Intervention
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 344
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - On-Line Harassment
House:
Judiciary
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 355
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credits - Expenditures Exempt from Preapproval
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 360
Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 4
Real Property - Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act
House:
Economic Matters and Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 361
Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 6
Protection of Homeowners in Foreclosure - Prohibition on Foreclosure Rescue Transactions - Enforcement
House:
Environmental Matters and Economic Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 363
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 8
Credit Regulation - Mortgage Lending and Other Extensions of Credit
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 365
Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 2
Real Property - Recordation of Instruments Securing Mortgage Loans and Foreclosure of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on Residential Property
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 368
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 128
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
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 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 376
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
High Performance Buildings Act
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 377
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 132
Solar and Geothermal Tax Incentive and Grant Program
House:
Economic Matters and Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation and Finance
HB 378
Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Abuse or Neglect of Animals and Aggravated Cruelty to Animals - Increased Penalties
House:
Judiciary
HB 436
Status as of February 29, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Law - Possession of Child Pornography - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 441
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Motor Vehicle Accident Reports - Access
House:
Judiciary
HB 488
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 458
Motor Vehicle Accident Reports - Access
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 500
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Family Law - Denial of Paternity, Custody, and Visitation
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 522
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Military Service Credit - Eligibility
House:
Appropriations
HB 528
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Hate Crimes - Prohibitions and Protected Classes - Homeless Persons and Groups
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 529
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Operating Budget - Revenue Stabilization Account - Use
House:
Appropriations
HB 530
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Limit on Growth in State Spending
House:
Appropriations
HB 534
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Juvenile Law - Purposes and Hearings
House:
Judiciary
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 557
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Video Slot Machines Revenues and Operations
House:
Ways and Means
HB 564
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Identity Fraud - Prohibition of Unauthorized Skimming and Re-Encoding Devices
House:
Judiciary
HB 566
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 151
Real Estate Salespersons - Qualifications for Licensure - Education Requirements
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 574
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Possession of Child Pornography - Enhanced Penalties
House:
Judiciary
HB 583
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit - Visual Fire Alarm Systems
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 605
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Vehicles
House:
Environmental Matters
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 791
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Homestead Property Tax Credit - Applications - Use of Social Security Numbers
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 803
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Family Law - Foster Care - Payment Rates
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: February 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 812
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Building Opportunities for All Students and Teachers (BOAST) in Maryland Tax Credit
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 27, 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 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 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.)
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 959
Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credits - Qualified Rehabilitation Expenditure - Preapproval
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 965
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Child Abuse and Neglect - Additional Professions Required to Report
House:
Judiciary
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 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 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 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 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 1110
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Texting While Driving Ban of 2008
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1113
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 355
Identity Fraud - Prohibitions, Evidence, and Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1127
Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Transportation Trust Fund - Dedicated Highway Funds
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1140
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 233
Nurse Practitioners - Authority to Certify
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1145
Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Renewable Energy Infrastructure Loan Program
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: February 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1147
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Family Law - Child Custody Determinations
House:
Judiciary
HB 1159
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 534
Homeowners' Tax Fairness in Eminent Domain Proceedings Act
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1160
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 385
Maryland Quiet Vehicles and Pedestrian Safety Task Force
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1197
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Favorable Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Library Book Sales by Nonprofit Organizations
House:
Ways and Means
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 1210
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 312
Higher Education - Credit Cards - Student Applicants
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1228
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Maryland Voluntary Employee Accounts Program
House:
Appropriations
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 1233
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 229
Blue Ribbon Commission to Study Retiree Health Care Funding Options - Extension of Reporting and Termination Dates
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1250
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Administrative Procedure Act - Exemption - Death Penalty Protocols
House:
Judiciary
HB 1252
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Motor Vehicles - Accident Reports - Access and Disclosure
House:
Judiciary
HB 1257
Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Stalking and Domestic Violence - Cruelty Toward a Pet or Service Animal
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1263
Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Emergency and Police Vehicle and Personnel Protection Act
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 1267
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Designations - Soybean - State Crop
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 1274
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 462
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety - Inspections - Antique Boilers or Pressure Vessels
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1299
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Taxpayers' Bill of Rights
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 1492
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 558
Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program - Subsidy for Medicare Part D Coverage Gap and Sunset Extension
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1564
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 551
Real Property - Talbot County - Recordation of County Right-of-Way Plats
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1568
Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
International Marriage Brokers - Regulation
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 19, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1585
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 472
Local Governments - Postemployment Benefits - Investment of Funds
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1602
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 553
Commission to Study the Impact of Immigrants in Maryland
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1605
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Divorce - Mutual Consent Required
House:
Judiciary
HB 1619
Status as of March 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Rural Broadband Communication Services - Railroads and Tributaries
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1624
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 332
Milk Products - Farmstead Cheese Production
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
