2008 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 22, 2008 - 11:55 p.m.
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Delegate Brian J. Feldman
District 15
Total Number of Bills: 111
HB 154
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 419
Real Estate Investment Trusts - Definition and Share Information
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 533
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Waters Barn Restoration
House:
Appropriations
HB 724
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Joint Information Technology and Biotechnology Committee - Membership and Duties
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 728
Status as of May 22, 2008:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Corporations - Objecting Stockholders - Right to Fair Value of Stock
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 730
Status as of March 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations - Complementary Alternative Medicine Health Care Providers - Scope of Practice
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 743
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 292
Maryland General Corporation Law - Altering and Updating Corporate Procedures and Miscellaneous Provisions
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 822
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Public Service Commission - Alternatives to Long-Term Electricity Generation Contracts and New Electricity Generation
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 947
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 606
Credit Regulation - Debt Management Services
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 990
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Responsible Bidder or Offeror - Standards
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1079
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 112
Consumer Protection - Halal Food Products
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1223
Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
Credit Regulation - Debt Settlement and Debt Management Services Providers
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1235
Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Payment of Overtime - Exemptions
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1296
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 536
Certified Public Accountants - Licensed Out-of-State Certified Public Accountants - Practice Privilege
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1297
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Internet Auction Sales
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1494
Status as of March 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Motor Vehicle Insurance - Uninsured Motorist Insurers - Waiver of Defenses
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 10, 2008, 2:30 p.m.)
HB 1584
Status as of March 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Cigarette Business Licenses - Cigarette Manufacturers - Definition and Scope of License
House:
Economic Matters
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 40
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 644
Flexible Leave Act
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 112
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Imagination Stage
House:
Appropriations
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 138
Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Ballot Issue Committee - Campaign Finance Reporting Requirements
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 143
Status as of January 23, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, Play Vehicles, EPAMDs, and Motor Scooters - Rules of the Road
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 284
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Consumer Loyalty Card Privacy Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 302
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery General Hospital
House:
Appropriations
HB 313
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services - Resale Exemption
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 12, 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 334
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Bioscience Education Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 336
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 348
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 167
Criminal Law - Crimes Against a Law Enforcement Officer - Definition of Law Enforcement Officer
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 351
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 28, 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 366
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
BRAC Community Enhancement Act
House:
Ways and Means and Economic Matters
(Heard: February 20, 2008, 11:00 a.m)
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 374
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 131
EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 375
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 126
Renewable Portfolio Standard Percentage Requirements - Acceleration
House:
Economic Matters
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 420
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Button Farm Historic Preservation and Rehabilitation
House:
Appropriations
HB 455
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Brackets - Inflation Adjustment
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 475
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Inflation Adjustment
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 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 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 578
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 510
Health Insurance - Coverage for Amino Acid-Based Elemental Formula
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
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 601
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Rockville Old Post Office Renovation
House:
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 627
Status as of February 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Unemployment Insurance - Eligibility - Part-Time Work
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: February 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 647
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Real Property - Construction Contracts - Retention Proceeds
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 660
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Group Home Renovations
House:
Appropriations
HB 676
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
County Property Taxes - Classes of Property and Special Rates
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 712
Status as of February 14, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Global Warming Solutions - Reductions in Greenhouse Gases
House:
Economic Matters and Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 29, 2008, 12:00 p.m)
HB 729
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Public Safety - Statewide DNA Database System - Sexual Offenses and Kidnapping - Sample Collection on Arrest
House:
Judiciary
HB 746
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Recordation and Transfer Taxes - Exemptions - Domestic Partners
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 790
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 91
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Child Abuse Medical Providers Initiative
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 795
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 608
Athletics - Mixed Martial Arts - Regulation by State Athletic Commission - Boxing and Wrestling Tax
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 834
Status as of April 2, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Fur Labeling Requirements for Articles of Clothing
House:
Economic Matters
HB 836
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Task Force to Study the Regulation of Swimming Pools
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 852
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 35
Credit Regulation - Credit Grantor Provisions - Fees, Charges, and Penalties
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 904
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Alcoholic Beverages Tax - Rates
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 971
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Public Campaign Financing Act for Candidates for the General Assembly
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 980
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes - Assault by Burning
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 21, 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 998
Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Bottled Water Facilities - Consumer Confidence Reports
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 1067
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
College Textbook Competition and Affordability Act of 2008
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1105
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Family Law - Interim Protective Orders - Petitions Filed by Law Enforcement
House:
Judiciary
HB 1106
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
District Court Commissioners - Interim Protective Orders - Petitions Filed by Law Enforcement
House:
Judiciary
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 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 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 1144
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Information Technology - Public-Private Deployment Initiative
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1146
Status as of March 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Limited Service Pregnancy Centers - Disclaimers
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 14, 2008, 12:00 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 1155
Status as of March 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
State-Funded Construction Projects - Apprentices
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1178
Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Consumer Contracts - Prohibited Provisions
House:
Economic 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 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 1262
Status as of March 31, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Behavioral Health Services for Veterans of War in Iraq or Afghanistan
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 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 1292
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
State Aid for Police Protection - Grants
House:
Appropriations
HB 1301
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 467
The Jane E. Lawton Loan Program
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1305
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Burglary and Robbery Alarm Systems - Response Verification - Requirements
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1310
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Special Fund for Adult and Adolescent Addiction Treatment and Prevention Services
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1311
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 401
State Designations - Walking as the State Exercise
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1312
Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Child Safety Seats - Age and Weight Requirements
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1316
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 450
Real Estate Licensees - Record Keeping
House:
Economic Matters
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 1337
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 137
Maryland Clean Energy Center
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1371
Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
General Assembly - Internet Webcasting of Committee Meetings
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1388
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Higher Education - Maryland Truth in Tuition Act
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1392
Status as of March 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Labor and Employment - Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Civil Penalties
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: April 1, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1396
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Public High Schools - Safety Education Program - Self-Defense Training
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1409
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 446
Coordinating Emerging Nanobiotechnology Research (CENTR) in Maryland Program
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1419
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Dangerous Dogs - Spaying and Neutering
House:
Judiciary
HB 1428
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Capital Area Food Bank
House:
Appropriations
HB 1430
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Higher Education - Maryland Biotechnology Scholarship Program
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1447
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Maryland Individual Tax Preparers Act
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 19, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1557
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 481
Home Builders - Sales Representative Registration and Home Builder Guaranty Fund
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1569
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - The Arc of Montgomery County Group Homes
House:
Appropriations
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 1616
Status as of March 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Election Law - Maryland Student Voting Rights Act of 2008
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
