2008 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 22, 2008 - 11:55 p.m.
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Delegate William J. Frank
District 42
Total Number of Bills: 109
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 1044
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Task Force to Study Abuse of Performance-Enhancing Substances
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.)
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 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 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 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 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 185
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Parental Choice Scholarship Program
House:
Ways and Means
HB 186
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Great Schools Tax Credit Program
House:
Ways and Means
HB 187
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 188
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Smart Start Scholarship Program
House:
Ways and Means
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 488
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 458
Motor Vehicle Accident Reports - Access
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 522
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Military Service Credit - Eligibility
House:
Appropriations
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 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 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 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 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 759
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Franklin Square Hospital Center
House:
Appropriations
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 762
Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Natural Resources - Black Bears - Establishment of Population in Each County
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 765
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 670
Public Safety - Correctional Officers - Minimum Age
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 776
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Dry Cleaning and Laundering Establishments - Lost or Damaged Clothing
House:
Economic Matters
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 840
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 94
Washington County - Deer Hunting on Private Property - Sundays
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 841
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Public Secondary Schools - Fall Sports Season - Practice Sessions
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 842
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Exemption for Low Mileage
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 843
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Vehicle Emissions Inspection - Test Performed by Dealers
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 844
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 523
Vehicle Laws - Registration Plates - Motorcycles
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 850
Status as of March 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Baltimore County - Smoking Ban - Exception for Open-Air Structures with Temporary Covering
House:
Economic Matters
HB 856
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - St. Joseph Medical Center
House:
Appropriations
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 869
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 381
Admissibility of Evidence - Intercepted Communications - Electronic
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 888
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Task Force to Study Recreational Boating in Baltimore County
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 916
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Baltimore County - Proposed New School Buildings - High Performance Buildings
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
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 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 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 981
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Weinberg Village V Senior Apartment Building
House:
Appropriations
HB 994
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Radio Communications - Regulation of Amateur Radio Equipment - Limitations
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 995
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School - Cessation of Operations - Transfer of Property
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 996
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Title Service Agents - Fees
House:
Environmental Matters
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 1009
Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Exemption - Military Health Care Pensions - Health Care Workforce Shortage
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 21, 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 1113
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 355
Identity Fraud - Prohibitions, Evidence, and Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1116
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Domestic Violence - Violation of Protective Order - Active Electronic Monitoring
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 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 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 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 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 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 1250
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Administrative Procedure Act - Exemption - Death Penalty Protocols
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 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 1289
Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Estate Tax - Exclusion for Family Farm Subject to Agricultural Preservation Easements
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1293
Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Corporations and Associations - Filing Fees - Family Farms
House:
Economic Matters
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 1480
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
State Highway Administration - Snow Removal - Use of Farm Trucks
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1499
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Food Containing a Product of Cloned Animals - Labeling
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1500
Status as of March 31, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations Boards - Investigators - Confidentiality of Medical Information and Records
House:
Health and Government Operations
