2008 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 22, 2008 - 11:55 p.m.
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Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard
District 24
Total Number of Bills: 107
HB 590
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of State Debt - Prince George's County - Delta Alumnae Community Development Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 753
Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Unsolicited Transmissions to a Facsimile Device - Private Actions
House:
Economic Matters
HB 755
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Ethics - Complaints - Copy to Legislator
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 756
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
State Lottery - Unanticipated Revenues
House:
Ways and Means
HB 757
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Sale or Distribution of Personal Information - Limitations
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1457
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - United Communities Against Poverty Facility
House:
Appropriations
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.)
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 110
Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Wireless Telephone Service Billing Change Notification Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 111
Status as of January 23, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Malfunctioning Traffic Light Act
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 124
Status as of January 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit for Services Donated to Community Health Organizations
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: January 29, 2008, 11:00 a.m)
HB 129
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Plastic Card Security Act
House:
Economic Matters
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 140
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 139
Income Tax - Credit for Cellulosic Ethanol Technology Research and Development
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 199
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 489
Public Schools - Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation - Policy and Disciplinary Standards
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 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 364
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed
Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Statewide Authorization and Use in Highway Work Zones
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 373
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 123
Maryland Transit Administration - Transit-Oriented Development
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Finance
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 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 380
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Motor Vehicles - Use of Text Messaging Device While Driving - Prohibition
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 381
Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Public Safety - Offender Registry - Frequency of Photograph
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 403
Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
State Advisory Council on Physical Fitness - Obesity in School-Age Children
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 418
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Commemorative Months - Black History Months
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 444
Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Mail Theft - Penalty
House:
Judiciary
HB 451
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Minority Environmental and Land Trust
House:
Environmental Matters
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 506
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Maryland Higher Education Commission - Review of Duplicative Academic Programs
House:
Appropriations
HB 508
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Natural Resources - Virtual Environmental Science Center
House:
Environmental Matters
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 520
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - High School Assessment Requirement
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 539
Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Task Force to Study the Impact of Sleep Apnea on Children
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 542
Status as of March 31, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Database for Terminated Health Occupation Licensees and Employees Who Provide Services to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 587
Status as of February 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Cosmetics Containing Mercury - Prohibition of Sale or Distribution
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 599
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Creation of a Minority Business Enterprise
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 613
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Education - Maryland Education Fund - Establishment and Funding
House:
Economic Matters and Ways and Means
(Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 617
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Cigarette - Definition
House:
Economic Matters
HB 625
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Forests and Parks - Special Funds and Accounts - Payments to Counties
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 653
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 427
Schools - Early Intervention - Hearing and Vision Screenings
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 669
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 667
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Exemption for Returning Military Members
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 684
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 514
Task Force to Study Motor Vehicle Towing Practices
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 784
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 403
Task Force on Educational Issues Affecting Military Children
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 788
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Real Property Assessments - Market Declines - Revaluation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 854
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Credit for Providing Adult Literacy Programs
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 907
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Sustainable Energy Task Force
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 908
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Plastic Bags - Report
House:
Environmental Matters
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 953
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 379
High School Dropouts - Alternative Education Programs and GED Requirements
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 962
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Driver's License Renewal - Vision Testing
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 968
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Abandoned Property - Notice to Apparent Owners
House:
Economic Matters
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 978
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Funding Formula for Adult Education and Literacy Grants
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 985
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 180
Sales and Use Tax - Energy Star Product Exemptions - Boilers
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 1094
Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Nonprofit Organizations
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1096
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Identity Fraud - Seizure and Forfeiture
House:
Judiciary
HB 1107
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Identity Fraud - Personal and Business Documents and Cardholder Affidavits - Evidence
House:
Judiciary
HB 1108
Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Payment Information Security Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1109
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Contents of Computer Database - Unauthorized Duplication and Possession
House:
Judiciary
HB 1113
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 355
Identity Fraud - Prohibitions, Evidence, and Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1158
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 683
Safe Schools Reporting Act
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1210
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 312
Higher Education - Credit Cards - Student Applicants
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
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 1237
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
State Highways - Designation - Thurgood Marshall Memorial Highway
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1238
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ...
Transportation - Public-Private Partnerships - Notice to the General Assembly
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1242
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 187
Task Force to Study How to Improve Financial Literacy in the State
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 1277
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 601
State Government - Brokerage and Investment Management Services - Use of Minority Business Enterprises
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
HB 1280
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 316
Public Health Dental Hygiene Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 1315
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Capitol Heights Municipal Building
House:
Appropriations
HB 1319
Status as of April 1, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Expanded Early Childhood Education
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Senate Rules
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 1343
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit and Subtraction Modification for Long-Term Care Insurance
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1352
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - National Children's Museum
House:
Appropriations
HB 1358
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 691
Artificial Tanning Devices - Protection of Minors
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
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 1391
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 692
Kids First Act
House:
Health and Government Operations and Ways and Means
Senate:
Finance
HB 1404
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Eliminating Barriers to Enrollment Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1406
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Foster Kids Coverage Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1411
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 465
Fitness and Athletics Equity for Students with Disabilities Act
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1423
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 198
Water Resources - Groundwater Appropriation or Use - Priority Funding Areas
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 1432
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 543
Election Law - Campaign Finance - Affidavit and Signature
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1501
Status as of February 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Tuition Cap and College Opportunity Act of 2008
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1521
Status as of March 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Veterans' Organizations
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1554
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Palmer Park Boys and Girls Club
House:
Appropriations
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 1570
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 634
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Leased Vehicles - Application of Trade-In Value
House:
Ways and Means
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 1609
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Property Tax - Abatement of Tax on Exempt Manufacturing Personal Property
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1627
Status as of April 17, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 118
Election Law - Special Congressional Election
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HJ 2
Status as of January 29, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Henry A. Wallace Beltsville Agricultural Research Center and the National Agricultural Library
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
