2008 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 22, 2008 - 11:55 p.m.
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Senator Mike Lenett
District 19
Total Number of Bills: 104
SB 1
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 559
Maryland Youth Advisory Council
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 2
Status as of March 28, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Use of Wireless Communication Devices While Driving - Prohibitions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 45
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 562
State Advisory Council on Quality Care at the End of Life - Membership
Senate:
Finance
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 315
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 355
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Health Care Facilities - Disclosures - Use of Life-Sustaining Procedures
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: February 14, 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 709
Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Health Occupations - Optometrists - Therapeutic Contact Lenses
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 710
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 442
Environment - Phosphorus - Dishwashing Detergent
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 711
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 617
Truth in Music Advertising Act
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 785
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Health - Prohibition Against Smoking in Vehicle Containing Minor Passenger
Senate:
Finance
SB 792
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
Residential Real Property - Maryland Building Performance Standards - Minimum Standards for Visitability - Study
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 845
Status as of February 19, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Maryland False Claims Act
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 851
Status as of February 19, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Regulated Firearms - Applications for Dealer's License - Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 857
Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Referred to interim study
Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 888
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Higher Education - Maryland Biotechnology Scholarship Program
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 995
Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Competitive Sealed Proposals - Disclosure of Information - Minority Business Enterprise Participation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 60
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 354
Identity Fraud - Prohibitions, Evidence, and Penalties
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 87
Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Maryland Uniform Power of Attorney Act - Loretta's Law
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 92
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Elective Franchise - Youth Voter Registration and Participation in Elections
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 97
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Favorable Health and Government Operations
Lead-Containing Children's Products - Prohibition
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 98
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Prosthetic Parity Act
Senate:
Finance
SB 108
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Group Home Renovations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2008, 9:00 a.m.)
SB 109
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Imagination Stage
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 10, 2008, 9:00 a.m.)
SB 110
Status as of January 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Suburban Hospital
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 119
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Button Farm Historic Preservation and Rehabilitation
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m)
SB 158
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 371
Farm-to-School Program - Activities and Promotional Events
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 205
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
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 207
Status as of January 23, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Solar and Geothermal Tax Incentive and Grant Program
Senate:
Budget and Taxation and Finance
(Heard: February 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 208
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 124
High Performance Buildings Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
SB 209
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 125
Renewable Portfolio Standard Percentage Requirements - Acceleration
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 210
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 555
Maryland Veterans Behavioral Health
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 211
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 337
Public Safety - Statewide DNA Data Base System - Crimes of Violence and Burglary - Sample Collections on Charge - Postconviction DNA Testing
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
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 214
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 342
Divestiture from Iran and Sudan
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 216
Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 1
Real Property - Recordation of Instruments Securing Mortgage Loans and Foreclosure of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on Residential Property
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 217
Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 3
Real Property - Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Economic Matters and Environmental Matters
SB 218
Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 5
Protection of Homeowners in Foreclosure - Prohibition on Foreclosure Rescue Transactions - Enforcement
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters and Economic Matters
SB 226
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Maryland Youth Ballet
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m)
SB 235
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - CASA Multi-Cultural Service Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m)
SB 241
Status as of January 23, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Child Welfare - Reports of Children at Substantial Risk of Abuse or Neglect
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: February 7, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 243
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Child Abuse and Neglect - Additional Professions and Failure to Report - Penalty
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
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 259
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 163
Program Open Space - Attainment of Acquisition Goals - Increased Allocation for Local Government
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 264
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 378
High School Dropouts - Alternative Education Programs and GED Requirements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 268
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 127
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program
Senate:
Finance and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 270
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 7
Credit Regulation - Mortgage Lending and Other Extensions of Credit
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 282
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m)
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 290
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 298
Status as of February 21, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Credit for Providing Adult Literacy Programs
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 27, 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 309
Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Global Warming Solutions - Reductions in Greenhouse Gases
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters and Environmental Matters
(Heard: April 2, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 311
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Bioscience Education Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m)
SB 312
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Plum Gar Neighborhood Recreation Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m)
SB 316
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Impersonation of a Police Officer - Penalties
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 317
Status as of March 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road - Malfunctioning Traffic Control Signals
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 327
Status as of March 31, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Identity Fraud - Cardholder Affidavits - Evidence
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 336
Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Task Force to Study Required Deposits on Returnable Beverage Containers
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 341
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Waters Barn Restoration
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m)
SB 343
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Biodiesel Requirements for the State Vehicle Fleet
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 385
Status as of March 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Family Law - Termination of Parental Rights - Child Conceived as the Result of Rape
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 428
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 175
Education - Military Recruiters - Student Contact Information - Opportunity to Opt Out
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 433
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Pharmacy Permit Holders - Signs for Reporting Incorrectly Filled Prescriptions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 436
Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Age of Compulsory Attendance - Exemptions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: April 2, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 447
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Education - High School Diploma - GED Options Program
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 473
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 404
Public Schools - Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System - Passive Parental Consent
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 474
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Motor Fuel Tax - Exemptions for Biodiesel - Government Vehicles
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 475
Status as of February 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Commission to Study the Impact of Immigrants in Maryland
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 506
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 411
Task Force on the Preservation of Heritage Language Skills in Maryland
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 513
Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Cigarette Restitution Fund - Tobacco Prevention - Funding
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 516
Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Family Law - Denial of Paternity, Custody, and Visitation
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: April 1, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 533
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 186
Task Force to Study How to Improve Financial Literacy in the State
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 567
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Computer Services Tax Repeal and Transportation Funding Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 580
Status as of April 1, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Radiation Oncology/ Therapy Technologists, Medical Radiation Technologists, Radiologist Assistants, and Nuclear Medicine Technologists - Licensure
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: April 3, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 590
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 193
Environment - Statute of Limitations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 591
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Higher Education - Tuition Charges - Maryland High School Students
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 598
Status as of February 1, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery General Hospital
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 616
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Wine Shipper's License
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 617
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Higher Education - Collective Bargaining - Adjunct Faculty and Graduate Student Employees
Senate:
Finance
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 624
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Maryland Student Voting Rights Act of 2008
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 645
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Repeal
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 6, 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 686
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 438
Task Force to Study the Procurement of Health and Social Services by State Agencies
Senate:
Finance and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 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 817
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 623
Maryland Individual Tax Preparers Act
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 844
Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Administrative and Enforcement Provisions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 28, 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 885
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 466
The Jane E. Lawton Loan Program
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 925
Status as of February 29, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - The Arc of Montgomery County Group Homes
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m)
SB 959
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 474
Slot Machines - Definition
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 990
Status as of March 28, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Minority Business Enterprise Program - Participation by Race or Gender
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
