2008 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 22, 2008 - 11:56 p.m.
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Delegate Susan K. McComas
District 35B
Total Number of Bills: 115

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 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 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 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 1515     Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study

Condominiums - Ownership Classes - Vote Percentage

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1603     Status as of March 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary

Social Services Administration - Children Subject to a Substantial Risk of Child Abuse or Neglect - Identification and Notice

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

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Co-sponsored Bills

HB 6           Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 360

Criminal Procedure - Custodial Interrogation - Recordation

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

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 134       Status as of March 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Vehicle Laws - Transporting Pets in Trucks or Trailers

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

HB 136       Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Micro-Breweries - Sales and Delivery of Beer to Licensed Retailers

House: Economic Matters    

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 176       Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means

Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grants - Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Related Businesses

House: Ways and Means    

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 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 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 206       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Education - Student Bullying - State and School Policy

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 20, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)    

HB 208       Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 174

Agriculture - Wild Pollinators Program

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 209       Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

State Government - Commemorative Weeks - Pollinator Week

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 283       Status as of January 23, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Criminal Law - Proceeds of Drug Crimes - Misdemeanor

House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 285       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 368

Education - Truancy Rates - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Programs and Behavior Modification Programs

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

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 292       Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Maryland False Claims Act

House: Judiciary and Health and Government Operations    

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 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 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 444       Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Criminal Law - Mail Theft - Penalty

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 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 532       Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

Oversight Committee on Quality of Care in Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities - Duties

House: Health and Government Operations    

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 546       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Local Boards of Education - Harassment and Intimidation in Schools

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 20, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)    

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 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 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 623       Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Crimes - Victim and Witness Intimidation - Death Penalty

House: Judiciary    

HB 646       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 513

Condominiums - Property Insurance Deductible - Unit Owner Responsibility

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 672       Status as of March 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Crimes - Committing Crime of Violence in Presence of Minor - Penalties

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 26, 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 719       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 351

Criminal Law - Dogfight and Cockfight Attendance - Penalties

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 761       Status as of February 29, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Criminal Procedure - Offender Registry - Retroactivity

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

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 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 868       Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Motor Vehicles - Towing and Towed Vehicles - Procedures and Equipment

House: Environmental Matters    

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 875       Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

Vehicular Crossings - Use by Pedestrians and Bicycles - Authorization

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 885       Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Counties and Municipal Corporations - Illegal Alien "Sanctuary Laws" - Prohibition

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 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 917       Status as of March 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Criminal Law - Offensive Physical Contact

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 26, 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 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 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 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 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 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 1134     Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 597

Immunity from Liability - Use of Automated External Defibrillator

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

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 1147     Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Family Law - Child Custody Determinations

House: Judiciary    

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 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 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 1256     Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Homestead Property Tax Credit

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1260     Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Wine Shipper's License

House: Economic Matters    

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 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 1301     Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 467

The Jane E. Lawton Loan Program

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1313     Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study

Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licenses and Learners' Instructional Permits - Minors

House: Environmental Matters    

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 1369     Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study

Vehicle Laws - Uninsured Motorists - Waiver of Right to Noneconomic Damages

House: Economic Matters    

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 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 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 1490     Status as of March 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

State Government - Maryland Tort Claims Act - Broadcasting of AMBER Alert

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

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 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.)    

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Committee Bills

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