2008 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 22, 2008 - 11:56 p.m.
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Senator Jim Rosapepe
District 21
Total Number of Bills: 92
SB 9
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 343
Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Beer Keg Sales - Registration Form
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 31
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 346
Public Utility Companies - Bus Service Provided by University of Maryland, College Park - Exemption from Motor Carrier Permit Requirement
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 295
Status as of January 28, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2006 and 2007 - Prince George's County - Historic Laurel Mill Ruins
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 296
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 - Laurel Boys and Girls Club
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 8, 2008, 11:00 a.m)
SB 380
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2005 - Prince George's County - Paint Branch Creek Restoration
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 381
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Special Taxing Districts - Residential Property - Prohibition
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 462
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 - Historic Laurel Mill Ruins
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 8, 2008, 11:00 a.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 507
Status as of February 19, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
State Aid for Police Protection - Grants
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 683
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Joint Technology and Biotechnology Committee - Membership and Duties
Senate:
Finance
SB 685
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 436
Prince George's County - Roadside Solicitation of Money or Donations - Prohibition
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
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 729
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Workers' Compensation Insurance - Premium Rates
Senate:
Finance
SB 805
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Armory Anderson Murphy Community Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 8, 2008, 11:00 a.m)
SB 849
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 464
Fitness and Athletics Equity for Students with Disabilities Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 899
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Public Health - Task Force on Childhood Obesity
Senate:
Finance
SB 967
Status as of April 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - Second Reading Passed
Education - Study Group on Expanding Enrollment Options for High School Students
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SJ 2
Status as of March 15, 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
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
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 33
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 348
Prince George's County - Board of Education
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
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 77
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 361
Education - Children in Informal Kinship Care Relationships
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 78
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Task Force to Study System Variables That Impact Student Achievement in Underperforming Public Schools
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 94
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 364
Prince George's County - Property Tax Credits - Agricultural Land Preservation Programs
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 95
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 366
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - Prince George's County Agricultural Preservation Easement Program
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 139
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Prince George's County Board of Education - Salaries
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 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 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 278
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Maryland Energy Independence Act of 2008
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: February 19, 2008, 1:00 p.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 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 297
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 571
Tax Credit for Employer Established Work-Based Learning Programs for Students
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
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 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 333
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Public Safety - DNA Data Base System - Sample Collection on Arrest
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 426
Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Military Pay
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 431
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 176
Task Force to Study a No Net Loss of Forest Policy
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
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 437
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 400
State Designations - Walking as the State Exercise
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 448
Status as of March 4, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Constellation Energy Group, Inc., and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company - Return of Transition Costs
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 450
Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Public Service Commission - Electric and Gas Consumers
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 11, 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 498
Status as of March 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Missing Senior Adult Alert Program - Establishment
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 499
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Task Force to Study Offshore Wind Farms
Senate:
Finance
SB 500
Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Crimes - Financial Exploitation of Elderly - Penalty
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 501
Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Law - Crimes Against the Elderly or Persons with a Disability - Penalties
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 521
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed
Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Processors - Required Records
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
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 523
Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Inheritance Tax - Exemptions - Domestic Partners
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 565
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 140
Income Tax Credit - Bio-Heating Oil
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 583
Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Electric Restructuring - Purposes and Duties of the Public Service Commission
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 587
Status as of March 4, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Real Property - Homeowners Associations and Condominiums - Transition of Control
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 588
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Common Ownership Communities - Fidelity Bond Coverage
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 589
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Commercial Law - Common Ownership Communities - Management Companies
Senate:
Finance
SB 590
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 193
Environment - Statute of Limitations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 593
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Public Campaign Financing Act for Candidates for the General Assembly
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 597
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 599
Recordation and Transfer Taxes - Exemptions - Domestic Partners
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 603
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Acceptance of Premiums on Installment Basis
Senate:
Finance
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 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 647
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Education - Funding Formula for Adult Education and Literacy Grants
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 27, 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 671
Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services - Employees Serving as Members of County Governing Bodies
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 714
Status as of March 4, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
State Board of Education - Development of Curriculum Content - Financial Literacy
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 821
Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
Maryland Youth Entrepreneur Connection Program
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 835
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Deamonte Driver Mobile Dental Unit
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 8, 2008, 11:00 a.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 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 920
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 239
Task Force to Study Statewide Gypsy Moth Infestation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 959
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 474
Slot Machines - Definition
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 1007
Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Prince George's County Hospital Authority
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
