2008 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 22, 2008 - 11:56 p.m.
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Delegate Christopher B. Shank
District 2B
Total Number of Bills: 106
HB 424
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 500
Office of the State Prosecutor - Subpoena Authority
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 425
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Evidence - Separate Act of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Minor - Admissibility
House:
Judiciary
HB 426
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Justice's Law
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 1117
Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Reckless Endangerment - Use of a Motor Vehicle
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1559
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Courts - Death Penalty Cases - Former Judges
House:
Judiciary
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 147
Status as of March 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Milk Products - Direct Sale to Consumer - Exemption from Regulation
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 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 183
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 396
Domestic Violence - Enforcement of Protective Order
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 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 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 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 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 357
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Unsolicited Print Publications - Prohibition on Delivery
House:
Economic Matters
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 371
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Divestiture from Iran and Sudan
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 372
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 556
Maryland Veterans Behavioral Health
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 410
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ...
Crimes - Child Endangerment
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 764
Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-assigned Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit - Organic Fertilizer
House:
Ways and Means and Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 765
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 670
Public Safety - Correctional Officers - Minimum Age
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 808
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 433
Business Regulation - Stationary Engineers - Boilers
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 869
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 381
Admissibility of Evidence - Intercepted Communications - Electronic
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 1121
Status as of March 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Mortgage Servicers - On-Line Payments
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1124
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Task Force on Administrative Compensation for Birth-Related Neurological Injury
House:
Health and Government Operations and 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 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 1176
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 535
Public Health - Committee on Childhood Obesity
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
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 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 1250
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Administrative Procedure Act - Exemption - Death Penalty Protocols
House:
Judiciary
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 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 1263
Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Emergency and Police Vehicle and Personnel Protection Act
House:
Environmental 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 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 1323
Status as of March 14, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Injuries Compensation - Claims by Victims
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 1367
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Below Cost Sales - Fluid Milk Products
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 3, 2008, 2:30 p.m.)
HB 1372
Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Unemployment Insurance - Exemption from Covered Employment - Teachers Providing Music Lessons
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: February 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1374
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Landlord and Tenant - Eviction - Abandoned Chattels
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 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.)
