2008 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 22, 2008 - 11:56 p.m.
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Delegate Tanya T. Shewell
District 5A
Total Number of Bills: 107
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 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 356
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Carroll County - Unsolicited Print Publications - Prohibition on Delivery
House:
Economic Matters
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Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters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 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Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters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 1588
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Critical Infrastructure Protection Task Force
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 13
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Landlord and Tenant - Commercial Retail Property - Common Area Maintenance Records
House:
Environmental Matters
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 120
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 206
Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Disclosures
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
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 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 195
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
Real Property - Common Ownership Communities - Reserve Study
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 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 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 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 374
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 131
EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008
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 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 410
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ...
Crimes - Child Endangerment
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 411
Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Child Support Enforcement - Interception of Abandoned Property
House:
Judiciary
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 455
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Brackets - Inflation Adjustment
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 475
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Inflation Adjustment
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 488
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 458
Motor Vehicle Accident Reports - Access
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 522
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Military Service Credit - Eligibility
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 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 581
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 226
Environment - Bay Restoration Fund - Authorized Uses of Fund
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 583
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit - Visual Fire Alarm Systems
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 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 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 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 696
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 372
Farm-to-School Program - Activities and Promotional Events
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 742
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 387
Affordable Housing Programs - Waiver or Modification of Fees and Charges - Enabling Authority for Counties and Municipalities
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 821
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
Homeowners Associations - Meetings - Notice, Comment, and Documentation
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 835
Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Mercury Switch Removal from Vehicles
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: April 1, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 857
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ...
Municipal Corporations - Annexations - Small Parcels
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 884
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Voter Verification and Fairness Act
House:
Ways and Means
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 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 906
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 214
Maryland Anatomical Gift Donor Registry
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 984
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Mental Health Pilot Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 994
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Radio Communications - Regulation of Amateur Radio Equipment - Limitations
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 996
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Title Service Agents - Fees
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1056
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 142
Environment - Water Management Administration - Wetlands and Waterways Program Fees
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1058
Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Homestead Tax Credit - Adjacent Lots
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 6, 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 1113
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 355
Identity Fraud - Prohibitions, Evidence, and Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 1130
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Controlled Dangerous Substances - Manufacturing, Distributing, or Dispensing - Revocation of License to Drive
House:
Judiciary
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 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 1239
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education - Foster Child Incentive Program
House:
Ways and Means
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 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 1268
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Budget - Limits on Growth of State Spending
House:
Appropriations
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 1278
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Municipal Corporations - Green Tax Reform
House:
Ways and Means
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 1312
Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Child Safety Seats - Age and Weight Requirements
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1340
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Energy Companies - Net Energy Metering
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 1377
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Unauthorized Access to Wireless Internet Service
House:
Judiciary
HB 1417
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Housing and Community Development - Program for Military Health Care Workers
House:
Environmental Matters
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 1476
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 643
Public Safety - Industrialized Buildings - Exemptions
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1480
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
State Highway Administration - Snow Removal - Use of Farm Trucks
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1499
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Food Containing a Product of Cloned Animals - Labeling
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 1605
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Divorce - Mutual Consent Required
House:
Judiciary
