2008 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 22, 2008 - 11:56 p.m.
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Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr.
District 36
Total Number of Bills: 90
HB 16
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ...
Local Government Tort Claims Act - Notice
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 18
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 353
Sex Offender Registry - Additional Information
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 20
Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
District Court - Small Claim Actions - Amount in Controversy
House:
Judiciary
HB 65
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Clothing
House:
Ways and Means
HB 77
Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Cameras in the Courtroom - Criminal Sentencing Hearings
House:
Judiciary
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 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Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary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 397
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Local Governments - Collective Bargaining - Citizen Votes
House:
Appropriations
HB 441
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Motor Vehicle Accident Reports - Access
House:
Judiciary
HB 1092
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Consumer Protection - Telephone Calls from Debt Collectors and Telemarketers - Exception to Wiretapping Prohibition
House:
Judiciary
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 1606
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Cecil County - Office of Sheriff - Collective Bargaining
House:
Appropriations
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 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 144
Status as of January 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Appeals - District Courts - Stay of Sentence and Release
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: January 29, 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 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 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 247
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances - Penalties - Distribution to County Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Services Funds
House:
Judiciary
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 275
Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - Violation of Restriction Against Possession of Regulated Firearm - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
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 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 344
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - On-Line Harassment
House:
Judiciary
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 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 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 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 419
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 202
Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Registration
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
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 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 503
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Task Force on Student Physical Fitness in Maryland Public Schools
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 596
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
County Boards of Education - Procurement of Green Product Cleaning Supplies
House:
Ways and Means
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 612
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 281
Property Tax Credit - Commercial Waterfront Property
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 642
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Courts - Jury Trials in Civil Actions - Amount in Controversy
House:
Judiciary
HB 644
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy
House:
Judiciary
HB 650
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Cecil County - 4-H Animal Display Barn
House:
Appropriations
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 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 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 869
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 381
Admissibility of Evidence - Intercepted Communications - Electronic
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 956
Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Thomas J. Hatem Memorial Bridge Deck Replacement - Susquehanna River Region E-Z Pass - Pilot Program
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 964
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Recommit to Committee Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - No Good Time for Gun Crime
House:
Judiciary
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 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 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 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 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 1197
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Favorable Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Library Book Sales by Nonprofit Organizations
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 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 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 1288
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Election Law - Voting Procedures - Identification
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1294
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Carrying and Displaying Proof of Required Security - Requirements
House:
Environmental 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 1341
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Courts - Nonprofit Associations - Standing to Participate in Governmental Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
HB 1355
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Election Law - Identification of Voters
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1401
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Chip Implantation Prevention Act
House:
Economic Matters
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 1504
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 325
Department of Natural Resources - Shell Dredging - Permit Application
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1535
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Queen Anne's County - Chesterwye Center
House:
Appropriations
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.)
