2008 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 22, 2008 - 11:56 p.m.
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Delegate Frank S. Turner
District 13
Total Number of Bills: 103
HB 380
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Motor Vehicles - Use of Text Messaging Device While Driving - Prohibition
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 924
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit to Offset Increased Sales Tax
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 962
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Driver's License Renewal - Vision Testing
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 968
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Abandoned Property - Notice to Apparent Owners
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1227
Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Horse Racing Heritage Act
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1576
Status as of March 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Statewide Phase-Out of Electronic Gaming Devices
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1609
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Property Tax - Abatement of Tax on Exempt Manufacturing Personal Property
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 82
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Public Service Companies - Electric Companies and Electricity Suppliers - Regulation
House:
Economic Matters
HB 94
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Task Force to Study Charitable and Commercial Gaming Activities in Maryland
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 102
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Voter's Rights Protection Act of 2008
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 110
Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Wireless Telephone Service Billing Change Notification Act
House:
Economic 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 124
Status as of January 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit for Services Donated to Community Health Organizations
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: January 29, 2008, 11:00 a.m)
HB 140
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 139
Income Tax - Credit for Cellulosic Ethanol Technology Research and Development
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 169
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 362
Education - Children in Informal Kinship Care Relationships
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 181
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Violation of Condition of "No Contact" - 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 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 199
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 489
Public Schools - Bullying, Harassment, and Intimidation - Policy and Disciplinary Standards
House:
Ways and Means
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 260
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Recordation Tax - Indemnity Mortgages
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 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 296
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Campaign Finance - Attribution, Receipt, and Deposit of Contributions
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 321
Status as of January 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Transportation - Transit Vehicle Operators - Prohibition on Use of Wireless Communication Devices
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 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 351
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 28, 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 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 366
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
BRAC Community Enhancement Act
House:
Ways and Means and Economic Matters
(Heard: February 20, 2008, 11:00 a.m)
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 372
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 556
Maryland Veterans Behavioral Health
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 375
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 126
Renewable Portfolio Standard Percentage Requirements - Acceleration
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 468
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Video Lottery Terminals - Center on the Prevention of Compulsive Gambling
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 519
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Public High Schools - Graduation Requirements - Weighted Numerical Assessment System
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 5, 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 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 555
Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Mobile Home Park Residents' Relocation Act of 2008
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 556
Status as of March 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Public Safety - Emergency Medical Services Board - Membership
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 578
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 510
Health Insurance - Coverage for Amino Acid-Based Elemental Formula
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 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 616
Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Public Schools - Children With Anaphylactic Allergies - Reduction of Risk
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: April 2, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 617
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Cigarette - Definition
House:
Economic Matters
HB 631
Status as of January 31, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Family Law - Change Term "Marriage" to "Civil Marriage"
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 654
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Labor and Employment - Shift Breaks
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 712
Status as of February 14, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Global Warming Solutions - Reductions in Greenhouse Gases
House:
Economic Matters and Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 29, 2008, 12:00 p.m)
HB 727
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Processors - Required Records
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 746
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Recordation and Transfer Taxes - Exemptions - Domestic Partners
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 778
Status as of March 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Richard Atta Poku Foreclosure Defense Act
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 803
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Family Law - Foster Care - Payment Rates
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: February 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 854
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Credit for Providing Adult Literacy Programs
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 872
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 627
Health Insurance - Public-Private Health Care Programs
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 893
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Character Education Fund
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 19, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 897
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Task Force to Study the Dearth of Minority-Owned Automobile Dealerships in Maryland
House:
Environmental Matters
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 953
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 379
High School Dropouts - Alternative Education Programs and GED Requirements
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 971
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Public Campaign Financing Act for Candidates for the General Assembly
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 978
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Funding Formula for Adult Education and Literacy Grants
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 985
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 180
Sales and Use Tax - Energy Star Product Exemptions - Boilers
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 998
Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Bottled Water Facilities - Consumer Confidence Reports
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1045
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 407
Department of Budget and Management - Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Information from and Liability of Health Insurance Carriers
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Finance
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 1067
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
College Textbook Competition and Affordability Act of 2008
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1094
Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Nonprofit Organizations
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1095
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Cigarette Restitution Fund - Tobacco Prevention - Funding
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
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 1158
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 683
Safe Schools Reporting Act
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 1220
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Procedures
House:
Appropriations
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 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 1277
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 601
State Government - Brokerage and Investment Management Services - Use of Minority Business Enterprises
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
HB 1287
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 317
Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grants - Public Servants - Parren J. Mitchell Public Service Scholarship
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1319
Status as of April 1, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Expanded Early Childhood Education
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Senate Rules
HB 1343
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit and Subtraction Modification for Long-Term Care Insurance
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1346
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Student Health and Nutrition - School Programs and Policies
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 19, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1391
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 692
Kids First Act
House:
Health and Government Operations and Ways and Means
Senate:
Finance
HB 1414
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Patient Referrals for Radiation Therapy Services
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1416
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Intercounty Connector - Impact on Global Warming - Study
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1419
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Dangerous Dogs - Spaying and Neutering
House:
Judiciary
HB 1432
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 543
Election Law - Campaign Finance - Affidavit and Signature
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1471
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Appropriations
Transportation - Intercounty Connector - Elimination of Funding
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1506
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 326
Task Force to Study Thoroughbred Horse Racing at Rosecroft Raceway
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Finance
HB 1518
Status as of March 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Education - Collective Bargaining - Public School Labor Relations Board
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1521
Status as of March 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Veterans' Organizations
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1540
Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Health Care Reform Act of 2008
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 19, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1570
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 634
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Leased Vehicles - Application of Trade-In Value
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1580
Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Unemployment Insurance - Maximum Benefit - Increase
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1595
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Intercounty Connector - Public Health Impacts from Air Pollution - Assessment
House:
Environmental Matters
