2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:08 p.m.
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Senator Roy P. Dyson
District 29
Total Number of Bills: 69
SB 415
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Voting Systems - Requirements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 549
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 175
Sustainable Forestry Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 557
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Implementation of Early Voting and Polling Places
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 628
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 86
Health Occupations - Licensure of Social Workers
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 662
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Patient Referrals - Imaging and Radiation Therapy Services - Accreditation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 759
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 599
Public Health - Certificates of Death - Nurse Practitioners
Senate:
Finance and Judicial Proceedings
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 765
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Natural Resources Police - Minimum Staffing
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 880
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
St. Mary's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Winery License
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 13, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 883
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed
State Government - Commemorative Days - Firemen and Rescue Workers Memorial Service
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 937
Status as of March 31, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
St. Mary's County - Washington, Potomac and Chesapeake Railroad Company - Abandoned Right-of-Way - Protection
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SB 944
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties - Deer Hunting
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 980
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
State Government - State Song for Children - "The Land Mary-land"
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 1027
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 645
Real Property - Conservation Easements - Disclosure
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 1030
Status as of March 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - St. Mary's County - Pathway's Facility Renovation
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 12:00 p.m)
SB 1031
Status as of March 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - St. Mary's County - Cedar Lane Apartment Renovations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 12:00 p.m)
Co-sponsored Bills
SB 7
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 7
State Government - Flags - Made in USA
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 44
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 506
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Veterans' Organizations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 121
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Child Protection - Mandatory Reporting of Children Regularly in Contact with Persons Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 128
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 30
Business Occupations and Professions - Accountants - Continuing Education
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 132
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 197
Department of General Services - Renovation of Historic Structures - Procurement Exemptions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 143
Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Use of Wireless Communication Devices While Driving - Prohibitions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 157
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Campaign Finance - Affiliated Business Entities - Attribution of Contributions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 183
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 520
College Textbook Competition and Affordability Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Appropriations
SB 192
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 218
Criminal Law - Fraudulent Conversion of Rental Property
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 199
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Biodiesel Requirements for the State Vehicle Fleet
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 212
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 224
Environment - Green Building Council
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
SB 219
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 525
Vehicle Laws - Violations by Drivers Under the Age of 18 Years - Driver's License Suspensions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 248
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 46
State Government - Commemorative Days - Negro Baseball League
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 257
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 501
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 261
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed
Criminal Law - Alcoholic Beverages - Underage Individuals - Prohibitions and Penalties
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 265
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 184
Vehicle Laws - Teen Driver Safety
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 290
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Favorable Economic Matters
Assisted Living Programs - Elevator Installation - Exemption
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 310
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Charles County - Hospice House
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 11:00 a.m)
SB 358
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary's County - Agricultural Preservation Easements - Renewable Energy Generation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters and Economic Matters
SB 370
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 249
Maryland Quiet Vehicles and Pedestrian Safety Task Force - Reconstitution
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 384
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Program Open Space - Impervious Surface Projects - Prohibition
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 402
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed
Maryland Higher Education Commission - Review of Duplicative Academic Programs
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 407
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Calvert County - Winery Special Event Permits - Farmers' Markets
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 6, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 420
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Victims of Crime - Burglary and Crimes of Violence - Civil Immunity
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 516
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 553
Maryland Organic Transition Investment Pilot Program (MO-TIPP)
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 518
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 555
Calvert County - Alcoholic Beverages
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 552
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 277
Tax Amnesty Program
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 575
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Native American Status - Standards for Recognition
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 597
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 562
Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers - Electronic Reporting
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 602
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 565
Dental Hygienists - Expanded Functions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 613
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 567
CINA, Guardianship, Adoption, Custody, and Visitation - Disability of Parent, Guardian, Custodian, or Party
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 623
Status as of March 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Agriculture - Nutrient Management Plans - Confidentiality
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 625
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 294
Maryland Building Performance Standards - Energy Conservation and Efficiency
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 627
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 575
Loan Assistance Repayment and Practice Assistance for Physicians
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 639
Status as of February 20, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Military Service Credit - Eligibility
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 26, 2009, 8:30 a.m.)
SB 656
Status as of April 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Service Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Participation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: April 7, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 673
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed
Fairness in Negotiations Act
Senate:
Finance
SB 691
Status as of March 12, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Estate Tax - Payment Deferral for Qualified Agricultural Property
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 701
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Stolen Registration Plates, Registration Card, or Validation Tabs - Waiver of Fee for Replacement
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 711
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 307
Trooper Tobin Triebel Memorial Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 712
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Trooper Tobin Triebel Benefits Memorial Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 715
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Building Opportunities for All Students and Teachers (BOAST) in Maryland Tax Credit
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 766
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exceptions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 784
Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Motorcycle at a Red Signal - Affirmative Defense
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 802
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 607
Higher Education - Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program - Alterations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Appropriations and Ways and Means
SB 822
Status as of March 12, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Tuition Cap and College Opportunity Act of 2009
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 843
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-assigned Budget and Taxation
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Wellness
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 844
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Public Service Commission - New Electric Generation Facilities - Rate Regulation and Contracts
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 861
Status as of February 19, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-assigned Budget and Taxation
Higher Education Funding Model for Maryland Act of 2009
Senate:
Budget and Taxation and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 6, 2009, 8:00 a.m.)
SB 912
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Labor and Employment - Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors
Senate:
Finance
SB 928
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
State Board of Dental Examiners - Dentists - Informed Consent - Materials Containing Mercury
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 941
Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Procurement - Preference - Energy Star Products
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 988
Status as of March 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Division of Correction and Division of Parole and Probation - Reports and Records - Immigration Status
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 990
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 638
Education - Reporting Requirement - Class Size
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
