2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:08 p.m.
Another Session
Long Format
Another Sponsor
Senator George C. Edwards
District 1
Total Number of Bills: 54
SB 222
Status as of March 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Garrett County - Hotel Rental Tax
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: April 9, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 223
Status as of March 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Tax - Property - Assessment and Valuation - Forest Conservation and Management Agreement
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: April 9, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 224
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 227
Garrett County - Code of Ordinances - Review of Salaries
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 291
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Easement Properties - Natural Gas Drilling
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 292
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 232
Vehicle Laws - Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Racing Events - Sunset Repeal
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 293
Status as of March 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Natural Resources - Black Bear Damage - Funds for Reimbursement
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 294
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
State Government - Hoye Crest on Backbone Mountain - Highest Point in Maryland
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 295
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Alcoholic Beverages - Maximum Alcohol Content
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 343
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 245
Allegany County - Video Lottery Construction - Local Impact Grants - Rocky Gap Construction Costs
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 389
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Allegany County - Allegany Museum
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 448
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 544
Local School Systems - Biannual Financial Status Report Requirement - Repeal
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 449
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 263
Allegany County and Garrett County - Exceptional Hauling Permits for Forestry Products - Sunset Repeal
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 450
Status as of May 19, 2009:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Allegany County - Upper Potomac River Commission - Savage River Dam - Borrowing Authority
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 464
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 546
Maryland Trauma Physician Services Fund - Rural Trauma Centers - Reimbursement
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 583
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Public Utility Companies - Generating Stations - Wind
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 584
Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Garrett County - County Commissioners - Commercial Grade Wind Turbines - Authority to Set Standards
Senate:
Finance
SB 585
Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Public Utility Companies - Wind Generating Stations
Senate:
Finance
SB 651
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 581
Garrett County - Code of Ordinances - Natural Gas
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 652
Status as of April 1, 2009: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Allegany and Garrett Counties - Deer Hunting on Private Property - Sundays
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 771
Status as of April 8, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Wind-Powered Electric Generating Facilities and Solar Generating Systems - Performance Standards and Decommissioning and Restoration Studies
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: April 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 772
Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Electric Generating Facility Decommissioning and Restoration - Surcharge or Bond or Other Security - Fund
Senate:
Finance
SB 773
Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Wind-Powered Electric Generating Facilities - Decommissioning and Restoration - Surcharge, Bond or Other Security, and Fund
Senate:
Finance
SB 774
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance - Garrett County Memorial Hospital - Subsidy for Practitioners Who Perform Obstetrical Services - Extension
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations and Economic Matters
SB 775
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Dormant Mineral Interests Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 863
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 616
Workers' Compensation - Death Benefits for Partially Dependent Individuals - Payment
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
Co-sponsored Bills
SB 27
Status as of January 14, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licensing of Illegal Aliens - Restrictions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 65
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 15
State Retirement and Pension System - Line of Duty Death Benefits - Maryland Transportation Authority Employees
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 177
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 518
Emergency Responders - Death Benefits and Funeral Expenses
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
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 216
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Commemorative Day - Young Heroes Day
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 243
Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
State Capital Projects - High Performance Buildings - Green Globe Rating
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:30 p.m.)
SB 244
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licenses, Identification Cards, and Moped Operators' Permits - Proof of Lawful Presence
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 284
Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Military Retirement Income
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 367
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 537
Commission on the Establishment of a Maryland Women in Military Service Monument
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 485
Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Federal Flight Deck Officers
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 596
Status as of February 27, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Film Production Activity Credit
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 675
Status as of March 12, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Death Taxes - Family Property Protection Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 718
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Washington County - Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 719
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Washington County - Doleman Black Heritage Museum
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 747
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Taxpayer Protection Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 18, 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 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 858
Status as of February 26, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Commercial Law - Maryland Gasohol and Gasoline Products Marketing Act - Marketing Premises
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 19, 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 898
Status as of April 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemptions - Veterans' Organizations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: April 9, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 1016
Status as of March 5, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Washington County - Museum of Fine Arts
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
