2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:08 p.m.
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Senator Brian E. Frosh
District 16
Total Number of Bills: 95
SB 144
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Family Law - Protective Orders - Surrender of Firearms
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 146
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 32
Municipal Corporations and Taxing Districts - Financial Audits
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 152
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 36
Estates and Trusts - Personal Representatives and Fiduciaries - Powers
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 153
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 514
Estates and Trusts - Jurisdiction of Orphans' Court - Determination of Title to Personal Property
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 154
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 37
Estates and Trusts - Admission of Copy of Executed Will
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 155
Status as of January 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Estates and Trusts - Effect of Divorce or Annulment on Will
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 156
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 202
Maryland Estate Tax - Filing of Returns
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
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 191
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - National Center for Children and Families Youth Activities Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 9:00 a.m.)
SB 200
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Imagination Stage
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 9:00 a.m.)
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 218
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 524
Criminal Procedure - Offender Registry - Minors
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
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 239
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 43
Maryland Antitrust Act - Establishment of Minimum Sale Price for Commodities or Services - Prohibited
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Economic Matters
SB 356
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 247
Family Day Care Homes and Child Care Centers - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 497
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 269
Circuit Court Judgeships - Workforce Planning - Counties of Greatest Identified Need
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 539
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Driver Relief Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 581
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 289
Natural Resources - Roadside Trees - Protection and Enforcement
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 582
Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
State Personnel - Attorney General - Special Appointments
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 824
Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Community Environmental Protection Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 1065
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 650
Standing - Miscellaneous Environmental Protection Proceedings and Judicial Review
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
Co-sponsored Bills
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 127
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Claimant Confidentiality and Eligibility
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 173
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 516
Health Insurance - Mandated Benefits - Hospitalization and Home Visits Following a Mastectomy
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 188
Status as of March 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund - Allocation of Funds - Low-Income Renewable Energy Programs
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: April 2, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 220
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
State Government - Prohibition on Use of State Funds - Ethanol Derived from Corn
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 230
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Maryland Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 256
Status as of February 3, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Freedom of Association and Assembly Protection Act of 2009
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 259
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 494
Criminal Procedure - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Probation Before Judgment
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 266
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 492
Freedom of Association and Assembly Protection Act of 2009
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 267
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 488
Family Law - Protective Orders - Surrender of Firearms
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 268
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 490
Family Law - Temporary Protective Orders - Surrender of Firearms
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 272
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed
Maryland False Health Claims Act of 2009
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 278
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 172
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters and Environmental Matters
SB 279
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 186
Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Evidence
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 303
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 503
Silver Alert Program - Establishment
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 311
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Renovation of "Falling Green" at OBGC Park
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 9:00 a.m.)
SB 312
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2007 - Montgomery County - Damascus Heritage Museum
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 313
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2008 - Montgomery County - Sharp Street United Methodist Church Modular Building
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 338
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Wine Shipper's License
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:15 p.m.)
SB 352
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Public Utility Tree Management Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
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 368
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 56
Lilly Ledbetter Civil Rights Restoration Act of 2009
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 379
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Task Force to Study the County and Municipal Revenue Structure
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 406
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Prevailing Wage Rates - Public Works Contracts - Payment of Liquidated Damages
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 419
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Acceptance of Premiums on Installment Basis
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 428
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, EPAMDs, and Motor Scooters - Rules of the Road
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 447
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 542
Public Safety - SWAT Team Activation and Deployment - Reports
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 459
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2007 - Victory Youth Centers
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 460
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - LEDC Facility
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 9:00 a.m.)
SB 461
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - MacDonald Knolls Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 9:00 a.m.)
SB 468
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Courts - Jury Trials in Civil Actions - Amount in Controversy
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 469
Status as of March 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: April 2, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 472
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Corporations - Denial of Deduction for Excessive Compensation of Officers and Directors
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 474
Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Courts - Family Law - Award for Reasonable and Necessary Expense for Pro Bono Representation
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 486
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 744
Criminal Procedure - Petition for Writ of Actual Innocence - Newly Discovered Evidence
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 514
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Elective Franchise - Registration and Voting on Election Day
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 531
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Favorable with Amendments Judiciary
Juvenile Services - Programming - Private Facilities
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 553
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 278
Chesapeake Bay Phosphorous Reduction Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 554
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 280
Chesapeake Bay Nitrogen Reduction Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 556
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 558
State Funding Accountability Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 569
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 284
Education - Collective Bargaining - Topics of Negotiation
Senate:
Finance
House:
Ways and Means
SB 603
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction and Reform
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 618
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Violation of Crime Victim Rights - Sentencing
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 12:30 p.m)
SB 624
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Black Rock Center for the Arts
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 9:00 a.m.)
SB 660
Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Labor and Employment - Shift Breaks
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 666
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 298
Natural Resources - No Net Loss of Forest Policy - Forest Conservation Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 672
Status as of March 29, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed
Environment - Stormwater Management - Stormwater User Charge
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 673
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed
Fairness in Negotiations Act
Senate:
Finance
SB 686
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
High Performance Buildings Act - Modifications and Applicability to Community College Capital Projects
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 693
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Maryland Student Voting Rights Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 708
Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Prescription Drugs - Evidence-Based Prescriber Education and Outreach Program
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 726
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Corporations and Associations - Address and Principal Office - Definitions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 727
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Recordation and Transfer Tax - Controlling Interest Transfers
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 734
Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Board of Physicians - Subpoenas - Medical Records for Mental Health Services
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 753
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Transportation - Intercounty Connector - Elimination of Funding
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 786
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Alcoholic Beverages - Enhanced Beer
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 6, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 811
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 611
Domestic Violence - Duration of Protective Order - Subsequent Act of Abuse
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 814
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Voting Machines - Voting System Warranty Requirement
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 831
Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Payment of Overtime - Exemptions
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 5, 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 878
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Smart Growth - Visions and Performance Standards
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.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 929
Status as of March 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Real Property - Community Land Trusts
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 1009
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Incinerator Permits - Limitation on Issuance near National Parks
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 1053
Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Criminal Procedure - Strip Search or Body Cavity Search of an Arrestee - Restrictions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SJ 8
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Federal Mandates Regarding Environmentally Damaging Corn Ethanol
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
