2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:08 p.m.
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Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard
District 24
Total Number of Bills: 118
HB 343
Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Disclosure of Personal Information by Credit Card Issuers - Limitations
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 344
Status as of February 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Sale or Distribution of Personal Information - Limitations
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1209
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Tax Compliance and Administration Act of 2009
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 3
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Access to Voting Room and Voting Booth by Minors Not Eligible to Vote
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 20
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 119
Intellectual Disability (Rosa's Law)
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 72
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 195
The Delegate John Arnick Electronic Communications Traffic Safety Act
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 84
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 47
State Government - Commemorative Days - Negro Baseball League
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 85
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 521
College Textbook Competition and Affordability Act of 2009
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 106
Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Abandoned Property - Notice to Apparent Owners
House:
Economic Matters
HB 108
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Tax Amnesty Program
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 126
Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Gift Certificates - Balances - Presumption of Abandonment
House:
Economic Matters
HB 127
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 130
Death Certificate - Correction - Notice of Right to Appeal Denial
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 129
Status as of January 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Horse Riding - Helmet Requirement for Minors
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 130
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Judicial Proceedings
State Highway Administration - Unauthorized Signs on Highway Rights-of-Way
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 156
Status as of January 28, 2009: 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 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 157
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Death Taxes - Family Property Protection Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 158
Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Fairness in Taxation for Retirees Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 5, 2009, 11:00 a.m)
HB 181
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Maryland Cancer Treatment Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 191
Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
State Retirement and Pension System - Military Service Credit - Eligibility
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: February 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 244
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 64
Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families - Repeal of Sunset
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 273
Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Coverage of Autism Spectrum Disorders
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 286
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Reports to "Crime Solvers" Organization - Inadmissibility and Confidentiality
House:
Judiciary
HB 294
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 177
Smart, Green, and Growing - Local Government Planning - Planning Visions
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 295
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 179
Smart, Green, and Growing - Annual Report - Smart Growth Goals, Measures, and Indicators and Implementation of Planning Visions
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 297
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 181
Smart, Green, and Growing - Smart and Sustainable Growth Act of 2009
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 300
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 182
Tax Increment Financing and Special Taxing Districts - Transit-Oriented Development
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 306
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 502
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 312
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 174
Aquaculture - Shellfish - Leasing
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 315
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 171
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act of 2009
House:
Economic Matters and Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 316
Status as of March 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Repeal
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 17, 2009, 3:00 p.m.)
HB 320
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Voltage Regulation Technology - Income Tax Subtraction Modification
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 322
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Libraries - Funding - State Library Resource Center
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 337
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 340
Status as of February 4, 2009: 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: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 364
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Task Force to Study State Employment Assistance for Ex-Felons
House:
Economic Matters
HB 365
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Labor and Employment - Adult Education and Literacy Grants - Funding Formula
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 379
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 639
Education - Reporting Requirement - Class Size
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 387
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 390
Vehicle Laws - Lawful Status in the United States - Material Compliance with Federal Requirements
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 390
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Homestead Property Tax Credit - Eligibility of Employees of the Federal Government Stationed Out of State
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 391
Status as of April 7, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Voter's Rights Protection Act of 2009
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 406
Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Acceptance of Premiums on Installment Basis
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 410
Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Minority Business Enterprise Program - Eligibility
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 445
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Maryland Health Care Commission - Personalized Medicine - Study
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 479
Status as of February 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Cigarette - Definition
House:
Economic Matters
HB 491
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Easements - Inspection Requirements
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 499
Status as of March 3, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Health Care Facilities - Database of Terminated Employees
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 503
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 338
Health - Maryland Commission on Autism
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 505
Status as of February 5, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - High School Assessment Requirement
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 508
Status as of February 5, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Public Schools - Physical Education Facilities
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 509
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Crimes - Harassment - Electronic Communications
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 541
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
High Performance Buildings Act - Applicable to Community College Capital Projects
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 556
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Statute of Limitations
House:
Judiciary
HB 557
Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Nursing Homes - Electronic Monitoring (Vera's Law)
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 567
Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Food Service Facilities - Artificial Trans Fats - Prohibition
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 574
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Prescription Drugs - Evidence-Based Prescriber Education and Outreach Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 589
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Change of Party Affiliation and Nomination by Petition - Requirements
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 607
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Commemorative Months - Black History Months
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 630
Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Restore Respect at School Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 633
Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Labor and Employment - Employee Leave - Parent-Teacher Conferences
House:
Economic Matters
HB 640
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 149
Residential Property in Foreclosure - Notification to a County or Municipal Corporation
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 644
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 687
Procurement - Apprenticeship Training Programs
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 650
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Motor Scooters - Licensing, Titling, Registration, and Insurance
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 664
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Food Containing a Product of Cloned Animals - Labeling
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 668
Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2008 - Prince George's County - Capitol Heights Municipal Building
House:
Appropriations
HB 699
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Wind Energy - Tax Incentives
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 700
Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Renewable Energy Credits - Solar Hot Water Systems
House:
Economic Matters
HB 701
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Fleeing or Eluding Police - Penalties and Forfeiture
House:
Judiciary
HB 742
Status as of February 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Lawful Presence - Identification Card
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 781
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 416
Property Tax Credit - Seniors
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 792
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 285
Education - Collective Bargaining - Topics of Negotiation
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Finance
HB 797
Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Damages for Violations of the Maryland Consumer Protection Act
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 808
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
State Government - Maryland Tort Claims Act - Malice or Gross Negligence
House:
Judiciary
HB 809
Status as of May 19, 2009:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
State Debt - Annuity Bond Fund - Payment of Fiscal Agents
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 810
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 422
Income Tax - Mandatory Income Tax Return Preparer Requirements
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 811
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 693
State Treasurer - Local Government Units - Local Debt Policies
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 812
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Data Warehouse - Agency Data Sharing
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 813
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 82
State Checks - Electronic Publication of Payee Names
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 819
Status as of April 1, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Workplace Fraud Act of 2009
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: April 2, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 845
Status as of April 8, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Education - Tween/Teen Dating Violence
House:
Ways and Means and Judiciary
Senate:
Senate Rules
HB 883
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 594
Income Tax Refund - Direct Deposit - Multiple Accounts
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 892
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Historically Black Institutions - State Funding - Blount-Rawlings-Britt HBI Comparability Program
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 893
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 428
Election Law - Voting Systems - Requirements
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 895
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Taxpayer Protection Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 900
Status as of February 12, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Maryland Higher Education Commission - Review of Duplicative Academic Programs
House:
Appropriations
HB 922
Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Budget and Taxation
Maryland Transportation Authority - Fixing or Revising Tolls and Fees - Notice and Public Comment
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 937
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 429
Higher Education - Student Financial Assistance - Retention of Unused Funds
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1001
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Reporting by Financial Institutions on Enrolled Employees
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1038
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Public Safety - New Construction - Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Radon Detectors
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1053
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Community Environmental Protection Act of 2009
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1062
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Commemorative Day - Health Improvement and Disease Prevention Day
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1064
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations for Classroom Libraries in Public Elementary Schools
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1067
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations for Libraries in Community Centers or Recreation Centers
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1087
Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Law - Identity Theft Against Minors - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
HB 1091
Status as of April 8, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Baltimore City and Prince George's County - Organization of Parents and Teachers - Matching Fund
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Senate Rules
HB 1118
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Trial - Evidence - Account Records
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1120
Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Social Security Numbers - Prohibited Uses
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1126
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - Identity Fraud - Restitution for Loss of Employment or Wages
House:
Judiciary
HB 1153
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 35
Maryland Commission for Women - Appointment of Members
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1154
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Sexual Offenses - Polygraph Examination of Alleged Victims - Prohibited
House:
Judiciary
HB 1171
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 444
Alternative Energy Tax Incentive Act of 2009
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1176
Status as of March 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Transportation - Public-Private Partnerships - Notice to the General Assembly
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 31, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1186
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Maryland Health Security Act of 2009
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1249
Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Payment of Overtime - Exemptions
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1257
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Capital Area Food Bank
House:
Appropriations
HB 1262
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Wine Shipper's License
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1264
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 623
Gwendolyn Britt Student Health and Fitness Act
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1267
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 543
Public Safety - SWAT Team Activation and Deployment - Reports
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1287
Status as of April 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Labor and Employment - Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Criminal Penalties
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1316
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Charter and Code Home Rule Counties - County Employees - Furloughs
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1333
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Supplemental Retirement Plans - Investment Options
House:
Appropriations
HB 1363
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 454
County Boards of Education - Procurement of Green Product Cleaning Supplies
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1376
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Compensation Outside the United States
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1434
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Capitol Heights Municipal Building
House:
Appropriations
HB 1486
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 117
Prince George's County Hospital Authority
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1558
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Student Stigma Act
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1568
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
General Obligation Bonds - Method of Sale by Board of Public Works
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1569
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 651
Standing - Miscellaneous Environmental Protection Proceedings and Judicial Review
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HJ 9
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Joint Principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
