2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:08 p.m.
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Senator Verna L. Jones
District 44
Total Number of Bills: 90
SB 203
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Residential Property - Foreclosure - Notice to Occupants
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 249
Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Data Warehouse - Agency Data Sharing
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:30 p.m.)
SB 456
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Garrett-Jacobs Mansion
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 457
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
State Government - Maryland Tort Claims Act - Malice or Gross Negligence
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 458
Status as of May 19, 2009:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
State Treasurer - Local Government Units - Local Debt Policies
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 517
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 273
State Debt - Annuity Bond Fund - Payment of Fiscal Agents
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 544
Status as of March 12, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Historically Black Institutions - State Funding - Blount-Rawlings-Britt HBI Comparability Program
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 556
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 558
State Funding Accountability Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 578
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Academy of Success Community Empowerment Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 579
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 81
State Checks - Electronic Publication of Payee Names
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 610
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
State Treasury - Permissible Investments of State Money
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 611
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 292
Minority Business Enterprise Program - Prohibitions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 612
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - 1st Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Procurement - Minority Business Enterprise Program - Contracting Modification
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 P.M.)
SB 813
Status as of February 26, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Health Care Affordability Act of 2009
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 817
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 102
Task Force to Study Prison Violence in Maryland - Reconstitution
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 818
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
General Obligation Bonds - Required Reports
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 885
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Baltimore City Charter - East Baltimore Community Benefits District
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Economic Matters and Ways and Means
(Heard: April 7, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 890
Status as of April 8, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Maryland Community Enhancement Transit-Oriented Development Fund
Senate:
Finance
SB 976
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Baltimore City - 44th Legislative District Alcoholic Beverages - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Tasting License
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 13, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 996
Status as of March 5, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Southwest Senior and Community Multipurpose Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 1060
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 649
General Obligation Bonds - Method of Sale by Board of Public Works
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
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 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 96
Status as of May 19, 2009:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Income Tax - Mandatory Income Tax Return Preparer Requirements
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 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 148
Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Law - Mail Theft - Penalty
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 149
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 34
Maryland Commission for Women - Appointment of Members
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 176
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 213
Education - Baltimore City Community College - Academic Facility Bonds
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 211
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 222
Minority Business Enterprise Program - Participation by Race or Gender
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 227
Status as of May 19, 2009:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Baltimore City - Newly Constructed Dwelling Property Tax Credit - Modification and Reauthorization
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 234
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 526
Education - Maryland's Preschool for All Business Plan - Final Report Requirements
Senate:
Budget and Taxation and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 264
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 187
State Employees - Collective Bargaining - Negotiations - "The Fair Share Act"
Senate:
Finance
House:
Appropriations
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 288
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Prohibition Against Smoking in Vehicle Containing Young Child
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 341
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 243
Prosthetic Parity Act
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 355
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Minority Business Enterprise Certification - Personal Net Worth Requirement - Repeal
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 5, 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 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 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 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 413
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 63
Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families - Repeal of Sunset
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 414
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Family Law - Maryland Quality Ratings and Improvement System for Child Care Programs
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 473
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 264
Environment - Recycling - Public School Plans
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 487
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Maryland Cancer Treatment Program
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 491
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Tobacco Tax - Tax Stamps
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 550
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 557
Online Child Safety Act of 2009
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 551
Status as of April 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Weapon-Free Higher Education Zones
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 552
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 277
Tax Amnesty Program
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
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 555
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed
Biomass and Biofuels - In-State Production Incentives
Senate:
Finance and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 563
Status as of February 19, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
State Budget - Modifications - Reporting
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 566
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Human Relations - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - Antidiscrimination
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 568
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 283
Minority Business Enterprise Program - Directory of Minority Business Enterprises
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 577
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Maryland Covers All Children Act of 2009
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 605
Status as of April 1, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
State Employment Opportunity Credit - Sunset Extension
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: April 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 614
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 569
Transportation - Baltimore Corridor Transit Study - Red Line Area
Senate:
Finance
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 632
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Procurement - Maryland Business Access List
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 673
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed
Fairness in Negotiations Act
Senate:
Finance
SB 684
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 301
Senior Investment Protection Act
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Economic Matters
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 690
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 591
Programs for Children in Out-of-Home Placement - System for Outcomes Evaluation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 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 729
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Increase and Distribution of Funds
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 751
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 97
Insurance - Slavery Era Insurance Policies - Reporting
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 800
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 605
Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
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 842
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 614
Real Property - Foreclosure of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on Residential Property - Notice to Occupants
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 904
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Police and Court Records - Nonviolent Crimes - Expungement
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 908
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 625
Task Force on Prisoner Reentry
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
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 1011
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 641
Department of Transportation - Consolidated Transportation Bonds - Issuance Procedures
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 1072
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 3
Pimlico and Laurel Park Racetracks, Bowie Race Course Training Center, and Preakness Stakes - State Purchase or Condemnation
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Environmental Matters
