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Delegate Benjamin F. Kramer
District 19
Total Number of Bills: 72
HB 560       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 402
Hate Crimes - Prohibitions and Protected Classes - Disability
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 561       Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed
Criminal Procedure - Sentencing or Disposition Hearing - Appearance of Victim or Victim's Representative
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 562       Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Hate Crimes - Civil Remedy
House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 563       Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Crimes of Violence Against the Elderly or Persons with a Disability - Penalties
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 565       Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy - Reconsideration of Sentence
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 566       Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Identity Fraud and Credit Card Crimes Against the Elderly or Persons with a Disability
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 568       Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Nursing Facility Resident Protection Act
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 571       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 302
Senior Investment Protection Act
House: Economic Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 575       Status as of February 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Correctional Services - Limitation on Total Number of Diminution Credits - Primary Drug, Violent, and Sexual Offenders
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 581       Status as of February 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Correctional Services - Crimes of Violence - Diminution Credits
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 583       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 237
Crimes - Financial Exploitation of Elderly - Penalty
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 877       Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Motorcycle at a Red Signal - Affirmative Defense
House: Environmental Matters    
HB 1217     Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Mandatory Use of Ignition Interlock System
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1493     Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Olney Theatre Center Campus
House: Appropriations    

Co-sponsored Bills

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 98         Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 564
Domestic Violence - Temporary Protective Orders - Extension
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 118       Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Central Repository
House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 140       Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Transportation Trust Fund Protection Act
House: Appropriations    
HB 144       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 260
Social Services Administration and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Parents Responsible for Child Abuse or Neglect - Birth of Subsequent Child
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
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 192       Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Silver Alert Program - Missing Individuals with Cognitive Impairments
House: Judiciary    
HB 204       Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Imagination Stage
House: Appropriations    
HB 209       Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - RCI Group Home Renovations
House: Appropriations    
HB 232       Status as of February 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Credit Regulation - Mortgage Lending - Borrower's Ability to Repay Loan
House: Economic Matters    
HB 258       Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Crimes - Committing a Crime of Violence in the Presence of a Minor - Penalties
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: April 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 293       Status as of April 8, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Vehicle Laws - Repeated Drunk and Drugged Driving Offenses - Suspension of License
House: Judiciary     Senate: Senate Rules
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 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 317       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 504
Silver Alert Program - Establishment
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 323       Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Texting While Driving Ban of 2009
House: Environmental Matters    
HB 332       Status as of March 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Victims of Crime - Burglary and Crimes of Violence - Civil Immunity
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 359       Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Failed
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Victims of Domestic Violence
House: Judiciary    
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 401       Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Proceeds from Drug Crimes - Misdemeanor
House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 422       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 672
Family Law - Child Custody and Visitation - Military Duty
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 468       Status as of March 3, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Habilitative Services - Required Coverage
House: Health and Government Operations    
HB 480       Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Public Utility Tree Management Act of 2009
House: Economic Matters    
HB 495       Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Crimes Relating to Animals - Limitations on Possession of Breeding Dogs
House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 497       Status as of March 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Maryland Power of Attorney Form and Oversight Act
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 11, 2009, 2:00 p.m.)    
HB 501       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 219
Criminal Law - Fraudulent Conversion of Rental Property
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 546       Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Transporting Pets in Trucks or Trailers
House: Judiciary    
HB 551       Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights - Definition of Law Enforcement Officer
House: Judiciary    
HB 612       Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Higher Education - Tuition Charges - Maryland High School Students
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 631       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 685
Transportation - Interfering with Transit Operators and School Bus Drivers - Penalties
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 637       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 626
Task Force on Prisoner Reentry
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 689       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 568
CINA, Guardianship, Adoption, Custody, and Visitation - Disability of Parent, Guardian, Custodian, or Party
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
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 751       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Military Retirement Income
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 752       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - U.S. Government Employees' Foreign Earned Income
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
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 856       Status as of March 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Media Coverage in the Courtroom - Criminal Sentencing Hearings
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 11, 2009, 2:00 p.m.)    
HB 950       Status as of February 12, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Law Enforcement Officers - Unsubstantiated Complaints - Admissibility
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 993       Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Homestead Property Tax Credit for Living Units in Continuing Care Retirement Communities
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1030     Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed
Criminal Procedure - Offender Registry - Retroactivity
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 1041     Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Alcoholic Beverages - Public Consumption and Open Containers - Penalties
House: Economic Matters    
HB 1055     Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1090     Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Third Degree Sexual Offense - Person in Position of Authority
House: Judiciary    
HB 1097     Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Maryland Health Insurance Plan - Coverage of Mammograms
House: Health and Government Operations    
HB 1099     Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Finance
Mental Health - Local Correctional Facilities - Incarcerated Individuals with Mental Illness
House: Judiciary and Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance and Judicial Proceedings
HB 1117     Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Judicial Proceedings
Immunity from Liability - Medical Emergency - Use of Automated External Defibrillator
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 1196     Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 711
Domestic Violence - Protective Orders - Notification of Service
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 1243     Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Fairness in Negotiations Act
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1247     Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Domestic Violence - Lethality Assessment and Global Positioning Satellite Tracking
House: Judiciary    
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 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 1273     Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 714
Criminal Procedure - Medical Emergency After Alcohol or Drug Ingestion - Mitigating Factor
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 1278     Status as of March 20, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Delegation of Contested Claims to Office of Administrative Hearings
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 1441     Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary
Victims' Rights - Fatal Vehicular Accident - Suspension of License
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HJ 3           Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Secondary Schools - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instruction
House: House Rules and Executive Nominations