2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:08 p.m.
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Delegate Stephen W. Lafferty
District 42
Total Number of Bills: 91
HB 176
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Bay Restoration Act of 2009
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 177
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 319
Natural Resources - Oyster Shell Purchase Program - Fair Market Value
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 692
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Mobile Home Park Relocation Act
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 693
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
University System of Maryland - Designated Growth Institutions - Community Impact Statement
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 694
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Special Education Services - Children in a Home School Setting
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 733
Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Real Property - Tenants in Foreclosure Protection Act
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1116
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Smart Growth - Visions and Performance Standards
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1355
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 453
Natural Resources - Tidal Fish Licenses and Authorizations - Enforcement
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 7
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 8
State Government - Flags - Made in USA
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 103
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 212
Department of Natural Resources - Shell Dredging - Permit Application
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 125
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Owings Mills Jewish Community Center
House:
Appropriations
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 182
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Freedom of Association and Assembly Protection Act of 2009
House:
Judiciary
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 199
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 272
Maryland Transit Administration - Public Hearings
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 208
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Fur Labeling Requirements for Articles of Clothing
House:
Economic Matters
HB 233
Status as of March 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Full Disclosure of Real Estate Taxes Act
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Budget and Taxation and Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 243
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 610
Milk Products - Pilot Farmstead Cheese Program - Repeal of Sunset
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 248
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Task Force to Study Strategies to Reduce Solid Waste
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 251
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Misrepresentation or False Statement as to Age - Driver's License Suspension
House:
Judiciary
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 287
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 523
Real Property - Condominiums - Repair or Replacement of Damage or Destruction by Council of Unit Owners
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 299
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 499
Criminal Law - Alcoholic Beverages - Underage Individuals - Prohibitions and Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 303
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 185
Vehicle Laws - Teen Driver Safety
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 311
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 493
Freedom of Association and Assembly Protection Act of 2009
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 384
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - HopeWell Cancer Support Facility
House:
Appropriations
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 413
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Ballot Issue Committee - Additional Campaign Finance Report
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 26, 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 452
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 101
Business Regulation - Charitable Organizations - Audits and Reviews
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 474
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Human Relations - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - Antidiscrimination
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 484
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Task Force to Study the County and Municipal Revenue Structure
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 3, 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 543
Status as of April 1, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Prevailing Wage Rates - Public Works Contracts - Suits by Employees
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: April 2, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 544
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 55
Real Property - Mechanic's Lien - Certified Interior Design Services
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 549
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 28
Baltimore County - Prospective Employees and Volunteers - Criminal History Records Check
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 579
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 244
Prosthetic Parity Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 580
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 681
Foster Kids Coverage Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 601
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Chain Restaurants - Nutrition Information Labeling
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 655
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Natural Resources - Expanded Use of Waterway Improvement Fund
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 690
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Human Relations - Discrimination in Housing - Reasonable Accommodations for Religious Practices
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 708
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
General Obligation Bonds for Capital Projects - Required Reports
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 710
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 608
Higher Education - Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program - Alterations
House:
Appropriations and Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 754
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 646
Real Property - Conservation Easements - Disclosure
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 776
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 615
Real Property - Foreclosure of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on Residential Property - Notice to Occupants
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 816
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Marilyn J. Praisner Safe and Earth-Friendly Roadway Act
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 10, 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 843
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 694
Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Internal Grievance Procedure and Mediation
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 876
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Healthy Homes Initiative
House:
Environmental Matters
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 885
Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Real Property - Rescission of Contract for Sale or Transfer of Residence in Default - Notice to Purchaser
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 894
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Family Investment Program - Temporary Cash Assistance - Eligibility
House:
Appropriations
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 902
Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Maryland Family and Medical Leave Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 903
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Estates and Trusts - Registers of Wills - Fees
House:
Judiciary
HB 921
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 335
Construction Permits - Expiration Dates
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 929
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Agriculture - Fertilizers and Pesticides - Release Reporting
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 992
Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Driver Relief Act of 2009
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 998
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Housing - Maryland Building Performance Standards - Minimum Features for Accessibility
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1006
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Real Property - Community Land Trusts
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1035
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Public Safety - Fire Fighters' Bill of Rights
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1088
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 590
Public Service Companies - Passenger-For-Hire Services - Limousines
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1152
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Higher Education - Maryland National Guard Members - Nonresident Tuition Exemption
House:
Appropriations
HB 1169
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
All-Terrain Vehicles - Protective Equipment
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 3, 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 1201
Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Passed
Crimes - Hate Crimes - Use of a Noose or Swastika to Threaten or Intimidate
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 1290
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 265
Environment - Recycling - Public School Plans
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1308
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Storyville Children's Learning Center at the Woodlawn Library
House:
Appropriations
HB 1328
Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Baltimore County - Income Tax - Biotechnology Investment Credit
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1333
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Supplemental Retirement Plans - Investment Options
House:
Appropriations
HB 1340
Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Courts - Bankruptcy - Unsecured Creditor Homestead Exemption
House:
Judiciary
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 1422
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Business Occupations - Crane Operators - Certificate of Competence
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1439
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 276
Baltimore County - Towson Commercial Revitalization District - Alcoholic Beverages - Transfer and Conversion of Licenses
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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
