2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:09 p.m.
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Delegate Susan K. McComas
District 35B
Total Number of Bills: 119
HB 901
Status as of February 12, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Domestic Violence - Cruelty Toward a Pet or Service Animal
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 910
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs - Seniors
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1093
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Juvenile Causes - Obtaining Testimony of a Material Witness - Procedures
House:
Judiciary
HB 1107
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Health - Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1108
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Juvenile Law - Taking Child into Custody - Arrest Warrant
House:
Judiciary
HB 1109
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Administrative Procedure Act - Exemption - Death Penalty Protocols
House:
Judiciary
HB 1519
Status as of March 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Property Taxes - Computer-Assisted Mass Appraisal System - Performance Audit
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 25, 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 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 9
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 511
Criminal Law - Possession of Child Pornography - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
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 114
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics - Auction and Internet Sales - Prohibition - Exception
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 185
Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Home Appliances - Warranty Enforcement
House:
Economic Matters
HB 186
Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Real Property - Condemnation Proceedings - Valuation of Property
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 188
Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Property Tax - Assessment Freeze and Annual Reassessment
House:
Ways and Means
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 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 195
Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Proof of Lawful Presence Act of 2009
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 213
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Domestic Violence - Attorney's Fees - Pro Bono Attorneys
House:
Judiciary
HB 226
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Capital Projects - High Performance Buildings - Green Globe Rating
House:
Health and Government Operations and 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 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 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 270
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
State Boat Act - Excise Tax - Computation of Trade-In Value
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 278
Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Election Law - Special Election to Fill Vacancy in the Office of United States Senator
House:
Ways and Means
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 317
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 504
Silver Alert Program - Establishment
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 327
Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Natural Resources - Black Bear Damage - Funds for Reimbursement
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 369
Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Special Election for US Senate Vacancies Act
House:
Ways and Means
HB 421
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Taxpayers' Bill of Rights
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 19, 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 428
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Property Tax - Semiannual Payment Schedule - Small Business Property
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 430
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Single Registration Plate
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 437
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Bicycles, Mopeds, and Motor Scooters - Minors - Protective Headgear
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 470
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Repeal of Finding Requirement
House:
Judiciary
HB 472
Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Presidential Elections - Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote - Repeal
House:
Ways and Means
HB 475
Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Ethics - Executive Branch - Lobbying by Former Officials
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Senate Rules
HB 486
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Counties and Municipal Corporations - "Sanctuary Laws" for Illegal Aliens - Prohibition
House:
Judiciary
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 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 501
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 219
Criminal Law - Fraudulent Conversion of Rental Property
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 545
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Disposition of Traffic Citations
House:
Judiciary
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 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 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 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 582
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 405
Estates and Trusts - Real and Leasehold Property - Valuation
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 583
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 237
Crimes - Financial Exploitation of Elderly - Penalty
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 599
Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Andrew's Law
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 602
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Smart Start Scholarship Program
House:
Ways and Means
HB 603
Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Great Preschools Tax Credit Program
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 622
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Emergency and Police Vehicle and Personnel Protection Act
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 669
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Economic Stimulus Act - Expensing of Business Property and Bonus Depreciation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 713
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 592
Programs for Children in Out-of-Home Placement - System for Outcomes Evaluation
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 717
Status as of February 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Family Law - Child Custody Determinations
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 26, 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 757
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Fatigued Driving
House:
Judiciary
HB 758
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Care Facilities - Reporting and Reimbursement for Never Events
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 767
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Sexual Offense in the Second Degree - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
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 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 855
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Open Meetings Act - Definition of Public Body
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 858
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Advisory Committees - Appointment of Members
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 859
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Watchers - Application of State Law to Municipal Elections
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 874
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Trespass on Posted Property and Wanton Trespass on Private Property - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
HB 875
Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Refusal to Take a Blood or Breath Test - Prohibition
House:
Judiciary
HB 898
Status as of April 8, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Child Custody and Visitation - Relocation of Child
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Senate Rules
HB 913
Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Maryland's Marriage Protection Act
House:
Judiciary
HB 917
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Administrative Office of the Courts - Uniform Subpoena Procedures and Forms for Circuit Courts
House:
Judiciary
HB 918
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Membership - Retired Pilots with the Maryland State Police
House:
Appropriations
HB 925
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Maryland Personhood Amendment
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 13, 2009, 1:00 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 980
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Web-Based Campaign Finance Reporting Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1000
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Requests Recede
Marriage Ceremonies - Performance by Tax Court Judges
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1014
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Justice's Law
House:
Judiciary
HB 1040
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Property Tax Assessment Appeal Boards
House:
Ways and Means
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 1085
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Task Force to Study Maryland Property Tax Assessment Procedure
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 12, 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 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 1101
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Task Force to Review Property Tax Assessment Procedure and the Assessment Appeals Process
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1102
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Court Costs - Payment for Foreign Language Interpreter
House:
Judiciary
HB 1103
Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Business Regulation - Secondhand Sporting Goods Dealers - Records
House:
Economic Matters
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 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 1122
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Identity Fraud - Seizure and Forfeiture of Property
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 1177
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Maryland State Parks - Pet Access
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1180
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Alcoholic Beverages - Enhanced Beer
House:
Economic Matters
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 1211
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Delay in Replacement of Voting System
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1246
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Protection of Children from Online Predators Act of 2009
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 17, 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 1260
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Bankruptcy Proceedings - Exemptions - Interests in Real Property and Personal Property
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1283
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Definitions
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1340
Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Courts - Bankruptcy - Unsecured Creditor Homestead Exemption
House:
Judiciary
HB 1350
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Rules of the Road - Duty to Remain at the Scene of an Accident - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
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.)
HB 1442
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 169
Jane E. Lawton Conservation Fund - Renewable Energy Projects
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1575
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Transfer Tax - First-Time Maryland Home Buyer
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ 5
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Federal Money and Banking
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
