2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:09 p.m.
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Senator C. Anthony Muse
District 26
Total Number of Bills: 111
SB 139
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Education - High School Assessment Requirement
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 140
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 199
Task Force to Study How to Improve Financial Literacy in the State - Membership, Staffing, and Extension
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 447
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 542
Public Safety - SWAT Team Activation and Deployment - Reports
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 498
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Harmony Hall Manor
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 10:00 a.m.)
SB 499
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Statewide Voter Registration List - Removal of Inactive Voters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 500
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 270
Prince George's County - Board of Education - Financial Literacy Pilot Program Course
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 681
Status as of April 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Law - Third Degree Sexual Offense - Person in Position of Authority
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 682
Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - "Road Rage" Offenses
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 683
Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Prince George's County - Landlord and Tenant - Eviction - Tenant's Right to Reclaim Personal Property
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 811
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 611
Domestic Violence - Duration of Protective Order - Subsequent Act of Abuse
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 812
Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Landlord and Tenant - Eviction - Tenant's Right to Reclaim Personal Property
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 836
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights - Discovery and Admissibility of Allegations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 850
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 320
Public Safety - Electronic Control Devices - Requirements
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 855
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Prince George's County - Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 864
Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Horse Racing - Satellite Simulcast Betting - Instant Racing
Senate:
Finance
SB 903
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Education - High School Assessment - Graduation Requirement - Prohibition
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 905
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 748
Orphans' Court - Minors - Guardianship of Person
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 906
Status as of February 12, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Health Care Malpractice - Expression of Regret or Apology - Inadmissibility
Senate:
Senate Rules
SB 907
Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Disability History and Awareness Month - Educational Requirements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 908
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 625
Task Force on Prisoner Reentry
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 997
Status as of March 5, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - YMCA Potomac Overlook
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 10:00 a.m)
SB 1005
Status as of March 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Property Tax Credit - Individuals at Least 65 Years Old
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 1020
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Economic Development - Maryland Stadium Authority - Prince George's County Soccer Stadium
Senate:
Senate Rules
SB 1048
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
State Government - Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 1049
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 344
Education - Tween/Teen Dating Violence
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means and Judiciary
Co-sponsored Bills
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 59
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Information
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
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 144
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Family Law - Protective Orders - Surrender of Firearms
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 150
Status as of March 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Maryland Uniform Power of Attorney Act - Loretta's Law
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: April 1, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 186
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 215
Correctional Facilities - Released Inmates - Identification Cards
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 187
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 216
State Procurement - Bundling of Procurements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 206
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Malfunctioning Traffic Light Act
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 218
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 524
Criminal Procedure - Offender Registry - Minors
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 241
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 230
Education - Suspension and Expulsion Procedures - Attendance-Related Offenses
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 242
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 45
Dispensation of Prescription Medication - Provision of Information Relating to Incorrectly Filled Prescriptions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 256
Status as of February 3, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Freedom of Association and Assembly Protection Act of 2009
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 259
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 494
Criminal Procedure - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Probation Before Judgment
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 265
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 184
Vehicle Laws - Teen Driver Safety
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 266
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 492
Freedom of Association and Assembly Protection Act of 2009
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
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 284
Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Military Retirement Income
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 303
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 503
Silver Alert Program - Establishment
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 304
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 236
Crimes - Financial Exploitation of Elderly - Penalty
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 305
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 48
Mortality and Quality Review Committee - Sunset Extension and Membership
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 306
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Developmental Disabilities Administration - Adult Autism Care Training Program
Senate:
Finance
SB 338
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Wine Shipper's License
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:15 p.m.)
SB 340
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Education - High School Diploma - GED Options Program
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Finance
(Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 370
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 249
Maryland Quiet Vehicles and Pedestrian Safety Task Force - Reconstitution
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 393
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Managing for Results - Evidence-Based Practices
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 403
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 256
Prince George's County - Green Businesses - Tax Credits
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
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 420
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Victims of Crime - Burglary and Crimes of Violence - Civil Immunity
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 453
Status as of April 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Income Tax - Payments - Sale of Real Property by Nonresidents
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: April 9, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 489
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 267
Minority Business Enterprise Certification - Cap on Personal Net Worth
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 496
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
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 513
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 76
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission - Appointment of District of Columbia Member
Senate:
Finance
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 514
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Elective Franchise - Registration and Voting on Election Day
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 531
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Favorable with Amendments Judiciary
Juvenile Services - Programming - Private Facilities
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
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 556
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 558
State Funding Accountability Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
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 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 569
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 284
Education - Collective Bargaining - Topics of Negotiation
Senate:
Finance
House:
Ways and Means
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 586
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Victims of Domestic Violence
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 601
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 563
Domestic Violence - Temporary Protective Orders - Extension
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
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 613
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 567
CINA, Guardianship, Adoption, Custody, and Visitation - Disability of Parent, Guardian, Custodian, or Party
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 625
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 294
Maryland Building Performance Standards - Energy Conservation and Efficiency
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 672
Status as of March 29, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed
Environment - Stormwater Management - Stormwater User Charge
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 697
Status as of April 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Business Regulation - Distribution of Tobacco Products
Senate:
Finance and Judicial Proceedings
SB 705
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Blue Ribbon Commission on Health Improvement and Disease Prevention
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 737
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
State Government - Human Relations - Discrimination by Business Establishments Against Individuals with Disabilities
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 4, 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 801
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Domestic Violence - Lethality Assessment and Global Positioning Satellite Tracking
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 814
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Voting Machines - Voting System Warranty Requirement
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 831
Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Payment of Overtime - Exemptions
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 835
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed
Prince George's County - Roadside Solicitation of Money or Donations - Permit Program
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 844
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Public Service Commission - New Electric Generation Facilities - Rate Regulation and Contracts
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
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 909
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 188
Workplace Fraud Act of 2009
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
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 915
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 111
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority - Finance and Governance
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 920
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Maryland Youth Entrepreneur Connection Program
Senate:
Finance
SB 929
Status as of March 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Real Property - Community Land Trusts
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 1022
Status as of March 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance - First Offense - Minimum Sentence
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 1035
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 343
Education - Prince George's Community College Board of Trustees
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 1039
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 116
Prince George's County Hospital Authority
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Health and Government Operations
