2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:09 p.m.
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Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam
District 10
Total Number of Bills: 106
HB 41
        Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 517
Health Insurance - Mandated Benefits - Hospitalization and Home Visits Following a Mastectomy
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 75
        Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Maryland Health Insurance Plan - Preexisting Condition Limitation
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 76
        Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 125
Hepatitis C Virus - Public Awareness and Outreach - Sunset Extension
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 180
      Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Hereditary and Congenital Disorders - Newborn Screening
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
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      Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations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 394
      Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Automotive Vocational Training Center
House:
Appropriations
   
HB 507
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 142
Inmates - Hepatitis C - Counseling and Referral to Medical Home
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 510
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 87
Health Occupations - Licensure of Social Workers
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 756
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 414
Cultural and Linguistic Health Care Provider Competency Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 1204
    Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Hospitals - Financial Assistance Policy and Financial Assistance Application - Notices
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1240
    Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Task Force to Study Health Disparities Among Minority Children with Learning Disabilities
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1275
    Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Health Occupations Boards - Revisions
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HJ 9
          Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Joint Principles of the Patient-Centered Medical Home
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
   
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 4
          Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed
Small Business Health Insurance Expansion Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 20
        Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 119
Intellectual Disability (Rosa's Law)
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 70
        Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 656
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Commissions, Programs, and Reports - Revision
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
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 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 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 126
      Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Gift Certificates - Balances - Presumption of Abandonment
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 127
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 130
Death Certificate - Correction - Notice of Right to Appeal Denial
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 129
      Status as of January 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Horse Riding - Helmet Requirement for Minors
House:
Environmental Matters
   
(Heard: February 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 130
      Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Judicial Proceedings
State Highway Administration - Unauthorized Signs on Highway Rights-of-Way
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 189
      Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Respiratory Illness Prevention Act
House:
Health and Government Operations and Ways and Means
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 236
      Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Environment - Reducing Lead Risk in Housing - Lead Paint Dust Testing
House:
Environmental Matters
   
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 238
      Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Cigars - Sales of Less Than Four Per Package - Prohibited
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 244
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 64
Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families - Repeal of Sunset
House:
Ways and Means
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 250
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 600
Public Health - Certificates of Death - Nurse Practitioners
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 255
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 664
Health Maintenance Organizations - Payments to Nonparticipating Providers
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 265
      Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed
Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medical Services Board and Joint Oversight Committee on Emergency Medical Services
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
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 288
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 57
Lilly Ledbetter Civil Rights Restoration Act of 2009
House:
Health and Government Operations
    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 309
      Status as of April 8, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program
House:
Ways and Means
    Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: April 9, 2009, 2:00 p.m.)
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 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 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 326
      Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Retention of Certification and Status and Participation in the Minority Business Enterprise Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 339
      Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education Funding - Maintenance of Effort - Slots Revenue
House:
Ways and Means
   
HB 364
      Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Task Force to Study State Employment Assistance for Ex-Felons
House:
Economic Matters
   
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 389
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 293
Minority Business Enterprise Program - Prohibitions
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 405
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 670
Health Insurance - Mandated Benefits - Breast Cancer Screening
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 415
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 621
Mental Hygiene Administration - Rights of Individuals with Mental Disorders in Facilities
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 417
      Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
State Government - Human Relations - Discrimination by Business Establishments Against Individuals with Disabilities
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 453
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 346
Public Service Companies - Termination of Electric and Gas Service - Extreme Temperatures
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 471
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 268
Minority Business Enterprise Certification - Cap on Personal Net Worth
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 503
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 338
Health - Maryland Commission on Autism
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 508
      Status as of February 5, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Public Schools - Physical Education Facilities
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: February 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 526
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 91
Credentialing of Health Care Providers by Managed Care Organizations, Insurance Carriers, and Hospitals
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 528
      Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Tobacco Tax - Tax Stamps
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 538
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 252
Foster Care - Tuition Exemption - Expanded Eligibility
House:
Appropriations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 540
      Status as of April 3, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Debt Collection - Collecting from a Cosigner
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 567
      Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Food Service Facilities - Artificial Trans Fats - Prohibition
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 576
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 566
Dental Hygienists - Expanded Functions
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 580
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 681
Foster Kids Coverage Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 600
      Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Commemorative Month - Young Heroes Month
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
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 607
      Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Commemorative Months - Black History Months
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 610
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 682
Health Insurance - Bona Fide Wellness Programs - Incentives
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
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 636
      Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Police and Court Records - Nonviolent Crimes - Expungement
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 637
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 626
Task Force on Prisoner Reentry
House:
Judiciary
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 641
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 223
Minority Business Enterprise Program - Participation by Race or Gender
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 673
      Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Patient Referrals - Imaging and Radiation Therapy Services - Accreditation
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 674
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 578
Health Insurance - Small Group Market Regulation - Modifications
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 677
      Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Patient Referrals for Radiation Therapy Services
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 685
      Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Family Law - Maryland Quality Ratings and Improvement System for Child Care Programs
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 706
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 689
Electronic Health Records - Regulation and Reimbursement
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 709
      Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Children's Environmental Health Protection Act
House:
Ways and Means and Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
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 734
      Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Participation by Hospitals on Provider Panels - Prohibited Rejections or Conditions
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 739
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 332
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Substance Abuse Services
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 740
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 288
Unemployment Insurance - Maximum Benefit - Increase
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
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 782
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 417
Nursing Facilities - Accountability Measures - Pay-for-Performance Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 788
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 420
Baltimore City and Baltimore County - Child in Need of Supervision Pilot Program - Extension
House:
Judiciary
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 791
      Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Increase and Distribution of Funds
House:
Ways and Means and Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 19, 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 842
      Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Public Service Commission - Required Approval - Acquisition of Generation Facility
House:
Economic Matters
   
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 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 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 952
      Status as of May 31, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 750
Continuing Care Agreements and Related Agreements
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 1038
    Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Public Safety - New Construction - Carbon Monoxide Alarms and Radon Detectors
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 1043
    Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - State Facilities - Closure
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1069
    Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 311
Health Services Cost Review Commission - Financial Assistance and Debt Collection Policies
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
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 1119
    Status as of February 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Federal Waiver - Waiver for Medicaid Coordinated Long-Term Care Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1150
    Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 163
Health Occupations - Anatomic Pathology Services - Billing
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1153
    Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 35
Maryland Commission for Women - Appointment of Members
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1155
    Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Prescription Confidentiality Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
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 1230
    Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit - Residential Units for Lower-Income Individuals
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 5, 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 1265
    Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
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 1534
    Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 349
Nonprofit Health Service Plans - Hearing and Order - Impact of Law by Another State
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 1538
    Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Health Insurance - High Deductible Plans and Limited Benefit Plans for Uninsured Individuals - Chesapeake Region Pilot Project
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance