2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:09 p.m.
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Senator Douglas J. J. Peters
District 23
Total Number of Bills: 110
SB 24
Status as of January 19, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Public Schools - State Aid for School Construction - Planning and Design Costs
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: January 28, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 26
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Landfills - Disposal of Motor Vehicle Oil Filters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 31
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
State Retirement and Pension System - Military Service Credit - Eligibility
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 283
Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2005 - Prince George's County - Knights of St. John Hall
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 352
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Public Utility Tree Management Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
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 454
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 - South Bowie Boys and Girls Club Concession Stand
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 10:00 a.m)
SB 519
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 - Olde Mill Community and Teaching Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 10:00 a.m)
SB 656
Status as of April 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Service Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Participation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: April 7, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 657
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 92
Real Property - New Home Sales Contracts - Financing Contingency Clauses
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 658
Status as of March 31, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Political Subdivisions - Government Imposed Restrictions on Income Producing Real Property - Fiscal Impact Study
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
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 832
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 - Lincoln Vista Neighborhood Park Recreation Building
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 10:00 a.m)
SB 833
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 - Shabach Adult Day Care and Senior Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 10:00 a.m)
SB 834
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 - Whitemarsh Turf Field
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 10:00 a.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 887
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 - Kappa Alpha Psi Playground Equipment
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 10:00 a.m)
SB 889
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 - Bowie Police Dispatch Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 10:00 a.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
Co-sponsored Bills
SB 65
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 15
State Retirement and Pension System - Line of Duty Death Benefits - Maryland Transportation Authority Employees
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
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 148
Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Law - Mail Theft - Penalty
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 173
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 516
Health Insurance - Mandated Benefits - Hospitalization and Home Visits Following a Mastectomy
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 183
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 520
College Textbook Competition and Affordability Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Appropriations
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 188
Status as of March 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund - Allocation of Funds - Low-Income Renewable Energy Programs
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: April 2, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 199
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Biodiesel Requirements for the State Vehicle Fleet
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 234
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 526
Education - Maryland's Preschool for All Business Plan - Final Report Requirements
Senate:
Budget and Taxation and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
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 257
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 501
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 277
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 500
Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Statewide Authorization and Use in Highway Work Zones
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
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 290
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Favorable Economic Matters
Assisted Living Programs - Elevator Installation - Exemption
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 300
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Property Tax Assessment Appeals Ombudsman
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 301
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Property Tax - Notice of Assessment - Appeal
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 302
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation
Property Tax - Assessment Freeze and Annual Reassessment
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 353
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Task Force on Public Health Risks Linked to Bullying
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 354
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Correctional Services - Crimes of Violence - Diminution Credits
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 367
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 537
Commission on the Establishment of a Maryland Women in Military Service Monument
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 372
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 251
Foster Care - Tuition Exemption - Expanded Eligibility
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Appropriations
SB 373
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 253
Higher Education - Public Institutions of Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition Exemption
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Appropriations
SB 374
Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Institutions of Higher Education - College Textbooks - Publication of International Standard Book Numbers and Retail Prices
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 379
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Task Force to Study the County and Municipal Revenue Structure
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 395
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Task Force to Review Property Tax Assessment Procedure and the Assessment Appeals Process
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 11, 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 417
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Prescription Confidentiality Act
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 418
Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Commercial Law - Gift Certificates - Balances - Presumption of Abandonment
Senate:
Finance
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 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 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 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 527
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Fairness in Taxation for Retirees Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 528
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Estates and Trusts - Registers of Wills - Fees
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 558
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
State Government - Notary Public - Fees
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 581
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 289
Natural Resources - Roadside Trees - Protection and Enforcement
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 596
Status as of February 27, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Film Production Activity Credit
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 617
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 84
Local Government - Deposits of Unexpended or Surplus Money
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 621
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 574
Sales and Use and Property Tax - Exemptions - Solar Energy Equipment and Property
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 622
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 16, 2009, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 653
Status as of April 1, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Admissions and Amusement Tax - Shooting Ranges - Military, Police, and Correctional Officers
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: April 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 664
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 418
Nursing Facilities - Accountability Measures - Pay-for-Performance Program
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 673
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed
Fairness in Negotiations Act
Senate:
Finance
SB 686
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
High Performance Buildings Act - Modifications and Applicability to Community College Capital Projects
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 693
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Maryland Student Voting Rights Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 709
Status as of March 12, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Prince George's County - City of Laurel - Tax Rebate for Local Bus Service
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 712
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Trooper Tobin Triebel Benefits Memorial Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
SB 715
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Building Opportunities for All Students and Teachers (BOAST) in Maryland Tax Credit
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 717
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Disease Prevention - Cancer Reports - Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 31, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 733
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Elections - Permanent Absentee Ballot List
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 12, 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 816
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Food and Hunger Policy Council - Department of Agriculture
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 822
Status as of March 12, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Tuition Cap and College Opportunity Act of 2009
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 823
Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Real Property - Tenant Rights and Protections
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: February 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 858
Status as of February 26, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Commercial Law - Maryland Gasohol and Gasoline Products Marketing Act - Marketing Premises
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 898
Status as of April 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemptions - Veterans' Organizations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: April 9, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 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 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
SB 1072
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 3
Pimlico and Laurel Park Racetracks, Bowie Race Course Training Center, and Preakness Stakes - State Purchase or Condemnation
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Environmental Matters
