2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:09 p.m.
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Senator Paul G. Pinsky
District 22
Total Number of Bills: 78

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 220       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

State Government - Prohibition on Use of State Funds - Ethanol Derived from Corn

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 349       Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Education - Protection of Privacy - Release of Test Results - Military Recruiters

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Ways and Means

SB 350       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 534

Municipal Corporations - Annexations - Small Parcels

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 472       Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation

Income Tax - Corporations - Denial of Deduction for Excessive Compensation of Officers and Directors

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 602       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 565

Dental Hygienists - Expanded Functions

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 603       Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction and Reform

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 663       Status as of March 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Recommit to Committee Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Election Law - Public Campaign Financing Act for Candidates for the General Assembly

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 666       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 298

Natural Resources - No Net Loss of Forest Policy - Forest Conservation Act

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 721       Status as of May 19, 2009: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy

Private Wastewater Treatment Act of 2009

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 881       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Maryland Health System Act of 2009

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 921       Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation

Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Greenbelt Consumer Cooperative Renovation

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 14, 2009, 11:00 a.m)    

SB 962       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 631

Town of University Park Employees - Participation in the Employees' Pension System

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Appropriations

SB 1007     Status as of March 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Senate Rules

Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - University Park Town Hall Expansion

Senate: Senate Rules    

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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 125       Status as of February 5, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Natural Resources - Prohibition on Dredging Buried Oyster Shells on Man-O-War Shoals

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 126       Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

State Government - Notary Public - Appointment

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 132       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 197

Department of General Services - Renovation of Historic Structures - Procurement Exemptions

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations

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 157       Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Campaign Finance - Affiliated Business Entities - Attribution of Contributions

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: February 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 184       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Environment - Brominated Flame Retardants - Decabrominated Diphenyl Ether - Prohibition

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

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 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 264       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 187

State Employees - Collective Bargaining - Negotiations - "The Fair Share Act"

Senate: Finance     House: Appropriations

SB 271       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 173

Aquaculture - Shellfish - Leasing

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 272       Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed

Maryland False Health Claims Act of 2009

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 279       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 186

Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Evidence

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

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 342       Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Fur Labeling Requirements for Articles of Clothing

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

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 356       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 247

Family Day Care Homes and Child Care Centers - Emergency Preparedness Plans

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations

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 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 381       Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2009

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

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 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 419       Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Acceptance of Premiums on Installment Basis

Senate: Finance     (Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 473       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 264

Environment - Recycling - Public School Plans

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

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 501       Status as of February 12, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-assigned Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Public Safety - National Guard Deployment - Governor's Powers

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 512       Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Elections - Campaign Finance Entities - Certificates of Deposit

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: February 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

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 516       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 553

Maryland Organic Transition Investment Pilot Program (MO-TIPP)

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 522       Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Domestic Violence - Violation of Protective Order - Arrest

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary     (Heard: April 7, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 539       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Driver Relief Act of 2009

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

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 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 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 565       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 566       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Human Relations - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - Antidiscrimination

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (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 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 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 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 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 726       Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Corporations and Associations - Address and Principal Office - Definitions

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 727       Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Recordation and Transfer Tax - Controlling Interest Transfers

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 753       Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Transportation - Intercounty Connector - Elimination of Funding

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 786       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Alcoholic Beverages - Enhanced Beer

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 6, 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 824       Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Community Environmental Protection Act of 2009

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

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 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 849       Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Task Force to Study Restrictions on Campaign Contributions from Government Contractors

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 917       Status as of February 26, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Agriculture - Fertilizers and Pesticides - Release Reporting

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 990       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 638

Education - Reporting Requirement - Class Size

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Ways and Means

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

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Administration Bills

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