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Delegate Craig L. Rice
District 15
Total Number of Bills: 111
HB 73         Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Floating Teacher Pilot Program
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 85         Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 521
College Textbook Competition and Affordability Act of 2009
House: Appropriations     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 478       Status as of March 3, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Task Force on Public Health Risks Linked to Bullying
House: Health and Government Operations    
HB 792       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 285
Education - Collective Bargaining - Topics of Negotiation
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Finance
HB 793       Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Task Force on Classroom Indoor Air Quality Standards
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1176     Status as of March 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Transportation - Public-Private Partnerships - Notice to the General Assembly
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 31, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1290     Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 265
Environment - Recycling - Public School Plans
House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1560     Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Poolesville Skate Park
House: Appropriations    

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 20         Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 119
Intellectual Disability (Rosa's Law)
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 83         Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations - Pharmacies - Display of SMARxT Disposal Campaign Poster
House: Health and Government Operations    
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 106       Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Abandoned Property - Notice to Apparent Owners
House: Economic Matters    
HB 108       Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Tax Amnesty Program
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation
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 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 159       Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Sending Blank Checks Through the Mail - Recipient Approval
House: Economic Matters    
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 184       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 527
Education - Maryland's Preschool for All Business Plan - Final Report Requirements
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 199       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 272
Maryland Transit Administration - Public Hearings
House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Finance
HB 204       Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Imagination Stage
House: Appropriations    
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 209       Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - RCI Group Home Renovations
House: Appropriations    
HB 211       Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Income Tax - Banks - Treatment of Losses on Loans and Bad Debts After Change of Ownership
House: Ways and Means    
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 257       Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Classroom Placement - Multiple Birth Children - Parental Discretion
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 266       Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Developmental Disabilities Administration - Adult Autism Care Training Program
House: Health and Government Operations    
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 281       Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Disability History and Awareness Month - Educational Requirements
House: Health and Government Operations and Ways and Means    
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 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 317       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 504
Silver Alert Program - Establishment
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 322       Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Libraries - Funding - State Library Resource Center
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 24, 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 337       Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 340       Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit for Services Donated to Community Health Organizations
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 342       Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Public Education - Education Trust Fund - Use of Funds
House: Ways and Means    
HB 343       Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Disclosure of Personal Information by Credit Card Issuers - Limitations
House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 344       Status as of February 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Sale or Distribution of Personal Information - Limitations
House: Economic Matters    
HB 363       Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Public Safety - Potomac River Bridges Security Zone Pilot Program
House: Judiciary    
HB 365       Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Labor and Employment - Adult Education and Literacy Grants - Funding Formula
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 379       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 639
Education - Reporting Requirement - Class Size
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 391       Status as of April 7, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Voter's Rights Protection Act of 2009
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 406       Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Acceptance of Premiums on Installment Basis
House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 413       Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Ballot Issue Committee - Additional Campaign Finance Report
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 449       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 554
Maryland Organic Transition Investment Pilot Program (MO-TIPP)
House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 468       Status as of March 3, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Habilitative Services - Required Coverage
House: Health and Government Operations    
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 476       Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Elective Franchise - Registration and Voting on Election Day
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 479       Status as of February 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Cigarette - Definition
House: Economic Matters    
HB 484       Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Task Force to Study the County and Municipal Revenue Structure
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 492       Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Commission on Commuter Rail Governance and Funding
House: Environmental Matters    
HB 505       Status as of February 5, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - High School Assessment Requirement
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
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 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 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 541       Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
High Performance Buildings Act - Applicable to Community College Capital Projects
House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation
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 579       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 244
Prosthetic Parity Act
House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance
HB 583       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 237
Crimes - Financial Exploitation of Elderly - Penalty
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 589       Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Change of Party Affiliation and Nomination by Petition - Requirements
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 593       Status as of April 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Criminal Procedure - Offender Registry - Minors
House: Judiciary     Senate: Senate Rules
HB 640       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 149
Residential Property in Foreclosure - Notification to a County or Municipal Corporation
House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 644       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 687
Procurement - Apprenticeship Training Programs
House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance
HB 660       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 231
Education - Suspension and Expulsion Procedures - Attendance-Related Offenses
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 671       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Polling Places - Electioneering Boundary
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 712       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 248
Family Day Care Homes and Child Care Centers - Emergency Preparedness Plans
House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 755       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Hometown Heroes Act of 2009 - Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 771       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Sustainable Forestry Act of 2009
House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 778       Status as of February 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Threat Against Deputy State's Attorney or Assistant State's Attorney
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
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 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 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 871       Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Health Care Facilities - Certificates of Need - Hospitals
House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 891       Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Tax Credit for Electric Vehicles
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 892       Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Historically Black Institutions - State Funding - Blount-Rawlings-Britt HBI Comparability Program
House: Appropriations     (Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 893       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 428
Election Law - Voting Systems - Requirements
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 900       Status as of February 12, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Maryland Higher Education Commission - Review of Duplicative Academic Programs
House: Appropriations    
HB 907       Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Public Safety - National Guard Deployment - Governor's Powers
House: Health and Government Operations    
HB 908       Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Film Production Activity Credit
House: Ways and Means and Economic Matters     (Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 922       Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Budget and Taxation
Maryland Transportation Authority - Fixing or Revising Tolls and Fees - Notice and Public Comment
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation
HB 937       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 429
Higher Education - Student Financial Assistance - Retention of Unused Funds
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 938       Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Correctional Services - Inmate Earnings - Compensation for Victims of Crime
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 948       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 431
Higher Education - Part-Time Grant Program - Eligibility
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 1055     Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1062     Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Commemorative Day - Health Improvement and Disease Prevention Day
House: Health and Government Operations    
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 1171     Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 444
Alternative Energy Tax Incentive Act of 2009
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation
HB 1195     Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 170
Prescription Drugs - Wholesale Drug Distribution - Surety Bond Requirements
House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1215     Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Inheritance Tax - Exemption - Domestic Partners
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation
HB 1226     Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Lawful Presence - Identification Card, Moped Operator's Permit, or Driver's License
House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1243     Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Fairness in Negotiations Act
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1249     Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Payment of Overtime - Exemptions
House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1257     Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Capital Area Food Bank
House: Appropriations    
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 1264     Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 623
Gwendolyn Britt Student Health and Fitness Act
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 1297     Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 715
Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Prime Contractors
House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1300     Status as of April 7, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Procurement - Small Business Preference Program - Expansion
House: Health and Government Operations    
HB 1333     Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Supplemental Retirement Plans - Investment Options
House: Appropriations    
HB 1360     Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Black Rock Center for the Arts
House: Appropriations    
HB 1363     Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 454
County Boards of Education - Procurement of Green Product Cleaning Supplies
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1459     Status as of March 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Election Law - E-Mail Newsletters
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1549     Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Education Funding - Thornton Formula - Evaluation
House: House Rules and Executive Nominations