2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:09 p.m.
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Senator James N. Robey
District 13
Total Number of Bills: 85
SB 206
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Malfunctioning Traffic Light Act
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 523
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Howard County - Ellicott City Post Office
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 524
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of State Debt - Howard County - Robinson Nature Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 525
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Howard County - Troy Regional Park
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 526
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Howard County - Linwood Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 685
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Fleeing or Eluding Police - Penalties and Forfeiture
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 687
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Howard County - Living Farm Heritage Museum
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 14, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 688
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 589
Public Service Companies - Passenger-For-Hire Services - Limousines
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 785
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 602
Inheritance Tax - Exemption - Domestic Partners
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 935
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Real Property - Mobile Home Parks - Plans for Dislocated Residents
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 121
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Child Protection - Mandatory Reporting of Children Regularly in Contact with Persons Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 177
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 518
Emergency Responders - Death Benefits and Funeral Expenses
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 192
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 218
Criminal Law - Fraudulent Conversion of Rental Property
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
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 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 219
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 525
Vehicle Laws - Violations by Drivers Under the Age of 18 Years - Driver's License Suspensions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
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 235
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 528
Education - MDK12 Digital Library
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
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 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 265
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 184
Vehicle Laws - Teen Driver Safety
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 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 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 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 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 394
Status as of February 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Health Insurance - Coverage of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: February 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 470
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 548
Unemployment Insurance - Recreational Sports Officials - Coverage
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic 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 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 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 567
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Registered Offenders - Ban from Public Parks
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 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 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 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 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 701
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Stolen Registration Plates, Registration Card, or Validation Tabs - Waiver of Fee for Replacement
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 704
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Public Health - Construction Sites - Toilets and Lavatories
Senate:
Finance
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 711
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 307
Trooper Tobin Triebel Memorial Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
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 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 732
Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Refusal to Take a Blood or Breath Test - Prohibition
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 735
Status as of April 3, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Vehicle Laws - Mandatory Use of Ignition Interlock System
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
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 843
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-assigned Budget and Taxation
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Wellness
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 941
Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Procurement - Preference - Energy Star Products
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 988
Status as of March 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Division of Correction and Division of Parole and Probation - Reports and Records - Immigration Status
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 991
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 640
Business Occupations - Crane Operators - Certificate of Competence
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 1019
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 643
State Police Retirement System - Reemployment of Retirees
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Appropriations
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
