2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:09 p.m.
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Delegate Tanya T. Shewell
District 5A
Total Number of Bills: 112
HB 185
      Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Home Appliances - Warranty Enforcement
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 186
      Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Real Property - Condemnation Proceedings - Valuation of Property
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 187
      Status as of January 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Bicycles and Motor Scooters - Protective Headgear
House:
Environmental Matters
   
(Heard: February 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 188
      Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Property Tax - Assessment Freeze and Annual Reassessment
House:
Ways and Means
   
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 422
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 672
Family Law - Child Custody and Visitation - Military Duty
House:
Judiciary
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 7
          Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 8
State Government - Flags - Made in USA
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 139
      Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Transportation Trust Fund - Dedicated Highway Funds
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 140
      Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Transportation Trust Fund Protection Act
House:
Appropriations
   
HB 156
      Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
State Property Tax - Homeowner's Property Tax Assessment Cap Reduction
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: February 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 158
      Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Fairness in Taxation for Retirees Act
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: February 5, 2009, 11:00 a.m)
   
HB 166
      Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Estate Tax - Exclusion for Qualified Agricultural Property
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 173
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 530
Health Occupations - Maryland Athletic Trainers Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 191
      Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
State Retirement and Pension System - Military Service Credit - Eligibility
House:
Appropriations
   
(Heard: February 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 195
      Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Proof of Lawful Presence Act of 2009
House:
Judiciary
   
(Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 199
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 272
Maryland Transit Administration - Public Hearings
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 207
      Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Processors - Required Records
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 210
      Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Use of Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence or a Felony
House:
Judiciary
   
(Heard: February 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 220
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 535
Municipal Corporations - Annexations - Small Parcels
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 226
      Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Capital Projects - High Performance Buildings - Green Globe Rating
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
   
HB 232
      Status as of February 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Credit Regulation - Mortgage Lending - Borrower's Ability to Repay Loan
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 233
      Status as of March 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Full Disclosure of Real Estate Taxes Act
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Budget and Taxation and Judicial Proceedings
   
(Heard: March 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 241
      Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Finance - Purchasing and Use of Motor Vehicles
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
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 251
      Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Misrepresentation or False Statement as to Age - Driver's License Suspension
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 270
      Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
State Boat Act - Excise Tax - Computation of Trade-In Value
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
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 278
      Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Election Law - Special Election to Fill Vacancy in the Office of United States Senator
House:
Ways and Means
   
HB 286
      Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Reports to "Crime Solvers" Organization - Inadmissibility and Confidentiality
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 293
      Status as of April 8, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Vehicle Laws - Repeated Drunk and Drugged Driving Offenses - Suspension of License
House:
Judiciary
    Senate:
Senate Rules
HB 303
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 185
Vehicle Laws - Teen Driver Safety
House:
Environmental Matters
    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 320
      Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Voltage Regulation Technology - Income Tax Subtraction Modification
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: February 11, 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 327
      Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Natural Resources - Black Bear Damage - Funds for Reimbursement
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 332
      Status as of March 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Victims of Crime - Burglary and Crimes of Violence - Civil Immunity
House:
Judiciary
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 358
      Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Driver Improvement Programs - Deduction of Accumulated Points
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 369
      Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Special Election for US Senate Vacancies Act
House:
Ways and Means
   
HB 375
      Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Off-Highway Vehicles - Titling and Registration
House:
Environmental Matters
   
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 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 421
      Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Taxpayers' Bill of Rights
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: February 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 428
      Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Property Tax - Semiannual Payment Schedule - Small Business Property
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 430
      Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Single Registration Plate
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 437
      Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Bicycles, Mopeds, and Motor Scooters - Minors - Protective Headgear
House:
Environmental Matters
   
(Heard: February 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 452
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 101
Business Regulation - Charitable Organizations - Audits and Reviews
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 470
      Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Repeal of Finding Requirement
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 472
      Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Presidential Elections - Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote - Repeal
House:
Ways and Means
   
HB 475
      Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Ethics - Executive Branch - Lobbying by Former Officials
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Senate Rules
HB 486
      Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Counties and Municipal Corporations - "Sanctuary Laws" for Illegal Aliens - Prohibition
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 495
      Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Crimes Relating to Animals - Limitations on Possession of Breeding Dogs
House:
Judiciary
   
(Heard: February 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 499
      Status as of March 3, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Health Care Facilities - Database of Terminated Employees
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
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 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 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 580
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 681
Foster Kids Coverage Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 599
      Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Andrew's Law
House:
Environmental Matters
   
(Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
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 602
      Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Smart Start Scholarship Program
House:
Ways and Means
   
HB 603
      Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Great Preschools Tax Credit Program
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 614
      Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Enterprise Zones - County Tax Credits
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 621
      Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Procurement - Prevailing Wage Rate Law - Repeal
House:
Economic Matters
   
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 655
      Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Natural Resources - Expanded Use of Waterway Improvement Fund
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 656
      Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
State Highway Administration - Emergency Snow Removal - Use of Farm Trucks
House:
Environmental Matters
   
(Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 664
      Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Food Containing a Product of Cloned Animals - Labeling
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 669
      Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Economic Stimulus Act - Expensing of Business Property and Bonus Depreciation
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 676
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 150
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Easements
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 684
      Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Taxpayer Protection Act
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 710
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 608
Higher Education - Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program - Alterations
House:
Appropriations and Ways and Means
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 720
      Status as of March 20, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Nuclear Generating Facility - Sale of Electricity at Lowest Best Price and Disclosure of Rates
House:
Economic Matters
   
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 751
      Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Military Retirement Income
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 752
      Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - U.S. Government Employees' Foreign Earned Income
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 757
      Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Fatigued Driving
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 776
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 615
Real Property - Foreclosure of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on Residential Property - Notice to Occupants
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 816
      Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Marilyn J. Praisner Safe and Earth-Friendly Roadway Act
House:
Environmental Matters
   
(Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 876
      Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Healthy Homes Initiative
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 878
      Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Reckless Endangerment - Use of a Motor Vehicle
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 901
      Status as of February 12, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Domestic Violence - Cruelty Toward a Pet or Service Animal
House:
Judiciary
   
(Heard: February 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 913
      Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Maryland's Marriage Protection Act
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 921
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 335
Construction Permits - Expiration Dates
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 925
      Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Maryland Personhood Amendment
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 13, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 936
      Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Public Schools - Student Speech on Religious Issues
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 988
      Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Correctional Services - Strip Searches of Employees - Reporting Requirement
House:
Appropriations
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 994
      Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Library Book Sales by Nonprofit Organizations
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1067
    Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations for Libraries in Community Centers or Recreation Centers
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1087
    Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Law - Identity Theft Against Minors - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 1090
    Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Third Degree Sexual Offense - Person in Position of Authority
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 1103
    Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Business Regulation - Secondhand Sporting Goods Dealers - Records
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 1117
    Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Judicial Proceedings
Immunity from Liability - Medical Emergency - Use of Automated External Defibrillator
House:
Judiciary
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1118
    Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Trial - Evidence - Account Records
House:
Judiciary
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1120
    Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Social Security Numbers - Prohibited Uses
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 1122
    Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Identity Fraud - Seizure and Forfeiture of Property
House:
Judiciary
   
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1126
    Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - Identity Fraud - Restitution for Loss of Employment or Wages
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 1169
    Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
All-Terrain Vehicles - Protective Equipment
House:
Environmental Matters
   
(Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1180
    Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Alcoholic Beverages - Enhanced Beer
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 1217
    Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Mandatory Use of Ignition Interlock System
House:
Judiciary
   
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1246
    Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Protection of Children from Online Predators Act of 2009
House:
Judiciary
   
(Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1248
    Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Agriculture - Nutrient Management Plans - Confidentiality
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 1252
    Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Commercial Law - Attachment of Contract Payments Due from or Payable by the State, a Local Governing Body, or a Public Officer
House:
Judiciary
   
(Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1259
    Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Building Opportunities for All Students and Teachers (BOAST) in Maryland Tax Credit
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1260
    Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Bankruptcy Proceedings - Exemptions - Interests in Real Property and Personal Property
House:
Judiciary
   
(Heard: March 18, 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 1263
    Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 713
Mercury Switch Removal from Vehicles
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 1376
    Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Compensation Outside the United States
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1442
    Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 169
Jane E. Lawton Conservation Fund - Renewable Energy Projects
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HJ 5
          Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Federal Money and Banking
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations