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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HB 188       Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means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