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Delegate Luiz R. S. Simmons
District 17
Total Number of Bills: 59
HB 97         Status as of January 21, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Criminal Negligence
House: Judiciary     (Heard: January 28, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 98         Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 564
Domestic Violence - Temporary Protective Orders - Extension
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 118       Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence Central Repository
House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 138       Status as of January 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Truth in Sentencing Task Force
House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 213       Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Domestic Violence - Attorney's Fees - Pro Bono Attorneys
House: Judiciary    
HB 258       Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Crimes - Committing a Crime of Violence in the Presence of a Minor - Penalties
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: April 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 261       Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Claimant Confidentiality and Eligibility
House: Judiciary    
HB 388       Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Law - Narcotic Drugs - Enhanced Penalties
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: April 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 401       Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Proceeds from Drug Crimes - Misdemeanor
House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 497       Status as of March 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Maryland Power of Attorney Form and Oversight Act
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 11, 2009, 2:00 p.m.)    
HB 534       Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Child Pornography - Matter Reflecting Belief That a Minor Is Depicted in a Certain Manner
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: April 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 542       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 143
Criminal Law - Human Trafficking - Inducing or Enticing
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 1167     Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Violations by Drivers Under the Age of 18 Years - Driver's License Suspensions
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1170     Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Campaign Contributions by Persons Engaged in Gaming Activity in the State
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1181     Status as of March 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Recommit to Committee Judiciary
Denial or Dismissal of Domestic Violence Petitions - Expungement of Records
House: Judiciary    
HB 1183     Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 710
Juvenile Law - Hearings
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 1224     Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Crimes - Actively Participating in a Criminal Gang - Penalties
House: Judiciary    

Co-sponsored Bills

HB 66         Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 655
Criminal Law - Theft - Penalties
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
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 131       Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
State Government - Commemorative Days - Cesar Chavez Day
House: Health and Government Operations    
HB 144       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 260
Social Services Administration and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Parents Responsible for Child Abuse or Neglect - Birth of Subsequent Child
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 199       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 272
Maryland Transit Administration - Public Hearings
House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Finance
HB 202       Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Appeals - District Court - Stay of Sentence and Release
House: Judiciary    
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 237       Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Health Care Malpractice - Noneconomic Damages
House: Judiciary     (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 317       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 504
Silver Alert Program - Establishment
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
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 339       Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Education Funding - Maintenance of Effort - Slots Revenue
House: Ways and Means    
HB 354       Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy
House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 355       Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Courts - Jury Trials in Civil Actions - Amount in Controversy
House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
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 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 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 550       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 679
Special Police Commissions - Recommended Denial of Application - Appeals
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 554       Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Gaithersburg Community Museum
House: Appropriations    
HB 560       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 402
Hate Crimes - Prohibitions and Protected Classes - Disability
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 562       Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Hate Crimes - Civil Remedy
House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 569       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 680
Criminal Procedure - De Novo Appeal - Stay of Sentence
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 571       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 302
Senior Investment Protection Act
House: Economic Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 583       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 237
Crimes - Financial Exploitation of Elderly - Penalty
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 658       Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Rockville Historic Post Office Renovation
House: Appropriations    
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 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 843       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 694
Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Internal Grievance Procedure and Mediation
House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance
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 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 950       Status as of February 12, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Law Enforcement Officers - Unsubstantiated Complaints - Admissibility
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1000     Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Requests Recede
Marriage Ceremonies - Performance by Tax Court Judges
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 1041     Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Alcoholic Beverages - Public Consumption and Open Containers - Penalties
House: Economic Matters    
HB 1099     Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Finance
Mental Health - Local Correctional Facilities - Incarcerated Individuals with Mental Illness
House: Judiciary and Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance and Judicial Proceedings
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 1267     Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 543
Public Safety - SWAT Team Activation and Deployment - Reports
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 1278     Status as of March 20, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Delegation of Contested Claims to Office of Administrative Hearings
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 1281     Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Law - Voluntary Manslaughter and Involuntary Manslaughter
House: Judiciary    
HB 1283     Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Definitions
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1441     Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary
Victims' Rights - Fatal Vehicular Accident - Suspension of License
House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1458     Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Estates - Disqualification - Conviction for Unlawfully Obtaining Property of Vulnerable Adult
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: April 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)