2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:09 p.m.
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Delegate Theodore Sophocleus
District 32
Total Number of Bills: 60
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 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 874
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Trespass on Posted Property and Wanton Trespass on Private Property - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
HB 875
Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Refusal to Take a Blood or Breath Test - Prohibition
House:
Judiciary
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 1558
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Student Stigma Act
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 23
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed
Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Processors - Required Records
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 66
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 655
Criminal Law - Theft - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 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 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 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 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 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 275
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Historical Freetown Renovation
House:
Appropriations
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 317
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 504
Silver Alert Program - Establishment
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 330
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Manslaughter and Vehicular Manslaughter - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
HB 346
Status as of March 21, 2009: Bill is in the House - Recommit to Committee Environmental Matters
Bay Restoration Fund - Nitrogen-Removing Septic Systems
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 347
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Linthicum Veterans Memorial
House:
Appropriations
HB 352
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Benson-Hammond House Renovation
House:
Appropriations
HB 390
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Homestead Property Tax Credit - Eligibility of Employees of the Federal Government Stationed Out of State
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 403
Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Anne Arundel County - Historic London Town Visitors Center and Museum Loan of 2001
House:
Appropriations
HB 420
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 391
Environment - Limitation of Actions - Political Subdivisions
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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
HB 491
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Easements - Inspection Requirements
House:
Environmental Matters
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 494
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Emblems - Literacy Symbol - Book "E" Lookee
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 512
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Anne Arundel County - Election Law - Photo Identification for Voting
House:
Ways and Means
(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 573
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Floating Vessel Platforms
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 600
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Commemorative Month - Young Heroes Month
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 622
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Emergency and Police Vehicle and Personnel Protection Act
House:
Environmental 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 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 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 735
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 690
State Personnel - At-Will Employment - Reforms and Reports
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Finance
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 761
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Homeport Farm Park Building Rehabilitation Project
House:
Appropriations
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 787
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 519
Emergency Responders - Death Benefits and Funeral Expenses
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 866
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Alcoholic Beverages - Issuance, Renewal, and Transfer of Licenses and Permits - Payment of State and Local Taxes
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 883
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 594
Income Tax Refund - Direct Deposit - Multiple Accounts
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 897
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Public Schools - Office Discipline Referrals - Accountability Policy
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 918
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
House:
Appropriations
HB 946
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Light House Shelter
House:
Appropriations
HB 1100
Status as of April 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Maryland Gasohol and Gasoline Products Marketing Act - Marketing Premises
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 1127
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Monarch Academy Public Charter School Building
House:
Appropriations
HB 1152
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Higher Education - Maryland National Guard Members - Nonresident Tuition Exemption
House:
Appropriations
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 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 1367
Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2005 - Anne Arundel County - Tipton Airport Control Tower
House:
Appropriations
HB 1372
Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Judgments - Appeals - Supersedeas Bond
House:
Judiciary
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
