2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:09 p.m.
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Delegate Frank S. Turner
District 13
Total Number of Bills: 95
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 531
Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Gaming - Video Lottery Terminals
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 937
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 429
Higher Education - Student Financial Assistance - Retention of Unused Funds
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 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 73
Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Floating Teacher Pilot Program
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 108
Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Tax Amnesty Program
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
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 129
Status as of January 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Horse Riding - Helmet Requirement for Minors
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 130
Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Judicial Proceedings
State Highway Administration - Unauthorized Signs on Highway Rights-of-Way
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 170
Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Campaign Finance - Affiliated Business Entities - Attributions of Contributions
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 181
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Maryland Cancer Treatment Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 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 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 199
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 272
Maryland Transit Administration - Public Hearings
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 211
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Income Tax - Banks - Treatment of Losses on Loans and Bad Debts After Change of Ownership
House:
Ways and Means
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 244
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 64
Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families - Repeal of Sunset
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 272
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Maryland Coverage Affordability and Revenue Efficiency Standards Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 300
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 182
Tax Increment Financing and Special Taxing Districts - Transit-Oriented Development
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 304
Status as of February 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Maryland False Health Claims Act of 2009
House:
Judiciary and Appropriations
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 306
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 502
Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 309
Status as of April 8, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: April 9, 2009, 2:00 p.m.)
HB 315
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 171
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act of 2009
House:
Economic Matters and Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 317
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 504
Silver Alert Program - Establishment
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 322
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Libraries - Funding - State Library Resource Center
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 340
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit for Services Donated to Community Health Organizations
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 343
Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Disclosure of Personal Information by Credit Card Issuers - Limitations
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 344
Status as of February 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Sale or Distribution of Personal Information - Limitations
House:
Economic Matters
HB 364
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Task Force to Study State Employment Assistance for Ex-Felons
House:
Economic Matters
HB 365
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Labor and Employment - Adult Education and Literacy Grants - Funding Formula
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 379
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 639
Education - Reporting Requirement - Class Size
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 391
Status as of April 7, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Voter's Rights Protection Act of 2009
House:
Ways and Means
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 417
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
State Government - Human Relations - Discrimination by Business Establishments Against Individuals with Disabilities
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 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 443
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Real Property - Restrictions - Clotheslines or Other Laundry Drying Devices
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 453
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 346
Public Service Companies - Termination of Electric and Gas Service - Extreme Temperatures
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 474
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Human Relations - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - Antidiscrimination
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 484
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Task Force to Study the County and Municipal Revenue Structure
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 503
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 338
Health - Maryland Commission on Autism
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 528
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Tobacco Tax - Tax Stamps
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 25, 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 574
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Prescription Drugs - Evidence-Based Prescriber Education and Outreach Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 580
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 681
Foster Kids Coverage Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 589
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Change of Party Affiliation and Nomination by Petition - Requirements
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 635
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 686
Criminal Procedure - Occupational Licenses or Certificates - Criminal Conviction
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 636
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Police and Court Records - Nonviolent Crimes - Expungement
House:
Judiciary
HB 637
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 626
Task Force on Prisoner Reentry
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 660
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 231
Education - Suspension and Expulsion Procedures - Attendance-Related Offenses
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 665
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Audit of Election Results - Transparency in Election Administration
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 681
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Business Regulation - Distribution of Tobacco Products
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: February 24, 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 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 781
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 416
Property Tax Credit - Seniors
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 793
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Task Force on Classroom Indoor Air Quality Standards
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 819
Status as of April 1, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Workplace Fraud Act of 2009
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: April 2, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 902
Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Maryland Family and Medical Leave Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 908
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Film Production Activity Credit
House:
Ways and Means and Economic Matters
(Heard: March 24, 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 922
Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Budget and Taxation
Maryland Transportation Authority - Fixing or Revising Tolls and Fees - Notice and Public Comment
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 951
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Health Care Affordability Act of 2009
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1044
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Walter P. Carter Center - Employees, Services, and Naming
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1055
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1060
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Residential Solar Energy Act of 2009
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1062
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Commemorative Day - Health Improvement and Disease Prevention Day
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 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 1186
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Maryland Health Security Act of 2009
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1212
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 447
Horse Racing - Purse Dedication Account - Allocation of Funds
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1230
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit - Residential Units for Lower-Income Individuals
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1237
Status as of March 19, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Moist Snuff - Taxation and Regulation
House:
Economic Matters and Ways and Means
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1249
Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Payment of Overtime - Exemptions
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 3, 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 1264
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 623
Gwendolyn Britt Student Health and Fitness Act
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1265
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1363
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 454
County Boards of Education - Procurement of Green Product Cleaning Supplies
House:
Ways and Means
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.)
