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Delegate Jeff Waldstreicher
District 18
Total Number of Bills: 111
HB 9           Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 511
Criminal Law - Possession of Child Pornography - Penalties
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 131       Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations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 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 285       Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Controlled Dangerous Substances - Penalties
House: Judiciary    
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 638       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 584
Violent Crimes - Conditional Release Under Mandatory Supervision - Limitation
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 1089     Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Coverage of In Vitro Fertilization Services
House: Health and Government Operations    
HB 1097     Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Maryland Health Insurance Plan - Coverage of Mammograms
House: Health and Government Operations    
HB 1189     Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Violation of Crime Victim Rights - Sentencing
House: Judiciary    
HB 1232     Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Board of Physicians - Subpoenas - Medical Records for Mental Health Services
House: Health and Government Operations    
HB 1530     Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Public Service Commission - New Electric Generation Facilities - Rate Regulation and Contracts
House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

Co-sponsored Bills

HB 57         Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Child Abuse and Neglect - Referral to Family Planning Services
House: Judiciary    
HB 66         Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 655
Criminal Law - Theft - Penalties
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
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 85         Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 521
College Textbook Competition and Affordability Act of 2009
House: Appropriations     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 98         Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 564
Domestic Violence - Temporary Protective Orders - Extension
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 104       Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - MacDonald Knolls Center
House: Appropriations    
HB 107       Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - LEDC Facility
House: Appropriations    
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 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 127       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 130
Death Certificate - Correction - Notice of Right to Appeal Denial
House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance
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 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 168       Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Controlled Dangerous Substances - Eligibility to Participate in Drug Treatment Program
House: Judiciary    
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 182       Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Freedom of Association and Assembly Protection Act of 2009
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 204       Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Imagination Stage
House: Appropriations    
HB 206       Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Maryland Transit Administration Study - New West Silver Spring Commuter Rail Station
House: Environmental Matters    
HB 208       Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Consumer Protection - Fur Labeling Requirements for Articles of Clothing
House: Economic Matters    
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 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 239       Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2008 - Montgomery County - The Arc of Montgomery County Group Homes
House: Appropriations    
HB 240       Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Exemption Amounts - Blind and Elderly Individuals
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
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 271       Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - "Road Rage" Offenses
House: Judiciary    
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 281       Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Disability History and Awareness Month - Educational Requirements
House: Health and Government Operations and Ways and Means    
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 299       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 499
Criminal Law - Alcoholic Beverages - Underage Individuals - Prohibitions and Penalties
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 301       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 495
Criminal Procedure - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Probation Before Judgment
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 303       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 185
Vehicle Laws - Teen Driver Safety
House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 305       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 498
Vehicle Laws - Alcohol Restriction on Driver's License - Penalties for Violations
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
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 311       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 493
Freedom of Association and Assembly Protection Act of 2009
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
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 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 366       Status as of April 3, 2009: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Criminal Procedure - Petition for Writ of Actual Innocence - Newly Discovered Evidence
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 385       Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Insurance - In Vitro Fertilization Benefit - Definition of Successful Pregnancy
House: Health and Government Operations    
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 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 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 468       Status as of March 3, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Habilitative Services - Required Coverage
House: Health and Government Operations    
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 480       Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Public Utility Tree Management Act of 2009
House: Economic 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 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 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 513       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Heritage Tax Credit - Expenditures for Work Undertaken Prior to Approval of Plans
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 5, 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 542       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 143
Criminal Law - Human Trafficking - Inducing or Enticing
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 551       Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights - Definition of Law Enforcement Officer
House: Judiciary    
HB 561       Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed
Criminal Procedure - Sentencing or Disposition Hearing - Appearance of Victim or Victim's Representative
House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings
HB 580       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 681
Foster Kids Coverage Act
House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance
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 649       Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Labor and Employment - Independent Contractor - Definition
House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 3, 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 699       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Wind Energy - Tax Incentives
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 700       Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Renewable Energy Credits - Solar Hot Water Systems
House: Economic Matters    
HB 717       Status as of February 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Family Law - Child Custody Determinations
House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 26, 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 791       Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Increase and Distribution of Funds
House: Ways and Means and Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 792       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 285
Education - Collective Bargaining - Topics of Negotiation
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Finance
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 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 845       Status as of April 8, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Education - Tween/Teen Dating Violence
House: Ways and Means and Judiciary     Senate: Senate Rules
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 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 907       Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Public Safety - National Guard Deployment - Governor's Powers
House: Health and Government Operations    
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 992       Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Driver Relief Act of 2009
House: Environmental Matters    
HB 1053     Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Community Environmental Protection Act of 2009
House: Environmental Matters    
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 1064     Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Donations for Classroom Libraries in Public Elementary Schools
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 1086     Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Business and Economic Development - Grants for Nanotechnology
House: Economic Matters    
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 1124     Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 160
Coordinating Emerging Nanobiotechnology Research in Maryland Program - Public-Private Partnerships
House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance
HB 1125     Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit - Nanobiotechnology Investment Incentives
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1160     Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Increase and Distribution of Funds
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1171     Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 444
Alternative Energy Tax Incentive Act of 2009
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation
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 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 1243     Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Fairness in Negotiations Act
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 10, 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 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 1257     Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Capital Area Food Bank
House: Appropriations    
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 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 1287     Status as of April 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Labor and Employment - Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Criminal Penalties
House: Economic Matters    
HB 1296     Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Healthy Families Healthy Workplaces Act
House: Economic Matters    
HB 1569     Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 651
Standing - Miscellaneous Environmental Protection Proceedings and Judicial Review
House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs