2009 Regular Session sponsor information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:09 p.m.
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Delegate Jay Walker
District 26
Total Number of Bills: 82
HB 505
Status as of February 5, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - High School Assessment Requirement
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 535
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - YMCA Potomac Overlook
House:
Appropriations
HB 594
Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Minority Business Enterprise Certification - Personal Net Worth Requirement - Repeal
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 796
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 421
Agriculture - Emerald Ash Borer Grant Fund
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 799
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Horse Racing - Satellite Simulcast Betting - Instant Racing
House:
Ways and Means
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 1333
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Supplemental Retirement Plans - Investment Options
House:
Appropriations
HB 1527
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Alcoholic Beverages - Party Promoter's License
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 23, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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 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 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 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 124
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 217
State Procurement - Bundling of Procurements
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 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 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 236
Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Environment - Reducing Lead Risk in Housing - Lead Paint Dust Testing
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 238
Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Cigars - Sales of Less Than Four Per Package - Prohibited
House:
Economic Matters
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 410
Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Minority Business Enterprise Program - Eligibility
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 413
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Ballot Issue Committee - Additional Campaign Finance Report
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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 471
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 268
Minority Business Enterprise Certification - Cap on Personal Net Worth
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 478
Status as of March 3, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Task Force on Public Health Risks Linked to Bullying
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 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 543
Status as of April 1, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Prevailing Wage Rates - Public Works Contracts - Suits by Employees
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: April 2, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 567
Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Food Service Facilities - Artificial Trans Fats - Prohibition
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 607
Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Commemorative Months - Black History Months
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 630
Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Restore Respect at School Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 632
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Education - New Teachers - Classroom Management Training and Resignations - Study and Review
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 778
Status as of February 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Threat Against Deputy State's Attorney or Assistant State's Attorney
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 10, 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 790
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
County and Municipal Corporation Authority - Business Improvement Districts
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 26, 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 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 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 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 892
Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Historically Black Institutions - State Funding - Blount-Rawlings-Britt HBI Comparability Program
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 893
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 428
Election Law - Voting Systems - Requirements
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 895
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Taxpayer Protection Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 900
Status as of February 12, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Maryland Higher Education Commission - Review of Duplicative Academic Programs
House:
Appropriations
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 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 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 948
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 431
Higher Education - Part-Time Grant Program - Eligibility
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 1091
Status as of April 8, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Baltimore City and Prince George's County - Organization of Parents and Teachers - Matching Fund
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Senate Rules
HB 1119
Status as of February 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Federal Waiver - Waiver for Medicaid Coordinated Long-Term Care Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 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 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 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 1316
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Charter and Code Home Rule Counties - County Employees - Furloughs
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1318
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary
State Correctional Facility - Release of Inmate - Notice of Voting Rights
House:
Judiciary and Ways and Means
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1322
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Harmony Hall Manor
House:
Appropriations
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.)
HB 1483
Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Indoor Smoking Prohibition - Exception - Cigar Bars
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1486
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 117
Prince George's County Hospital Authority
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
