2010 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 10, 2010 - 9:12 p.m.
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Delegate Ben Barnes
District 21
Total Number of Bills: 117
HB 123
Status as of February 15, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Jury Duty - Exemption from Service - Election Judge
House:
Judiciary
HB 124
Status as of February 8, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Warrantless Arrest - Violation of Protective Order
House:
Judiciary
HB 372
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 407
Business Occupations and Professions - Plumbers - Lead-Free Materials
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 415
Status as of March 1, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Education - Character Education Fund
House:
Ways and Means
HB 433
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Boys and Girls Club
House:
Appropriations
HB 434
Status as of March 26, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 436
Status as of April 5, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Courts - Jury Trials in Civil Actions - Amount in Controversy
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 438
Status as of February 25, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Prohibition Against Smoking in Vehicle Containing Young Child
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 648
Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Drug Stewardship Program
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 649
Status as of February 18, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Environment - Pharmaceutical Disposal Act
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 10, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 661
Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 159
Criminal Procedure - Arrest - Violation of Protective Order
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 662
Status as of March 1, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Violations - Expedited Trial
House:
Judiciary
HB 665
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 429
Prince George's County - Domestic Violence - GPS Tracking System Pilot Program for Offenders
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 808
Status as of February 9, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 4, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1419
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Police Department Facility - Community Space
House:
Appropriations
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 34
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 293
State Government - Commemorative Month - Hispanic Heritage Month
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 59
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 306
Task Force to Explore the Incorporation of the Principles of Universal Design for Learning into the Education Systems in Maryland
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 60
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 187
Criminal Procedure - Violation by Child Sexual Offender of Pretrial or Posttrial Release No Contact Order ("Alexis's Law")
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 92
Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Labor and Employment - Job Creation and Recovery Tax Credit
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 106
Status as of March 19, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Civil Cases - Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 121
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 393
Office of the Public Defender - Eligibility for Services - Requests for Employment Status and Income Information
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 122
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 224
Office of the Public Defender - Board of Trustees - Membership
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 126
Status as of April 9, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Outstanding Arrest Warrants - Drivers' Licenses and Vehicle Registrations
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 138
Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 70
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Right to Hearing
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 146
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - LARS Facility Renovation
House:
Appropriations
HB 165
Status as of April 9, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Offender Registry - Indecent Exposure
House:
Judiciary
HB 172
Status as of March 8, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Use of Tracking Device by Law Enforcement Officer - Search Warrant
House:
Judiciary
HB 194
Status as of March 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Juvenile Law - Motor Vehicle Theft and Unauthorized Use - Suspension of Driving Privileges
House:
Judiciary
HB 195
Status as of January 29, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Sex Offender Registrants - Information on Internet Posting
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 208
Status as of February 19, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Courts - County Administrative Judge - Responsibilities
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 214
Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 100
Labor and Employment - Wage Payment and Collection Law - Definition of Wage
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 216
Status as of March 23, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
State Highway Administration - Unauthorized Signs on Highway Rights-of-Way
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 219
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 661
Office of the Governor - State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Council
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 265
Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Abuse or Neglect of Animal - Increased Penalties
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 4, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 283
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 530
Criminal Law - Human Trafficking - Prohibitions
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 289
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 182
Correctional Services - Child Sexual Offenders - Diminution Credits
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 344
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
Maryland Open Government Act
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 348
Status as of March 26, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - New Design and Substantial Exterior Modification - Notice
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 31, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 351
Status as of March 27, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Chesapeake Bay Restoration Consumer Retail Choice Act of 2010
House:
Environmental Matters and Economic Matters
HB 354
Status as of February 10, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Public Safety - Possession of Ammunition for Firearms - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 362
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Capital Area Food Bank
House:
Appropriations
HB 377
Status as of January 29, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Anne Arundel County - Property Tax Payment Deferral - Amounts
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 9, 2010, 2:00 p.m.)
HB 378
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 409
Election Law - Campaign Finance Reports
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 382
Status as of January 29, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 4, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 456
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 350
Homestead Exemption - Bankruptcy
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 472
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 485
Real Property - Residential Property Foreclosure Procedures - Foreclosure Mediation
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 473
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 177
Criminal Procedure - Sexual Offenders - Lifetime Supervision
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 490
Status as of April 9, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Child Protection from Predators Act
House:
Judiciary
HB 496
Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 67
No Representation Without Population Act
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 500
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 263
Child Support Guidelines - Revision
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 514
Status as of January 29, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Seizure and Forfeiture - Property Used in Human Trafficking
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 9, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 534
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 621
Domestic Violence - Protective Order - Extension
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 537
Status as of March 9, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Public Utility Companies - University of Maryland, College Park Bus Service - Motor Carrier Permit Exemption - Removal of Sunset
House:
Economic Matters
HB 584
Status as of February 3, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Corporate Income Tax - Combined Reporting
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 620
Status as of April 7, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ...
Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Common Elements and Common Areas - Implied Warranties
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 621
Status as of February 18, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Agriculture - Commercial Fertilizer - Surcharge
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 622
Status as of February 3, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Health Care Malpractice - Noneconomic Damages
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 24, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 635
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 688
Judges' Retirement System - Reemployment of Retirees
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 680
Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Juvenile Proceedings - Expungement of Records
House:
Judiciary
HB 703
Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Lawyer Loan Assistance Repayment Program
House:
Ways and Means and Judiciary
(Heard: March 24, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 710
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 526
Blue Ribbon Commission on Maryland Transportation Funding
House:
Ways and Means and Environmental Matters
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 712
Status as of February 18, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Medical Marijuana
House:
Health and Government Operations and Judiciary
(Heard: February 26, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 713
Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Drug Schedules - Marijuana
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 26, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 716
Status as of March 29, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Wine Shipper's License
House:
Economic Matters
HB 753
Status as of March 16, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Business Regulation - Pawnbrokers - Prohibited Sale of Cosmetics, Drugs, and Food
House:
Economic Matters
HB 756
Status as of April 9, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ...
Maryland Gang Prosecution Act of 2010
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 758
Status as of March 16, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Chain Restaurants - Nutrition Information Labeling
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 793
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
State Retirement and Pension Boards of Trustees - Membership - Diversity
House:
Appropriations
HB 825
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 441
Vehicle Laws - Required Security - Minimum Amounts
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance and Judicial Proceedings
HB 827
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Biomass and Biofuels - In-State Production Incentives
House:
Economic Matters
HB 832
Status as of February 18, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
The Lorraine Sheehan Health and Community Services Act of 2010
House:
Ways and Means and Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 879
Status as of April 10, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Assisted Living and Nursing Home Residents Protection Act of 2010
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 881
Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Libraries - Collective Bargaining
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 9, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 882
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 605
Insurance Producers - Use of Senior or Retiree Credential or Designation
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 892
Status as of April 6, 2010: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Property Taxes - Bicounty Commissions
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 903
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 607
Transportation - Road Salt Management - Best Practices Guidance
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 928
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Punitive Damages - High-Risk Drunk Drivers
House:
Judiciary
HB 930
Status as of March 1, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Agriculture - Fertilizers and Pesticides - Release Reporting
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 936
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 175
Crimes - Sex Offenders - Notification, Registration, and Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 937
Status as of March 17, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Telephone Companies - Acquisitions and Franchises
House:
Economic Matters
HB 939
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable House Rules and Executive Nominations
General Assembly Members - Use of Funds - Grant Writers
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1007
Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Highway Electronic Toll and Fee Consolidation Act
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1018
Status as of March 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Wireless Telephone Service - Trial Periods and Termination of Service
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1022
Status as of February 24, 2010: 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: March 8, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1038
Status as of April 10, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Evidence - Qualified Medical Person
House:
Judiciary
HB 1040
Status as of April 6, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
High Performance Buildings Act - Applicability to Recipients of State Aid
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
HB 1044
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 528
High Performance Buildings Act - Applicable to Community College Capital Projects
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1046
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 184
Criminal Procedure - Registered Sex Offenders - Restrictions on Pretrial Release and Inclusion on RAP Sheet
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1071
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - CASA Multi-Cultural Service Center
House:
Appropriations
HB 1100
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 563
Prevailing Wage Rates - Public Works Contracts - Suits by Employees
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1156
Status as of May 20, 2010:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Victims' Rights - Fatal Vehicular Accident - Suspension of License
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1177
Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Millionaires Tax - Sunset Repeal
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1196
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Dorset Road Reconstruction
House:
Appropriations
HB 1197
Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Afterschool and Summer Learning Activity Program - Income Tax Checkoff
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1214
Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Equity in Education Funding Act of 2010
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 24, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1216
Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Property Tax Assessment Appeal Boards - Value at Appeal
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1217
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Prince George's County - Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers - Precious Metal Objects - Holding Period
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1218
Status as of April 9, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ...
Crimes - Hate Crimes - Use of a Noose or Swastika to Threaten or Intimidate
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1223
Status as of April 2, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
Financial Institutions - Credit Unions - Member Business Loans
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: April 7, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1234
Status as of March 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Crimes - Violation of Condition of Pretrial or Posttrial Release
House:
Judiciary
HB 1235
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Criminal Gangs - Underlying Crimes, Sentencing, and Gang Leaders
House:
Judiciary
HB 1246
Status as of March 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Labor and Employment - Maryland Wage and Hour Law - Damages
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1250
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 369
Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1272
Status as of March 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Maryland Family and Medical Leave Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1310
Status as of February 18, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Definitions
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1331
Status as of March 26, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Civil Litigation Funding
House:
Judiciary
HB 1344
Status as of March 31, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Construction and Development - Permits and Approvals - Expiration Dates
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: April 7, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1358
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Family Planning Works Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1382
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 319
Rental Housing - Protection for Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1391
Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Student-Athletes - Concussions
House:
Ways and Means and Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 24, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1404
Status as of April 10, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Maryland Department of Transportation - Transit Review and Evaluation
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1430
Status as of March 10, 2010: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Student Health and Fitness Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 24, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1457
Status as of April 9, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ...
Civil Liability - AMBER, Silver, or Emergency Alert Dissemination - Immunity for Broadcast Media
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1463
Status as of March 29, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Rachel's Law - Closed Captioning in Movie Theaters
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1486
Status as of March 10, 2010: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Public Schools - Student Attendance - Preventing Chronic Absenteeism
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 17, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HJ 7
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable House Rules and Executive Nominations
Wind Power Project at Greenbury Point
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
