2010 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 10, 2010 - 9:12 p.m.
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Delegate Robert A. Costa
District 33B
Total Number of Bills: 118
HB 212
Status as of April 10, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2009 - Anne Arundel County - Southern High School Field House
House:
Appropriations
HB 293
Status as of April 8, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Physical Therapy Offices - Automated External Defibrillators - Training
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 308
Status as of February 16, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Physical Therapist Assistants - Direct Supervision
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 313
Status as of March 25, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Bay Restoration Fund - Authorized Uses
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 731
Status as of March 26, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Human Services - Public Assistance - Program Modifications
House:
Appropriations and Ways and Means
HB 747
Status as of April 8, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations - Personal Trainers Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1034
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 498
Community Services Reimbursement Rate Commission - Developmental Disabilities and Community Mental Health Services - Rate Adjustments
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1158
Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Natural Resources - Commercial Finfish - Bycatch
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 5, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1159
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Budget Reduction Act
House:
Appropriations
HB 1274
Status as of February 19, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Well Drilling - Local Health Department - Appeal
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 12, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1289
Status as of February 19, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Well Drilling - Regulation of Water Supply - Public Hearing and Notice
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 12, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1422
Status as of March 16, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Kidney Dialysis Centers - Emergency Backup Generators
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1423
Status as of March 27, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Small Group Market Health Insurance - Renewal Notice
House:
Health and Government Operations
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 1
Status as of January 20, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Military Retirement Income
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 4, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
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 71
Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 121
Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program - Training for Insurance Producers
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 97
Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Hearing and Vision Screenings
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 17, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 144
Status as of March 16, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
People's Insurance Counsel Division in the Office of the Attorney General - Repeal
House:
Economic Matters
HB 145
Status as of February 22, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
County Income Tax - Transparency
House:
Ways and Means
HB 163
Status as of January 27, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Taxpayers' Bill of Rights
House:
Ways and Means and Appropriations
(Heard: February 9, 2010, 2:00 p.m.)
HB 174
Status as of February 23, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Maryland Funding Accountability and Transparency Website - State Loans
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 181
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 394
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Biomonitoring Program - Report
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 191
Status as of March 5, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Law - Sale of Novelty Lighters - Prohibition
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 199
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 572
Homestead Property Tax Credit - Eligibility of Employees of the Federal Government Stationed Outside the State
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 211
Status as of April 10, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ...
State Government - Open Meetings Act - Notice and Complaints
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 218
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 660
Natural Resources - Oysters - Dredge Devices
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 221
Status as of January 27, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Estate Tax - Exclusion for Qualified Agricultural Property
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 2, 2010, 2:00 p.m.)
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 281
Status as of April 8, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Commission on Surrogate Parenting
House:
Health and Government Operations and Judiciary
HB 288
Status as of January 29, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Child Sexual Offenders - Monitoring With Global Positioning Satellite Tracking Technology
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
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 290
Status as of February 23, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Licensed Physicians - Treatment of Lyme Disease - Discipline
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 292
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 403
Health Insurance - Uniform Consultation Referral Form - Electronic Transmission
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 294
Status as of February 10, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Immunizations - Children Entering Seventh Grade or Higher
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 3, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 303
Status as of March 8, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Natural Resources - Oyster Harvest - Closure of State Waters
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 306
Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - Death Penalty - Murder of a Child During a Sexual Offense
House:
Judiciary
HB 309
Status as of January 26, 2010: 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 9, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 312
Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Death Taxes - Family Property Protection Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 4, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 324
Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Patient Referrals - Imaging and Radiation Therapy Services - Accreditation
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 15, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
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 359
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 508
Procurement - Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise Participation
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 430
Status as of February 3, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Procurement - Purposes and Policies
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 431
Status as of April 6, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Medical Review Committees - Subpoenas - Medical Records for Mental Health Services
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 435
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 673
Health Insurance - Reimbursement of Primary Care Providers - Bonus Payments
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 462
Status as of April 9, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Passed
Education - Discrimination Prohibited - Protected Classes
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 478
Status as of March 16, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Prescription Drugs - Cost-Sharing Obligations
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 490
Status as of April 9, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Child Protection from Predators Act
House:
Judiciary
HB 494
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 557
Food and Cosmetics - Auction Sales - Prohibition - Exception
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
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 510
Status as of February 10, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Anne Arundel County - Board of Education and School Board Nominating Commission - Open Meetings and Public Records
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 10, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 512
Status as of March 27, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Video Lottery Terminals - Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
House:
Ways and Means
HB 523
Status as of February 1, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Justice's Law
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 18, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 536
Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 155
Department of Aging - Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 591
Status as of February 23, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Unemployment Insurance - Charging and Taxation
House:
Economic Matters
HB 603
Status as of March 26, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Health Care Freedom Act of 2010
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 606
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 284
Natural Resources - Local Forest Conservation Funds - Use of Money
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 607
Status as of March 2, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Sale of Baked Goods - Private Home Kitchens
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 609
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Gang Activity - Jurisdiction over Juvenile Offenders
House:
Judiciary
HB 610
Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Public Charter School Facility Revolving Loan Fund
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 17, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 612
Status as of March 18, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Use of Coal Combustion By-Products for Reclamation - Bond Requirements
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 614
Status as of March 18, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Coal Combustion By-Products - Permits
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 624
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 586
Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Medication Technicians - Changes to Licensure Requirements
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 626
Status as of March 9, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Cancer Chemotherapy - Cost Sharing Equity
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 627
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations Boards and Committees - Consumer Member Requirements
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 646
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 327
Angel's Law - Foster Care and Child Care - Window Coverings
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 653
Status as of February 3, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Taxes - Limitations
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 655
Status as of March 23, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
State Government - Furloughs and Temporary Salary Reductions
House:
Appropriations
HB 656
Status as of March 1, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Election Law - Voting by Felons at Polling Places - Prohibition
House:
Ways and Means
HB 673
Status as of March 18, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Hunting and Fishing - Veterans - Complimentary Licenses
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 683
Status as of February 10, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Repeal of Finding Requirement
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 699
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 506
Health Facilities - Freestanding Medical Facilities - Rates
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 705
Status as of March 16, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Energy Performance Ratings - State, County, and Municipal Buildings
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 706
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Nursing Facilities - Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Rights
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 721
Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Procurement - Use of Federal E-Verify Program to Prevent Employment of Unauthorized Alien Workers
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 3, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 725
Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Campaign Finance - Contributions by Foreign Nationals
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
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 804
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 702
Health Insurance - Dental Provider Panels - Provider Contracts
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 815
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 704
Maryland Transportation Authority Police Officers - Collective Bargaining
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Finance
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 887
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable House Rules and Executive Nominations
General Assembly - Fiscal Notes - Analysis of Long-Term Savings
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 900
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 502
Developmental Disabilities Administration - Recipient Appeals
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 910
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 343
State Government - Commemorative Days - Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Workers
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 921
Status as of March 23, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Winery Modernization Act
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 929
Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 6
Patient Centered Medical Home Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 949
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Coordinating Center for Home and Community Care Building Facilities
House:
Appropriations
HB 1015
Status as of April 5, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Health Insurance - Purchasing Out of State - Feasibility Study
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1042
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 452
State Government - Disclosure of Personal Information on Websites - Prohibition
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1051
Status as of April 7, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Crimes - Prohibition on Sale of Drug Paraphernalia to a Minor - Local Law
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1060
Status as of February 19, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Delay in Replacement of Voting Systems
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1061
Status as of March 26, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Public Safety - Correctional Facilities - Immigration Status of Inmates
House:
Judiciary
HB 1063
Status as of March 15, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Single Registration Plate
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1073
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 341
Insurance - Coordination of Benefits - Health Insurance and Personal Injury Protection
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1078
Status as of March 25, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Maryland Personhood Amendment
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1079
Status as of February 16, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Maryland's Marriage Protection Act
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 4, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1080
Status as of February 16, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Anne Arundel County - Drug-Free Zones Pilot Program - Recreation Areas
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 9, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1083
Status as of February 22, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Anne Arundel County Board of Education - Appointed Members Subject to Contested Elections
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 24, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1153
Status as of March 26, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Reducing Lead Risk in Housing - Lead Paint Dust Testing
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1154
Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education Funding Formula - Average Daily Attendance
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 17, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
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 1157
Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Health Care Malpractice - Limitation on Noneconomic Damages
House:
Judiciary
HB 1165
Status as of February 22, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Offenses Reportable to School Authorities
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 3, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1166
Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Health Care Malpractice - Awards and Judgments - Periodic Payments
House:
Judiciary
HB 1226
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 503
Developmental Disabilities Administration - Low Intensity Support Services
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1257
Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Natural Resources - Vessels - No-Discharge Designation for Maryland Waters
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 19, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1282
Status as of March 26, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exceptions
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1306
Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Property Tax Credit - Property Leased to Nonprofit Schools
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1335
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 348
Mental Health - Local Correctional Facilities - Incarcerated Individuals with Mental Illness
House:
Judiciary and Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings and Finance
HB 1353
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 512
Veterans Affairs - Military Health Care Provider Transition Plan
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1389
Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 735
Traffic Cases - State Police Helicopters and Ambulance, Fire, and Rescue Companies
House:
Judiciary and Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1392
Status as of March 25, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Transportation - Bridges Over State Highways - Memorials to Fallen Heroes
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1410
Status as of April 1, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Services Cost Review Commission - Podiatric Medical Examiners Residency Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1412
Status as of March 23, 2010: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Department of State Police - Collective Bargaining - Police Employees
House:
Appropriations
HB 1465
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Procurement - Employee Uniforms and Equipment - Place of Manufacture
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1493
Status as of March 16, 2010: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Election Law - Voting by Registered Offenders at Polling Places - Prohibition
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1501
Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 214
State Government - Human Relations - Closed-Captioning Activation Required
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1519
Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Southern and Broadneck High Schools Field Lights
House:
Appropriations
