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Senator Verna L. Jones
District 44

Total Number of Bills: 113
SB 154       Status as of March 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Southwest Senior and Community Multipurpose Center
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 13, 2010, 12:00 p.m.)    
SB 205       Status as of March 24, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation
State Treasury - Permissible Investments of State Money
Senate: Budget and Taxation    
SB 206       Status as of March 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Franklin Entrepreneurial and Apprenticeship Center
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 13, 2010, 12:00 p.m.)    
SB 207       Status as of January 27, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2009 - Baltimore City - Kennedy Krieger Institute
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 208       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 250
State Treasurer - Permissible Investments - Linked Deposit Program
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Economic Matters
SB 253       Status as of March 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Sphinx Club
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 13, 2010, 12:00 p.m)    
SB 254       Status as of January 27, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Ethics - General Assembly - Governmental Employment
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    
SB 295       Status as of March 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Garrett-Jacobs Mansion Ballroom
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 13, 2010, 12:00 p.m)    
SB 296       Status as of March 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 13, 2010, 12:00 p.m)    
SB 323       Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 58
Office of Legislative Audits - Auditing Local School Systems
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Appropriations
SB 347       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 547
Political Subdivisions - Financial Reports
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Environmental Matters
SB 348       Status as of May 20, 2010: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Capital Debt Affordability
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Appropriations
SB 432       Status as of March 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Druid Hill Family Center Y Revitalization
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 13, 2010, 12:00 p.m)    
SB 716       Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Bottle Club Registrations
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    
SB 717       Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
The Lorraine Sheehan Health and Community Services Act of 2010
Senate: Budget and Taxation and Finance     (Heard: March 10, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 797       Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Blue Ribbon Commission on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders
Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations
SB 832       Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Maryland Community Enhancement Transit-Oriented Development Fund
Senate: Finance    
SB 871       Status as of March 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Academy of Success Community Empowerment Center
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 13, 2010, 12:00 p.m)    
SB 913       Status as of March 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Surcharge - Extension
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 939       Status as of March 26, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Energy Performance Contracts - Financing - State Energy Performance Contract Loan of 2010
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    
SB 979       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 640
Public-Private Partnerships - Oversight
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Appropriations and Ways and Means
SB 1015     Status as of March 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Everyman Theatre
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 13, 2010, 12:00 p.m)    
SB 1038     Status as of February 25, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Baltimore City - Public School Employees - Representation by Employee Organization
Senate: Senate Rules    
SB 1046     Status as of February 26, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Bonds Supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Senate: Senate Rules    
SB 1080     Status as of March 5, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - The Women's Veteran's Center
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 13, 2010, 12:00 p.m)    
SB 1114     Status as of March 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
State Personnel - Equal Employment Opportunity Program - Revisions
Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 1115     Status as of March 8, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Maryland Higher Education Commission - Review of Duplicative Academic Programs
Senate: Senate Rules    

Co-sponsored Bills

SB 64         Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 20
Maryland Research and Development Tax Credit - Sunset Extension
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means
SB 106       Status as of March 25, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 1
Labor and Employment - Job Creation and Recovery Tax Credit
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means
SB 128       Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Education - High School Diploma - GED Options Program
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Finance    
SB 129       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 519
International Marriage Brokers - Regulation
Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters
SB 130       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 229
Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Certification Process
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations
SB 131       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 231
State Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Electronic Certification Process
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations
SB 133       Status as of January 27, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Commission to Study Streamlining and Increasing the Efficiency of the Procurement Process
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: February 2, 2010, 3:00 p.m.)    
SB 139       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 235
Property Tax - Exemption for Disabled Public Health Service and NOAA Officers and Surviving Spouses
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means
SB 170       Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Child Protection from Predators Act
Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 183       Status as of February 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Correctional Services - Prerelease Unit - Inmate Aftercare Plans
Senate: Judicial Proceedings    
SB 185       Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Use of Campaign Funds for Meeting and Conference Expenses
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 191       Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Weapon-Free Higher Education Zones
Senate: Judicial Proceedings    
SB 211       Status as of March 15, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Identity Fraud Crimes - Restitution
Senate: Judicial Proceedings    
SB 213       Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 46
Child Care Articles Containing Bisphenol-A - Prohibition
Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations
SB 215       Status as of January 26, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
High Performance Buildings Act - Applicability to Recipients of State Aid
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 2, 2010, 1:30 p.m.)    
SB 229       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 525
Blue Ribbon Commission on Maryland Transportation Funding
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means and Environmental Matters
SB 230       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 254
Education - Instruction of Blind and Visually Impaired Students - Use of Braille
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Ways and Means
SB 235       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 258
Real Property - Mobile Home Parks - Plans for Dislocated Residents
Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters
SB 237       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 509
Sales and Use Tax - Exemptions - Veterans' Organizations
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means
SB 238       Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Use of Fund Moneys and Property - Prohibitions
Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 239       Status as of March 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Age of Compulsory Attendance - Exemptions
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 31, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 240       Status as of April 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Petition Signatures
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    
SB 280       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 176
Criminal Procedure - Sexual Offenders - Lifetime Supervision
Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary
SB 283       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 192
Higher Education Investment Fund - Tuition Stabilization and Funding
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Appropriations and Ways and Means
SB 284       Status as of April 1, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Collective Negotiations by Family Child Care Providers
Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters     (Heard: April 7, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 285       Status as of January 27, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Smart, Green, and Growing - The Sustainable Communities Act of 2010
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 17, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 309       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 690
Maryland General and Limited Power of Attorney Act (Loretta's Law)
Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary
SB 311       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 275
Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters
SB 312       Status as of March 25, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Labor and Employment - Credit Reports and Credit Histories of Applicants and Employees - Limitations on Use by Employers
Senate: Finance    
SB 313       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 535
Health Insurance - Annual Preventive Care
Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations
SB 314       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 537
Health Insurance - Assignment of Benefits and Reimbursement of Nonpreferred Providers
Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations
SB 315       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 277
Public Ethics Laws - Elected Local Officials and Board of Education Members - Requirements
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters
SB 316       Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Sex Offenders - Registry Information Expansion and Interstate Data Sharing
Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 317       Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 56
State Retirement and Pension System - Retirees and Beneficiaries of Retirees - Annual Retirement Allowance Adjustments
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Appropriations
SB 318       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 499
Income Tax Checkoff for Developmental Disabilities
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means
SB 319       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 278
African American Heritage Preservation Program
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Environmental Matters
SB 353       Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Brominated Flame Retardants - Decabrominated Diphenyl Ether - Prohibition
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 376       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 550
Baltimore City - Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages - Unlicensed Restaurants
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Economic Matters
SB 396       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 554
Maryland Estate Tax - Pilot Program for Payment Deferral for Qualified Agricultural Property
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means
SB 400       Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 66
No Representation Without Population Act
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: House Rules and Executive Nominations
SB 401       Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Acceptance of Premiums on Installment Basis
Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 407       Status as of March 4, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Maryland Open Government Act
Senate: Senate Rules     (Heard: March 9, 2010, 11:00 a.m)    
SB 413       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 291
Property Tax Credit - Replacement Home Purchased After Acquisition of Dwelling for Public Use
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means
SB 451       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 562
Prevailing Wage Rates - Public Works Contracts - Suits by Employees
Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters
SB 512       Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 81
Maryland Locksmiths Act - Revisions - Definitions and Records Inspection
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Economic Matters
SB 513       Status as of April 2, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Natural Resources - No-Discharge Designation for Maryland Waters - Reports
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: House Rules and Executive Nominations
SB 516       Status as of February 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Maryland Assault Weapons Ban of 2010
Senate: Judicial Proceedings    
SB 521       Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Family Planning Works Act
Senate: Finance     (Heard: February 24, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 522       Status as of March 5, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Video Lottery Facility Commission - Financial Impact of Additional Games - Study
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 523       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 309
Credit Card Blacklisting Prevention Act
Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters
SB 524       Status as of March 11, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Health Insurance - Cancer Chemotherapy - Cost Sharing Equity
Senate: Finance    
SB 527       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 310
Health and Human Services Referral Board - 2-1-1 Maryland - Modifications
Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations
SB 533       Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Property - Tax Sale - Statement of Taxes in Arrears and Notice of Sale
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 24, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 536       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 575
State Board of Education - Student Member Voting Rights Act
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Ways and Means
SB 546       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 578
Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Review of Application for Certification and Notice to Applicant
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations
SB 547       Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 83
Insurance - Domestic Reinsurers
Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters
SB 556       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 320
Environment - Decabrominated Diphenyl Ether - Prohibitions
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters
SB 566       Status as of February 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Wine Shipper's License
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 17, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 570       Status as of February 10, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Corporations - Campaign Material - Stockholder Approval
Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: February 24, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 580       Status as of February 15, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Afterschool and Summer Learning Activity Program - Income Tax Checkoff
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 24, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 581       Status as of February 9, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
State Personnel - Applicants for Employment - Criminal History Records Checks
Senate: Finance     (Heard: February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 583       Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Human Relations - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - Antidiscrimination
Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 3, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 590       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 324
Fairness in Negotiations Act
Senate: Finance     House: Ways and Means
SB 633       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 497
Community Services Reimbursement Rate Commission - Developmental Disabilities and Community Mental Health Services - Rate Adjustments
Senate: Finance and Budget and Taxation     House: Health and Government Operations
SB 638       Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Earned Income Credit Information Act
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 10, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 641       Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Insurance - Premium Finance Companies - Acceptance of Consideration During Term of Premium Financing Agreement - Prohibited
Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 642       Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Insurance - Premium Finance Companies - Premium Finance Agreement Terms - Disclosure and Publication
Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 643       Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 89
Telephone Bills - Third-Party Vendor Billing
Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters
SB 644       Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Insurance - Premium Finance Companies - Limitation on Referrals by Insurance Producers
Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 652       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 328
Property Tax Credit - Habitat for Humanity
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means
SB 657       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 589
Recordation Taxes and State and County Transfer Taxes - Debt Forgiven in "Short Sale"
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means
SB 681       Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Public Funding and Small Donor Act for General Assembly Elections
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 682       Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Maryland Health System Act of 2010
Senate: Finance    
SB 702       Status as of March 23, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Tuition Cap and College Opportunity Act of 2010
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 24, 2010, 2:15 p.m.)    
SB 715       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 342
State Government - Commemorative Days - Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Workers
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations
SB 774       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 604
Insurance Producers - Use of Senior or Retiree Credential or Designation
Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations
SB 789       Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 612
Labor and Employment - The Healthy Retail Employee Act
Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters
SB 794       Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Unemployment Insurance - Exemption from Covered Employment - Passenger Motor Vehicle Drivers
Senate: Finance     (Heard: February 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 807       Status as of March 30, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Electricity Market - Goal of the State - Best Possible Price for Ratepayers Through Reregulation
Senate: Finance    
SB 851       Status as of March 11, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Maryland Health Improvement and Disease Prevention Act
Senate: Finance    
SB 854       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 174
Crimes - Sex Offenders - Notification, Registration, and Penalties
Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary
SB 858       Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 355
Maryland Winery Modernization Act
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Economic Matters
SB 952       Status as of April 5, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Residential Home Sales - Disclosure of Utility Consumption
Senate: Judicial Proceedings    
SB 986       Status as of March 24, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Education - Public High Schools and Public High School Students - Data Collection System
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 31, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 1092     Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Snowstorm and Related Climate Change Preparation Act
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Finance     (Heard: March 30, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)    
SJ 3           Status as of March 24, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Maryland American Legion Day
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: April 7, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)