2010 Regular Session sponsor information current as of December 10, 2010 - 9:12 p.m.
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Senator Jamie Raskin
District 20
Total Number of Bills: 198
SB 13
        Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 659
Civil Proceedings - Foreign Defamation Judgments - Recognition, Enforceability, and Bases of Personal Jurisdiction
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
SB 18
        Status as of March 25, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 3
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches - Benefits to Employees of Dealers
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 51
        Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 517
Vehicle Laws - Bicycles, EPAMDs, and Motor Scooters - Rules of the Road
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 168
      Status as of January 27, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2009 - Easter Seals Inter-Generational Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: February 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 169
      Status as of March 1, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road - Use of Signals When Changing Lanes
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 292
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 270
Election Law - Voter Registration and Nomination by Petition - Requirements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Ways and Means
SB 293
      Status as of February 10, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Elections - Permanent Absentee Ballot List
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
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 398
      Status as of March 19, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Recommit to Committee Judicial Proceedings
Courts - County Administrative Judge - Responsibilities
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 399
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 289
Real Property - Abatement of Nuisance - Prostitution
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
SB 442
      Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 69
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Right to Hearing
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
SB 443
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 558
Real Property - Wrongful Detainer
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 462
      Status as of March 25, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Chesapeake Bay Restoration Consumer Retail Choice Act of 2010
Senate:
Finance and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
SB 499
      Status as of April 7, 2010: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Correctional Services - Division of Parole and Probation - Supervision Fee
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
SB 500
      Status as of March 1, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Unemployment Insurance - Compensation for Lawyer or Agent Representation in Claim Proceedings
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 501
      Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 79
Real Estate Investment Trusts - Miscellaneous Provisions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 561
      Status as of March 1, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Estates and Trusts - Register of Wills - Cost-of-Living Adjustment to Salary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 562
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 322
Real Property - Mortgages and Deeds of Trust - Authority to Exercise a Power of Sale
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 563
      Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Public Safety - Possession of Ammunition for Firearms - Penalties
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
(Heard: March 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 564
      Status as of March 26, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Drunk Driving Elimination Act
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
   
(Heard: April 1, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 565
      Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Refusal to Take a Blood or Breath Test - Prohibition
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
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 590
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 324
Fairness in Negotiations Act
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Ways and Means
SB 600
      Status as of February 10, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Family Law - De Facto Parents
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
(Heard: February 24, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 601
      Status as of February 10, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Elections - Campaign Finance - Prohibition of Contributions and Expenditures by Business Entities
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 602
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 492
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes - Use by Plug-In Vehicles
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 686
      Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Watershed Protection and Restoration Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: March 2, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 687
      Status as of March 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - National Labor College Academic Services Building
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 13, 2010, 11:00 a.m)
   
SB 688
      Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 95
Maryland General Corporation Law - Miscellaneous Provisions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 689
      Status as of March 15, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Domestic Violence - Reasonable Corporal Punishment - Limitations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 690
      Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 97
Corporations - Benefit Corporation
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 691
      Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Persons Doing Public Business - Independent Expenditures
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 692
      Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Condominiums - Conversion of Residential Rental Facilities - Expiration of Registration and Notice
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
(Heard: March 4, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 693
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 593
Green Maryland Act of 2010
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations and Environmental Matters
SB 778
      Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 104
Public Schools - Student Information - Availability to Military Recruiters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Ways and Means
SB 779
      Status as of April 8, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
State Highway Administration - Unauthorized Signs on Highway Rights-of-Way
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 780
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 609
Real Property - Affordable Housing Land Trusts
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 781
      Status as of March 2, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Civil Rights Tax Relief Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 782
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 349
Homestead Exemption - Bankruptcy
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
SB 783
      Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Financial Crimes - Seizure and Forfeiture of Property
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
(Heard: March 10, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 784
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 611
Maryland Statutory Trust Act
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 838
      Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Veterans - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - Death Benefits
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 10, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 839
      Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Petition for Writ of Actual Innocence - Newly Discovered Evidence
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
(Heard: March 10, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 948
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 637
Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Information
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
SB 949
      Status as of March 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - CASA Multi-Cultural Service Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 13, 2010, 11:00 a.m)
   
SB 962
      Status as of March 2, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2005 - Montgomery County - Old Blair High School Auditorium
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 17, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
Co-sponsored Bills
SB 21
        Status as of March 17, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Penalties and Conditions of Sentencing
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
   
(Heard: March 30, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 28
        Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 203
Honorable Lorraine M. Sheehan Act to Protect Voting Rights for Individuals Under Guardianship for Mental Disability
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Ways and Means
SB 46
        Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Registration and Driver's License Renewal Fees - No Charge for Recipients of Medal of Honor
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Environmental Matters
   
(Heard: March 30, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 97
        Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 223
Office of the Public Defender - Board of Trustees - Membership
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
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 156
      Status as of March 2, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Recycling - Apartment Buildings and Condominiums
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
SB 157
      Status as of January 27, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Special Election to Fill Vacancy in the Office of United States Senator
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: February 4, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 167
      Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Regulated Firearms - Application for Dealer's License - Record-Keeping and Reporting Requirements
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
(Heard: March 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
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 184
      Status as of March 8, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Real Property - Condominiums - Dispute Settlement Mechanism
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 190
      Status as of February 10, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Seniors Tax Relief Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: February 16, 2010, 1:15 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 198
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 246
Farmer's Markets - Agricultural Product Sales - Producer Mobile Farmer's Market License
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 199
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 247
Seasonal Farmer's Market Producer Sampling License
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 210
      Status as of January 27, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
General Assembly - Fiscal Notes - Analysis of Long-Term Savings
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: February 16, 2010, 1:15 p.m.)
   
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 216
      Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Campaign Finance - Affiliated Business Entities - Attribution of Contributions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 219
      Status as of March 1, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Claimant Confidentiality and Eligibility
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 225
      Status as of February 16, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Libraries - Collective Bargaining
Senate:
Finance
   
(Heard: March 4, 2010, 1:00 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 234
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 527
High Performance Buildings Act - Applicable to Community College Capital Projects
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
    House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
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 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 248
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 486
Civil Cases - Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
SB 252
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 262
Child Support Guidelines - Revision
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
SB 255
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 264
Criminal Law - Assault - Law Enforcement Officers and Parole and Probation Agents
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
SB 256
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 266
Public Schools - Physical Education Facilities
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
    House:
Ways and Means
SB 258
      Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Elections - Special Elections - Voting by Mail
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 261
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 529
Criminal Law - Human Trafficking - Prohibitions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
SB 279
      Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 4
Maryland False Health Claims Act of 2010
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings and Finance
    House:
Judiciary and Appropriations
SB 280
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 176
Criminal Procedure - Sexual Offenders - Lifetime Supervision
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
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 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 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 332
      Status as of March 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Ivymount School Annex Building
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 15, 2010, 9:30 a.m.)
   
SB 335
      Status as of March 26, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - "Student Protection Act of 2010"
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
   
(Heard: April 7, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 336
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 543
Maryland Business Tax Reform Commission - Reporting Requirements
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
    House:
Ways and Means
SB 342
      Status as of March 30, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Natural Resources - Oysters - Hearing for Poaching and Designation of Sanctuaries
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Environmental Matters
   
(Heard: April 7, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 346
      Status as of March 1, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Tobacco Products - Tax Stamps - Regulations
Senate:
Finance
   
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 354
      Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Corporate Income - Combined Reporting - Pension Sustainability Trust Fund
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: February 24, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 355
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 438
Electricity - Net Energy Metering - Credits
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 356
      Status as of February 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Public Health - Chain Restaurants - Nutrition Information Labeling
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 359
      Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Agriculture - Fertilizers and Pesticides - Release Reporting
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
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 403
      Status as of February 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Education - Maintenance of Effort - Penalty
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: February 24, 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 408
      Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 68
Public Health - Disposition of Remains - Armed Forces Members
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 411
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 555
Defense of Dwelling or Place of Business - Civil Immunity
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
SB 412
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 290
Teacher Certification - Career Professionals
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Ways and Means
SB 414
      Status as of March 8, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Equine Riding - Helmet Requirement for Minors
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 415
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 292
State Government - Commemorative Month - Hispanic Heritage Month
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 417
      Status as of February 10, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Elective Franchise - Registration and Voting at Polling Places
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 445
      Status as of March 1, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Health Insurance - Habilitative Services - Required Coverage
Senate:
Finance
   
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 452
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 298
Education - Innovative School Scheduling Models - Low-Performing and At-Risk Public Schools
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Ways and Means
SB 455
      Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Efficiency Standards Act - Televisions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Finance
   
(Heard: March 2, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 463
      Status as of March 17, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Seizure and Forfeiture - Property Used in Human Trafficking
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
   
(Heard: March 30, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 464
      Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Marilyn J. Praisner Safe and Earth-Friendly Roadway Act
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 467
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 305
Task Force to Explore the Incorporation of the Principles of Universal Design for Learning into the Education Systems in Maryland
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Ways and Means
SB 477
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 565
State Highways - Mobile Produce Vendors - Required State Lease
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 510
      Status as of March 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - JFGH Activity Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 15, 2010, 9:30 a.m.)
   
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 519
      Status as of February 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Maryland General and Limited Power of Attorney Act (Loretta's Law)
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
(Heard: February 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
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 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 528
      Status as of March 15, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Education - Development of Curriculum Content for Chess Instruction
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
SB 532
      Status as of February 10, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Office of the Public Defender - Board of Trustees - Membership
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
(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 539
      Status as of March 1, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Public Health - Chain Restaurants - Nutrition Information Labeling
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 543
      Status as of February 10, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Independent Expenditures - Reporting and Disclosure Requirements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 544
      Status as of March 26, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Recommit to Committee Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Public Safety - Regulation of Demolition - Demolition Contractors
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
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 558
      Status as of March 1, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Public Service Commission - Long-Term Power Purchasing Agreements - Renewable Energy
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 559
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 185
Child Protection - Reporting of Children Living with or in the Regular Presence of Registered Child Sexual Offenders
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
SB 560
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 195
Vehicle Laws - Traffic Citations - Option to Request Trial
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
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 571
      Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Public Safety - National Guard Deployment - Governor's Powers
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: March 4, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 573
      Status as of February 10, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Polling Places - Electioneering Boundaries
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: February 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 582
      Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
(Heard: March 3, 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 585
      Status as of March 29, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Commission on Surrogate Parenting
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings and Finance
   
SB 605
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 326
Angel's Law - Foster Care and Child Care - Window Coverings
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 618
      Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Violation of Pretrial or Posttrial Release No Contact Order - Expedited Hearing ("Alexis's Law")
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
(Heard: March 10, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 624
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 518
Vehicle Laws - Bicycles and Motor Scooters - Rules of the Road
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 627
      Status as of April 4, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Public Health - Medical Marijuana
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
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 643
      Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 89
Telephone Bills - Third-Party Vendor Billing
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
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 653
      Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Coal Combustion By-Products - Minimum Standards - Beneficial Uses
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: March 2, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 654
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 587
Real Property - Tenants in Foreclosure - Conforming to Federal Law
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 663
      Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Health Insurance - Prescription Drugs - Cost-Sharing Obligations
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 667
      Status as of March 31, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Definitions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
   
(Heard: April 6, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 677
      Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Telephone Companies - Acquisitions and Franchises
Senate:
Finance
   
(Heard: March 2, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 678
      Status as of March 26, 2010: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Credit Services Businesses - Limitation on Fees
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
   
(Heard: April 6, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 679
      Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Campaign Finance Entities - Contribution Records and Reports
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: March 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
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 684
      Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Courts - Veterans' Treatment Court Pilot Program - Establishment
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings and Finance
   
(Heard: March 9, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
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 710
      Status as of February 17, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Elections - New Political Party - Petition Signatures
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: March 11, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 713
      Status as of March 25, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Public and Commercial Buildings - Energy Benchmarking and Disclosure
Senate:
Finance and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
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 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 718
      Status as of March 15, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Tanning Devices - Use by Minors - Prohibition
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 754
      Status as of March 11, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
State Personnel - Accrual of Annual Leave - Local Government Service
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 756
      Status as of March 8, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Health Insurance - Assignment of Benefits
Senate:
Finance
   
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 775
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 606
Transportation - Road Salt Management - Best Practices Guidance
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 776
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 608
Assisted Living and Nursing Home Residents Protection Act of 2010
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings and Finance
    House:
Judiciary
SB 785
      Status as of March 8, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Public Investment Protection Act
Senate:
Finance
   
(Heard: March 25, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
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 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 814
      Status as of February 24, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Public Schools - New Construction or Renovation - Children's Environmental Health
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 9, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 816
      Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Restitution - Expansion
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 818
      Status as of March 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Identity Fraud - Restitution for Credit Restoration and Satisfaction of Financial Obligations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 833
      Status as of February 12, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-assigned Judicial Proceedings
Circuit Court Judges - Election, Qualifications, and Term of Office
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
(Heard: March 9, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 836
      Status as of April 7, 2010: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Education - Students Arrested for Reportable Offenses - Attending School or Riding the Bus with Victim
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: April 8, 2010, 1:00 p.m.)
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 855
      Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 5
Patient Centered Medical Home Program
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Health and Government Operations
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 863
      Status as of April 9, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Credit Regulation - Loans Secured by Residential Real Property - Late or Delinquency Charges and Crediting of Payments
Senate:
Finance and Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 866
      Status as of February 19, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Education - Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
SB 867
      Status as of May 20, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 620
Domestic Violence - Protective Order - Extension
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
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 914
      Status as of April 8, 2010: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Forest Conservation Fund - Contribution Rates - Priority Funding Areas
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 966
      Status as of April 13, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 113
Education - High School Diploma by Examination
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Ways and Means
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 988
      Status as of March 11, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Consumer Protection - Cable Operators - Purchase of Cable Converter Box
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 989
      Status as of February 22, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Health - Clean Indoor Air Act - Electronic Smoking Devices
Senate:
Senate Rules
   
SB 990
      Status as of May 4, 2010: Became Law - Chapter 368
Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
SB 1037
    Status as of March 3, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - National Center for Children and Families Youth Activities Center
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 15, 2010, 9:30 a.m.)
   
SB 1060
    Status as of March 1, 2010: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
State Department of Education - Personal Financial Literacy State Curriculum
Senate:
Senate Rules
   
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.)