2012 Regular Session sponsor information current as of May 25, 2012 - Noon
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Another Sponsor
Delegate Ben Barnes
District 21
Total Number of Bills: 63
HB 615
Status as of February 27, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Workers' Compensation - Occupational Disease Presumption - Duty Belt Worn by Law Enforcement
House:
Economic Matters
HB 616
Status as of March 21, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Workers' Compensation - Approval of Legal Services Fee - Cases Involving Medical Expenses
House:
Economic Matters
HB 621
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Prohibition Against Smoking in Vehicle Containing Young Child
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 6, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 742
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 244
Bail Bondsmen - Acceptance of Installment Contracts
House:
Judiciary and Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 783
Status as of March 21, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Workers' Compensation - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Police - Occupational Disease Presumption
House:
Economic Matters
HB 835
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 398
Workers' Compensation - Permanent Partial Disability Benefits - Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1268
Status as of April 10, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 143
Business Occupations and Professions - Plumbers - Lead-Free Materials
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1269
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 574
Public Service Commission - Study on Tenant Payment of Landlord Utility Bills
House:
Economic Matters and Environmental Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1428
Status as of March 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction - Robbery
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1466
Status as of March 12, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Prince George's County - Domestic Violence - GPS Tracking System Pilot Program for Offenders
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 64
Status as of April 9, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Anne Arundel County - Hospice of the Chesapeake Renovation Phase 1
House:
Appropriations
HB 81
Status as of February 27, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Real Property - Homeowners Associations - Election of Governing Body
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 94
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 647
Vehicle Laws - Special and Commemorative Registration Plates
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 107
Status as of January 25, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Child Care Products Containing Flame Retardant Chemicals (TRIS) - Prohibition
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: January 31, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 131
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 215
Retail Pet Stores - Sales of Dogs - Required Records, Health Disclosures, and Purchaser Remedies
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 160
Status as of April 7, 2012: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Motor Vehicles - Towing Practices and Procedures
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 168
Status as of March 20, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Human Relations - Housing Discrimination - Source of Income
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 195
Status as of February 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Public Funding and Small Donor Act for General Assembly Elections
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 15, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 211
Status as of April 20, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 147
Elected Officials - Removal from Office - Crimes
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 228
Status as of April 10, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 87
Consuming Wine Not Bought on Premises - Restaurants, Clubs, and Hotels
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 229
Status as of January 30, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Maryland Plastic Bag Recycling Act
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 15, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 274
Status as of April 9, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Dinosaur Park Improvements
House:
Appropriations
HB 337
Status as of April 5, 2012: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Courts - Discovery - Examination in Aid of Enforcement of Money Judgment
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 347
Status as of February 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 7, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 361
Status as of February 6, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Public Safety - Autism Awareness Training Program
House:
Judiciary
HB 383
Status as of February 3, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Taxpayer Protection Act - State Income Tax - Consumer Price Index Adjustments
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 398
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 369
Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Investigation of Felony Theft Scheme
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 406
Status as of April 9, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Laurel Boys and Girls Club Renovation
House:
Appropriations
HB 409
Status as of April 4, 2012: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Public Service Commission - LED Street Lighting Equipment
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 438
Status as of March 1, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 2
Civil Marriage Protection Act
House:
Judiciary and Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 441
Status as of April 5, 2012: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2012
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 443
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 152
Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Act of 2012
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 480
Status as of April 3, 2012: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Criminal Procedure - Unexecuted Warrant, Summons, or Other Criminal Process - Invalidation and Destruction
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 538
Status as of April 9, 2012: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Campaign Finance - Contributions - Disclosure
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 555
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 209
Commercial Law - Security Freezes - Minors and Protected Persons
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 571
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 586
Linked Deposit Program for Small Businesses - Lend Local Act of 2012
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 572
Status as of March 28, 2012: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Task Force to Study Retirement Benefits for Public Officials
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 29, 2012, 9:00 a.m.)
HB 607
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 492
National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Information - Sign Posting Requirements
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 650
Status as of April 6, 2012: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Correctional Services - Diminution Credits - Educational Accomplishment
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 651
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 670
Child Support - Incarcerated Obligors - Suspension of Payments and Accrual of Arrearages
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 652
Status as of March 21, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Criminal Records - Shielding - Nonviolent Convictions
House:
Judiciary
HB 662
Status as of April 2, 2012: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Gas Companies - Rate Regulation - Infrastructure Replacement Surcharge
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 784
Status as of February 27, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
State Individual Income Tax - Millionaires' Tax
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 6, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 798
Status as of April 9, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Juvenile Offenders - Dual Sentencing
House:
Judiciary
HB 865
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 560
State Procurement - Disclosure - Location of the Performance of Services
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 939
Status as of February 27, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Motor Vehicle Combinations - Use on Maryland Route 212 Prohibited
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 941
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Business Tax Fairness Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 6, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 949
Status as of April 4, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Death Penalty Repeal and Appropriation from Savings to Aid Survivors of Homicide Victims
House:
Judiciary
HB 964
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 234
Labor and Employment - User Name and Password Privacy Protection and Exclusions
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 972
Status as of March 24, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Higher Education Workforce Equity Act
House:
Appropriations
HB 1020
Status as of March 21, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Maryland Animal Abuse Registry
House:
Judiciary
HB 1092
Status as of March 22, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Prevailing Wage Rate - Contract Threshold Amount
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1101
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 445
Workers' Compensation - Medical Presumptions and Study
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1120
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 415
Missing Children - Search Efforts and Collaboration (Phylicia's Law)
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1146
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 555
Domestically Related Crimes - Reporting
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1153
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Tobacco Tax - Healthy Maryland Initiative
House:
Ways and Means and Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 9, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1158
Status as of February 17, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Medical Marijuana Oversight Commission
House:
Health and Government Operations and Judiciary
(Heard: March 9, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1159
Status as of March 13, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Working Families Flexibility Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1187
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 584
Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Solar Energy and Solar Water Heating Systems
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1192
Status as of March 22, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Prevailing Wages - Debarment or Suspension Process and Penalty
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1211
Status as of March 22, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Procurement - Prevailing Wage Rate - Penalties for Violations
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1257
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 325
Fiduciary Institutions - Protection of Elder Adults from Financial Abuse - Reporting Requirements
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1271
Status as of March 24, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Alcoholic Beverages - Multiple Licenses - Chain Stores and Out-of-State Licenses
House:
Economic Matters
