2012 Regular Session sponsor information current as of February 23, 2012 - 1:35 a.m.
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Delegate Michael J. Hough
District 3B
Total Number of Bills: 92
HB 140
Status as of January 23, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services - Annual Report on Effectiveness of Programs for Offenders
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 7, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 338
Status as of January 27, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Restrictions
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 543
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Victim-Offender Mediation Program
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: March 6, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 617
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Informal Kinship Care - Documentation Supporting Affidavit - Repeal
House:
Ways and Means
(Hearing: February 23, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 670
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Earned Compliance Credit and Reinvestment Act of 2012
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: March 13, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1061
Status as of February 10, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Judiciary Department - Commission on Judicial Disabilities - Powers
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: March 7, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HJ 15
Status as of February 16, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Legislative Districting Plan of 2012
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 35
Status as of February 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Private Property Rights - Regulatory Infringement - Compensation
House:
Environmental Matters
(Hearing: February 23, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 36
Status as of February 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Department of Planning - State Development Plan - Approval or Modification by the General Assembly
House:
Environmental Matters
(Hearing: February 23, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 40
Status as of February 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Transportation - Toll, Fee, or Other Charge Increases - Notice and Public Comment
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 15, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 41
Status as of January 18, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Petitions - Public Verification and Counting of Signatures
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: January 25, 2012, 11:00 a.m)
HB 42
Status as of January 18, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Petitions - Resubmission of Signatures
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: January 25, 2012, 11:00 a.m)
HB 43
Status as of February 13, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Maryland Constitution - Laws Making an Appropriation Made Subject to Petition Referendum
House:
Appropriations
HB 47
Status as of February 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Environment - County Plans - Authority
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 22, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 82
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Government - E-Verify Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Hearing: March 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 91
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Labor and Employment - Labor Organizations - Right to Work
House:
Economic Matters
(Hearing: March 7, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 102
Status as of January 25, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Government - Commemorative Month - German-American Heritage Month
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 2, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 119
Status as of January 20, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Misdemeanors - Citations
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: January 31, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 146
Status as of January 25, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Transportation Trust Fund Protection Act
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: February 7, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 154
Status as of February 3, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Estate Tax - Exclusion of Qualified Agricultural Property
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 203
Status as of February 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Death Taxes - Family Property Protection Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 219
Status as of February 16, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
State Lottery - Problem Gambling Measures
House:
Ways and Means
(Hearing: March 16, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 228
Status as of January 31, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Consuming Wine Beverages Not Bought on Premises - Restaurants, Clubs, and Hotels
House:
Economic Matters
(Hearing: February 27, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 230
Status as of February 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Safety - Department of State Police - Yellow Dot Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 9, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 234
Status as of February 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 253
Status as of February 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Department of Planning - Local and Regional Planning and Land Use Powers - Prohibition on Restriction
House:
Environmental Matters
(Hearing: February 23, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 256
Status as of February 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Regulated Firearms - License Issued by Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or West Virginia - Reciprocity
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 21, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 257
Status as of February 16, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Computers - Video Lottery Terminals - Tampering
House:
Ways and Means
(Hearing: March 16, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 300
Status as of February 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Renewal Period for Retired Law Enforcement
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 21, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 326
Status as of January 30, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Use of Work Zone Speed Control Systems - Presence of Workers Required
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 349
Status as of January 30, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Misdemeanor Possession of Child Pornography - Statute of Limitations
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 351
Status as of January 30, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Third Degree Sexual Offense - Burglary
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 376
Status as of February 16, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Video Lottery Terminal Proceeds - School Construction
House:
Ways and Means
(Hearing: March 16, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 398
Status as of January 31, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Investigation of Theft Scheme
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 444
Status as of February 3, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Family Farm Preservation Act of 2012
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 474
Status as of February 3, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Maryland Marriage Protection Act
House:
Judiciary and Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 10, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 488
Status as of February 2, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Repeal of Finding Requirements
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 21, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 492
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Bail Bonds - Cash Bail
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: February 28, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 495
Status as of February 7, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Voting by Registered Offenders at Polling Places - Prohibition
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 15, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 509
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Public Health - Inmates - HIV Testing
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: February 28, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 519
Status as of February 22, 2012: Bill is in the House - Re-assigned Appropriations
Public Institutions of Higher Education - Tuition Rates - Veterans
House:
Appropriations
(Hearing: March 6, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 521
Status as of February 3, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Real Property - Residential and Mobile Home Park Leases - Interest on Security Deposits
House:
Environmental Matters
(Hearing: February 23, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 524
Status as of February 21, 2012: Bill is in the House - Second Reading Passed
Washington County - Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs - Practice of Law
House:
Judiciary
HB 541
Status as of February 3, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Special Registration Plate - United States Armed Forces
House:
Environmental Matters
(Hearing: February 28, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 554
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Lead Safe Income Tax Credit
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 21, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 560
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Family Investment Program - Eligibility - Drug Testing
House:
Appropriations
HB 572
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Elected Public Officials - Criminal Acts - Forfeiture or Suspension of Retirement Benefits
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: February 21, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 573
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Bail Bondsman Solicitation - Penalty
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: February 28, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 604
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Justice's Law
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: March 8, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 608
Status as of February 7, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Drunk and Drugged Driving - Minor in Vehicle
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: February 22, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 650
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Correctional Services - Diminution Credits - Educational Accomplishment
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: March 1, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 651
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Child Support - Incarcerated Obligors - Suspension of Payments and Accrual of Arrearages
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: March 1, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 653
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
State Retirement and Pension Systems - Cash Balance Plan
House:
Appropriations
HB 654
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
State Development Plan - Repeal
House:
Environmental Matters
(Hearing: March 1, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 705
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Polling Places - Proof of Identity
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 22, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 709
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
General Assembly - Fiscal Notes - Criminal Justice Policy Impact Statements
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 734
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Business Regulation - Independent Contractor Registry - Presumptions Under Workplace Fraud Act
House:
Economic Matters
(Hearing: March 7, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 735
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Estates and Trusts - Slayer's Rule (Ann Sue Metz Law)
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: March 7, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 748
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Maryland Constitution - Congressional Districts - Requirements as to Territory, Form, and Boundaries
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 752
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Capital Projects - Eliminating Individual Bond Bills
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 766
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Government - Commemorative Days - Crime Victims and Advocates
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Hearing: February 29, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 792
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Health - Medical Assistance Programs - Fraud and Abuse Prevention
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Hearing: February 28, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 794
Status as of February 9, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Procedure - Revision of Verdict or Judgment - Procedures
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: March 6, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 819
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Office of the Inspector General - Establishment
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Hearing: March 1, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 820
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Government - Inspector General
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Hearing: March 1, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 831
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Education - Public Schools - Parent Trigger
House:
Ways and Means
(Hearing: March 8, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 845
Status as of February 9, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution
House:
Appropriations
HB 874
Status as of February 9, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Seniors Tax Relief Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Hearing: February 28, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 880
Status as of February 9, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Property Tax - Credit for Individuals At Least 60 Years Old
House:
Ways and Means
(Hearing: February 28, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 883
Status as of February 9, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Family Law - Protective Orders - Additional Relief
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: February 23, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 887
Status as of February 13, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Motor Vehicle Administration - Copy of Driving Record - Reduction of Fee for Additional Copies
House:
Environmental Matters
(Hearing: February 24, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1016
Status as of February 22, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Higher Education - Tuition Waiver - Children of Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
House:
Appropriations
(Hearing: March 6, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1044
Status as of February 13, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Local Jurisdictions
House:
Environmental Matters
(Hearing: March 9, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1066
Status as of February 10, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Criminal Law - Robbery and Burglary - Pharmacies
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: March 6, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1085
Status as of February 14, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Workers' Compensation - Emergency Responders - Revisions
House:
Economic Matters
(Hearing: February 29, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1127
Status as of February 10, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Alcoholic Beverages - Micro-Breweries and Pub-Breweries - Class 7 Limited Beer Wholesaler's License
House:
Economic Matters
(Hearing: February 27, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1128
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Tax Credit for Wineries and Vineyards
House:
Ways and Means
(Hearing: March 9, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1146
Status as of February 10, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Domestically Related Crimes - Reporting
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: February 23, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1154
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Harriet Tubman Day
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Hearing: March 6, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1165
Status as of February 10, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Commission on Child Custody Decision Making
House:
Judiciary
(Hearing: February 23, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1202
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Information Act - Required Denials - Newsletters Sent by Public Officials
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Hearing: March 7, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1215
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Primary and Secondary Education - Online Courses - Acceptance of Courses Approved by Other States
House:
Ways and Means
(Hearing: March 8, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1219
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Primary and Secondary Education - Online Courses - Local Approval and Reporting Requirements
House:
Ways and Means
(Hearing: March 8, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1222
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
State Board of Education - Online Courses - Approval Processing Fees
House:
Ways and Means
(Hearing: March 8, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1231
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Transit Administration - Farebox Recovery Rate Increase
House:
Ways and Means
(Hearing: February 29, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1232
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Transportation Authority - Privatization of the Intercounty Connector and the I-95 Express Toll Lanes
House:
Ways and Means
(Hearing: February 29, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1233
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
State Highway Administration - Privatization of Rest Areas and Welcome Centers on State Highways
House:
Ways and Means
(Hearing: February 29, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1259
Status as of February 10, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
Maryland Transportation Authority - Audit Statements Available Online
House:
Appropriations
HB 1299
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
State Highway Administration - Sale of Naming Rights to State Highways
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1323
Status as of February 16, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Task Force to Study Separating Mass Transit Funding from the Transportation Trust Fund
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1328
Status as of February 16, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
State Government - Independent Audits of Units - Requirement
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1349
Status as of February 16, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
University of Maryland, Baltimore - Environmental Law Clinic - Reimbursement of Lawsuit Expenses
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
