2012 Regular Session sponsor information current as of May 25, 2012 - Noon
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Another Sponsor
Delegate Wade Kach
District 5B
Total Number of Bills: 112
HB 19
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 646
State Retirement and Pension System - Military Service Credit - Reservists
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 69
Status as of February 27, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Property Tax - Assessment Appeal - Time Limit for Determination
House:
Ways and Means
HB 70
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 158
State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Examinations of Applicants and Licensees
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 462
Status as of March 5, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Accidents - Tests for Alcohol, Drugs, or Controlled Dangerous Substances
House:
Judiciary
HB 468
Status as of March 5, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Maryland Environmental Trust - Conservation Easements - Land Draining into Reservoirs
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 753
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 615
Maryland State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Permits and Registration Required to Remove and Transport Human Remains
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 754
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 594
State Board of Dental Examiners - Licenses - Examination Requirements for Dentists and Dental Hygienists
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 912
Status as of March 12, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Domestic Animals - Pet and Animal Guardians
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 967
Status as of April 5, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Pregnancy Outcomes - Confidential Statistical Reporting Requirements
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 975
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 693
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Forest Conservation and Management Program Expenses
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1003
Status as of March 12, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Benefits
House:
Appropriations
HB 1004
Status as of April 5, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Medical Assistance Program - Generic Drug Reimbursement Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1021
Status as of March 21, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Baltimore County - Division of Animal Control - Treatment of Unclaimed Dogs or Cats
House:
Judiciary
Co-sponsored Bills
HB 20
Status as of March 22, 2012: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Crimes - Requirement to Report Death or Disappearance of Minor - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: April 3, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 23
Status as of March 23, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Dedicated State Funds Protection Act
House:
Appropriations
HB 35
Status as of March 12, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Private Property Rights - Regulatory Infringement - Compensation
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 38
Status as of January 18, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - University and College Textbooks
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: January 25, 2012, 11:00 a.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 82
Status as of April 7, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - E-Verify Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 91
Status as of March 24, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Labor and Employment - Labor Organizations - Right to Work
House:
Economic 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 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 103
Status as of March 24, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Independent Foster Care Adolescents - Age of Eligibility
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 104
Status as of March 30, 2012: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Motor Vehicles - Use of Wireless Communication Device - Prohibited Acts, Enforcement, and Penalties
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 113
Status as of February 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Election Law - Polling Places - Proof of Identity
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 15, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 122
Status as of March 5, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - Death or Disappearance of Minor - Required Reporting and Prohibited Acts ("Caylee's Law")
House:
Judiciary
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 146
Status as of March 23, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Transportation Trust Fund Protection Act
House:
Appropriations
HB 196
Status as of February 1, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Student Health and Fitness Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 9, 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 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 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 243
Status as of April 10, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 5
Kathleen A. Mathias Chemotherapy Parity Act of 2012
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
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 260
Status as of February 16, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
State Lottery Agency - Veterans Lottery - Established
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 13, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 316
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 463
State Board of Pharmacy - Wholesale Distributor Permits - Permit and Application Requirements
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 326
Status as of February 27, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Use of Work Zone Speed Control Systems - Presence of Workers Required
House:
Environmental Matters
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 385
Status as of February 16, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Video Lottery Operation Licenses - Information on Payouts
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 16, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 425
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 258
Procurement - Required Disclosure - Conflict Minerals Originated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 440
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 447
Procurement - Investment Activities in Iran
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 March 19, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Repeal of Finding Requirements
House:
Judiciary
HB 515
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 520
State Government - Financial Education and Capability Commission
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 539
Status as of March 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Impersonation of a Police Officer - Penalties
House:
Judiciary
HB 541
Status as of March 14, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Special Registration Plate - United States Armed Forces
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 543
Status as of April 6, 2012: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Victim-Offender Mediation Program
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 548
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Compensation Outside the United States
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 21, 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 556
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 524
Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Regulation
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 560
Status as of February 27, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations
Family Investment Program - Eligibility - Drug Testing
House:
Appropriations
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 584
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 242
Health Occupations - Physician Assistants - Patient's Access to Supervising Physician
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 598
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 230
Juvenile Law - Taking Child into Custody - Arrest Warrant
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 599
Status as of February 29, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Elections - Study Commission on the Redistricting Process in Maryland
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
(Heard: March 2, 2012, 2:30 p.m.)
HB 604
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 250
Justice's Law
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 620
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations - State Board of Naturopathic Medicine
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 21, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 638
Status as of February 8, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Bona Fide Wellness Program and Wellness Promotion
House:
Appropriations and Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 21, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 641
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 669
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Viruses - Public Awareness, Treatment, and Outreach
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 692
Status as of February 27, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Natural Resources - State Parks - Admission Fee Reduction and Entry Restriction
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 711
Status as of February 16, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Video Lottery Terminals - Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 16, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 766
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 678
State Government - Commemorative Days - Crime Victims and Advocates
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 778
Status as of March 21, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - Manslaughter by Vehicle - Definition of "Operating"
House:
Judiciary
HB 780
Status as of March 20, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Multicultural Health Care Equity Certification and Accreditation - Work Group
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 789
Status as of February 9, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Property Tax - Assessment Worksheets - Internet Access
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 28, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 819
Status as of March 20, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Office of the Inspector General - Establishment
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 820
Status as of March 20, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Government - Inspector General
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 833
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 222
Respiratory Care Practitioners - Practicing Polysomnography - Licensing Exceptions
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 838
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 319
Health Insurance - Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Audits and Reimbursement of Pharmacies or Pharmacists
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 840
Status as of March 24, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Procurement - Living Wage - Repeal
House:
Economic Matters
HB 841
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 399
Food Service Facilities - Open Windows and Doors
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 845
Status as of March 26, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Transportation - Highway User Revenues - Distribution
House:
Appropriations
HB 847
Status as of March 16, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Special Registration Plates - "In God We Trust"
House:
Environmental Matters
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
(Heard: February 28, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 936
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 274
Task Force on the Establishment of a Statewide Spay/Neuter Fund - Sunset Extension
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 954
Status as of March 22, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Care Decisions Act - Petitions by Surrogates - Court Actions
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 957
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 225
Health Occupations - Public Disclosure of Professional Credentials and Reports on Advertising Regulations and Policies
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 961
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Subrogation - Reduction
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: February 28, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 999
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Crimes - Child Abuse and Neglect - Failure to Report
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 14, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1016
Status as of March 12, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Higher Education - Tuition Waiver - Children of Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
House:
Appropriations
HB 1020
Status as of March 21, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Maryland Animal Abuse Registry
House:
Judiciary
HB 1026
Status as of February 22, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Economic Development - Sickle Cell Disease Research Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 20, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1055
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 294
Health Insurance - Habilitative Services - Required Coverage, Workgroup, and Technical Advisory Group
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1056
Status as of February 22, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations - Licensed Midwives
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 15, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1099
Status as of March 19, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Second Degree Assault - Health Care Practitioners
House:
Judiciary
HB 1108
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 264
Maryland Historical Trust - National Register of Historic Places - Essex Skypark
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 1149
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 580
Health Insurance - Coverage for Services Delivered Through Telemedicine
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1157
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Transportation Authority - Fixing or Revising Tolls - Legislative Approval Required
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 29, 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 1193
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 482
State Personnel - Traumatic Events - Mental Health Support Services
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1215
Status as of April 4, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Primary and Secondary Education - Online Courses - Acceptance of Courses Approved by Other States
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1219
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 288
Primary and Secondary Education - Online Courses and Services - Development or Review and Approval
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1222
Status as of April 4, 2012: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
State Board of Education - Online Courses - Approval Processing Fees
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1227
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 477
Education - Core Content Areas - Accountability Program
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1242
Status as of March 22, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Identity Fraud Crimes - Restitution
House:
Judiciary
HB 1250
Status as of February 15, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Transportation - Transit Authorities - Red Line and Purple Line
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 29, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1259
Status as of March 26, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Maryland Transportation Authority - Audit Statements Available Online
House:
Appropriations
HB 1299
Status as of February 29, 2012: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
State Highway Administration - Sale of Naming Rights to State Highways
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 14, 2012, 4:00 p.m.)
HB 1309
Status as of April 6, 2012: Bill is in the House - Second Reading Passed
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Enhanced Agricultural Management Equipment
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1311
Status as of March 24, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Baltimore County Revenue Authority - Vice Chairman
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1313
Status as of February 28, 2012: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Baltimore County Revenue Authority - Members - Parking and Golf Privileges
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 15, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1323
Status as of February 29, 2012: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Task Force to Study Separating Mass Transit Funding from the Transportation Trust Fund
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 14, 2012, 4:00 p.m.)
HB 1328
Status as of March 26, 2012: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
State Government - Independent Audits of Units - Requirement
House:
Appropriations
HB 1349
Status as of February 29, 2012: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Appropriations
University of Maryland, Baltimore - Environmental Law Clinic - Reimbursement of Lawsuit Expenses
House:
Appropriations
(Heard: March 15, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1371
Status as of March 7, 2012: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
State Government - Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman Memorial Statues - Placement and Commission
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 13, 2012, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1407
Status as of April 4, 2012: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Passed
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Workgroup on Cancer Clusters and Environmental Causes of Cancer
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 1429
Status as of May 22, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 723
State Government - Statue of Harriet Tubman
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1435
Status as of May 2, 2012: Became Law - Chapter 438
Maryland Veterans Commission - Membership - Revision
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HJ 13
Status as of March 7, 2012: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Health - Prostate Cancer Screening
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
(Heard: March 12, 2012, 2:30 p.m.)
