Home Highlights Issues      -Environment      -2nd Amendment      -Taxes      -Education      -Agriculture  Press Releases Articles Bills Photos Other Links Employees Contact Us   Bills - 2006  2008    *    2007    *    2006    *    2005    *    2004    *    2003 Updated: August 4, 2006          Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr. District 36  Total Number of Bills: 166 HB 12         Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary Repeal of Procedure on Shell Casing Information - Timing of Report on Personalized Handgun Technology.  (While the bill did not pass we were successful in eliminating the funding for this program and transferring the state police personnel to other more productive duties. ) House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 8, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)     HB 13         Status as of April 25, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 151 Law Enforcement Agencies - Prohibition Against Arrest and Citation Quotas (This bill was the number 1 priority of the state and local police unions lobbing efforts in Annapolis last session.) House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings HB 14         Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary Handgun Safety Devices - Repeal (We will continue to submit this bill until the legislature acts responsibly and repeals defacto prohibitions on the second amendment such as this law.) House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 8, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)     HB 23         Status as of February 28, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations Public Power of Attorney - Health Care Decisions (This bill was submitted three years in a row as an effort to negate the arguments raised for same sex marriages. Governor Ehrlich's administrative bill incorporated HB-23's provisions and was passed.) House: Health and Government Operations     HB 27         Status as of March 23, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters Department of the Environment - Rubble Landfills - Location (The senate cross file of this bill was passed resulting in the protection of Unicorn Lake and its pristine environment for at least the next three (3) years. We will continue all efforts to make these protections Permanente. ) House: Environmental Matters     HB 33         Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means State Property Tax Exemption - Surviving Spouse of a Law Enforcement Officer or Rescue Worker (This is a bill that should be passed our first line defenders deserve nothing less. While we have been successful in The House the bill has failed to pass The Senate.) House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 10, 2006, 1:30 p.m.)     HB 44         Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters Eminent Domain - Condemnation Proceedings and Limitation on Condemnation Authority (Eminent Domain should be the primary concern of the legislature next session.) House: Environmental Matters     HB 81         Status as of February 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary Criminal Procedure - Media Coverage of Criminal Proceedings (Cameras are in our legislature, The State House, on police cars, and street corners there is no reason to exclude our courtrooms from public access through new technology such as tv coverage. I will continue to resubmit this bill. Though it may be somewhat harder to find witnesses to speak in favor after the last Judge to testify in favor of cameras in the courtroom was punished with a demotion for having testified before The House Judiciary Committee.) House: Judiciary     HB 83         Status as of March 7, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters Vehicle Laws - Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems - Repeal (It has now become clear that "Red light cameras" are for revenue generation and not safety. We will continue to address this concern.) House: Environmental Matters     HB 84         Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 421 Court of Special Appeals - Right of Appeal from Circuit Court In Banc (This bill (commonly known as the poor-man's appeal) passed the House and Senate and will appear on the ballot this November because it requires a change to the Maryland State Constitution. ) House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings HB 85         Status as of February 28, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters Task Force to Create Standards of Ethics for Planning and Zoning Boards (This bill was supported by Common Cause and other good government organizations. We shall resubmit this bill.) House: Environmental Matters      HB 217       Status as of March 27, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving Penalties - License Suspension Modification or License Restriction - Additional Qualifying Circumstances (This bill was incorporated into HB-525 which passed.) House: Judiciary     HB 243       Status as of February 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations Task Force on Indoor Air Quality in Educational Institutions (This is an important bill for children, teachers and others who utilize our public school buildings. As unbelievable as it sounds Maryland has a mold standard for industrial sites but none for our schools. Maryland's air quality team has no equipment or personnel trained to test for mold. It is unquestionable that there is a serious problem within many schools throughout the state which must be addressed.) House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: February 7, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)     HB 483       Status as of March 6, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Amounts Received for Agricultural Preservation (This bill will enlarge the available funds for agricultural preservation without increasing taxes by simply allowing those farmers who participate in easement programs to receive their funds tax free.) House: Ways and Means     HB 700       Status as of May 16, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 467

Family Law - Court-Appointed Lawyer for Child
(Del. Dumais and I submitted identical legislation on this issue we agreed to withdraw my bill and work together as join sponsors or HB 700. This bill will now allow attorneys to continue to represent our most vulnerable children as best interest advocates. There was a lot of mis-information about what this bill was intended to achieve fortunately the legislature had the fore-sight to see beyond the redorice and to vote to protect children within our court system.)

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1199     Status as of March 28, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Task Force to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Correctional Facility for the Incarceration and Treatment of Sex Offenders
(This study will allow the state to more effectively contain evaluate and punish sexual offenders by incarcerating them at a designated facility.)

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: April 4, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)

HB 1303     Status as of March 25, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Higher Education - Scholarship Program - Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients
(This bill would setup scholarship assistance for those students who have excelled to the highest levels of our scouting programs as either Eagle Scouts or Gold Award Winners. We should strive to keep children of this character and caliber in the state of Maryland.)

House: Ways and Means    

HB 1421     Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Cecil County - Property Tax - Homestead Tax Credit Percentage
(The citizen's of Cecil County deserve to receive the benefit of tax relief a failure to reduce the homestead tax when warranted is in affect a tax increase.)

House: Ways and Means      

HB 1744     Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Circuit Courts - Administrative Judge for Each County
(For over 200 years Cecil County has given the title of administrative judge to the judge with the longest tenure. A recent judicial administrative decision has ignored this tradition creating disharmony and discontent within the local bar association and judiciary.)

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

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Co-sponsored Bills

HB 2           Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 289

Agricultural Stewardship Act of 2006

House: Environmental Matters and Appropriations     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation

HB 3           Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 290

Veterans Advocacy and Education Act of 2006

House: Ways and Means and Health and Government Operations     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation

HB 4           Status as of March 28, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Sexual Offenders - Supervision, Notifications, and Penalties

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: April 6, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)

HB 35         Status as of April 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed

Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 68         Status as of February 27, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Homeowner's Property Tax Assessment Cap

House: Ways and Means    

HB 136       Status as of February 27, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

Public Health - Adult and CBE Stem Cell Research Program

House: Health and Government Operations and Appropriations    

HB 138       Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Maryland Estate Tax - Family Home Protection Act

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 8, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 141       Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Education - State Board of Education - Members - Qualifications

House: Ways and Means    

HB 142       Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Income Tax - Expensing of Section 179 Property

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 10, 2006, 1:30 p.m.)    

HB 154       Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Maryland Estate Tax - Federal Credit and Deduction for State Death Taxes and Unified Credit Effective Exemption Amount

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 8, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 178       Status as of March 24, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Income Tax - State and County Income Tax Credit for New Teachers

House: Ways and Means    

HB 179       Status as of February 27, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means

Education - Public Schools - Registration

House: Ways and Means    

HB 214       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 305

Assault Against a Law Enforcement Officer - Correctional Officer

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 218       Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Creation of a State Debt - Caroline County - Camp Todd

House: Appropriations    

HB 219       Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Creation of a State Debt - Caroline County - Denton National Guard Armory

House: Appropriations    

HB 220       Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Creation of a State Debt - Caroline County - Old Schoolhouse Redevelopment

House: Appropriations    

HB 222       Status as of April 25, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 165

Agriculture - Commercial Fertilizer - Required Signage at Retail Outlets

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 225       Status as of February 28, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Real Property - Residential Leases - Interest on Security Deposits

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 234       Status as of January 25, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

John F. Kennedy Memorial Highway - Toll Collection - Automatic Vehicle Identification Decals

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 2, 2006, 11:00 a.m)    

HB 236       Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Maryland Estate Tax - Exclusion for Family Farms Subject to Agricultural Preservation Easements

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 8, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 239       Status as of May 16, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 453

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Agricultural Ombudsman

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Finance

HB 262       Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Employment Discrimination - Country Clubs - Ability of Employees to Sue

House: Economic Matters    

HB 265       Status as of March 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Sales and Use Tax - Funeral-Related Products

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 21, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 276       Status as of February 28, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Environment - Bay Restoration Fund - Exemption

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 304       Status as of March 23, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Sexual Offender Compliance and Enforcement in Maryland Act

House: Judiciary    

HB 305       Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Tax General - Income Tax Credit - Energy Efficient Residential Heating Systems

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 9, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 307       Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Maryland Estate Tax Modernization Act

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 8, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 309       Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Public Utility Companies - Net Energy Metering

House: Economic Matters    

HB 310       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 220

Drunk and Drugged Driving - Young Drivers - License Suspension

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 311       Status as of April 10, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Budget and Taxation

Business and Economic Development - Research and Development Tax Credit

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 312       Status as of February 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 16, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 313       Status as of January 31, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Calculation

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 8, 2006, 11:00 a.m)    

HB 314       Status as of March 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 21, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 315       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 224

Family Caregiver Assistance Program

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 316       Status as of March 21, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

Task Force to Study Gubernatorial Succession in Maryland

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 317       Status as of April 3, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Maryland Energy Administration - Solar Energy Grant Program

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 319       Status as of April 5, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments

Health - Advance Directives - Registry - Drivers' Licenses and Identification Cards

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 321       Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Business and Economic Development - Biotechnology Investment Incentive Act

House: Ways and Means    

HB 324       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 310

State Government - Commemorative Days - Asian Lunar New Year Day

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 329       Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Creation of a State Debt - Talbot County - For All Seasons Mid Shore Center for Human Services

House: Appropriations    

HB 334       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 312

Family Law - Adoption Search, Contact, and Reunion Services - Relatives and Members of the Adoptive Family

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 335       Status as of April 7, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Passed

Town of Sudlersville (Queen Anne's County) - Urban Renewal Authority for Slum Clearance - Repeal

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 343       Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Armed Criminal Lockup Act

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 8, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 344       Status as of February 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Serial Murder Death Penalty Act

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 15, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 350       Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Fire Museum of Maryland

House: Appropriations    

HB 360       Status as of February 10, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

Environment - Gasoline Containing Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether - Prohibition

House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: February 22, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 363       Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Environment - County Plans - Removal of Solid Waste Acceptance Facilities

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 372       Status as of February 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Estates - Use of Property Tax Assessment for Valuation of Real and Leasehold Property - Repeal

House: Judiciary    

HB 396       Status as of April 25, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 172

Agricultural Operations - Nuisance Actions - Requirements

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 413       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 422

Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 416       Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Creation of a State Debt - Caroline County - The Benedictine School

House: Appropriations    

HB 423       Status as of March 25, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Local Correctional Facilities - Judicial Authorization of Immediate Work Release

House: Judiciary    

HB 427       Status as of May 26, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 575

Courts - Jury Trials in Civil Actions - Amount in Controversy

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 470       Status as of February 14, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Election Law - Identification of Voters

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 17, 2006, 12:30 p.m)    

HB 524       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 329

Criminal Offenses - Driving Without a License - Arrest and Penalties

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 525       Status as of May 16, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 461

Vehicle Laws - Administrative Per Se Offenses - High Alcohol Concentration or Test Refusal - Ignition Interlock System - Suspension Modifications and Restrictive Licenses

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 526       Status as of February 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Legislative Districting - Resident Delegates by County

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

HB 544       Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Uncle Tom's Cabin

House: Appropriations    

HB 550       Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Criminal Law - Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Criminal Negligence

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 10, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 587       Status as of March 13, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Crimes - Use or Attempted Use of Stun Gun on Law Enforcement Officer - Prohibition

House: Judiciary    

HB 588       Status as of April 6, 2006: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed

Ethics - Employees , Officials , and Committee Members - Exceptions to Employment or Financial Restrictions

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 589       Status as of February 27, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Protection of Persons and Property - Immunity

House: Judiciary    

HB 597       Status as of April 25, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 182

Insurance - Prohibited Acts - Inducements to Financing an Insurance Contract

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 599       Status as of March 25, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Alcoholic Beverages - Licensees and Permit Holders - Age Requirement

House: Economic Matters    

HB 637       Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Crimes - Unauthorized Possession of Contraband - Place of Confinement

House: Judiciary    

HB 639       Status as of February 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Corrections - First Degree Murder - Minimum Sentence

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 15, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 660       Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Criminal Law - Use of Firearm in Commission of Crime

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 8, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 665       Status as of February 3, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Insurance

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 16, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 699       Status as of April 25, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 187

Agriculture - Preservation of Historic Structures

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 727       Status as of March 7, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exceptions

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 739       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 349

Insurance - Improper Premiums and Charges - Bail Bonds - Penalty

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 807       Status as of April 7, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Criminal Procedure - Eyewitness Identification Evidence - Inadmissible - Exception

House: Judiciary    

HB 814       Status as of March 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Taking Care of Our Own - Income Tax Credit for Purchase of Life Insurance for Active Duty Military

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 21, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 822       Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Health - Maryland Medbank Program - Sunset Repeal

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 877       Status as of March 24, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Judicial Discretion - Controlled Dangerous Substance Crimes - Minimum Penalties - Repeal

House: Judiciary    

HB 958       Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

Public Health - Abortion - Parental Notice

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 967       Status as of April 10, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Stay of Enforcement of Final Appellate Decisions - Maryland Constitution and Declaration of Rights - State Statutes

House: Judiciary    

HB 987       Status as of March 23, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Income Tax - Deduction for Qualified Tuition and Related Expenses

House: Ways and Means    

HB 988       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 367

Higher Education - Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grants

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 997       Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Income Tax - Credit for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Research and Development

House: Ways and Means    

HB 1007     Status as of March 24, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear for Motorcycle Riders - Required Warning

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1057     Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Criminal Law - Reckless Endangerment - Use of a Motor Vehicle

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 10, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1099     Status as of March 13, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Commercial Electronic Mail - Prohibition on Obtaining Personally Identifying Information by Misrepresentation

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1122     Status as of April 7, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules

Alcoholic Beverages - Limited Wine Wholesaler's License and Nonresident Winery Permit

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Senate Rules

HB 1135     Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Creation of a State Debt - Queen Anne's County - Chesapeake Marine Trades School

House: Appropriations    

HB 1137     Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Real Property - Condemnation - Procedures and Compensation

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1156     Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Rural Broadband Communication Services

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1161     Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Victim's Rights - Leave to Appeal - Delinquent Acts

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1162     Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Women and Children's Protection Act of 2006

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 8, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1163     Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Repeal of Finding Requirement

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 8, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1172     Status as of May 16, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 485

Public Safety - Missing Persons - Reports and Investigations

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1173     Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Creation of a State Debt - Cecil County - Ray of Hope Mission Center

House: Appropriations    

HB 1177     Status as of March 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Income Tax - Credit for Income Tax Paid to Another State - Income from Pass-Through Entities

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 21, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1190     Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Prescription Drug Safety Act

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 9, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1194     Status as of February 14, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Election Law - Voter Identification

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 17, 2006, 12:30 p.m)    

HB 1212     Status as of February 14, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Election Law - Voter Registration - Proof of Citizenship

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 17, 2006, 12:30 p.m)    

HB 1213     Status as of March 24, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Crimes - Commercial Depiction of Dogfight or Cockfight - Prohibition

House: Judiciary    

HB 1236     Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Creation of a State Debt - Cecil County - Boys & Girls Club of Cecil County

House: Appropriations    

HB 1244     Status as of April 5, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments

State Government - Maryland Flag Day

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1257     Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 387

Juvenile Law - Competency - Services

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1282     Status as of March 23, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Education - Public Schools - Trespass

House: Judiciary    

HB 1292     Status as of February 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Ferret Protection Act

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 16, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1334     Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Electric Utility Regulation - Standard Offer Service - Total Rates

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 14, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1341     Status as of March 23, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Northern Chesapeake Bay Bridge Crossing with Terminus in Kent County - Prohibition on Planning, Financing, and Construction

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1351     Status as of March 23, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

State Highway Administration - Bridges - Installation of Throwable Flotation Devices

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1366     Status as of April 4, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Creation of a State Debt - Kent County - Chesapeake Fields' Millington Project

House: Appropriations    

HB 1372     Status as of April 6, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Task Force on Child Custody Decisions

House: Judiciary    

HB 1382     Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Regulated Firearms - License Issued by Another State - Reciprocity

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 8, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1393     Status as of February 10, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Valid Marriages

House: Judiciary    

HB 1401     Status as of March 21, 2006: Bill is in the House - Recommit to Committee Judiciary

Jessica's Law

House: Judiciary    

HB 1410     Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Property Protection Act of 2006

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1415     Status as of February 10, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Drunk and Drugged Driving - Subsequent Offenders - Penalties

House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 21, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1427     Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Real Property - Eminent Domain - Repurchase of Condemned Property

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1443     Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - Re-assigned Judiciary

Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licensing of Illegal Aliens - Restrictions

House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 21, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1444     Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Taxpayers' Bill of Rights

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 10, 2006, 1:30 p.m.)    

HB 1462     Status as of March 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2006

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 17, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1475     Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

State Finance and Procurement - Employment Authorization Verification - Maryland Job Protection Act

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1487     Status as of May 26, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 621

Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation

HB 1489     Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Membership - Local Detention Center Officers

House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1491     Status as of March 27, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Maryland Youth Advisory Council

House: Ways and Means    

HB 1509     Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Family Law - Rights of Foster Parents

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

HB 1559     Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Vehicle Laws - Weight Violations on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Penalties

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1580     Status as of March 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means

Election Law - Early Voting - Delayed Implementation

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 22, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1601     Status as of March 27, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Crimes - Entering or Being Transported by Motor Vehicle Without Owner Consent - Penalties

House: Judiciary    

HB 1633     Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 413

Department of Aging - Assisted Living Program Subsidies - Rate Setting Authority

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 1637     Status as of March 6, 2006: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary

Constitutional Amendment - Valid Marriage

House: Judiciary    

HB 1696     Status as of April 11, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 109

Retirement and Pensions - Service Retirement Allowance - Creditable Service

House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1722     Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Public Safety Employees Killed in Performance of Duties - Death Benefits

House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1737     Status as of April 25, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 110

State Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Enhancement Benefit Act of 2006

House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HJ 5           Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable House Rules and Executive Nominations

Higher Education - International Educational Programs

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

HJ 6           Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn House Rules and Executive Nominations

USS Forrestal CVA-59 World Super Aircraft Carrier Museum

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

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