1998-1999 Legislation

Note: amendments to the 1998-1999 legislation are not available online at this time. 1998-1999 legislation archive is not complete. In addition, Acts were referred to as Bills before Annual Session 1999)

ACTS

An Act Concerning Local HIV Prevention Initiative
Disposition: Adopted with amendments, Signed by the Governor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: UMBC Delegation of the Maryland Student Legislature


An Act Concerning the Allowance of Legal Adults on the Premises of Restaurants Possessing Alcohol License
Disposition: Not adopted by the Legislature, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Matthew J. Burger (WMC)
Co-Sponsor: Jeremiah J. Kelly (WMC)


An Act Concerning Direct Election of Anne Arundel County School Board
Disposition: Adopted with amendments, Signed by the Governor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Brian Griffiths (WMC)


An Act Concerning the Right to Work - **WINNER, MOST OUTSTANDING ACT 1998-1999**
Disposition: Adopted with amendments, Signed by the Governor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Ben Decker (WMC)


An Act Concerning Rape -- Definition, Crime and Punishment
Disposition: Signed by the Governor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Will Myers (FSU)


An Act Concerning Education--American Sign Language-- Foreign Language Credit
Disposition: Signed by the Governor , 1st reading version provided
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Amanda Buchanan (CND)


An Act Concerning Discrimination Based Upon Sexual Orientation
Disposition: Adopted with amendments, Signed by the Governor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Kathleen Olson (CND)


An Act Concerning Crimes -- Offenses Against Medical Facility Visitors
Disposition: Not adopted by the Legislature, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Samantha Barnhart (CND)


JOINT RESOLUTIONS

A Resolution Concerning the President of the United States
Disposition: Not adopted by the assembly, 1st reading version provided
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Aisha S. Jaleel (UMCP)
Co-Sponsor:

Ken Shepherd (UMCP)



A Resolution Concerning the College Park Community
Disposition: Not adopted by the assembly, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Corey L. Braxton (UMCP)


A Resolution Concerning Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs
Disposition: Found unfavorable by Committee
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Corey L. Braxton (UMCP)
Co-Sponsor: Kenneth A. Shepherd (UMCP)


A Resolution Concerning School Board Elections in the State of Maryland
Disposition: Signed by the Governor, 3rd reading version provided
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Kenneth A. Shepherd (UMCP)
Co-Sponsor: The UMCP Delegation of the Maryland Student Legislature


A Resolution Concerning The Federal Budget
Disposition: Found unfavorable by Committee, 1st reading version provided
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Corey L. Braxton (UMCP)


A Resolution Concerning Freedom of Speech on University of Maryland Campuses
Disposition: Signed by the Governor, 3rd reading version provided
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Michael Anderson (SSU)


A Resolution Concerning Congressional Term Limits
Disposition: Not adopted by the Legislature, 3rd reading version provided
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Corey L. Braxton (UMCP)


A Resolution Concerning The Sentencing of Tyrone Gilliam
Disposition: Not adopted by the Assembly, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Kiera Downes-Vogel (Goucher)


A Resolution Concerning Affirmative Action Programs Within Institutions of Higher Learning
Disposition: Not adopted by the Legislature, 3rd reading version provided
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Governor, Peter J. Smith (SSU)
Co-Sponsor: Chief of Staff, Tara Brown (UMCP)


A Resolution Concerning The Changing of the Drivers Test in Maryland
Disposition: Signed by the Governor, 3rd reading version provided
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Lieutenant Governor, Andrew A. Rittler (SSU)


A Resolution Concerning The Child Online Protection Act
Disposition: Signed by the Governor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Assistant Attorney General, Douglas Testerman (UMBC)


A Resolution Concerning The Y2k Bug
Disposition: Vetoed by the Governor, Veto Overturned: Passed by override, notwithstanding the Governor's objections. 1st reading version provided
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Assistant Attorney General, Douglas Testerman (UMBC)


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Disposition: N/A - presented at IA 1998 as emergency legislation, to be made available online soon
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A Resolution Concerning the High Probablity of Uneducated Felons to Recidivate
Disposition: Not adopted by the Legislature, 1st reading version provided
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Gary Krupka (UMCP)


A Resolution Concerning the Electing of Public Officials In Which An Informed Vote Cannot Be Made on Maryland Ballots
Disposition: Not adopted by the Legislature, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Gary Krupka (UMCP)


A Resolution Concerning The Marriage Tax Elimination Act of 1999
Disposition: Not adopted by the Legislature, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Secretary of State, Ray Chung (UMCP)
Co-Sponsor: Ken Shepherd (UMCP)


A Resolution Concerning The Definition of Impeachable Crimes
Disposition: Not adopted by the Legislature, 1st reading version provided
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Ken Shepherd (UMCP)
Co-Sponsor: Aisha Jaleel (UMCP)


A Resolution Concerning The Establishment of Louis Goldstein Day in Maryland
Disposition: Adopted with Amendments, Signed by the Governor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Elisabeth A. Burlas (FSU)


A Resolution Concerning the Recognition of Duckpin Bowling as the State Sport
Disposition: Found unfavorable by Committee, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Marc Nelson Jr. (FSU)


A Resolution Concerning Insurance Reform to Provide Coverage for Breast Cancer Concerns - **WINNER, MOST OUTSTANDING RESOLUTION 1998-1999**
Disposition: Adopted with Amendments, Signed by the Governor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Jessica L. Aiken (FSU)


A Resolution Concerning Condemning the United State Congress for Not Passing the Hate Crimes Legislation
Disposition: Not adopted by the Legislature, 1st reading version provided
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Steven M. Shushner (UMCP)


A Resolution Concerning Illegal Handicapped Parking
Disposition: Not adopted by the Legislature, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Steven M. Shushner (UMCP)


A Resolution Concerning the Red Cross and It's Discriminatory Policies
Disposition: Adopted with Amendments, Signed by the Governor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Steven M. Shushner (UMCP)


A Resolution Concerning the Establishment of AmeriCorps as a Permanent Institution
Disposition: Postponed Indefinitely while on 3rd reading, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Sarah Radice (WMC)


A Resolution Concerning Raising the Speed Limit on Maryland Highways
Disposition: Not adopted by the Legislature, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Brian Griffiths (WMC)


A Resolution Concerning United States Initiative in the Prevention of Global Warming
Disposition: Adopted with Amendments, Signed by the Governor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Jeremiah Kelly (WMC)


A Resolution Concerning Abolition of High-Stakes Testing
Disposition: Signed by the Governor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Katherine Boyle (WMC)


A Resolution Concerning the Creation of a Stanley Kubrick Day
Disposition: Withdrawn by Sponsor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Tom Macurak (WMC)


A Resolution Supporting the Drug Reform Coordination Network Campaign to Overturn the Provision in the Higher Education Act of 1998 that Denies or Delays Loans to Students Convicted of Drug-Related Offenses
Disposition: Not adopted by the Legislature, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Matt Thomas (WMC)


A Resolution Concerning Maryland's Mandatory Community Service Learning Program
Disposition: Signed by the Governor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Matthew Burger (WMC)


A Resolution Concerning the Allocation of Funds for a New Baltimore Courthouse
Disposition: Not adopted by the Legislature, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Brian Griffiths (WMC)


A Resolution Concerning the Implemenatation of a Social Awareness Class in Secondary Schools
Disposition: Adopted with Amendments, Signed by the Governor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Jennifer Graham (CND)


A Resolution Concerning the Baltimore County Brothel Laws
Disposition: Signed by the Governor, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Assistant Attorney General, Joseph Tello (UMBC)
Co-Sponsor: William DeMarco (UMBC)


A Resolution Concerning the Life of Charles NG
Disposition: Not adopted by the Legislature, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Attorney General, Michael R.O. Berlin (UMBC)


SIMPLE RESOLUTIONS

A Resolution Concerning the Limiting of the Power of Veto of the Governor of the Maryland Student Legislature
Disposition: Ruled Unconstitutional by the Attorney General, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Not assigned to committee as a result of being ruled unconstitutional
Sponsor: Philip Dacey (UMCP)


A Resolution Concerning the Governor Compiling a Formal Request for Funding from the Maryland General Assembly for the Maryland Student Legislature
Disposition: Postponed Indefinitely while on 3rd reading, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Lieutenant Governor, Andrew Rittler (SSU)


A Resolution Congratulating the Maryland General Assembly and its Members for a Succcessfull 1999 Legislative Session
Disposition: Vetoed by the Governor: Veto Upheld by the House, 1st reading version provided
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Robert Spivey (SSU)