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1999-2000 Legislation
Annual Session 2000 Disposition Information:
SR005, A022, R042 to be provided.
ACTS
| A001-9900 |
An Act Concerning Education-Cultural Diversity and Equality of Educational Opportunity |
| Disposition: |
Withdrawn by sponsors, - Fall 1999 IA (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Cosponsors: |
Tricia Chin Quee (Western Maryland College)
Holly K. Smith (Western Maryland College) |
| A002-9900 |
An Act Concerning An Addition to Betting, Wagering or Gambling; pools on horses, etc. |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly (3rd Reading), Spring 2000 IA (Mar. 5) |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Kristen G. Fraser (Western Maryland College) |
| A003-9900 |
An Act Concerning Legalization of Unnatural Sexual Practices |
| Disposition: |
Signed by the MSL Governor, Fall 1999 IA (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Speaker Pro Tempore, Brian Griffiths (Western Maryland College) |
| A004-9900 |
An Act Concerning The Sale and Rental of Property with the Contamination of Lead Poisoning |
| Disposition: |
Vetoed by the MSL Governor, Fall 1999 IA (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Cosponsors: |
Alison Kleiner (Western Maryland College)
Angie Zagami (Western Maryland College) |
| A005-9900 |
An Act Concerning Admissibility of Closed Court Testimony in Sexual Offense Cases - Cause of Action |
| Disposition: |
Status currently being researched. |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Cosponsors: |
Erin E. Collins (Western Maryland College)
Stephanie Knight (Western Maryland College) |
| A006-9900 |
An Act Concerning The Conviction of Nonresidents who Violate any State or Local Ordinance Relating to Operating a Motor Vehicle |
| Disposition: |
Reported unfavorably on 2nd reading, Fall 1999 IA (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Co-sponsors: |
David Lee Jr. (Western Maryland College)
Jamin Bartolomeo (Western Maryland College) |
| A007-9900 |
An Act Concerning Business Relations - Advertising Signs |
| Disposition: |
Signed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Cosponsors: |
Secretary of State, Kate O. Boyle (Western Maryland College)
Holly K. Smith (Western Maryland College) |
| A008-9900 |
An Act Concerning Tax - General - State Income Tax Rates |
| Disposition: |
Adopted with Amendments, Signed by the MSL Governor, (14 - 16, 2000) Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Cosponsors: |
Secretary of State, Kate O. Boyle (Western Maryland College)
Holly K. Smith (Western Maryland College) |
| A009-9900 |
An Act Concerning Public Schools-Class Size Reduction--Smart Growth Pilot Program |
| Disposition: |
Vetoed by the MSL Governor, Passed by the assembly - Not withstanding the governor's objections, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Chief of Staff, Matthew J. Burger (Western Maryland College) |
| A010-9900 |
An Act Concerning Elections Laws-Public Financing Campaign Act for Candidates for the General Assembly |
| Disposition: |
Vetoed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Cosponsors: |
Chief of Staff, Matt J. Burger (Western Maryland College)
Jeremiah Kelly (Western Maryland College) |
| A011-9900 |
An Act Concerning The Rights of Citizens of Maryland to Carry Concealed Handguns |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted (currently being researched), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Speaker Pro Tempore, Brian C. Griffiths (Western Maryland College) |
| A012-9900 |
An Act Concerning Toxic Paint and Chemicals - Public Information |
| Disposition: |
Perished upon the 3rd reading Calendar at Ajournment Sine Die, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Jeremiah Kelly (Western Maryland College) |
| A013-9900 |
An Act Concerning Water Resources Protection Act |
| Disposition: |
Perished upon the 3rd reading Calendar at Ajournment Sine Die, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Jeremiah Kelly (Western Maryland College) |
| A014-9900 |
An Act Concerning Non-germinating Genetically Engineered Seed - Prohibition - Research |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted on 3rd Reading (House), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Jeremiah Kelly (Western Maryland College) |
| A015-9900 |
An Act Concerning Changing the State Sport From Jousting to Lacrosse |
| Disposition: |
Perished upon the 3rd reading Calendar at Ajournment Sine Die, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
David Lee Jr. (Western Maryland College) |
| A016-9900 |
An Act Concerning A Tax Increase for Tobacco Products |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted on 3rd Reading (House), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Erin Gillam (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| A017-9900 |
An Act Concerning Agriculture - The Legalization of Industrial Hemp |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted on 3rd Reading (House), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Holly E. Harrington-Orndoff (Salisbury State University) |
| A018-9900 |
An Act Concerning An Income Tax Credit for Voter Participation in Maryland General Elections **WINNER, MOST OUTSTANDING ACT 1999-2000** |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted on 3rd Reading (House), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Gary Krupka (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| A019-9900 |
An Act Concerning Abortion-Parental Notification |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted on 3rd Reading (House), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Carrie Ward (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) |
| A021-9900 |
An Act Concerning Private Possesion of Pepper Spray for Personal Defense |
| Disposition: |
Adopted with the Amendments of the House as per Conference Committee, Signed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Lieutenant Governor, Kenneth A. Shepherd (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| A021-9900 |
An Act Concerning MTA Mandatory Farebox Recovery |
| Disposition: |
Signed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Speaker of the Assembly, Michael Berlin (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) |
JOINT RESOLUTIONS
| R001-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Expansion of Rights for the Inclusion of Illegal Workers by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission |
| Disposition: |
Signed by the MSL Governor, Fall 1999 IA (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Speaker of the Assembly, Michael Berlin (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) |
| R002-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning Partial Birth Abortions |
| Disposition: |
Vetoed by the MSL Governor, Passed by the assembly - Not withstanding the governor's objections, Fall 1999 Interim Assembly (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Carrie L. Ward (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) |
| R003-9900 |
A Resolution to Legalize Homosexual Marriages |
| Disposition: |
Laid upon the table (3rd reading) |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Stacey Schwaber (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R004-9900 |
A Resolution Against Partial-Birth Abortion |
| Disposition: |
Signed by the MSL Governor, Fall 1999 IA (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Julie Huang (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| Cosponsor: |
Aisha Jaleel (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R005-9900 |
A Resolution Urging Hillary Clinton To Run for New York Senate |
| Disposition: |
Reported unfavorably on 2nd reading, Fall IA (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Robert Adney (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R006-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning Altering Trade Patterns with Argentina and Brazil |
| Disposition: |
Tabled indefinitely, Fall 1999 IA (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
David Stysley (Western Maryland College) |
| R007-9900 |
A Resolution Condemning the United States Armed Forces and the Clinton Administration for Their Cordial Relationship to the Armed Forces of the People's Republic of China |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly (3rd Reading), Spring 2000 IA (Mar. 5) |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Speaker Pro Tempore, Brian C. Griffiths (Western Maryland College) |
| R008-9900 |
A Resolution Regarding Eligibility for Extracurricular Activities |
| Disposition: |
Vetoed by the MSL Governor, Spring 2000 IA (Mar. 5) |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Chief of Staff, Matthew J. Burger (Western Maryland College) |
| R009-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Passing of a Constitutional Amendment Establishing English as the Official Language of the United State of America |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly (3rd Reading), Spring 2000 IA (Mar. 5) |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Cosponsors: |
Speaker Pro Tempore, Brian C. Griffiths (Western Maryland College)
Ben Decker (Western Maryland College) |
| R010-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning Standardized Evolution Testing in Public Schools |
| Disposition: |
Reported unfavorably on 2nd Reading, Fall 1999 IA (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Ben Decker (Western Maryland College) |
| R011-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Legalization of Prostitution |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly (3rd Reading), Spring 2000 IA (Mar. 5) |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Cosponsors: |
Elisabeth Burlas (Frostburg State University)
Marc Nelson Jr. (Frostburg State University) |
| R012-9900 |
A Resolution Commending the US Senate for not Ratifying the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty As Is |
| Disposition: |
Laid upon the table (3rd Reading) |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Robert Adney (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R013-9900 |
A Resolutions Concerning Congressional Financial Donations of Special Interest Groups |
| Disposition: |
Laid upon the table (3rd reading) |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Jeff Vogel (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R014-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning Reduction of the National Drinking Age |
| Disposition: |
Signed by the MSL Governor, Fall 1999 IA (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Michael Schoen (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R015-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning Discouragement of Dunk-Driving |
| Disposition: |
Tabled indefinitely, Fall 1999 IA (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Michael Schoen (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R016-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty |
| Disposition: |
Laid upon the table (3rd Reading) |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Corey L. Braxton (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R017-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning a United States Initiative in Eliminating Prersistent Organic Pollutants |
| Disposition: |
Adopted with amendments, Signed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Jeremiah Kelly (Western Maryland College) |
| R018-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Repeal of the Death Penalty in Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly (3rd Reading), Fall 1999 IA (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Thomas F. Stidman (Towson University) |
| R019-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning More Aid For Programs To Help With Mentally Challenged Citizens in the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Withdrawn |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Patrick H. Daly Jr. (Salisbury State University) |
| R020-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Public Funding of the Brooklyn Museum of Art |
| Disposition: |
Reported unfavorably on 2nd Reading, Fall 1999 IA (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Cheryl McGee (College of Notre Dame of Maryland) |
| R021-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning Involvement in the United Nations by the United States |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted on 3rd Reading (House), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Speaker Pro Tempore, Brian C. Griffiths (Western Maryland College) |
| R022-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Renaming of Interstate 795 |
| Disposition: |
Reported unfavorably on 2nd reading, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
David Stysley (Western Maryland College) |
| R023-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Protection of Seriously Ill People from Arrest and Imprisonment for Using Medical Marijuana |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted on 3rd Reading (House), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Cosponsors: |
Matthew Thomas (Western Maryland College)
David Stysley (Western Maryland College) |
| R024-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning a United States Initiative to Create a National Water Appreciation Day |
| Disposition: |
Perished upon the 3rd reading Calendar at Ajournment Sine Die, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Angie Zagami(Western Maryland College |
| R025-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Electronic Government Initiative of 2000 |
| Disposition: |
Perished upon the 3rd reading Calendar at Ajournment Sine Die, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Speaker of the Assembly, Michael Berlin (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) |
| R026-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning Access to the Maryland Annotated Code |
| Disposition: |
Withdrawn |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Max Brandy (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R027-9900 |
A Resolution Regarding a Ban on Flag-Burning |
| Disposition: |
Signed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Corey Braxton (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R028-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning Raising the Speed Limit on the Baltimore-Washington Corridor |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted on 3rd Reading (Senate), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Ryan R. Dietrich (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R029-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning Military Personnel from the State of Maryland Who are not Stationed There |
| Disposition: |
Signed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
State Treasurer, CDT Marilisse Gonz‡lez (College of Notre Dame of Maryland) |
| R030-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Limiting of ATM Surcharges |
| Disposition: |
Perished upon the 3rd reading Calendar at Ajournment Sine Die, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Gary Krupka (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R031-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Recognition of Duckpin Bowling as Maryland's State Sport |
| Disposition: |
Reported unfavorably on 2nd reading, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Tony Harrington-Orndoff (Frostburg State University) |
| R032-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning Elderly Drivers |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted on 3rd Reading (Senate), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Seth D. Schraier (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R033-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Naming of Washington National Airport After President Ronald Reagen |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted on 3rd Reading (House), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Tony Harrington-Orndoff (Frostburg State University) |
| R034-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Implementation of a Flat Tax |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted on 3rd Reading (Senate), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Justin Boss (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) |
| R035-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Changing of the Benediction to a Moment of Silence |
| Disposition: |
Withdrawn by Order of the Attorney General for Non-Compliance with the Writing Manual for Acts and Resolutions, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Not assigned - because of withdrawal by the Attorney General |
| Sponsors: |
Seth D. Schraier (University of Maryland, College Park)
Gary Krupka (University of Maryland, College Park)
Seth Kliener (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R036-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning State Holidays |
| Disposition: |
Reported unfavorably on 2nd reading, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Dan Reagle (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) |
| R037-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning Tax Exemption for Student Leaders |
| Disposition: |
Reported unfavorably on 2nd reading, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Adam Hughes (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) |
| R038-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Allowance of Cigarette Smoking in Bars |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted on 3rd Reading (Senate), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Stephen M. Boehm (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| R039-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Preservation of the Legal Collection of Mandatory Student Fees |
| Disposition: |
Signed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Primary Sponsor: |
UMBC Delegation of the Maryland Student Legislature |
| Secondary Sponsor: |
Speaker of the Assembly, Michael Berlin (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) |
| R040-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning Repealing Federal Gasoline Taxes |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted on 3rd Reading (Senate), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
State Political Liasion, Michael Anderson (Salisbury State University) |
| R041-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning Redistricting in Maryland After the 2000 Census |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted on 3rd Reading (House), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Christopher M. Whitt (Salisbury State University) |
SIMPLE RESOLUTIONS
| SR001-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Rememberance of the Life of Jennifer L. Graham |
| Disposition: |
Signed by the MSL Governor, Fall 1999 IA (Nov. 6) |
| Committee: |
Rules |
| Sponsor: |
Governor, Samantha Barnhart (College of Notre Dame of Maryland) |
| Cosponsor: |
State Treasurer, Marilisse Gonzalez (College of Notre Dame of Maryland) |
| SR002-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the Writing Manual for Acts and Resolutions of the Maryland Student Legislature |
| Disposition: |
Signed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Rules |
| Sponsor: |
Speaker of the Assembly, Michael Berlin (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) |
| SR003-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the Standing Rules of Order of the Maryland Student Legislature |
| Disposition: |
Failed on 3rd Reading (House), Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Rules |
| Sponsor: |
Speaker of the Assembly, Michael Berlin (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) |
| SR004-9900 |
A Resolution Concerning the Rememberance of the Columbine High School Massacre |
| Disposition: |
Adopted with Amendments, Signed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2000 (April 14-16) |
| Committee: |
Rules |
| Sponsor: |
Speaker of the Assembly, Michael Berlin (University of Maryland, Baltimore County) |
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