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2006-2007 Legislation
Acts
A001-0607 |
An Act Concerning Election Law - Ex-offender Voting Right |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the General Assembly (15 yays, 30 nays), MSL Fall 2006 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Commerce & Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Ryan Walden, Comptroller, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
A002-0607 Amended Veto |
An Act Concerning DUI & DWI Law - Repeat Offenders **WINNER, MOST OUTSTANDING ACT 2006-2007** |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly with amendments (22 yays, 21 nays) and vetoed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2006 Interim Assembly; Passed notwithstanding the objections of the Governor (34 yays, 10 nays) MSL Spring 2007 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Amanda L. Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Scott T. Besore, Independent Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
A003-0607 |
An Act Concerning Community College Funding |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the General Assembly (6 yays, 40 nays), MSL Fall 2006 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsors: |
Jessica Ford, DCP, Prince Georges Community College
Michelle Proctor, Prince George's Community College |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Calvin Fermin, VDCP, Prince George's Community College
Olu Akinfeleye, Prince George's Community College |
A004-0607 Amended |
An Act Concerning Education Changing the selection and appointment process for the University System of Maryland Board of Regents |
| Disposition: |
Adopted unanimously by the General Assembly with Amendments and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2007 LTI / Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Bailey, Governor, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
A005-0607 Amended |
An Act Concerning Fair Elections-Creation of a Representative Election System |
| Disposition: |
Amended but not adopted by the General Assembly (7 yays, 23 nays), MSL Spring 2007 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Dustin Mills, DCP, Salisbury University |
A006-0607 |
An Act Concerning Criminal Procedure – “No-Knock” Warrants - Authority |
| Disposition: |
Unfavorable Committee Report, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Shawn Jester, Salisbury University |
A007-0607 |
An Act Concerning Handgun Permits – Concealed Carry |
| Disposition: |
Not Adopted by the Senate (6 yays, 8 nays, 1 abstention), MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Nick Votgman, Towson University |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Brent King, Lt. Governor, University of Maryland, College Park |
A008-0607 Amended |
An Act Concerning Vehicle Laws – Seatbelt Requirements for Motor Vehicles Drivers and Passengers - Repeal |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 21 yays, 15 nays; Senate, 8 yays, 7 nays, 2 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Brent King, Lt. Governor, University of Maryland, College Park |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Nick Votgman, Towson University |
Resolutions
R001-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning Caps on Non-Economic Damages in Medical Malpractice Suits |
| Disposition: |
Not Adopted by the General Assembly(12 yays, 22 nays, 1 abstention), MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Jennifer Wilson, Washington College |
R002-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the United States Constitution that would Guarantee the Right to Privacy |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the General Assembly (9 yays, 16 nays, 5 abstentions), MSL Spring 2007 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Ryan Walden, Comptroller, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R003-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning Credit Card Reform and Financial Education |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the General Assembly (16 yays, 24 nays, 1 abstention), MSL Fall 2006 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Ryan Walden, Comptroller, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R004-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Power of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to Fine for Indecency |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the General Assembly (13 yays, 14 nays, 5 abstentions), MSL Spring 2007 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Ryan Walden, Comptroller, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R005-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine |
| Disposition: |
Amended but not adopted by the General Assembly (6 yays, 18 nays, 1 abstention), MSL Spring 2007 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Ryan Walden, Comptroller, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R006-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Enforcement of Littering Laws on Public Property |
| Disposition: |
Passed by the House of Delegates (24 yays, 11 nays, 3 abstentions) and failed in the Senate (7 yays, 8 nays, 1 abstention) MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Joshua Russin, DCP McDaniel College |
R007-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Urging of the Resignation of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Dennis Hastert |
| Disposition: |
Unfavorable Committee Report, MSL Fall 2006 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Joshua Russin, DCP McDaniel College |
R008-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Legalization of Brothels in Maryland **WINNER, MOST OUTSTANDING RESOLUTION 2006-2007** |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted with amendments by the General Assembly (23 yays, 29 nays, 4 abstentions), MSL Fall 2006 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Lani Martinez, DCP Towson University |
R009-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Urging of Congress to Protect the Production of Plastic Pink Flamingos |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the General Assembly (19 yays, 25 nays, 2 abstentions), MSL Fall 2006 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Governmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Laura Descher, McDaniel College |
R010-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Creation of a State Holiday Honoring William Doald Schaffer |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the General Assembly (18 yatys, 23 nays, 2 abtentions), MSL Fall 2006 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Governmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Matt Emery, McDaniel College |
R011-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Repeal of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Act of 2006 |
| Disposition: |
Adopted unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2007 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Mike P. Tiufekchiev, Speaker of the Assembly, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R012-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning Freedom on the Highway |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted with amendments by the General Assembly (15 yays, 25 nays, 6 abstentions), MSL Fall 2006 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Joshua D. Thompson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Mike P. Tiufekchiev, Speaker of the Assembly, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Paul Schuman, VDCP University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Alan Smith, DCP University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R013-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Abolishment of Eminent Domain |
| Disposition: |
Withdrawn by sponsor, MSL Fall 2006 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Raley, Towson University |
R014-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Maryland Sex Offender Registry |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the General Assembly (13 yays, 26 nays), MSL Fall 2006 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Scott T. Besore, Independent Caucus Leader, University of Maryland Baltimore County |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Mike P. Tiufekchiev, Speaker of the Assembly, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Amanda L. Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
R015-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning Physical Education in Public High Schools |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly as amended (18 yays, 14 nays, 1 abstention) and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2007 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Salisbury University |
R016-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning Voting in America |
| Disposition: |
Amended but not adopted by the General Assembly (10 yays, 32 nays, 1 abstention), MSL Fall 2006 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Tunmbi Oluyede, University of Maryland, College Park |
R017-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Proposed Iraq Troop Surge of 2007 |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the General Assembly (12 yays, 17 nays, 1 abstention), MSL Spring 2007 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Bailey, Governor, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R018-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Selection of Presidential Electors in the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the General Assembly (5 yays, 13 nays, 5 abstentionS), MSL Spring 2007 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Ryan Walden, Comptroller, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R019-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Repeal of the Death Penalty in the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the General Assembly (8 yays, 18 nays, 2 abstentions), MSL Spring 2007 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Ryan Walden, Comptroller, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R020-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Legal Age for Consumption and Purchase of Alcohol |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the General Assembly (15 yays, 19 nays), MSL Spring 2007 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Ryan Walden, Comptroller, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R021-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Statue of Former Chief Justice Roger B. Taney on the Grounds of the Maryland State House |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the General Assembly (9 yays, 24 nays, 2 abstentions), MSL Spring 2007 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Ryan Walden, Comptroller, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R022-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning Air Pollution in the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Abopted unaimously by the Senate; perished upon the Third Reading Calendar, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Dustin Mills, DCP, Salisbury University |
R023-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Consent of the Governed and the Democratic Rights of the Eastern Shore of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the Senate (10 yays, 5 nay) and failed in the House of Delegates (8 yays, 19 nays, 1 abstention), MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Dustin Mills, DCP, Salisbury University |
R024-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning Freedom on the Road |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Dustin Mills, DCP, Salisbury University |
R025-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Repeal of the Maryland General Assembly’s Delegate and Senatorial Scholarship Programs |
| Disposition: |
Not Adopted by the Senate (6 yays, 11 nays), MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Ryan Walden, Comptroller, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R026-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness of the Citizens of the Great State of Maryland While at the Gas Pump |
| Disposition: |
Not Adopted by the Senate (4 yays, 12 nays, 1 abstention), MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Ryan Walden, Comptroller, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R027-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Establishment of a ‘One-Subject’ Rule for Legislation in Congress |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly with Amendments (House of Delegates: 18 yays, 9 nays, 3 abstentions; Senate, 11 yays, 2 nays, 2 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Ryan Walden, Comptroller, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R028-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Administration of Justice |
| Disposition: |
Status Currently Being Researched, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Paul Schuman, VDCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R029-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Growing Spectra of Iran |
| Disposition: |
Not Adopted by the House of Delegates (3 yays, 29 nays, 1 abstention), MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Paul Schuman, VDCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R030-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Safety of our Sons and Daughters |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the House of Delegates with Amendments (16 yays, 15 nays, 1 abstention); Not Adopted by the Senate (2 yays, 12 nays, 1 abstention), MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Paul Schuman, VDCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R031-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Sovereignty of the United States of America |
| Disposition: |
Amended in Committee; perished upon the Third Reading Calendar at Adjournment Sine Die, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsors: |
Paul Schuman, VDCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Mike P. Tiufekchiev, Speaker of the Assembly, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R032-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning Eminent Domain Abuse |
| Disposition: |
Abopted unaimously by the Senate with Amendments; perished upon the Third Reading Calendar at Adjournment Sine Die, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Raley, Towson University |
R033-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning Mandatory Nutrition Facts Printed and Posted in Restaurants |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly with Amendments (House of Delegates: 21 yays, 17 nays; Senate, 8 yays, 7 nays) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Rachel Lopez, McDaniel College
Claire Turpel, McDaniel College |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Matt Emery, VDCP, McDaniel College
Sarah Martin, McDaniel College |
R034-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning Marriage in the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly with Amendments (House of Delegates: 24 yays, 7 nays; Senate, 14 yays, 2 nays) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
McDaniel College Delegation |
R035-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Adoption of the Llama as the New State Animal of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Unfavorable Committee Report, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsors: |
Danielle Lombardi, McDaniel College
Amanda Melton, McDaniel College |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Laura Descher, McDaniel College |
R036-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Efficiency and Expansion of Maryland Medical Emergency Systems |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously Adopted by the House of Delegates and Senate with Amendments and signed by the Governor, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Kristina Michelle Belich, McDaniel College |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Jared Luner, DCP, McDaniel College
Dane Weber, McDaniel College
Gregory S. Miller, McDaniel College
Courtney Nightengale, McDaniel College
Shane R. Brinegar, McDaniel College
Amanda Melton, McDaniel College
Danielle Lombardi, McDaniel College
Jason Norton, McDaniel College
Laura Descher, McDaniel College
Rachel Lopez, McDaniel College |
R037-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Enforcement of Littering Laws on Merchandisers and Free Papers |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously Adopted by the House of Delegates and Senate and signed by the Governor, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsors: |
Gregory Miller, McDaniel College
Jessica Curtis, McDaniel College |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Jared Luner, DCP, McDaniel College
Courtney Nightengale, McDaniel College
Laura Descher, McDaniel College |
R038-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Labeling of Products Containing Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 19 yays, 16 nays, 1 abstention; Senate, 8 yays, 5 nays) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Kristina Michelle Belich, McDaniel College |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Dane Weber, McDaniel College
Shane R. Brinegar, McDaniel College
Amanda Melton, McDaniel College
Laura Descher, McDaniel College
Jason Norton, McDaniel College
Rachel Lopez, McDaniel College
Sarah Martin, McDaniel College |
R039-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Official Food of the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Ruled Unconstitutional by the Attorney General, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
McDaniel College Delegation |
R040-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the United States Embargo of Cuba |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly with Amendments (House of Delegates: 24 yays, 8 nays, 2 abstentions; Senate: 9 yays, 5 nays, 1 abstention) and passed without the Governor's Signature, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
McDaniel College Delegation |
R041-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning Overcrowding in Public Schools |
| Disposition: |
Unfavorable Committee Report, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Nick Votgman, Towson University |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Brent King, Lt. Governor, University of Maryland, College Park |
R042-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Creation of an Equine Emergency Medical Hospital in Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Perished upon the Third Reading Calendar at Adjournment Sine Die, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
McDaniel College Delegation |
R043-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the the Electoral College |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 20 yays, 12 nays, 2 abstentions; Senate: 9 yays, 8 nays) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsors: |
Sarah Martin, McDaniel College
Matthew Emery, McDaniel College
Dane Weber, McDaniel College |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Jessica Curtis, McDaniel College
Claire Turpel, McDaniel College
Josh Russin, McDaniel College
Laura Descher, McDaniel College
Andy Cummings, McDaniel College |
R044-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning Environmental Initiatives in the United States |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly with Amendments (House of Delegates: 20 yays, 12 nays, 2 abstentions; Senate: 9 yays, 8 nays) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsors: |
Kassia Schodroski, Towson University
Lani Martinez, Towson University |
R045-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the State Bird of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Not Adopted by the House of Delegates, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsors: |
Paul Schuman, VDCP University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R046-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the Safety of Political Dissidents |
| Disposition: |
Not Adopted by the House of Delegates, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules |
| Sponsors: |
Paul Schuman, VDCP University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R047-0607 Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Right to Self Defense on State Campuses |
| Disposition: |
Emergency Legislation, Adopted by the General Assembly with Amendments (House of Delegates, 21 yays, 15 nays, 4 abstentions; Senate, 11 yays, 4 nays, 3 abstentions); Conference Committee Report adopted by the House of Delegates and Senate, and signed by the Governor |
| Committee: |
Rules |
| Sponsors: |
Scott T. Besore, Independent Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Dustin W. Mills, VDCP, Salisbury University
Chris Tinsman, Washington College |
R048-0607 |
A Resolution Concerning the REAL ID Act of 2005 |
| Disposition: |
Abopted by the Senate; perished upon the Third Reading Calendar at Adjournment Sine Die, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsors: |
Ryan Walden, Comptroller, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
Simple Resolutions
SR001-0607 |
A Simple Resolution Concerning an Act of Heroism |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously Adopted by the House of Delegates and Senate, MSL 2007 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules |
| Sponsor: |
UMBC Delegation |
Constitutional Amendments
CA001-0607 |
An Amendment to the Constitution of the Maryland Student Legislature Concerning Election Procedures |
| State Government Recommendation: |
Favorable |
| Disposition: |
Adopted unanimously by the General Assembly, MSL Spring 2007 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Bailey, Governor, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
CA002-0607 |
An Amendment to the Constitution of the Maryland Student Legislature Concerning Veto Overrides |
| State Government Recommendation: |
Favorable |
| Disposition: |
Adopted unanimously by the General Assembly, MSL Spring 2007 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly |
| Sponsor: |
Ryan Walden, Comptroller, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
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