2007-2008 Legislation

Acts

A001-0708

An Act Concerning Maryland State Beer
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly (16 yays, 14 nays, 1 abstention) and vetoed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Scott T. Besore, Tory Caucus Leader, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


A002-0708

An Act Concerning Criminal Procedure - "No-Knock" Warrants - Authority
Disposition: Not adopted by the General Assembly (14 yays, 14 nays, 2 abstentions and chair broke the tie), MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Shawn Jester, Comptroller, Salisbury University


A003-0708
Amended

An Act Concerning the Allowance of Legal Adults on the Premises of Restaurants Possessing Alcohol License
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly with amendments (15 yays, 2 nays, 1 abstention), and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Alexander S. Peak, Towson University


A004-0708
Amended

An Act Concerning Environment - Miscellaneous Provisions - Cafeterias at State Funded Institutions - Reusable/Recyclable Dishware
Disposition: Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Shea Beitler-Akman, McDaniel College
Rachele Fortier, McDaniel College


A005-0708
Amended

An Act Concerning Environment - Funerals and Interments - Restrictions on Demonstrations
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly with amendments (25 yays, 4 nays, 1 abstention), and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Scott T. Besore, Tory Caucus Leader, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


A006-0708

An Act Concerning Environment - Mandatory Reporting of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Arueus
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly with amendments (26 yays, 3 nays, 0 abstention), and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Nick Vogtman, Speaker of the Assembly, Towson University


A007-0708
Amended

An Act Concerning Participation In Dog Fights – Attendance, Participation, and Training
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly with amendments (27 yays, 2 nays, 0 abstention), and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


A008-0708

An Act Concerning Environment - Cell Phone Use While Driving-Creation of Penalties for Talking While Driving
Disposition: Withdrawn
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Scott T. Besore, Tory Caucus Leader, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


A009-0708

An Act Concerning Environment - Cell Phone Use While Driving-Creation of Penalties for Talking While Driving
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Scott T. Besore, Tory Caucus Leader, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


A010-0708

An Act Concerning Public Safety – Handgun Permits – Repeal of Finding Requirement
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Courtney Nightengale, Vice-DCP, McDaniel College


A011-0708

An Act Concerning Family Law - Marriage
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Sarah Martin, McDaniel College
Claire Turpel, McDaniel College


A012-0708

An Act Concerning Death Penalty Procedures – Disposition of body
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Shawn Jester, Comptroller, Salisbury University


A013-0708

An Act Concerning Public Safety – Fireworks And Sparklers – Prohibited Acts
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Shawn Jester, Comptroller, Salisbury University


A014-0708

An Act Concerning Election Law – Voting – Ballots - Content
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Shawn Jester, Comptroller, Salisbury University


A015-0708

An Act Concerning Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program Judicial Reform
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Scott T. Besore, Tory Caucus Leader, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


A016-0708

An Act Concerning Minor Access to Voting Room
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Andrea P. Thomson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


Resolutions

R001-0708

A Resolution Concerning Reflection Time in Elementary Public Schools
Disposition: Unfavorable Committee Report, overturned on Second Reader, MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly; Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Elaina R. Wise, DCP, Towson University


R002-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Equity of Representation in Maryland Government
Disposition: Not adopted by the General Assembly (7 yays, 38 nays), MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Shawn Jester, Comptroller, Salisbury University


R003-0708

A Resolution Concerning Parenting Success Within the State of Maryland
Disposition: Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Elaina R. Wise, DCP, Towson University


R004-0708

A Resolution Concerning Maryland Secession
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly (18 yays, 17 nays, 3 abstentions) and vetoed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Alexander S. Peak, Towson University


R005-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Rights and Liberties of Tibet and the Tibetan People
Disposition: Not adopted by the General Assembly (3 yays, 12 nays, 1 abstentions), MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Shawn Jester, Comptroller, Salisbury University


R006-0708
Amended

A Resolution Concerning the Teaching of the Concept of Terrorism in Maryland Public Schools
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly with amendments (25 yays, 7 nays, 9 abstentions), and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Jason Norton, McDaniel College


R007-0708

A Resolution Concerning Making Coca-Cola Maryland's Official Soft Drink
Disposition: Not adopted by the General Assembly (11 yays, 15 nays, 2 abstentions), MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Elaina R. Wise, DCP, Towson University


R008-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Maryland Tax Code
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly (33 yays, 16 nays, 1 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Ashley Barbera, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Ryan Hunt, Salisbury University


R009-0708
Amended

A Resolution Concerning the Abolishment of Minimum Wage Laws
Disposition: Not adopted by the General Assembly (13 yays, 17 nays, 5 abstentions), MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Julie Borowski, Frostburg State University


R010-0708
Amended

A Resolution Concerning Legalization of Assisted Suicide for the Terminal Ill
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly with amendments (19 yays, 10 nays, 4 abstentions), and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Alex Galkin, Frostburg State University


R011-0708

A Resolution Concerning Congressional Term Limits
Disposition: Not Adopted by the General Assembly (4 yays, 16 nays), MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Alexander S. Peak, Towson University


R0012-0708
Amended

A Resolution Concerning Pre-Placement Home Studies Before Finalized Adoption
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly with amendments (10 yays, 4 nays, and 9 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Elaina R. Wise, DCP, Towson University


R013-0708

A Resolution Concerning a Punitive Tariff On China
Disposition: Unfavorable Committee Report, MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland Baltimore County


R014-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Safety and Security of the United States
Disposition: Not adopted by the General Assembly (8 yays, 38 nays, 3 abstentions), MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland Baltimore County


R015-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Sovereignty of the United States of America
Disposition: Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland Baltimore County


R016-0708

A Resolution Concerning Dangerous Dogs In Maryland
Disposition: Favorable Committee Report and Withdrawn by the Sponsor, MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Scott T. Besore, Tory Caucus Leader, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R017-0708

A Resolution Concerning Frivilous Government Spending
Disposition: Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland Baltimore County


R018-0708

A Resolution Concerning Language in the State of Maryland
Disposition: Not adopted by the General Assembly (18 yays, 32 nays, 2 abstentions), MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland Baltimore County


R019-0708
Amended

A Resolution Concerning the Appointment of Lybia to the United Nations Security Council
Disposition: Not adopted by the General Assembly (7 yays, 21 nays, 7 abstentions), MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland Baltimore County


R020-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Continued Belligerence of Russia
Disposition: Unfavorable Committee Report, overturned on Second Reader, MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly; Not adopted by the General Assembly (5 yays, 22 nays, 3 abstentions), MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland Baltimore County


R021-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Funding of Higher Education in the State of Maryland
Disposition: Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland Baltimore County


R022-0708

A Resolution Concerning Fishing Limits on the Chesapeake Bay
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly (14 yays, 2 nays, 2 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Joe Byrd, McDaniel College


R023-0708
Amended

A Resolution Concerning Tuition Rates For Undocumented Immigrants
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly (15 yays, 9 nays, 4 abstentions) and passed without the Governor's Signature, MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Rob Meshbane, Frostburg State University
Co-Sponsor: Frostburg Delegation


R024-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Prevention of Wildfires
Disposition: Emergency Legislation, Adopted by the General Assembly (17 yays, 7 nays, 1 abstention), MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland Baltimore County


R025-0708

A Resolution Concerning Mandatory Testing for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Disposition: Not adopted by the General Assembly (9 yays, 21 nays, 2 abstentions), MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland Baltimore County


R026-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Democratic Consent of the People of Pakistan
Disposition: Emergency Legislation, Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Ashley Barbera, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R027-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Regulation Of Non-Biodegradable Plastic Bags
Disposition: Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: College of Notre Dame Delegation


R028-0708

A Resolution Concerning concerning winning the War on Drugs
Disposition: Not adopted by the General Assembly with amendments (11 yays, 14 nays, 3 abstentions), MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Matt Emery, McDaniel College


R029-0708
Amended

A Resolution Concerning concerning United States Relations With Facsist Governments
Disposition: Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Matt Emery, McDaniel College


R030-0708

A Resolution Concerning the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly with Amendments (16 yays, 12 nays, 3 abstentions), and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Ashley Simms, McDaniel College


R031-0708

A Resolution Concerning Recognition of the Contributions of William Donald Schaeffer to the State of Maryland
Disposition: Not adopted by the General Assembly with amendments (4 yays, 18 nays, 6 abstentions), MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Governor Jared Luner, McDaniel College


R032-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Establishment Of the Chesapeake Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Disposition: Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Governor Jared Luner, McDaniel College


R033-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Cost of Ammunition
Disposition: Was being discussed when orders of the day were called, Third Reading, MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Sarah Martin, McDaniel College


R034-0708

A Resolution Concerning Elections- Ballot Reform
Disposition: Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Eric S. Fairgrieve, Frostburg State University


R035-0708
Amended

A Resolution Concerning the Health, Protection, and Recuperation of our Chesapeake Bay
Disposition: Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Scott T. Besore, Tory Caucus Leader, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R036-0708

A Resolution Concerning Carbon Monoxide as a Meat Preservative
Disposition: Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Nick Vogtman, Speaker of the Assembly, Towson University


R037-0708

A Resolution Concerning Balancing the National Debt
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly by unanimous consent, and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Shawn Jester, Comptroller, Salisbury University
Ashley Barbera, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R038-0708
Amended

A Resolution Concerning Homosexuals in the Military
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly by unanimous consent with amendments, and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: National Affairs>
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R039-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Baltimore City Public School System
Disposition: Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R040-0708
Amended

A Resolution Concerning an Informed Voting Populous
Disposition: Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R041-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Mass Transit System of the State of Maryland
Disposition: Adopted by the General Assembly (17 yays, 7 nays, 3 abstentions) with amendments, and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Scott T. Besore, Tory Caucus Leader, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R042-0708
Amended

A Resolution Concerning the Maryland State Forest Service
Disposition: Emergency Legislation, Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Justin Ritter, Lt. Governor, Salisbury University


R043-0708
Amended

A Resolution Concerning the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Disposition: Emergency Legislation, Not adopted by the General Assembly (10 yays, 20 nays, 0 abstentions), MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Justin Ritter, Lt. Governor, Salisbury University


R044-0708
Amended

A Resolution Concerning the Concerning the Energy Independence & Extortion of the United States
Disposition: Emergency Legislation, Failed (violates one subject rule), MSL Spring 2008 Leadership Training Institute/Interim Assembly
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R045-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Subprime Mortgage Bailout
Disposition: Emergency Legislation, Carried Over - Third Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R046-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Establishment of Offices of Public Integrity for the United States
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Matthew G. Dungan-Abney, McDaniel College


R047-0708

A Resolution Concerning the United States Military Commissions Act
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Lauren Thomas, McDaniel College


R048-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Legacy of Abraham Lincoln
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Matt Emery, McDaniel College


R049-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Safe Sex Education in the Maryland Public School System
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Claire Turpel, McDaniel College
Sarah Martin, McDaniel College


R050-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Sanctity of the Democratic Process
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Shawn Jester, Comptroller, Salisbury University


R051-0708

A Resolution Concerning All Presidential Elections
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Shawn Jester, Comptroller, Salisbury University


R052-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Detention Facility of Guantanamo Bay
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Scott T. Besore, Tory Caucus Leader, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R053-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Use of Torture On Prisoners of the United States
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R054-0708

A Resolution Concerning Senior Citizens Drivers Licences
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Alex Galkin, Frostburg State University


R055-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Repeal the 1984 National Organ Transplant Act
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Commerce and Government Matters
Sponsor: Julie Borowski, Frostburg University


R056-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Electrical Future of the State of Maryland
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Scott T. Besore, Tory Caucus Leader, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R057-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Abolition of the One Cent Coin
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Andrea P. Thomson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R058-0708

A Resolution Concerning Organ Procurement by Presumed Consent
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: National Affairs
Sponsor: Andrea P. Thomson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R059-0708

A Resolution Concerning Tax Breaks for Automobile Companies That Develop Eficient Ethanol Powered Vehicles
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R060-0708

A Resolution Concerning On Drug Testing On Animals in the United States
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


R061-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Public Transportation Available
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Henry Keith, Frostburg State University


R062-0708

A Resolution Concerning the Banning of the Dangerous Substance Hydric Acid
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Environment and Public Works
Sponsor: Henry Keith, Frostburg State University


Simple Resolutions

SR001-0708

An Amendment to the Standing Rules of Order - Article IV Bills and Resolutions
Disposition: Adopted unanimously by the General Assembly, MSL Fall 2007 Interim Assembly
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Governor Jared Luner, McDaniel College


SR002-0708

A Simple Resolution Concerning the Winner of the 50th Running of the Daytona 500
Disposition: First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Scott T. Besore, Tory Caucus Leader, Co-DCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County


SR003-0708

An Amendment to the Standing Rules of Order - Committee Design
Disposition: Emergency Legislation, First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Governor Jared Luner, McDaniel College


SR004-0708

A Simple Resolution Concerning a Teacher and Mentor
Disposition: Emergency Legislation, First Reading, MSL 2008 Annual Session
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Salisbury University Delegation


Constitutional Amendments

CA001-0708

State Government Recommendation:
Disposition:
Sponsor: Governor Jared Luner, Mc Daniel College

CA002-0708

State Government Recommendation:
Disposition:
Sponsor: Governor Jared Luner, McDaniel College