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2008-2009 Legislation
Acts
A001-0809 |
An Act Concerning Executive Department |
| Disposition: |
Withdrawn by the Sponsor, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Shawn Jester, Delegation Chairperson, Salisbury University |
A002-0809 |
An Act Concerning Hazing |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Amanda Arkwright, Governor, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem, Tory Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
A003-0809 |
An Act Concerning Michael Phelps Day |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Shawn Jester, Delegation Chairperson, Salisbury University |
A004-0809 |
An Act Concerning Absentee Voting Ballots - Postage |
| Disposition: |
Withdrawn by the Sponsors, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Jessica Curtis, Lt. Governor, McDaniel College |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Matt Emery, Speaker of the Assembly, McDaniel College
Joseph Byrd, McDaniel College |
A005-0809 |
An Act Concerning Election Law – Primary Elections – Write-In Votes |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (unanimous consent) and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Shawn Jester, Delegation Chairperson, Salisbury University |
A006-0809 |
An Act Concerning Vehicle Laws – Use of Wireless Communication Devices While Driving – Prohibitions |
| Disposition: |
Found Favorable with Amendments in Committee; perished upon the Third Reading Calendar, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
A007-0809 |
An Act Concerning Vehicle Laws-Operating a Non-motor Vehicle While Under the Influence |
| Disposition: |
Favorable Committee Report, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly; Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 13 yays, 3 nays, 2 abstentions; Senate: 9 yays, 3 nays, 2 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Shea Beitler-Akman, McDaniel College |
A008-0809 |
An Act Concerning Public Safety – Fireworks and Sparklers – Penalties |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the House of Delegates (10 yays, 19 nays, 4 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Matt Emery, Speaker of the Assembly, McDaniel College |
A009-0809
Amended |
An Act Concerning Elections – Special Elections – United States Senators |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (unanimous consent) and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Matthew G. Dungan-Abney, McDaniel College |
A010-0809
Amended |
An Act Concerning Adultery |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Lindsey Thomas, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
A011-0809 |
An Act Concerning State of Maryland Smoking Ban |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (20 yays, 17 nays, 2 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Kathleen Gipprich, Comptroller, University of Maryland, College Park |
A012-0809 |
An Act Concerning Historical Accuracy |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the Senate (5 yays, 7 nays, 2 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Kyle Christopher Elzey, VDCP, Salisbury University
Scott Thomas Besore, Delegation Secretary, Salisbury University
Shawn A. Jester, DCP, Salisbury University |
A013-0809 |
An Act Concerning Elections – Unfilled Offices |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the Senate (9 yays, 3 nays, 2 abstentions) and not adopted by the House of Delegates (8 yays, 11 nays, 10 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Shawn A. Jester, DCP, Salisbury University |
A014-0809 |
An Act Concerning Criminal Law – Homicide |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the Senate (5 yays, 8 nays), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsors: |
Courtney Nightengale, Co-DCP McDaniel College
Greg Miller, Co-DCP McDaniel College |
A015-0809 |
An Act Concerning State Government – Governor and Lt. Governor – General Powers and Duties |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 13 yays, 12 nays, 7 abstention; Senate: 8 yays, 7 nays, 2 abstention); vetoed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsors: |
Courtney Nightengale, Co-DCP McDaniel College
Greg Miller, Co-DCP McDaniel College
Shane Brinegar, McDaniel College |
A016-0809 |
An Act Concerning Health – Food, Drugs and Cosmetics – Food Establishments |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 17yays, 9 nays; Senate: 11 yays, 2 nays, 1 abstention) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Gregory S. Miller, Co-DCP, McDaniel College |
A017-0809 |
An Act Concerning The Freedom to Remain Healthy in Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the House of Delegates (7 yays, 22 nays, 1 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Scott Thomas Besore, Delegation Secretary, Salisbury University |
A018-0809 |
An Act Concerning Education – Prohibition and Penalties – Sales of Academic Papers |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the House of Delegates (13 yays, 13 nays, 6 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Matt Emery, Speaker of the Assembly, McDaniel College |
A019-0809 |
An Act Concerning Election Law |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: unanimous consent; Senate: 11 yays, 0 nays, 2 abstention) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Jessica Lea Curtis, Lt. Governor, McDaniel College
Lauren Payne, DCP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Shawn Jester, DCP, Salisbury University |
A020-0809 |
An Act Concerning Criminal Law – Death Penalty – Repeal |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the Senate (8 yays, 6 nays); subsequently declared unconstitutional by the Attorney General, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Andrea Richardson, Secretary, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Charles Onwuche, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Christopher Ingraham, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Amir Reda, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
A021-0809 |
An Act Concerning the Decriminalization of Sodomy and Other Sexual Acts in the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 26 yays, 3 nays, 1 nay; Senate: 12 yays, 0 nays, 1 abstention) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Lauren Payne, DCP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrea Richardson, Secretary, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Charles Onwuche, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Christopher Ingraham, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Amir Reda, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Salisbury University |
A022-0809 |
An Act Concerning Crimes – Harassment – Electronic Communication |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (Adopted by the Senate: 12 yays, 1 nays; adopted by the House of Delegates with Amendments: 14 yays, 2 nays, 8 abstentions; House version adopted by the Senate: 11 yays, 2 nays) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Shawn Jester, DCP, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Andy Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
A023-0809 |
An Act Concerning The Use of Genetic Engineering |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Meghan Sherman, McDaniel College
Stuart M. Clarke, McDaniel College |
| Co-Sponsor: |
McDaniel College Delegation |
A024-0809 |
An Act Concerning Plastic Bags – Standards for Use |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: unanimous consent; Senate: 9 yays, 2 nays, 1 abstention) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
McDaniel College Delegation |
A025-0809 |
An Act Concerning Health – General – Miscellaneous Health Provisions – Breast Feeding |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: unanimous consent; Senate: 6 yays, 5 nays, 1 abstention) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Lauren Thomas, McDaniel College |
A026-0809 |
An Act Concerning Health – General – In Vitro Fertilization |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the House of Delegates (unanimous consent) and not adopted by the Senate (4 yays, 5 nays, 1 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Lauren Thomas, McDaniel College |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Greg S. Miller, Co-DCP, McDaniel College
Courtney Nightengale, Co-DCP, McDaniel College |
A027-0809 |
An Act Concerning Seat Belt Requirements |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Alexander S. Peak, Whig Whip, Towson University |
Resolutions
R001-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Transparency and Accountability in University Budgeting Process |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (31 yays, 3 nays, 10 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Lida Zlatic, University of Maryland, College Park |
R002-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Abolition of Sovereign Immunity |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsors: |
Brenda N. Santosus, Towson University
Cody Drinkwater, Towson University
Kelsey C. Hannon, Delegation Chairperson, Towson University
Logan F. Scheel, Towson University, Baltimore County
Alexander S. Peak, Towson University
Stephen J. Furman, Towson University |
R003-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Right to Carry a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsors: |
Logan F. Scheel, Towson University
Alexander S. Peak, Towson University
Stephen J. Furman, Towson University |
R004-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Inspection of Firearm Wholesalers |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (38 yays, 3 nays, 1 abstention); vetoed by the Governor; veto upheld by the General Assembly (13 yays, 9 nays, 4 abstentions), MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Andrea Thomson, Vice Delegation Chairperson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
|
R005-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Frivilous Government Spending |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem, Tory Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R006-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Sovereignty of the United States of America |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem, Tory Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R007-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Equality for the Blind |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (15 yays, 10 nays, 5 abstentions); vetoed by the Governor; passed notwithstanding the objections of the Governor (20 yays, 8 nays, 8 abstentions), MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Shawn Jester, Delegation Chairperson, Salisbury University |
R008-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Disposition of Executed Inmates |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Shawn Jester, Delegation Chairperson, Salisbury University |
R009-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Diplomatic Relations With Israel |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Shawn Jester, Delegation Chairperson, Salisbury University |
R010-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Impeachment of Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (15 yays, 10 nays, 5 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Meghan Sherman, McDaniel College
Stuart M. Clarke, McDaniel College |
R011-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Protection of Human Life in the United States of America |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Stuart M. Clarke, McDaniel College |
R012-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning Organ Procurement by Presumed Consent |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Andrea Thomson, Vice Delegation Chairperson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R013-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Maryland's Dinking Age |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem, Tory Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R014-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Education of Maryland Students |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Salisbury University |
R015-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning Sports and Entertainment in Maryland |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Salisbury University |
| Sponsor: |
Shawn Jester, Delegation Chairperson, Salisbury University |
R016-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Legacy of William Donald Schaefer |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Salisbury University Delegation |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem, Tory Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R017-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Making College More Affordable |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (8 yays, 6 nays, 12 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Shawn Jester, Delegation Chairperson, Salisbury University
Lauren Payne, Delegation Chairperson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem, Tory Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R018-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Right to Exercise Civic Duties |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (29 yays, 9 nays, 4 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
College of Notre Dame of Maryland Delegation |
R019-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Regulation of Dining Tray Distribution |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (18 yays, 9 nays); vetoed by the Governor; passed notwithstanding the objections of the Governor (25 yays, 5 nays, 2 abstentions), MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsors: |
Lauren Payne, Delegation Chairperson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Chris Lyford, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
R020-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Compensation of Legislators in the United States Congress |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (20 yays, 14 nays, 6 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Courtney Nightengale, Delegation Chairperson, McDaniel College |
R021-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Changing the State Song of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsors: |
Claire Turpel, McDaniel College
Sarah Martin, McDaniel College |
R022-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Frederick Douglas Memorial Day |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Clifton Blount Jr., Towson University |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Kelsey Hannon, Delgation Chairperson, Towson University |
R023-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Guest Worker Program in the United States |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Kyle Elzey, Salisbury University
|
| Co-Sponsor: |
Shawn Jester, Delegation Chairperson, Salisbury University |
R024-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Continued Financial Stability of the United States |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (unanimous consent) and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem, Tory Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R025-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Failure of Congress To Act To Prevent the Economic Crisis of 2008 |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (unanimous consent) and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem, Tory Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R026-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Reformation of the Driver Training and Licensing System in the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (unanimous consent) and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem, Tory Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R027-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Continued Liberty of the Former Soviet Republics |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem, Tory Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R028-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Closed Course Examination for Drivers |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Frostburg State University Delegation |
R029-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning The State's Driver's Examination |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (unanimous consent) and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Alex Galkin, Delegation Chairperson, Frostburg State University |
R030-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning System of Measurement |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (20 yays, 9 nays, 4 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Alex Galkin, Delegation Chairperson, Frostburg State University |
R031-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Pre-Employment Drug Testing in the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (unanimous consent) and signed by the Governor, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Kathleen Gipprich, Comptroller, University of Maryland, College Park |
R032-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Cross County Connector |
| Disposition: |
EMERGENCY LEGISLATION, 1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Rules |
| Sponsors: |
Andrea P. Thomson, Vice Delegation Chairperson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Scott T. Besore, Salisbury University |
R033-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the U.S. Constitution Granting the President Line Item Veto Power |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (23 yays, 12 nays, 11 abstentions) and signed by the Governor |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsors: |
Gregory S. Miller, McDaniel College
Courtney Nightengale, Delegation Chairperson, McDaniel College |
R034-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Safety of Maryland Students |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Gregory S. Miller, McDaniel College |
R035-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Strategic Placement of Recycling Bins |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (30 yays, 11 nays, 3 abstentions) and signed by the Governor |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Neal Graves, McDaniel College |
R036-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Abolishment of Capital Punishment in the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (15 yays, 7 nays, 2 abstentions) and signed by the Governor |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Matt Emery, Speaker of the Assembly, McDaniel College
Sarah Martin, McDaniel College
Claire Turpel, McDaniel College |
R037-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Participation of Haiti in the Diversity Visa Program |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (unanimous consent) and signed by the Governor |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Matt Emery, Speaker of the Assembly, McDaniel College |
R038-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the United State Embargo of Cuba |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (17 yays, 8 nays, 3 abstentions) and signed by the Governor |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Matt Emery, Speaker of the Assembly, McDaniel College |
R039-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Constitutionality of Speed Cameras |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (30 yays, 11 nays, 4 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
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| Sponsor: |
Lindsey Thomas, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Salisbury University |
R040-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Future of an Important Ally
of the United states of America |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsors: |
Stuart M. Clarke, McDaniel College
Meghan Sherman, McDaniel College |
R041-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Composition of Sex Education
Curricula |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (11 yays, 9 nays) and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsors: |
Meghan Sherman, McDaniel College
Stuart M. Clarke, McDaniel College |
R042-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Equality of Opportunity in the
United States of America |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsors: |
Meghan Sherman, McDaniel College
Stuart M. Clarke, McDaniel College |
R043-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Public Education In the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Favorably Committee Report, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly; not adopted by the House of Delegates (9 yay, 20 nays, 1 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Lauren Thomas, McDaniel College |
R044-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Availability of Driver Education Courses |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsors: |
Lauren Payne, Delegation Chairperson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Sarah Hanley, Vice Delegation Chairperson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrea Richardson, Secretary, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Charles Onwuche, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
| Sponsors: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Salisbury University |
R045-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Establishment of an Inner Purple Line |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (25 yays, 12 nays, 2 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsors: |
Lauren Payne, Delegation Chairperson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Sarah Hanley, Vice Delegation Chairperson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrea Richardson, Secretary, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Charles Onwuche, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Amir Reda, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
| Sponsors: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Salisbury University |
R046-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Morale of American Military Personnel |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (19 yays, 18 nays, 3 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Shawn Jester, Delegation Chairperson, Salisbury University
Lindsey Thomas, College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Jessica Lea Curtis, Lieutenant Governor, McDaniel College
Lauren Payne, Delegation Chairperson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrea Richardson, Secretary, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Paul Schuman, Tory Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Kyle Elzey, Salisbury University
Matt Dungan-Abney, McDaniel College |
R047-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning Making Textbooks More Affordable |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (18 yays, 14 nays, 3 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Shawn Jester, Delegation Chairperson, Salisbury University
Lauren Payne, Delegation Chairperson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Matt Dungan-Abney, McDaniel College |
R048-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning A State Zoning Commission |
| Disposition: |
Favorably Committee Report, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly; not adopted by the House of Delegates (9 yay, 18 nays, 3 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Scott Thomas Besore, Salisbury University Delegation Secretary |
R049-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the 2009 State Budget |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Scott Thomas Besore, Salisbury University Delegation Secretary |
R050-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Maryland Route 200 |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (14 yays, 6 nays, 3 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Scott Thomas Besore, Salisbury University Delegation Secretary |
R051-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Aquaculture in the Chesapeake Bay |
| Disposition: |
Favorably Committee Report, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly; adopted by the House of Delegates(20 yay, 12 nays, 9 abstentions); perished upon the Third Reading Calendar, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsors: |
Scott Thomas Besore, Salisbury University Delegation Secretary
Andrea Thomson, Vice Delegation Chairperson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R052-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning a Moratorium on the Construction of
Non-Academic, Non-Research and Non-Housing Buildings on Universities Receiving State Funds |
| Disposition: |
Favorably Committee Report, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly; not adopted by the Senate (5 yay, 7 nays), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsors: |
Brenda Santosus, Delegation Chairperson, Towson University
Alexander S. Peak, Towson University
Bryon Burzynski, Vice Delegation Chairperson, Towson University |
R053-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Expansion of Baltimore's Light Rail System |
| Disposition: |
Favorably Committee Report, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly; not adopted by the Senate (2 yay, 6 nays, 3 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsors: |
Brenda Santosus, Delegation Chairperson, Towson University
Bryon Burzynski, Vice Delegation Chairperson, Towson University |
R054-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Proper Utilization of Airwaves Within the
United States |
| Disposition: |
Favorably Committee Report, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly; adopted by the Senate(9 yay, 1 nays, 1 abstention); perished upon the Third Reading Calendar, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Bryon Burzynski, Vice Delegation Chairperson, Towson University |
R055-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning Immigrant Military Service |
| Disposition: |
Favorable Committee Report, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly; Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 9 yays, 3 nays, 1 abstentions; Senate: 11 yays, 2 nays, 2 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Frostburg State University Delegation |
R056-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Abuse of the American Court System by
Illegal Aliens Against a Legal American Citizen |
| Disposition: |
Unfavorable Commtitee Report; reconsideration of the Committee Report not adopted by the General Assembly (8 favorable, 22 unfavorable, 1 abstention) MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Assembly, Tory Caucus Leader,
University of Maryland, Baltimore Country |
R057-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Aid to the Areas of Australia That Have Been Ravaged By Fires |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Assembly, Tory Caucus Leader,
University of Maryland, Baltimore Country |
R058-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Future Prosperity of the People's of
the United States of America |
| Disposition: |
Favorable Committee Report, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly; Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 21 yays, 5 nays, 3 abstentions; Senate: 9 yays, 6 nays, 3 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Assembly, Tory Caucus Leader,
University of Maryland, Baltimore Country |
R059-0809
Amended |
A Resolution Concerning the Protection of the United Sates of American From Eco Terrorism |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tempore of the Assembly, Tory Caucus Leader,
University of Maryland, Baltimore Country |
R060-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Financial Stability of College Students |
| Disposition: |
Favorably Committee Report, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly; not adopted by the Senate(5 yays, 6 nays, 1 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsors: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Salisbury University
Shawn Jester, Delegation Chairperson, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Lauren Payne, Delegation Chairperson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Sarah Hanley, Vice Delegation Chairperson, St. Mary's College of Maryland
Andrea Richardson, Secretary, St. Mary's College of Maryland
Charles Onwuche, St. Mary's College of Maryland
Amir Reda, St. Mary's College of Maryland |
R061-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Participation of the United States in the Organization of American States |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsors: |
Attorney General Becky Jones, College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Deputy Secretary of State Chloe Pavone, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
R062-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning The Future of the United States Formula One Grand Prix |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 13 yays, 11 nays, 4 abstentions; Senate: 7 yays, 6 nays, 1 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman,
Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem, Chairman Ways and Means Committee, Tory Caucus Leader
University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R063-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Public Medical Research Spending in the United States |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 13 yays, 9 nays, 8 abstentions; Senate: 5 yays, 1 nays, 6 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Shawn Jester, DCP, Salisbury University |
R064-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the 43rd President of the United States |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the Senate (3 yay, 11 nays), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Shawn Jester, DCP, Salisbury University |
R065-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Protection of the United States Flag from Public Desecration |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the House of Delegates (19 yays, 8 nays, 7 abstentions) and not adopted by the Senate (4 yays, 7 nays, 3 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Christopher Rudolf, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Shawn Jester, DCP,Salisbury University |
R066-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Transparency in the University System of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Shawn Jester, DCP, Salisbury University |
R067-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Integrity of Due Process in the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: unanimous consent; Senate: 9 yays, 2 nays, 1 abstention) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Courtney Nightengale, McDaniel College |
R068-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Taxation without Representation |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the House of Delegates (11 yays, 3 nays, 2 abstention) and not adopted by the Senate (1 yay, 9 nays, 3 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Gregory S. Miller, Co-DCP, McDaniel College
Courtney Nightengale, Co-DCP, McDaniel College |
R069-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Creation of a National Primary |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsors: |
Sarah Martin, McDaniel College
Claire Turpel, McDaniel College
Stuart Clarke, McDaniel College
Matt Dungan-Abney, McDaniel College
Matt Emery, Speaker of the Assembly, McDaniel College |
R070-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Ban of Smoking on Maryland Campuses |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
John Kilmer, DCP, Frostburg State University |
R071-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Preservation of Open Land on the Eastern Shore |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: unanimous consent; Senate: 12 yays, 1 nays) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Scott Thomas Besore, Secretry, Salisbury University Delegation |
R072-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Fuel Efficiency Standards in the US |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly with Amendments (House of Delegates: 17 yays, 10 nays, 4 abstentions; Senate: 9 yays, 3 nays) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Joe Guida, McDaniel College |
R073-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Terrorist Organizations |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the House of Delegates (2 yays, 16 nays, 4 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Matt Emery, Speaker of the Assembly, McDaniel College |
R074-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Government Garunteed Auto Warranties |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the House of Delegates (unanimous consent) and not adopted by the Senate (4 yays, 8 nays, 1 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Lindsey Thomas, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem, Chairman Ways and Means Committee, Tory Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R075-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Teen Abortion Laws in the United States |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the House of Delegates (14 yays, 16 nays, 3 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Lindsey Thomas, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
R076-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Conscience Rights of Health Care Professionals |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Lindsey Thomas, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem, Chairman Ways and Means Committee, Tory Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Chairman Environmental Matters Committee,
Interim Federalist Caucus Leader, Salisbury University |
R077-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Baltimore Roads |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the Senate (8 yays, 5 nays) and not adopted by the House of Delegates (10 yays, 13 nays, 4 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Chairman Environmental Matters Committee,
Interim Federalist Caucus Leader, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Matt Emery, Speaker of the Assembly, McDaniel College
Shawn Jester, DCP, Salisbury University
Jessica Lea Curtis, Lt. Governor, McDaniel College
Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Lindsey Thomas, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
R078-0809 |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 20 yays, 6 nays, 2 abstentions; Senate: 10 yays, 1 nay, 2 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Chairman Environmental Matters Committee,
Interim Federalist Caucus Leader, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Jessica Lea Curtis, Lt. Governor, McDaniel College
Christopher Ingraham, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
R079-0809 |
A Resolution to Decriminalize Public Nudity |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the Senate (1 yay, 12 nays), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Alexander S. Peak, Whig Whip, Towson University |
R080-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Sanctity of Maryland Elections |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the Senate (5 yay, 6 nays), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Chairman Environmental Matters Committee,
Interim Federalist Caucus Leader, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Lauren Payne, DCP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Courtney Nightengale, Co-DCP, McDaniel College |
R081-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Transportation in Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: unanimous consent; Senate: 9 yays, 1 nay, 2 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Chairman Environmental Matters Committee,
Interim Federalist Caucus Leader, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Lauren Payne, DCP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Jessica Lea Curtis, Lt. Governor, McDaniel College |
R082-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Necessary and Immediate Need to Ration American Healthcare |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Andrea P. Thomson, VDCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R083-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Good Samaritan Provisions |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the Senate (12 yays, 2 nays) and not adopted by the House of Delegates (8 yays, 14 nays, 11 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Delegation |
R084-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Foster Care Reform |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the House of Delegates (3 yays, 12 nays, 7 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Andrea P. Thomson, VDCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R085-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Adult Literacy in Maryland |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Andrea P. Thomson, VDCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R086-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Free Application for Federal Student Aid |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the House of Delegates (9 yays, 13 nays, 5 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Andrea P. Thomson, VDCP, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R087-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Foreign Language Education |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 26 yays, 4 nays, 2 abstentions; Senate: 12 yays, 1 nay) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Lauren Payne, DCP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrea Richardson, Secretary, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Salisbury University
Raissa Noubissie, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Christopher Ingraham, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Emily Gershon, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Thomas Capone, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Amir Reda, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Charles Onwuche, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
R088-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Health Care of Foster Care and Former Foster Care Youth |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the Senate (11 yays, 1 nay); perished upon the Third Reading Calendar, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsors: |
Andrea Richardson, Secretary, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Lauren Payne, Delegation Chairperson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Raissa Noubissie, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Thomas Capone, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Amir Reda, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Charles Onwuche, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Christopher Ingraham, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
R089-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning The Maryland High School Core Curriculm |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the Senate (10 yays, 3 nays, 1 abstention) and not adopted by the House of Delegates (11 yays, 11 nays, 3 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Charles E. Onwuche, Jr., St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrea Richardson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Lauren Payne, DCP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Christopher Ingraham, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
R090-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Restaurant Employees Receiving Overtime Pay |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the Senate (10 yays, 1 nay, 1 abstention); perished upon the Third Reading Calendar, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Amir Reda, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Lauren Payne, DCP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Katherine Monahan, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Thomas Capone, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Charles Onwuche, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Christopher Ingraham, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
R091-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Retirement Age of Maryland Judges |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Thomas Capone, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Lauren Payne, DCP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrea Richardson, Secretary, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Charles Onwuche, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Emily Gershon, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Amir Reda, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Katherine Monahan, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Christopher Ingraham, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Salisbury University |
R092-0809 |
A Resolution TO Nullify Enforcement of the Real ID Act in Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the Senate (8 yays, 3 nays, 1 abstention) and not adopted by the House of Delegates (9 yays, 14 nays), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Alexander S. Peak, Whig Whip, Towson University |
R093-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Daylight Savings Time |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Frostburg State University |
R094-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Annexation of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Joe Guida, McDaniel College
Shane Brinegar, McDaniel College |
R095-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Deforesttion Along the Chesapeake Bay |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 15 yays, 2 nays, 1 abstentions; Senate: 9 yays, 2 nays, 1 abstentions) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Bryan Compher, McDaniel College |
R096-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Age of Legal Emancipation in the United States of America |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the Senate (2 yays, 6 nays, 5 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Meghan Sherman, McDaniel College
Stuart M. Clarke, McDaniel College |
R097-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Future of an Important Ally of the United States of America |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the Senate (3 yays, 10 nays, 1 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Stuart M. Clarke, McDaniel College
Meghan Sherman, McDaniel College |
R098-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Repair of the Tax System in the United States of America |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the Senate (3 yays, 5 nays, 5 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Stuart M. Clarke, McDaniel College
Meghan Sherman, McDaniel College |
R099-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Justice in the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the Senate (unanimous consent) and not adopted by the House of Delegates (7 yays, 10 nays, 13 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Chairman of Economic Matters Committee, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Shawn Jester, DCP, Salisbury University
Jessica Lea Curtis, Lt. Governor, McDaniel College
Lindsey Thomas, College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Charles Onwuche, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
R100-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Legality of Unmarked Police Cars |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the House of Delegates (11 yays, 17 nays, 3 abstention), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsors: |
Brenda Santosus, DCP, Towson University
Bryon Burzynski, VDCP, Towson University
Cody Drinkwater, Towson University |
R101-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Health Care Policy of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Found Favorable in Committee; perished upon the Third Reading Calendar, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Kathleen Gipprich, Comptroller, University of Maryland, College Park |
R102-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Police Officer Uniforms and Atire in the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: unanimous consent; Senate: 9 yays, 3 nays) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Jacob Lopes, McDaniel College |
R103-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Volunteerism and Maryland University Students |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the House of Delegates (1 yay, 34 nays), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Brenda Santosus, DCP, Towson University
Bryon Burzynski, VDCP, Towson University |
R104-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning In-State Tuition in Maryland |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Lauren Payne, DCP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Andrea Richardson, Secretary, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Charles Onwuche, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Raissa Noubissie, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
R105-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Official Brewing Company of the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the House of Delegates (6 yays, 17 nays, 4 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman,
Governor's Chief of Staff, Tory Caucus Leader, Speaker Pro Tem, Chairman Ways and Means Committee
University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor's Political Liaison, Salisbury University |
R106-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Protection of the Citizens of the State of Maryland From Drunk Drivers |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the House of Delegates (3 yays, 18 nays, 4 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman,
Governor's Chief of Staff, Tory Caucus Leader, Speaker Pro Tem, Chairman Ways and Means Committee
University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R107-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Continuing War Waged Against the United States by the Environment |
| Disposition: |
Withdrawn by the Sponsors, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman,
Governor's Chief of Staff, Tory Caucus Leader, Speaker Pro Tem, Chairman Ways and Means Committee
University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
| Co-Sponsor: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor's Political Liaison, Salisbury University |
R108-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning North Korea's Continued Regional and Global Belligerence |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the Senate (2 yay, 8 nays, 2 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman,
Governor's Chief of Staff, Tory Caucus Leader, Speaker Pro Tem, Chairman Ways and Means Committee
University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R109-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Future of Motorsports in the State of Maryland |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman,
Governor's Chief of Staff, Tory Caucus Leader, Speaker Pro Tem, Chairman Ways and Means Committee
University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
R110-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Education of Maryland Foster Care Children |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 13 yays, 9 nays, 13 abstention; Senate: 8 yays, 0 nays, 5 abstention) and signed by the Governor, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Health and Government Operations |
| Sponsor: |
Andrea Richardson, Secretary, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Lauren Payne, Delegation Chairperson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Charles Onwuche, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
R111-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Maryland Citizen Protection |
| Disposition: |
Found unfavorable in committee, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Environmental Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Mike Lucido, Towson University
Doug Mathews, Towson University |
Simple Resolutions
SR001-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Salisbury University |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Salisbury University Delegation |
SR002-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Official Candy of the Maryland Student Legislature |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL Fall 2008 Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsors: |
Becky Jones, Attorney General, College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Michelle Santos, Secretary of State, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
SR003-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Maryland's Educators |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the General Assembly (House of Delegates: 24 yays, 12 nays, 7 abstentions), MSL Spring 2009 LTI/Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Salisbury University Delegation |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Lauren Payne, Delgation Chairperson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Lindsey Thomas, College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Matt Dungan-Abney, McDaniel College |
SR004-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Technical Tweaks to the Writing Manual |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Courtney Nightengale, Co-DCP, McDaniel College |
SR005-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Chuck Norris |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted in Joint Session (13 yays, 27 nays, 3 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsors: |
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Chairman of Environmental Matters Committee, Salisbury University
Courtney Nightengale, Co-DCP, McDaniel College
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem, Chairman of Ways and Means Committee, Tory Caucus Leader, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Jessica Lea Curtis, Lieutenant Governor, McDaniel College
Thomas Capone, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
SR006-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Problem of Rush Limbaugh |
| Disposition: |
Currently Being Researched, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Charles Onwuche, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Brian Kemmet, Governor’s Political Liaison, Salisbury University |
SR007-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Hypocracy of Albert Arnold Gore, JR. |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted in Joint Session (11 yays, 20 nays, 8 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman,
Tory Caucus Leader, Chairman of Ways and Means Committee, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem |
SR008-0809 |
An Amendment to the MSL Standing Rules of Order - Article IV Bills and Resolutions |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously adopted in Joint Session, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
SR009-0809 |
An Amendment to the MSL Standing Rules of Order |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
SR010-0809 |
An Amendment to the MSL Writing Manual for Acts and Resolutions |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously adopted in Joint Session, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
SR011-0809 |
An Amendment to the MSL Standing Rules of Order - Article V Veto |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously adopted in Joint Session, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
SR012-0809 |
An Amendment to the MSL Standing Rules of Order - Article IV Bills and Resolutions |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously adopted in Joint Session, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
SR013-0809 |
An Amendment to the MSL Standing Rules of Order - Article IV Bills and Resolutions |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously adopted in Joint Session, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
SR014-0809 |
An Amendment to the MSL Standing Rules of Order - Legislative Committee Procedures |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted in Joint Session, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
SR015-0809 |
An Amendment to the MSL Standing Rules of Order - Article II Organization and Officers |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously adopted in Joint Session, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
SR016-0809 |
An Amendment to the MSL Writing Manual for Acts and Resolutions |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously adopted in Joint Session, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
SR017-0809 |
An Amendment to the MSL Standing Rules of Order - Article XIII National Legislative Bodies |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously adopted in Joint Session, MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
SR018-0809 |
An Amendment to the MSL Standing Rules of Order - Article II Organization and Officers |
| Disposition: |
Tabled, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
SR019-0809 |
An Amendment to the Standing Rules of Order and Caucus Procedures Supplement |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted in Joint Session (10 yays, 17 nays, 11 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
SR020-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Senator Russ Feingold |
| Disposition: |
1st Reading, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsors: |
Stuart M. Clarke, McDaniel College
Sarah Martin, McDaniel College |
SR021-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning Decorum in the Maryland Student Legislature |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted in Joint Session (17 yays, 19 nays, 5 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Michelle Santos, Secretary of State, College of Notre Dame
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem of the Assembly, Chairman of Ways and Means Committee, Tory Caucus Leader, Secretary, University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
SR022-0809 |
A Resolution Concerning the Official Song of the Maryland Student Legislature |
| Disposition: |
Witdhrawn by the Sponsor, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
Paul R. Schuman, Governor's Chief of Staff, Speaker Pro Tem,
Chairman of Ways and Means Committee, Tory Caucus Leader |
SR023-0809 |
Status Currently Being Researched |
| Disposition: |
*Emergency Legislation*, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
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SR024-0809 |
Status Currently Being Researched |
| Disposition: |
*Emergency Legislation*, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
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SR025-0809 |
Status Currently Being Researched |
| Disposition: |
*Emergency Legislation*, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
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SR026-0809 |
Status Currently Being Researched |
| Disposition: |
*Emergency Legislation*, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
|
SR026-0809 |
Status Currently Being Researched |
| Disposition: |
*Emergency Legislation*, MSL's 20th Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
|
SR027-0809 |
Status Currently Being Researched |
| Disposition: |
*Emergency Legislation*, Adopted in Joint Session (20 yays, 7 nays, 7 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Committee: |
Rules and Executive Nominations |
| Sponsor: |
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Constitutional Amendments
CA001-0809 |
An Amendment Concerning Officer Succession |
| State Government Recommendation: |
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| Disposition: |
Recommended by the State Government; not adopted by Joint Session (13 yays, 16 nays, 6 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
CA002-0809 |
An Amendment Concerning Elections |
| State Government Recommendation: |
|
| Disposition: |
Recommended by the State Government; not adopted by Joint Session (5 yays, 25 nays, 3 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
CA003-0809 |
An Amendment Concerning Membership |
| State Government Recommendation: |
Favorable |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously adopted in Joint Session, MSL 2009 Annual Session; adopted by acclamation by the MSL Board of Directors, Summer 2009 Board of Directors Meeting |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
CA004-0809 |
An Amendment Concerning the Legislative Branch |
| State Government Recommendation: |
Favorable |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by Joint Session (6 yays, 22 nays, 6 abstentions), MSL 2009 Annual Session |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
CA005-0809 |
An Amendment Concerning the Duties of the Council of State |
| State Government Recommendation: |
Favorable |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously adopted in Joint Session, MSL 2009 Annual Session; not adopted by the MSL Board of Directors (3 yays, 5 nays), Summer 2009 Board of Directors Meeting |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
CA006-0809 |
An Amendment Concerning Membership |
| State Government Recommendation: |
Favorable |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously adopted in Joint Session, MSL 2009 Annual Session; tabled by the MSL Board of Directors, Summer 2009 Board of Directors Meeting |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
CA007-0809 |
An Amendment Concerning Amendments to the MSL Constitution |
| State Government Recommendation: |
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| Disposition: |
Unanimously adopted in Joint Session, MSL 2009 Annual Session; adopted by acclamation by the MSL Board of Directors, Summer 2009 Board of Directors Meeting |
| Sponsor: |
Governor Amanda Arkwright, College of Notre Dame of Maryland |
CA008-0809 |
An Amendment Concerning Membership Requirements |
| State Government Recommendation: |
Favorable |
| Disposition: |
Unanimously adopted in Joint Session, MSL 2009 Annual Session; adopted by the MSL Board of Directors (voice vote), Summer 2009 Board of Directors Meeting |
| Sponsor: |
Scott Thomas Besore, Delegation Secretary, Salisbury University |
| Co-Sponsors: |
Salisbury University Delegation
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Delegation
College of Notre Dame of Maryland Delegation
McDaniel College Delegation |
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