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2010-2011 Legislation

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Note: the amended versions of Fall IA bills are not up.

41 Acts: 17 Adopted | 8 Not Adopted | 16 Pending
61 Resolutions: 22 Adopted | 21 Not Adopted | 18 Pending
5 Simple Resolutions: 2 Adopted | 0 Not Adopted | 3 Pending
2 Constitutional Amendments: 2 Adopted | 0 Not Adopted | 0 Pending

All Bills | Ways and Means: 24 | Health and Government Operations: 51 | Environmental Matters: 11 | Judiciary: 13 | Rules and Executive Nominations Committee: 6 | Unassigned: 4

Acts

A001-1011: An Act Concerning Ending the Practice of Gerrymandering

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 15 Yeas, 24 Nays and 11 Abstain | 11/20/2010
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: John Preston Ford, Legislative Director, Governor's Cabinet, Vice DCP, University of Maryland, College Park
Cosponsors:

A002-1011: An Act Concerning Maryland Driver Safety - Information for Assisting First Responders

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Adopted with Amendments by the General Assembly - 35 Yeas, 5 Nays, 4 Abstain | 11/21/2010
- Signed by the Governor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Kian Larijani, Delegate, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

A003-1011: An Act Concerning Increasing the Highway Speed Limit

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Withdrawn by Sponsor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Robert Jonathan Estrada, Delegation Chair Person, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

A004-1011: An Act Concerning ENVIRONMENT - RECYCLING AND TAX ON PLASTIC BAGS

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Withdrawn by Sponsor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Shin Yee Yu, Vice-Delegation Chair Person, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

A005-1011: An Act Concerning Annoying Voters - Electioneering

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report with Amendments - 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Adopted by the General Assembly with Amendments - 28 Yays, 20 Nays, 4 Abstain | 11/20/2010
- Signed by the Governor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Timb Mantegna, Judicial Committee Chair, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

A006-1011: An Act Concerning Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Repeal

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - Unanimous Consent | 11/19/2010
- Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 16 Yeas, 29 Nays, 11 Abstain | 11/20/2010
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Andrew Horn, Governor, St. Mary's College of Maryland
Cosponsors:
- Austin Kibler, St. Mary's College of Maryland

A007-1011: An Act Concerning Alcoholic Beverages - Beer and Light Wine - Licensure

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 6 Yeas, 0 Nays and 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Adopted by the General Assembly - 24 Yeas, 0 Nays and 2 Abstain | 11/21/2010
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Andy Jannett, DCP, Hood College
Cosponsors:

A008-1011: An Act Concerning Electronic Distribution of Surveillance with Prurient Intent

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Adopted by the General Assembly with Amendments - 51 Yeas, 1 Nay, 1 Abstain | 11/20/2010
- Signed by the Governor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Andy Jannett, DCP, Hood College
Cosponsors:

A009-1011: An Act Concerning Corporate Tax Rate - 1.25% Decrease of Maryland Taxable Income

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 6 Yeas, 0 Nays and 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 16 Yeas, 19 Nays and 2 Abstain | 11/20/2010
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Sarah Morris, Hood College
Cosponsors:

A010-1011: An Act Concerning Family Law - Adopted Individuals - Reunion Services

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - by Unanimous Consent | 11/19/2010
- Adopted by the General Assembly by Unanimous Consent | 11/20/2010
- Signed by the Governor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Danielle Samsingh, Hood College
Cosponsors:

A011-1011: An Act Concerning Plastic Carryout Bags in Maryland

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Adopted with Amendments by the General Assembly - 29 Yeas, 12 Nays, 2 Abstain | 11/21/2010
- Signed by the Governor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Environmental Matters
Sponsor: Jamie L. Shopland, Hood College
Cosponsors:

A012-1011: An Act Concerning Adoption Law – Creation of a Putative Father Registry

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 03/05/2011
- Withdrawn by the Sponsor | 03/06/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Pamela Schrenk, VDCP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Cosponsors:
- Christopher Ingraham DCP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- Zachary Agatstein, Treasurer, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- Austin Kibler, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

A013-1011: An Act Concerning ELECTIONS IN MARYLAND

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Passed Committee by
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Austin Kibler, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

A014-1011: An Act Concerning Amending the use of speed cameras in the State of Maryland

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 10 Yeas, 0 Nays, 3 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Adopted with Amendment by the General Assembly - 35 Yeas, 12 Nays, 7 Abstain | 03/05/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 03/06/2011
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: John Preston Ford, Legislative Director, Governor's Cabinet, Vice-DCP, UMCP delegation
Cosponsors:

A015-1011: An Act Concerning Deadly Weapons

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 5 Yeas, 1 Nays, 7 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 5 Yeas, 31 Nays, 8 Abstain | 03/05/2011
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: David Chase, Governor, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Cosponsors:
- Austin Kibler, St. Mary's College of Maryland

A016-1011: An Act Concerning Fair Representation on the Board of St. Mary's College of Maryland

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 11 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Adopted by Unanimous Consent by the General Assembly - 42 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 03/06/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 03/06/2011
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: David Chase, Governor, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Cosponsors:
- Christopher Ingraham DCP, St. Mary's College of Maryland
- Zachary Agatstein, Treasurer, St. Mary's College of Maryland
- Austin Kibler, St. Mary's College of Maryland

A017-1011: An Act Concerning The Pledge of Allegiance

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 8 Yeas, 1 Nays, 1 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Tabled Until Annual Session by the General Assembly - 0 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 03/06/2011
- Unfavorable Committee Report, 0 Yeas, 4 Nays, 2 Abstains | 04/15/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Alice Goldberg, University of Maryland, College Park
Cosponsors:

A018-1011: An Act Concerning State Personnel Medical Rights

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Adopted by the General Assembly - 32 Yeas, 2 Nays, 2 Abstain | 03/06/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 03/06/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Stefanie Quintero, Comptroller, McDaniel College
Cosponsors:

A019-1011: An Act Concerning Elections in Maryland

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 11 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Adopted with Amendments by the General Assembly - 23 Yeas, 5 Nays, 12 Abstain | 03/06/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 03/06/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Austin Kibler, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

A020-1011: An Act Concerning Unnatural or Perverted Sexual Practice

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Andy Jannette, Delegation Chaiperson, Hood College
Cosponsors:

A021-1011: An Act Concerning Health Insurance – Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report, 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, Unanimous Consent | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, Unanimous Consent | 04/17/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Kevin Baier, Secretary of State, St. Marys College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

A022-1011: An Act Concerning Public Employee Pensions

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report, 3 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, 16 Yeas, 5 Nays, 6 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, 8 Yeas, 5 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Kevin Baier, Secretary of State, St. Marys College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

A023-1011: An Act Concerning State Board of Education – Financial Literacy Curriculum – Graduation

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Kevin Baier, Secretary of State, St. Marys College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

A024-1011: An Act Concerning Sodomy

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report, 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, Unanimous Consent | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, 11 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Dave Chase, Governor, St. Marys College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

A025-1011: An Act Concerning Public Safety – Fireworks and Sparklers

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Patrick Johnson, Delegate, McDaniel College
Cosponsors:

A026-1011: An Act Concerning Criminal Law - Adultery - Repeal

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Dave Chase, Governor, St. Marys College of Maryland
Cosponsors:
- Pamela Schrenk, VDCP, SMCM

A027-1011: An Act Concerning Education, University System of Maryland, Student Representation

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Dave Chase, Governor, St. Marys College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

A028-1011: An Act Concerning Learning Disabilities Testing in Higher Education

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report with 2 Amendments, 4 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates with 1 Amendment, 20 Yeas, 6 Nays, 3 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, Unanimous Consent | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Nicole Zimmerman, Delegate, St. Marys College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

A029-1011: An Act Concerning Insurance, Health Insurance, Payments

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Dave Chase, Governor, St. Marys College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

A030-1011: An Act Concerning Criminal Law, Crimes against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Patrick Johnson, Delegate, McDaniel College
Cosponsors:

A031-1011: An Act Concerning Tax, General, Inheritance Tax

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Dave Chase, Governor, St. Marys College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

A032-1011: An Act Concerning Child Abuse Definitions

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Stefanie Quintero, Comptroller, McDaniel College
Cosponsors:

A033-1011: An Act Concerning Criminal Law - Alcohol - Legal Age

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: David Chase, Governor, St. Marys College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

A034-1011: An Act Concerning Tax, General, Sales and Use Tax

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report, 5 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, Unanimous Consent | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, 7 Yeas, 2 Nays, 1 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: David Chase, Governor, St. Marys College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

A035-1011: An Act Concerning Alcoholic Beverages, Miscellaneous

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Thomas R. Nelson, Lieutenant Governor, McDaniel College
Cosponsors:

A036-1011: An Act Concerning Public Safety, Building Requirements, Safety Equipment Onsite

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report, 3 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, Unanimous Consent | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, Unanimous Consent | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: David Chase, Governor, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

A037-1011: An Act Concerning Foreign Exchange Scholarships for Public School Educators

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report with 1 Amendment, 5 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, 27 Yeas, 2 Nays, 3 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, 7 Yeas, 3 Nays, 2 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Jean V. Portianko, Delegate, University of Maryland, College Park
Cosponsors:
- Andrew Bodiford, University of Maryland, College Park

A038-1011: An Act Concerning State Government Commemorative Sport

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Keith Dunlap, Vice Chair of the Federalist Caucus, University of Maryland, College Park
Cosponsors:

A039-1011: An Act Concerning State Government, General Assembly Website

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Sponsor: David Chase, Governor, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

A040-1011: An Act Concerning Election Day Voter Registration

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Caitlyn Leiter-Mason, Delegate, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

A041-1011: An Act Concerning Adoption Law – Creation of a 24-hour “waiting period” before relinquishment of rights

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Jessica Bell, Delegate, Hood College
Cosponsors:

Resolutions

R001-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ORGAN DONATION - OPT OUT SYSTEM

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 7 Yeas, 0 Nays and 2 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Adopted by the General Assembly - 17 Yeas, 13 Nays and 2 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Signed by the Governor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Andrea Thomson, Lt. Governor, President of the Senate, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

R002-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING UNETHICAL PRACTICES IN THE PUBLISHING INDUSTRY

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 6 Yeas, 0 Nays and 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Adopted by the General Assembly - Vote Unknown | 11/20/2010
- Signed by the Governor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: C. Michael Fowler, Democratic Caucus Whip, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

R003-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PRICING OF USED XBOX360 VIDEO GAME CONSOLES

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Withdrawn by Sponsor | 11/19/2010
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Dusit Natrakul, Delegate, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

R004-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE EARLY IMPLEMENTATION OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Adopted by the General Assembly by Unanimous Consent | 11/21/2010
- Signed by the Governor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Emma Barbato, Delegate, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

R005-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING HONORING A GREAT MARYLANDER

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Committee Report: Not Favorable - 0 Yeas, 10 Nays, 1 Abstain
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Timb Mantegna, Delegate, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

R006-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ALTERING MARYLAND PRIMARY ELECTION SYSTEM

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Withdrawn by Sponsor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Meghan Carpenter, Delegate, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

R007-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING PARTISANSHIP OF LEGAL OFFICES

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 8 Yeas, Nays 0 and 1 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Adopted by the General Assembly - 30 Yeas, 4 Nays, 2 Abstain | 11/20/2010
- Signed by the Governor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Scott Moore, Delegation Chairperson, Salisbury University
Cosponsors:

R008-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING OVER THE COUNTER USE OF PRESCRIPTION STIMULANTS

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 8 Yeas, 1 Nay, 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 0 Yeas, 21 Nays, 0 Abstain | 11/21/2010
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Ryan Rutherford, Delegate, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

R009-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING REFORMING MARYLAND MEDICAID

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 9 Yeas, 0 Nays and 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Question divided at line 150 to 190 and line 200 and 210
- Question A Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 14 Yeas, 19 Nays and 5 Abstain | 11/20/2010
- Question B Withdrawn by the Sponsor | 11/20/2010
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Stephen C. Estrada, Delegate, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

R010-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE LISCENSING OF SURGICAL PROFESSIONALS FOR COSMETIC PROCEDURES

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Withdrawn by Sponsor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Scott Moore, Delegation Chairperson, Salisbury University
Cosponsors:

R011-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING OFF-LEASH DOG PARKS

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Committee Report: Not Favorable - 1 Yea, 8 Nays, 1 Abstain
Committee: Environmental Matters
Sponsor: Tori Leung, Delegate, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

R012-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING STARGAZING AT POINT LOOKOUT STATE PARK

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain
- Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 5 Yeas, 31 Nays, 4 Abstain
Committee: Environmental Matters
Sponsor: Andrew Horn, Governor, St. Mary's College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

R013-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ACCEPTANCE OF ECO-FRIENDLY VEHICLES IN CARPOOL LANES

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 11/19/10
- Adopted by the General Assembly - 22 Yeas, 18 Nays, 2 Abstain | 11/19/10
- Signed by the Governor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Environmental Matters
Sponsor: Ryan Spicer, McDaniel College
Cosponsors:

R014-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING LEGALIZATION OF TABLE GAMES

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - Vote Unknown | 11/19/2010
- Adopted by the General Assembly with Amendments - 36 Yeas, 7 Nays and 9 Abstain | 11/20/2010
- Signed by the Governor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: David Le, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

R015-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE FREE SPEECH RIGHTS OF MARYLAND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLGE JOURNALISIM STUDENTS

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 11/19/2010
- Adopted by the General Assembly - 36 Yeas, 7 Nays, 2 Abstain | 11/21/2010
- Signed by the Governor | 11/21/2010
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Nicholas O'Brien, Hood College Delegation
Cosponsors:

R016-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE INCINERATORS

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 8 Yeas, 4 Nays, 0 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Adopted by the General Assembly - 25 Yeas, 8 Nays, 10 Abstain | 03/05/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 03/06/2011
Committee: Environmental Matters
Sponsor: Nicole Zimmerman, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Cosponsors:
- David Chase, Governor, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- Christopher Ingraham DCP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- Zachary Agatstein, Treasurer, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- Austin Kibler, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

R017-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Transportation in Southern Maryland

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 8 Yeas, 0 Nays and 3 Abstain | 03/05/2011
- Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 13 Yeas, 21 Nays, 5 Abstain | 03/05/2011
Committee: Environmental Matters
Sponsor: Pamela Schrenk, VDCP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Cosponsors:
- Christopher Ingraham DCP, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- Zachary Agatstein, Treasurer, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- Austin Kibler, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- Xu Yi, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
- Nicole Zimmerman, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

R018-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE PROMOTION OF FETAL ADOPTION AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO ABORTION

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report - 6 Yeas, 4 Nays and 1 Abstain | 03/05/2011
- Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 17 Yeas, 21 Nays, 8 Abstain | 03/06/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Ross Marchand, University of Maryland College Park
Cosponsors:

R019-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Gay Conversion Centers

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Adopted with Amendments by the General Assembly - 15 Yeas, 14 Nays, 13 Abstain | 03/06/2011
- Vetoed by the Governor
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Cosponsors:
- Austin Kibler, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

R020-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING STUDENT ACTIVITY FEES

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 11 Yeas, 0 Nays, 2 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Adopted with Amendments by the General Assembly - 16 Yeas, 8 Nays, 10 Abstain | 03/06/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 03/06/2011
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: John Preston Ford, Delegation Vice-Chairperson, University of Maryland, College Park Delegation
Cosponsors:

R021-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING The elimination of State Caucuses

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, 3 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 5 Yeas, 33 Nays, 2 Abstain | 03/06/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Latia Stanley, State Political Liaison, Frostburg University
Cosponsors:

R022-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Presidential Primaries

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 8 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 4 Yeas, 25 Nays, 5 Abstain | 03/06/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Latia Stanley, State Political Liaison, Frostburg University
Cosponsors:

R023-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Same Day Voter Registration

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Latia Stanley, State Political Liaison, Frostburg University
Cosponsors:

R024-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Increasing the Number of Adoptions in Maryland

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 10 Yeas, 0 Nays, 3 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 5 Yeas, 25 Nays, 6 Abstain | 03/06/2011
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Latia Stanley, State Political Liaison, Frostburg University
Cosponsors:

R025-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING The removal or resignation of Brian Griffiths from his position in the Maryland Student Legislature (MSL)

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Unfavorable Committee Report, 0 Yeas, 12 Nays, 0 Abstains | 03/05/2011
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Latia Stanley, State Political Liaison, Frostburg University
Cosponsors:

R026-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Secondhand smoke

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Tabled Until Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Latia Stanley, State Political Liaison, Frostburg University
Cosponsors:
- Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

R027-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Driver’s License Restrictions

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 6 Yeas, 1 Nays, 6 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 1 Yeas, 32 Nays, 2 Abstain | 03/06/2011
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Latia Stanley, State Political Liaison, Frostburg University
Cosponsors:
- Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

R028-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Tax Breaks to Maryland Corporations

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Unfavorable Committee Report, 4 Yeas, 5 Nays, 3 Abstains | 03/05/2011
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Latia Stanley, State Political Liaison, Frostburg University
Cosponsors:

R029-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Tax Rebates for Growing Organic Food

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 3 Yeas, 3 Nays, 3 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 4 Yeas, 39 Nays, 1 Abstain | 03/05/2011
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Latia Stanley, State Political Liaison, Frostburg University
Cosponsors:
- David Chase, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

R030-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING The Creation of a William Troy Simmons Day

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 5 Yeas, 1 Nays, 2 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Not Adopted by the General Assembly - 17 Yeas, 18 Nays, 3 Abstain | 03/06/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Latia Stanley, State Political Liaison, Frostburg University
Cosponsors:
- Andrew Horn, St. Mary’s College of Maryland

R031-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING RESTROOM DOORS ALSO HAVING ELECTRONIC DISABILITY BUTTONS FOR MORE ACCESSIBILITY

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Spring LTI/IA
- Favorable Committee Report, 11 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 03/05/2011
- Adopted by Unanimous Consent by the General Assembly - 42 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstain | 03/06/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 03/06/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Darleen Teves, Frostburg University
Cosponsors:
- Latia Stanley, State Poltical Liaison, Frostburg State University

R032-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING GUN CONTROL IN THE UNITED STATES

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Committee Report Tabled Resolution until Annual Session| 03/05/2011
- Unfavorable Committee Report, 0 Yeas, 7 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/15/2011
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Gabriel Garcia, University of Maryland College Park Delegation Chairperson , University of Maryland College Park
Cosponsors:

R033-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Agricultural Subsidies in the United States

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Environmental Matters
Sponsor: Andy Jannette, DCP, Hood College
Cosponsors:

R034-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING The Protection of Privacy on Social Networking Sites

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Nick O'Brien, Delegate, Hood College
Cosponsors:

R035-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Genetically Modified Foods

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report, 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, Unanimous Consent | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, 6 Yeas, 4 Nays, 1 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Environmental Matters
Sponsor: Alfreda Nwosu, Delegate, Hood College
Cosponsors:

R036-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Rights of Foreign-born Adoptees

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Rachele Fortier, Speaker of the Assembly, McDaniel College
Cosponsors:

R037-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Tax Exemption for Eli Segal Educational Award for AmeriCorps Members

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report, 4 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, Unanimous Consent | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, Unanimous Consent | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Melissa Joseph, Delegate, Hood College
Cosponsors:

R038-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Gender Identity Anti-discrimination in Credit, Housing, and Employment

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report with 1 Amendment, 3 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, Unanimous Consent | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, Unanimous Consent | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Danielle Samsingh, Delegate, Hood College
Cosponsors:

R039-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING The Annexation of Virginian Territory on the Delmarva Peninsula

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: J. Winston Maddrey, Tory Caucus Leader, McDaniel College
Cosponsors:

R040-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Reporting the Aggregate Number of Students Whose Lawful Presence Cannot be Reasonably Documented

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report, 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, 12 Yeas, 5 Nays, 1 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, 6 Yeas, 4 Nays, 1 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Maria Smith, Delegate, Hood College
Cosponsors:

R041-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Maryland Resident and Visitor Commuter Safety

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Kian Larijani, Delegate, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

R042-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING The Future of American Energy

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Environmental Matters
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Delegation Chairperson, University of Baltimore
Cosponsors:

R043-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Global Tsunami Warning System

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Environmental Matters
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Delegation Chairperson, University of Baltimore
Cosponsors:

R044-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Mandatory Pro Bono Legal Representation

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Delegation Chairperson, University of Baltimore
Cosponsors:

R045-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Protesting in the Vicinity of a Funeral

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report, 2 Yeas, 1 Nays, 4 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, 18 Yeas, 11 Nays, 3 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, 9 Yeas, 3 Nays, 1 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Sean Fitzgerald, Delegate, McDaniel College
Cosponsors:

R046-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Establishing Gays, Homosexuals, and Transgenders as a Protected Class

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Delegation Chairperson, University of Baltimore
Cosponsors:

R047-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING The Introduction of the Breakdown Lane

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report, 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, 11 Yeas, 5 Nays, 2 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, 7 Yeas, 6 Nays, 1 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Tori Leung, Delegate, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

R048-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Mandatory Minimum Sentencing in The State of Maryland

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: Kevin Dunlap, Delegate, University of Maryland, College Park
Cosponsors:

R049-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Increased Funding for the Legal Services Corporation

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report, 4 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, 19 Yeas, 7 Nays, 4 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, 9 Yeas, 1 Nays, 2 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Paul R. Schuman, Delegation Chairperson, University of Baltimore
Cosponsors:

R050-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Mandatory Voting

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Stefanie Quintero, Comptroller, McDaniel College
Cosponsors:

R051-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING The United States Cuba Embargo

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report with 1 Amendment, 4 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, 17 Yeas, 18 Nays, 3 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, 8 Yeas, 3 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Pamela Schrenk, Vice Delegation Chairperson, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

R052-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Federal Reserve Notes

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report, 4 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, Unanimous Consent | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, 9 Yeas, 1 Nays, 2 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Andy Jannett, Delegation Chairperson, Hood College
Cosponsors:

R053-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Electronic Books

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Dave Chase, Governor, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

R054-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Citizens Rights in Police Interactions

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Judiciary
Sponsor: David Anguish, Delegate, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

R055-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Feline Public Entertainment

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: David Chase, Governor, St. Mary’s College of Maryland
Cosponsors:

R056-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Conserving Energy in Public Buildings

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Environmental Matters
Sponsor: Meghan Carpenter, Delegation Chairperson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Cosponsors:

R057-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Conserving Natural Gas Drilling

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report, 2 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates with 1 Amendment, 26 Yeas, 2 Nays, 3 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, Unanimous Consent | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Rules and Executive Nominations
Sponsor: Brian Swift, Delegate, McDaniel College
Cosponsors:

R058-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Voter Registration in the State of Maryland

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Dror Yuravlivker, Delegate, University of Maryland, College Park
Cosponsors:

R059-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Public Utilities - Electric Companies

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Unfavorable Committee Report, 2 Yeas, 4 Nays, 1 Abstains | 04/15/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, 24 Yeas, 0 Nays, 1 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, Unanimous Consent | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Environmental
Sponsor: Dror Yuravlivker, Delegate, University of Maryland, College Park
Cosponsors:

R060-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and National Public Radio

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Ways and Means
Sponsor: Dror Yuravlivker, Delegate, University of Maryland, College Park
Cosponsors:

R061-1011: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING Collective Bargaining for Public Employees in Maryland

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
- Favorable Committee Report, 6 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by House of Delegates, 20 Yeas, 6 Nays, 3 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Adopted by Senate, 8 Yeas, 3 Nays, 0 Abstains | 04/16/2011
- Signed by the Governor | 04/17/2011
Committee: Health and Government Operations
Sponsor: Dror Yuravlivker, Delegate, University of Maryland, College Park
Cosponsors:

Simple Resolutions

SR001-1011: An Amendment to the Standing Rules of Order of the Maryland Student Legislature

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Commitee Report: Favorable, 3 Yays, 0 Nays | 11/19/20
- Passed by Unanimous Consent | 11/19/20
Committee: Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Sponsor: David Chase, Attorney General, St. Mary's College of Maryland
Cosponsors:
- Kevin Baier, Secretary of State, St. Mary's College of Maryland
- Robert Jonathan Estrada, Delegation Chair Person, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
- Andy Jannett, Delegation Chairperson, Hood College
- Charles Onwuche, St. Mary's College of Maryland
- Pamela Schrenk, St. Mary's College of Maryland
- Zach Agatstein, St. Mary's College of Maryland

SR002-1011: AN AMENDMENT TO THE STANDING RULES OF ORDER OF THE MARYLAND STUDENT LEGISLATURE

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Fall IA
- Commitee Report: Favorable, 3 Yays, 0 Nays | 11/19/20
- Passed by Unanimous Consent | 11/19/20
Committee: Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Sponsor: Mark Berge, Tory Caucus Whip,
Cosponsors:

SR003-1011: An Amendment to the Writing Manual for Acts and Resolutions

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Sponsor: Dave Chase, Governor, St. Marys College of Maryland
Cosponsors:
- Tom Nelson, Lt. Governor, McDaniel College
- Jamie Shopland, Attorney General, Hood College
- Kevin Baier, Secretary of State, SMCM
- Stefanie Quintero, Comptroller, McDaniel College

SR004-1011: Honoring the Chairman of the Board

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Sponsor: Raezel Geiser, Delegate, McDaniel College
Cosponsors:
- Dave Chase, Governor, St. Marys College of Maryland

SR005-1011: An Amendment to the Standing Rules of Order - Use of Electronic Aids

Disposition:
- 1st Reading, Annual Session
Committee: Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
Sponsor: Jamie L. Shopland, Attorney General, Hood College
Cosponsors:
- Dave Chase, Governor, St. Marys College of Maryland

Constitutional Amendments

CA001-1011: AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE MARYLAND STUDENT CONCERNING GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE MARYLAND STUDENT LEGISLATURE

Disposition:
- Refered to State Government
- State Government Report: Favorable - Unanimous Consent | 11/20/2010
Committee: State Government
Sponsor: John Preston Ford, Legislative Director, Governor's Cabinet, Delegation Vice Chair Person,, University of Maryland, College Park
Cosponsors:

CA002-1011: AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE MARYLAND STUDENT CONCERNING IMPEACHMENT IN THE MARYLAND STUDENT LEGISLATURE

Disposition:
- Referred to State Government
- State Government Report: Favorable - Unanimous Consent | 11/20/2010
Committee: State Government
Sponsor: John Preston Ford, Legislative Director, Governor's Cabinet, Delegation Vice Chair Person, University of Maryland, College Park
Cosponsors: