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2002-2003 Legislation
Acts -- Joint Resolutions -- Simple Resolutions -- Constitutional Amendments
Acts
A001-0203
1st Reading
Adopted |
Legal Marriage – Inclusion of Same-Sex Unions |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & signed by the MSL Governor - Fall Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Steve Haines (McDaniel College)
Kelley Harris (University of Maryland, College Park) |
| A002-0203 |
Consumer Protection - Credit Cards - Student Applicants |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Fall Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Jeffrey Noel-Nosbaum (McDaniel College)
|
| A003-0203 |
Election Law - An Income Tax Credit for Voters |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Fall Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Byron Macfarlane (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
| A004-0203 |
Education - Public Schools - Patriotic Exercise |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Fall Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Andy Glenn (Frostburg State University)
Holly Harrington (Frostburg State University)
Laura Flack (Mount Saint Mary’s College)
Sarah Pilisz (Mount Saint Mary’s College)
|
| A005-0203 |
Motorcyclist’s Rights |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Fall Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Daniel J. Holler (Washington College)
Bryan Shuy (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
A006-0203
1st Reading
Adopted |
State Budget |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & signed by the MSL Governor - Spring Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Ways & Means |
| Sponsor: |
Dustin Jeter (McDaniel College)
|
A007-0203
1st Reading
Adopted |
Family Law - Child Support - Age of Majority |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & signed by the MSL Governor - Spring Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Byron Macfarlane (University of Maryland, College Park)
Titus Hamlett (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
| A008-0203 |
Natural Resources - Forest Resource Plan |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Spring Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Holly E. Harrington (Frostburg State University)
|
| A009-0203 |
An Act Concerning - Crimes - Assault on Law Enforcement Officer |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Daniel Bowen (Anne Arundel Community College)
|
| A010-0203 |
An Act Concerning - Extracurricular Activities - Home-Schooled Students |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Daniel Bowen (Anne Arundel Community College)
|
| A011-0203 |
An Act Concerning - Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Week |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Daniel Bowen (Anne Arundel Community College)
|
| A012-0203 |
An Act Concerning - State Sport – Changing from Jousting to Duckpin Bowling |
| Disposition: |
Reported Unfavorably by Committee, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Erin Frakenberry (Frostburg State University)
Holly Harrington (Frostburg State University)
|
| A013-0203 |
An Act Concerning - Handgun External Safety Locks |
| Disposition: |
Reported Unfavorably by Committee, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Andy Glenn (Frostburg State University)
|
| A014-0203 |
An Act Concerning - Right to Vote – Ex-Offenders |
| Disposition: |
Reported Unfavorably by Committee, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Josef S. Egerson Williams (Morgan State University)
Tamara Jones (Morgan State University)
|
| A015-0203 |
An Act Concerning - Jury Selection Process |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Josef S. Egerson Williams (Morgan State University)
|
| A016-0203 |
An Act Concerning - Natural Resources - Leghold Traps - Prohibition |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Holly Harrington (Frostburg State University)
|
| A017-0203 |
An Act Concerning - Vehicle Laws – Procedure on Citation – Notification of Penalties |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Holly Harrington (Frostburg State University)
|
| A018-0203 |
An Act Concerning - State Parks – Students – Free Admission |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Holly Harrington (Frostburg State University)
|
| A019-0203 |
An Act Concerning - The Compassionate Use Of Marijuana |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Dustin Jeter (McDaniel College)
Brent Loomis (McDaniel College)
Frank Totten (McDaniel College)
|
| A020-0203 |
An Act Concerning - Abortion- Parental Notification |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & vetoed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
| Sponsor: |
Christopher Beil (Salisbury University)
Daniel E. Bowen (Anne Arundel Community College)
|
| A021-0203 |
An Act Concerning - State Budget - Restraints on Taxation and Expenditure Increases |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
David Kohlhoff (Salisbury University)
|
A022-0203
1st Reading
Adopted |
An Act Concerning - Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licenses - Licensing Documentation **WINNER, MOST OUTSTANDING ACT 2002-2003** |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & signed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
| Sponsor: |
Danielle Sartwell (Frostburg State University)
|
| A023-0203 |
An Act Concerning - Protective Orders |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Danielle Sartwell (Frostburg State University)
|
| A024-0203 |
An Act Concerning - Funding for Higher Education |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Ways and Means |
| Sponsor: |
Katelin Moomau - McDaniel College
Mark Otto - Garrett Community College
|
Joint Resolutions
| R001-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Establishment of National Ballistics Information Database |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Fall Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
National Affairs |
| Sponsor: |
Alan Liskov (John Hopkins University) |
R002-0203
1st Reading
Adopted |
A Resolution Concerning The Possession of Illegal Firearms in Violent Crime, on School Property or Together With Narcotics |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & signed by the MSL Governor - Fall Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Judiciary |
| Sponsor: |
Bryan Shuy (University of Maryland, College Park)
Kelley Harris (University of Maryland, College Park)
Marina Taft Hardy (Mount Saint Mary’s College)
|
R005-0203
1st Reading
Adopted |
A Resolution Concerning The Reauthorization of the 1996 Welfare Reform Act |
Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & signed by the MSL Governor- Fall Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
Way and Means |
Sponsor: |
Michael Fleg (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
R006-0203
1st Reading
|
A Resolution Concerning The Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2002 |
Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & signed by the MSL Governor - Fall Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
National Affairs |
Sponsor: |
Merry Beth McKee (McDaniel College)
|
R007-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning More Aid for Programs to Help with Mentally Challenged Citizens in the State of Maryland |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Fall Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
Sponsor: |
Brian Young (Salisbury University)
|
R008-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning An Increase of Funding To The United State Military |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Fall Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
National Affairs |
Sponsor: |
Katie Nash (Hood College)
|
R009-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning An Increased Voter Participation Initiative in Frederick County, Maryland |
Disposition: |
Tabled Indefinitely - Fall Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
Sponsor: |
Katie Nash (Hood College)
|
R010-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Setting A Moratorium on Immigration Into The United States |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Fall Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
National Affairs |
Sponsor: |
Seth D. Schraier (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
R011-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Repealing The United States Patriot Act |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Fall Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
Judiciary |
Sponsor: |
Andrea L. Gianopoulos (Hood College)
|
R012-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Creating A National Flat Tax |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Fall Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
Ways and Means |
Sponsor: |
Seth D. Schraier (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
R013-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Selective Service |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Fall Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
Ways and Means |
Sponsor: |
Erin Frankenberry (Frostburg State University)
Holly E. Harrington (Frostburg State University) |
R014-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning The Condemnation of the International Criminal Court |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly- Spring Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
National Affairs |
Sponsor: |
Katie Nash - Hood College
|
R015-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Reforming the United States Postal Service |
Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & vetoed by the MSL Governor - Spring Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
National Affairs |
Sponsor: |
Seth D. Schraier (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
R016-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Double Taxation on Dividends |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Spring Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
Ways and Means |
Sponsor: |
Seth D. Schraier (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
R017-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Increasing Maryland Teacher Salaries |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Spring Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
Sponsor: |
Patrick Abbondandolo (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Lauren Holzman (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
|
R018-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Designation of Wildlands in Garrett County |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Spring Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
Enviroment and Public Works |
Sponsor: |
Holly E. Harrington (Frostburg State University)
|
R019-0203
1st Reading
Adopted |
A Resolution Concerning Prayer before Attendance in taken in Maryland State Senate |
Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & signed by the MSL Governor - Spring Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
Sponsor: |
Byron Macfarlane (University of Maryland, College Park)
Titus Hamlett (University of Maryland, College Park)
Seth D. Schraier (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
R020-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Limiting Stadium Funding in Maryland |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Spring Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
Ways and Means |
Sponsor: |
Brooke M. Barrash (Towson University)
|
R021-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Removing Race Question from United States Census Form |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Spring Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
National Affairs |
Sponsor: |
Dan Holler (Washington College)
Megan Sands (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
R022-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Higher Education Funding in The State of Maryland |
Disposition: |
Reported Unfavorably by Committee - Spring Interim Assembly |
Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
Sponsor: |
Tim Daly (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
R023-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Praising and Supporting the Military During War With Iraq |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
National Affairs |
Sponsor: |
Daniel E. Bowen (Anne Arundel Community College)
|
R024-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Condemning the Peace Protests in the United States |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
National Affairs |
Sponsor: |
Daniel E. Bowen (Anne Arundel Community College)
|
R025-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Mandated Counter-Terrorism Drills in Maryland Public Schools |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
Sponsor: |
Katie Nash (Hood College)
|
R026-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning the Implementation of the Proposed Maryland Education Accountability Resolution |
Disposition: |
Reported Unfavorably by Committee, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
Sponsor: |
Craig E. Reynolds (Anne Arundel Community College)
|
R027-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning the Implementation of the Proposed Maryland Community Investment Resolution of 2003 |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Ways and Means |
Sponsor: |
Craig Reynolds (Anne Arundel Community College)
Robert Johnson (Anne Arundel Community College)
|
R028-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning a Long Term Emergency Plan |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
Sponsor: |
Seth D. Schraier, Speaker of the Assembly
|
R029-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning the Abolishing of the United States Department of Education |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
National Affairs |
Sponsor: |
Seth D. Schraier, Speaker of the Assembly
|
R030-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Economic and Political Stability in Africa |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
National Affairs |
Sponsor: |
Seth D. Schraier, Speaker of the Assembly
|
R031-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning New Leadership in Palestine |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
National Affairs |
Sponsor: |
Seth D. Schraier, Speaker of the Assembly
Brooke Barrash (Towson University)
|
R032-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Medicare Reform |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Ways and Means |
Sponsor: |
Seth D. Schraier, Speaker of the Assembly
|
R033-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Officially Welcoming the V-Day Movement into the State and Declaring the State of Maryland a Rape-Free Zone |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
Sponsor: |
Erin Frankenberry (Frostburg State University)
Holly Harrington (Frostburg State University)
Patty Gray (Frostburg State University)
|
R034-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning the Preservation of Sellinger Funding to Maryland's Independent Colleges |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Ways and Means |
Sponsor: |
College of Notre Dame Delegation
|
R035-0203
1st Reading
Adopted |
A Resolution Concerning the Repeal of Virginia's 21-Day Rule in Capital Cases |
Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & signed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Judiciary |
Sponsor: |
Michael Haw (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
R036-0203
1st Reading
Adopted |
A Resolution Concerning Handicap Accessibility in Maryland Colleges |
Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & signed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
Sponsor: |
Andrea Gianopoulos (Hood College)
|
R037-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning the Legalization of Slot Machines at Race Tracks **WINNER, MOST OUTSTANDING RESOLUTION 2002-2003** |
Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & vetoed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
Sponsor: |
Dan Holler (Washington College)
|
R038-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Technology Curriculum In Maryland Public Schools |
Disposition: |
Reported Unfavorably by Committee, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Commerce and Government Matters |
Sponsor: |
Erin Frankenberry (Frostburg State University)
|
R039-0203
1st Reading
Adopted |
A Resolution Concerning Stronger Requirments for the Best Interest of the Child Doctrine |
Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & signed by the MSL Governor, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Judiciary |
Sponsor: |
Tiffany Marie Taylor (Hood College)
Linda D. Cross (Hood College)
|
R040-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Abolishing the Death Penalty |
Disposition: |
Withdrawn by the sponsor |
Committee: |
Judiciary |
Sponsor: |
Byron Macfarlane (University of Maryland, College
Titus Hamlett (University of Maryland, College Park)
Mehri Shadman (University of Maryland, College Park)
Sarah Pilisz (Mount St. Mary's College)
|
R041-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Federal Funding for Embryonic Stem Cell Research |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Environment and Public Works |
Sponsor: |
Kelley Harris (University of Maryland, College Park)
Jason Kichen (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
R042-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Reforming The Equal Access to Justice Act |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Judiciary |
Sponsor: |
Seth D. Schraier (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
R043-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning The United Nations and its Involvment in Post-War Iraq |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
National Affairs |
Sponsor: |
Patrick Abbondandolo (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Lauren Holzman (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Bryan Shuy (University of Maryland, College Park)
|
R044-0203 |
A Resolution Concerning Student Members of Boards of Education |
Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly, Annual Session 2003 |
Committee: |
Ways and Means |
Sponsor: |
Frank T. Totten (McDaniel College)
Greg Lederer (McDaniel College)
|
Simple Resolutions
SR003-0203
1st Reading
Adopted
|
A Simple Resolution Concerning The Financial Affairs of MSL |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & signed by the MSL Governor - Fall Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Rules |
| Sponsor: |
Scott T. Gibson (Mount Saint Mary’s College)
Timothy Daly (University of Maryland, College Park) |
SR004-0203
1st Reading
Adopted
|
A Simple Resolution Concering The Wishing of Congratulations and Good Luck to All New Members of Maryland State Government |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & signed by the MSL Governor - Fall Interim Assembly |
| Committee: |
Rules |
| Sponsor: |
Patrick Abbondandolo (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Bryan Shuy (University of Maryland, College Park) |
SR007-0203
1st Reading
Adopted
|
A Simple Resolution Concering The Death of Matthew J. Ryan |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly, Joint Session - Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Rules |
| Sponsor: |
Washington College Delegation |
SR008-0203
1st Reading
Adopted
|
A Simple Resolution Concerning the Remberance of Senator Clarence Blount |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly, Joint Session - Annual Session 2003 |
| Committee: |
Rules |
| Sponsor: |
Erin Frankenberry (Frostburg State University)
Holly Harrington (Frostburg State University) |
Constitutional Amendments
SR001-0203
|
For the purpose of renaming the Thomas V. “Mike” Miller award |
| State Government Recommendation: |
To Be Announced |
| Disposition: |
Not adopted by the assembly - Fall Interim Assembly |
| Sponsor: |
Seth D. Schraier (University of Maryland, College Park) |
SR002-0203
1st Reading
Adopted |
For the purpose of making an official Mission Statement |
| State Government Recommendation: |
To Be Announced |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly & signed by the MSL Governor - Fall Interim Assembly |
| Sponsor: |
Scott T. Gibson (Mount Saint Mary’s College)
Timothy Daly (University of Maryland, College Park)
Seth Kleiner (University of Maryland, College Park) |
SR005-0203
1st Reading
Adopted |
For the purpose of amending criteria for declaring candidacy for the office of Governor |
| State Government Recommendation: |
Favorable |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly, Joint Session - Annual Session 2003 |
| Sponsor: |
Erin Frankenberry (Frostburg State University)
Holly Harrington (Frostburg State University) |
SR006-0203
1st Reading
Adopted |
For the purpose of the creation of the position of Comptroller on the Council of State |
| State Government Recommendation: |
Favorable |
| Disposition: |
Adopted by the assembly, Joint Session - Annual Session 2003 |
| Sponsor: |
Michael Haw (University of Maryland, College Park)
Gina Eosco (University of Maryland, College Park)
Kelley Harris (University of Maryland, College Park)
Timothy Daly (University of Maryland, College Park)
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