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2003-2004 Legislation

Acts -- Joint Resolutions -- Simple Resolutions -- Constitutional Amendments

ACTS

A001-0304

 Mandatory DNA Testing for Death Penalty Cases
Disposition: First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly
Committee:  
Sponsor:

Daniel E. Bowen (University of Maryland, College Park)

 

A002-0304 Legislative Districting - Single-Member Delegate Districts
Disposition: First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly
Committee:  
Sponsor:

Andy Glenn (Frostburg State University)

 

A003-0304 Legislative Districting - Resident Delegates by County
Disposition: First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly
Committee:  
Sponsor:

Andy Glenn (Frostburg State University)

 

A004-0304 Election Laws
Disposition: First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly
Committee:  
Sponsor:

Sharon Desperak (McDaniel College)
Natalie Brown (McDaniel College)
Page Dunning (McDaniel College)
Joshua Russin (McDaniel College)
Craig Wishnick (McDaniel College)

 

A005-0304 Election Law - Candidate Nomination Procedures
Disposition: First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly
Committee:  
Sponsor:

David I. Gill (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

A006-0304 Sales and Use Tax - Rates
Disposition: First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly
Committee:  
Sponsor:

Holly Harrington (Frostburg State University)
Byron Macfarlane (University of Maryland, College Park)

 

A007-0304

An Act Concerning Tobacco Tax - Rate

Disposition:

First Reading - Spring Interiem Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Andy Glenn (Frostburg State University)

 

A008-0304

An Act Concerning Child Support Enforcment

Disposition:

First Reading - Spring Interiem Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Comptroller, Craig Reynolds (Anne Arundel Community College)

 

A009-0304

An Act Concerning Criminal Law - Making Third Trimester Abortions and Criminal Offense with Exceptions

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Judiciary

Sponsor:

Matthew Penick (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

A010-0304

An Act Concerning Taxpayers' Bill of Rights

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Ways and Means

Sponsor:

Daniel E. Bowen (University of Maryland, College Park)

 

A011-0304

An Act Concerning Section 8-903 of the Maryland State Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Environment and Public Works

Sponsor:

Lisa More (Anne Arundel Community College)

 

A012-0304

An Act Concerning Red Light Camera Repeal

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Judiciary

Sponsor:

Holly Brownley (St. Mary's College of Maryland)

 

A013-0304

An Act Concerning Public High School - Graduation Requirements - Community Service

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Environment and Public Works

Sponsor:

Andy Glenn (Frostburg State University)

 

A014-0304

An Act Concerning Institutions of Higher Education - Display of State and National Flags

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Commerce and Government Matters

Sponsor:

Brian Young (Salsibury Delegation)

 

A015-0304

An Act Concerning Education - Local School Administration - Hartford County **WINNER, MOST OUTSTANDING ACT 2003-2004**

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Commerce and Government Matters

Sponsor:

Brian Young (Salsibury Delegation)

 

A016-0304

An Act Concerning Tax - General - General Provisions - Limitations

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Ways and Means

Sponsor:

Brian Young (Salsibury Delegation)

 

A017-0304

An Act Concerning - Tax - General - Unauthorized Substances Tax

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Ways and Means

Sponsor:

Brian Young (Salisbury Delegation)

 

A018-0304

An Act Concerning - Criminal Law - Sale of Clove Cigarettes

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Judiciary

Sponsor:

Holly Harrington (Frostburg State University)

 

JOINT RESOLUTIONS

R001-0304 A Resolution Concerning the Removal of the Question of Race on College Undergraduated Admissions Applications for Public Universities in Maryland
Disposition: First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly
Committee:  
Sponsor: Brooke M. Barrash (Towson University)
Craig E. Reynolds (Anne Arundel Community College)
Daniel E. Bowen (University of Maryland, College Park)
Megan Beattie (Towson University)

 

R002-0203
 A Resolution Concerning the Placing of the United States Military on the Mexican Border to Help Limit Undocumented Immigration
Disposition: First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly
Committee:  
Sponsor:

Craig Reynolds (Anne Arundel Community College)
Titus Hamlett (University of Maryland, College Park)
Brooke M. Barrish (Towson University)
Rose Capozzi (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Megan Beattie (Towson University)
Daniel E. Bowen (University of Maryland, College Park)
Matthew Penick (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

R003-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Supplemental Budget Request of the Board of Reagents of the University System of Maryland

Disposition:

First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Frostburg State University Delegation,
Andy Glenn, Delegation Chairperson

 

R005-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Constitutionality of States' Firearms Laws and Regulations

Disposition:

First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Craig E. Reynolds (Anne Arundel Community College)
Daniel E. Bowen (University of Maryland, College Park)

 

R006-0304

A Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the United States' Constitution

Disposition:

First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Matthew Penick (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Rose Capozzi (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Patrick Abbondandolo (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Craig Reynolds (Anne Arundel Community College)
Daniel E. Bowen (University of Maryland, College Park)
Brooke M. Barrash (Towson University)

 

R007-0304

A Resolution Concerning a Moratorium on Internet Taxes

Disposition:

First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Matthew Penick (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

R008-0304

A Resolution Concerning Governor Ehrlich's Handling of Maryland's Budget Crisis

Disposition:

First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Matthew Penick (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

R009-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Extension of the North American Free Trade Agreement to the Free Trade Area of the Americas

Disposition:

First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Holly E. Harrington (Frostburg State University)

 

R010-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Removal of "Fatti Marchii Femine Parole" From the State Seal

Disposition:

First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Joshua L. Russin (McDaniel College)
Allison Boyd (McDaniel College)
Page Dunning (McDaniel College)

 

R011-0304

A Resolution Regarding The State of Maryland's, and Purchase of Diebold Electronic Voting Machines

Disposition:

First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

J. Michael Haw (University of Maryland, College Park

 

R012-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Removal of Certain Sections in the USA Patriot Act of 2001

Disposition:

First Reading - Spring Interiem Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Joshua L. Russin (McDaniel College)

 

R014-0304

A Resolution Concerning A Ban on Sexual Human Cloning

Disposition:

First Reading - Spring Interiem Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Robin Albright (Washington College)

 

R015-0304

A Resolution Concerning The State of Maryland's Proposed State-Wide Smoking Ban

Disposition:

First Reading - Spring Interiem Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Comptroller, Craig Reynolds (Anne Arundel Community College)

 

R016-0304

A Resolution Concerning An Admendment to the Constitution of the State of Maryland

Disposition:

First Reading - Spring Interiem Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Matthew Penick (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

R017-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show

Disposition:

First Reading - Spring Interiem Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Lt. Governor, Patrick Abbondandolo (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

R018-0304

A Resolution Concerning An Admendment to the U.S. Constitution Regarding the Electoral College

Disposition:

First Reading - Spring Interiem Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Brooke Barrash (Towson University)

 

R019-0304

A Resolution Concerning Aiding the Declining Horse Industry in Maryland By Enacting Legislation that Would Authorize Slots at Maryland Horse Racing Tracks

Disposition:

First Reading - Spring Interiem Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Jeremy Rothwell (Washington College)

 

R020-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Ban of Abortions in United States Military Hospitals Overseas

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Ways and Means

Sponsor:

Governor Katie Nash (Hood College)
Hood College Delegation
Christal Shrader (Anne Arundel Community College)
Adelsia Mile Braxton (Anne Arundel Community College)

 

R021-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Condemnation of the Baltimore City Council and the Baltimore City Mayor, Martin O'Malley and His Administration

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Commerce and Government Matters

Sponsor:

Comptroller, Craig Reynolds (Anne Arundel Community College)

 

R022-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Urging of the Congress to Pass H.R. 25 and S.1493, The Fair Tax Act of 2004

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

National Affairs

Sponsor:

Comptoller, Craig Reynolds (Anne Arundel Community College)

 

R023-0304

A Resolution Concerning an Admendment to the United States Consitution With Regards to Abortion Legislation

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

National Affairs

Sponsor:

Comptroller, Craig Reynolds (Anne Arundel Community College)

 

R024-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Energy Supply of the United States

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

National Affairs

Sponsor:

Jeremy Penick (Anne Arundel Community College)

 

R025-0304

A Resolution Concerning The Handling of the Student Citizen's Action Network Political Action Committee

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Environment and Public Works

Sponsor:

Alan Smith (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

R026-0304

A Resolution Concerning Federal Spending

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

National Affairs

Sponsor:

Matthew Penick (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

R027-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Privitzation of Social Security

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

National Affairs

Sponsor:

Matthew Penick (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

R028-0304

A Resolution Concerning A Congressional Investigation Into the Naming of An Undercover CIA Intelligence Officer by Two Senior Administration Officials

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

National Affairs

Sponsor:

J. Michael Haw (University of Maryland, College Park)

 

R029-0304

A Resolution Concerning Scientific Integrity in Policymaking

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Environment and Public Works

Sponsor:

J. Michael Haw (University of Maryland, College Park)

 

R030-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Urging of Congress to Pass HR 40, A Bill That Would Create A Commission Studying the Effects of Slavery

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Commerce and Government Matters

Sponsor:

Adelsia Mile Braxton (Anne Arundel Community College)

 

R031-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Repeal of the State of Maryland's "Blue Laws" Pertaining to the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Judiciary

Sponsor:

University of Maryland, College Park Delegation

 

R032-0304

A Resolution Concerning Palestinian Terrorist Yasser Arafat

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

National Affairs

Sponsor:

Brooke M. Barrash (Towson University)

 

R033-0304

A Resolution Concerning A Ban on Legacy Admission Practices for Public Universities in Maryland

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Environment and Public Works

Sponsor:

Lori O. Martinez (Towson University)
Bethany Shectel (Towson University)

 

R034-0304

A Resolution Concerning Ending the Embargo on Trade with Cuba **WINNER, MOST OUTSTANDING RESOLUTION 2003-2004**

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Commerce and Government Matters

Sponsor:

Kevin Rodkey (University of Maryland, College Park)

 

R035-0304

A Resolution Concerning Maryland's Mute Swan Population

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Judiciary

Sponsor:

Andy Glenn (Frostburg State University)

 

R036-0304

A Resolution Concerning The Culture of Life in America

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Environment and Public Works

Sponsor:

Christopher Beil (Salisbury University)

 

R037-0304

A Resolution Concerning Corporate Tax Loopholes and Tax Breaks

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Judiciary

Sponsor:

Brian Young (Salisbury University)

 

R038-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Spirit of Globalization in the European Union

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Judiciary

Sponsor:

Brian Young (Salisbury University)

 

R039-0304

A Resolution Concerning the Rising Costs of College Textbooks

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Ways and Means

Sponsor:

Brian Young (Salisbury University)

 

R040-0304

A Resolution Concerning Concealed Weapons Permits

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Ways and Means

Sponsor:

Nick Vogtman (University of Maryland, College Park)

 

R041-0304

A Resolution Concerning The Establishment of Washington, D.C. as a State

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

Commerce and Government Matters

Sponsor:

Dustin Jeter (McDaniel College)

 

SIMPLE RESOLUTIONS

SR002-0304
 A Simple Resolution Concerning the Service of SPC. Adam Canterbery
Disposition: First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Washington College Delegation

 

SR005-0304
 A Simple Resolution Concerning Changing the Party Names in the Maryland Student Legislature
Disposition: First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly
Committee: Rules
Sponsor: Daniel E. Bowen

 

SR008-0304

A Simple Resolution Regarding An Admendment to the Writing Manual of the Maryland Student Legislature

Disposition:

First Reading - Spring Interiem Assembly

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Attorney General, Dan Holler (Washington College)

 

SR011-0304

A Simple Resolution Condemning The Terrorist Acts Upon The Country of Spain on March 11th 2004

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Daniel E. Bowen (University of Maryland, College Park)

 

SR012-0304

A Simple Resolution Concerning Amending the Party Names in The Maryland Student Legislatures' Standing Rules Supplement: Caucus Procedures

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Daniel E. Bowen (University of Maryland, College Park)

 

SR014-0304

A Simple Resolution Concerning The Remembrance of The Hon. Howard Peters Rawlings, Maryland State Delegate

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Brian S. Bailey (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

SR015-0304

A Simple Resolution Regarding an Amendment to the Standing Rules of Order of The Maryland Student Legislature

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Alan Smith (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

SR017-0304

A Simple Resolution Concerning the Term Served By Student Regent Philip Shockley

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Matthew Penick (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

SR018-0304

A Simple Resolution of the Maryland Student Legislature Issuing its Condolences To The Families of the Fallen Civilian Contractors in Fallujah

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

The Tory Caucus

 

SR020-0304

A Simple Resolution Concerning The Service of the Maryland General Assembly to The State of Maryland

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Salsibury University Delegation

 

SR021-0304

A Simple Resolution Concerning the State of Maryland Creating a State Holiday Remembering The Honorable Claence Blount

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Committee:

 

Sponsor:

Comptroller, Craig Reynolds (Anne Arundel Community College)



CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

SR001-0304
 A Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the Constitution of the Maryland Student Legislature
State Government Recommendation: Favorable
Disposition: First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly
Sponsor: Matthew Penick (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

SR003-0304 A Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the Constitution of the Maryland Student Legislature
State Government Recommendation: To Be Announced
Disposition: First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly
Sponsor:

Daniel Holler (Washington College)
Patrick Abbondandolo (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
Frostburg State University Delegation
Craig Reynolds (Anne Arundel Community College)
Kelley Harris (University of Maryland, College Park)

 

SR004-0304
 A Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the Constitution of the Maryland Student Legislature
State Government Recommendation: To Be Announced
Disposition: First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly
Sponsor:

J. Michael Haw (University of Maryland, College Park)
Kelley Harris (University of Maryland, College Park)
Byron Macfarlane (University of Maryland, College Park)

 

SR006-0304
 A Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the Constitution of the Maryland Student Legislature
State Government Recommendation: To Be Announced
Disposition: First Reading - Fall Interim Assembly
Sponsor:

Dan Holler (Washington College)

 

SR007-0304


A Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the Constitution of the Maryland Student Legislature

State Government Recommendation:

Favorable

Disposition:

First Reading - Spring Interiem Assembly

Sponsor:

Speaker, Byron Macfarlane (University of Maryland, College Park)

 

SR009-0304


A Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the Constitution of the Maryland Student Legislature

State Government Recommendation:

Unfavorable

Disposition:

First Reading - Spring Interiem Assembly

Sponsor:

Matthew Penick (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

SR010-0304


A Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the Constitution of the Maryland Student Legislature

State Government Recommendation:

Favorable

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Sponsor:

Attorney General, Dan Holler (Washington College)

 

SR016-0304

A Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the Constitution of the Maryland Student Legislature

State Government Recommendation:

Unfavorable

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Sponsor:

Matthew Penick (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)

 

SR019-0304

A Resolution Concerning an Amendment to the Constitution of the Maryland Student Legislature

State Government Recommendation:

Favorable

Disposition:

First Reading - Annual Session

Sponsor:

Lt. Governor, Patrick Abbondandolo (University of Maryland, Baltimore County)