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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/08 | SB 1482 | Establishes the Driver Education in Public High Schools Grant Program | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (98 - 37) |
| 4/08 | SB 1027 | Defines Taxpayer for the Purposes of Certain Provisions of the Law | Bill Passed - House (101 - 34) |
| 4/05 | HB 732 | Establishes Baltimore City Council Legislative Authority over the Baltimore City Police Department | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (125 - 7) |
| 4/05 | HB 832 | Defines "Damages" or "Losses" in Statutory Causes of Action to Protect Civil Rights | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (102 - 30) |
| 4/02 | HB 785 | Establishes State Standards for School Libraries | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 36) |
| 3/18 | HB 67 | Establishes Violations for Unauthorized Insurers | Bill Passed - House (100 - 37) |
| 3/15 | HB 649 | Requires Employers Disclose Wage Information to Applicants for Employment | Bill Passed - House (99 - 35) |
| 2/22 | HB 16 | Requires Property Tax Bills to Include Inserts that describe the Homeowner Protection Program | Bill Passed - House (104 - 34) |