Toll Legislation

The panel will consider two bills dealing with tolls.

The Push for a New Bridge

O'Malley refuses to build new bay bridge. Read more.

State leaders argue over the safety of the bridge.

Repeal of the Death Penalty?

No!

Utility Bills on the Rise

Senator Pipkin calls for re-regulation

Bill to Restrain Pets is killed

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/bal-pickup-pets0217,0,6634372.story

Bills Sponsored by Pipkin

Total # of bills 22
link to website

SB 446 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
State Property Tax - Homeowner's Property Tax Assessment Cap Reduction
Senate: Budget and Taxation

SB 475 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Independent Inspection Required Before Toll, Fee, or Penalty Increase
Senate: Budget and Taxation

SB 476 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Transportation - Chesapeake Bay Bridge Crossing - Environmental Impact Study for a Third Span
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 477 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Transportation Authority - Fixing or Revising Tolls - Legislative Approval Required
Senate: Budget and Taxation

SB 478 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Transportation Authority - Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tolls
Senate: Budget and Taxation

SB 479 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Transportation Authority - Bonding Authority
Senate: Budget and Taxation

SB 480 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Operating Budget - Elimination of Inflation Adjustments
Senate: Budget and Taxation

SB 481 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Health Insurance - Dental Provider Panels - Provider Contracts
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 482 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Queen Anne's County - Kennard High School Restoration
Senate: Budget and Taxation

SB 483 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Inspection by Independent Entity Required
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 484 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Cecil County - Public Facilities Bond Bill
Senate: Budget and Taxation

SB 510 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Vehicle Manufacturer's Rebates - Exemptions
Senate: Budget and Taxation

Co-sponsored Bills

SB 22 Status as of January 29, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Caroline County - Sheriff's Salary
Senate: Judicial Proceedings House: Environmental Matters

SB 27 Status as of January 14, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licensing of Illegal Aliens - Restrictions
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

SB 45 Status as of January 21, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Family Education Savings Account Act - Subtraction Modification for Contributions
Senate: Budget and Taxation (Heard: February 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 208 Status as of January 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licenses and Identification Cards - Lawful Presence in United States
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

SB 328 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Caroline County - Tax Sales - Auctioneer Fees
Senate: Budget and Taxation (Hearing: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 367 Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Commission on the Establishment of a Maryland Women in Military Service Monument - Extension of Termination Date
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 380 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Health Maintenance Organizations - Payments to Nonparticipating Providers
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 420 Status as of February 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Victims of Crime - Burglary and Crimes of Violence - Civil Immunity
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

SB 432 Status as of February 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Sewage Sludge Utilization - Zoning and Lane Use Requirements
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 470 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Unemployment Insurance - Recreational Sports Officials - Coverage
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)

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This blog is to keep the supporters and constituents of E.J. Pipkin up to date on information regarding session 2009.