Protects Maryland taxpayers by requiring two-thirds of the members of the Senate and House to approve any tax increases or new taxes. Unfortunately, this bill never received a vote.

SB 31 extends a program I initiated allowing for the use of military administrative leave for State employees on active military duty. It was signed into law by Governor Ehrlich on April 26, 2005.

SB 47 establishes intentionally causing physical injury to someone one knows or has reason to believe is a law enforcement officer as felony second degree assault. It was signed into law by Gov. Ehrlich on May 10, 2005.

SB 217 extends the sunset date for the research and development credits granted to qualified businesses, and limits to seven the number of years unused credits can be carried forward. It was signed into law by Gov. Ehrlich on April 26, 2005.

SB 351 requires water suppliers to provide written notification to public schools, noncollegiate private schools, family day care centers, and child care centers when the water supply is not in compliance with State drinking water. The schools and centers must send written notification of the problem to the parents and guardians of enrolled children within 10 days after receiving notice from the water suppliers. Notifications from the schools and centers must identify the contaminants and their levels and describe the way the school or center will deal with the problem. Gov. Ehrlich signed the bill into law on May 10, 2005.

SB 502 provides for the establishment of a Critical Farms Program to provide interim or emergency financing for the acquisition of agricultural preservation easements on critical farms that would otherwise be sold for nonagricultural uses. The bill became law when signed by Gov. Ehrlich on April 26, 2005.

SB 415 established a Hurricane Isabel Housing Rehabilitation and Renovation Program to provide low interest loans and credit enhancement to rehabilitate or rennovate primary residences and offer other forms of financial assistance to those affected. Governor Ehrlich signed the bill into law on March 29, 2004.

Senate Bill 604 prohibits a person from sending multiple commercial electronic mail (e-mail) messages under specified circumstances from a protected computer. Violators are subject to criminal and civil liability. The bill became law on May 26, 2004 when signed by Governor Ehrlich.

SB 394 extends a program I initiated allowing for the use of military administrative leave for State employees on active military duty. It was signed into law by Governor Ehrlich on April 27, 2004.

SB 550 creates a licensing program for nursing referral service agencies in Maryland. Nursing referral service agencies assist the community by connecting nursing service providers with the patients who need their care. The bill became law on April 27, 2004 when signed by Governor Ehrlich.

SB 32 requires the Office of Student Financial Assistance within the Maryland Higher Education Commission to grant a deferment from the service obligation component of a scholarship to an individual assigned military duty outside the State or to that individual's spouse. The bill became law on April 26, 2004 when signed by Governor Ehrlich.

This bill will stop the government's ability to seize private property and turn it over to developers in Baltimore County. It allows eminent domain takings of property only for public use- roads, schools, parks, utilities, etc.

This bill will stop the government's ability to seize private property and turn it over to developers in Harford County. It allows eminent domain takings of property only for public use- roads, schools, parks, utilities, etc.

Teachers working in challenging schools will love this encentive program! It will be funded by private sources and only with teacher approval.

Numerous voters were disenfranchised during the 2006 election when they did not receive their absentee ballot. This legislation will require the Board of Elections to mail absentee ballots in a timely fashion and thus guarantee voters an opportunity to vote.

Here is a list of the legislation Senator Harris is sponsoring for the 2007 Legislative Session.

This bill would prohibit illegal aliens from receiving instate tution at our public colleges and universities. Although it did not pass, I was able to stop a measure that would have allowed illegal aliens from getting instate tuition

This bill was signed into law on May 22, 2008. This law protects the name and reputation of our soldiers killed in the line of duty. Names and photos may not be used without the consent of family members.

April 24 this bill was signed into law. This measure will ensure funding continues to be distributed to programs that improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.