SB 544 is sponsored by Edwards, Hershey, Senator J.B. Jennings (Republican), Senator Justin Ready (Republican), Senator Jim Rosapepe (Democrat), Senator Jack Bailey (Republican), Cassilly, Senator Jason C. Gallion (Republican), Senator Johnny Ray Salling (Republican), Serafini, Senator Chris West (Republican), and Senator Bryan W. Simonaire (Republican).

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Maryland 2019 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 7 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 544 — Education - No-Zero Grading Policy - Prohibition

Last action March 04, 2019 — Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed Senate
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Passed House of Delegates
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To Executive
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Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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Action History

March 04, 2019
Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
February 05, 2019
Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
February 04, 2019
First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Senator Johnny Ray Salling Republican

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 544?: SB 544 is sponsored by Edwards, Hershey, Senator J.B. Jennings (Republican), Senator Justin Ready (Republican), Senator Jim Rosapepe (Democrat), Senator Jack Bailey (Republican), Cassilly, Senator Jason C. Gallion (Republican), Senator Johnny Ray Salling (Republican), Serafini, Senator Chris West (Republican), and Senator Bryan W. Simonaire (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 544?: This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 544?: Track SB 544 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.

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At a glance

Identifier: SB 544
Jurisdiction: Maryland
Session: 2019 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Introduced: February 04, 2019
Status: Passed Senate
Prime sponsor: Senator Johnny Ray Salling

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