Bill could help block ?robo calls?

State lawmakers in Annapolis said they are collaborating on a bill that would subject telephone solicitations from political candidates ? so-called “robo calls” ? to the Do Not Call list.

Del. Dan Morhaim, D-District 11, said he plans to introduce the bill in the House of Delegates Monday, aiming to give homeowners a means to opt out of irritating campaign-season phone calls. A significant surge in the number of calls he received, and reported by his constituents, prior to the November 2006 election inspired the bill, Morhaim said.