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Status of Legislation
Total Number of Bills: 139
HB 77 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 36 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Department of Legislative Reference)
Entitled Precinct Boundary Changes
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 144 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 39 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled Vehicle Laws - Identification Cards - Waiver of Fee
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 145 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 40 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled Drivers' Licenses - Testing for Motorcycle Permits and Licenses - Waiver
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 150 Status as of February 3, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled Maryland Transportation Authority - Unattended Vehicles
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters

HB 156 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 404 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled Income Tax - Returns on Withholding - Filing Requirements
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means
Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 157 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 405 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled Income Tax - Income Tax Return Preparer - False Return or False Claim for Refund
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means
Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 158 Status as of March 26, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Prisoner of War Flags
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means
Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 159 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 406 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled Taxes - Procedure - Payment of Taxes in Immediately Available Funds
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means
Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 160 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 407 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled Motor Fuel and Lubricants - Petroleum Transporters
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means
Senate: Finance

HB 161 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 218 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled Repossessions - Accounting to Commissioner and Borrowers
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 162 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 408 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - General Services)
Entitled Procurement - Security on Construction Contracts
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 163 Status as of March 12, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Elections, State Board of)
Entitled Election Law - Voter Registration Application Deadline
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 164 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 409 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Council on Management and Productivity) and Delegates Fry and Klima
Entitled State Employees - Procurement - Competitive Re-Engineering Pilot Program - Government Services
Committee
Assignments
House: Appropriations
Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 165 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 41 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled Vehicle Laws - Issuance of Citations - Authority
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 166 Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 645 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled Estate Tax and Inheritance Tax - Refunds
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means
Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 167 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 410 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled Motor Fuel and Lubricants - Administration and Enforcement
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means
Senate: Finance

HB 168 Status as of March 18, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled Income Tax - Subtractions from Federal Adjusted Gross Income - Installment Sale Income
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means

HB 169 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 411 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled Motor Carrier Tax - Returns, Identification Markers, and Trip Permits
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means
Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 170 Status as of March 22, 1997: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Failed Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled Income Tax - Itemized Deductions
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means

HB 171 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 42 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled State Board for Professional Engineers - Licensure by Reciprocity
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 176 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 412 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services - Division of Correction - Corrective Bill
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 177 Status as of April 2, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Human Relations Commission)
Entitled Maryland Human Relations Commission - Hearings - Relief
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 178 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 43 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
Entitled Financing Statements - Filing
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 179 Status as of February 17, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled Vehicle Laws - Equipment for Motorcycle Riders
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters

HB 180 Status as of February 7, 1997: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Commerce and Government Matters Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled Vehicle Laws - Learner's and Commercial Driver's Instructional Permit - Requirement for Individuals Accompanying Permit Holders While Driving
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters

HB 181 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 219 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled Vehicle Laws - Records - Availability to Child Support Enforcement Administration
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 182 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 44 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled Vehicle Laws - Motor Carrier Safety - Conformance with Federal Regulations
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 183 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 45 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled Vehicle Laws - Pedestrian Control Signal Indications
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 187 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 46 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled Criminal Injuries Compensation - Acts of Terrorism
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 188 Status as of February 10, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled 911 Emergency Telephone System and Emergency Number Systems Board - Transfer to Department of State Police
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary

HB 189 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 47 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled Correctional Institutions - Citizens' Advisory Committees - Cumberland
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 191 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 48 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled Criminal Procedure - Service of Process - State and Local Detention Facilities
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 194 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 416 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled Parole - Mandatory Supervision
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 199 Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 648 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Dept. Business & Economic Dev.)
Entitled Partnership for Workforce Quality Program - Sunset Repeal
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 200 Status as of February 4, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)
Entitled Insurance Professionals - Corporate Certificate of Qualification - Responsible Agent or Broker
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 201 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 49 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Dept. Business & Economic Dev.)
Entitled Department of Business and Economic Development - Maryland Film Office
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 202 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 417 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled Alcoholic Beverages - Micro-Brewery License Authority
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 203 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 50 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled Alcoholic Beverages - Private Bulk Sale Permit
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 204 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 51 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Dept. Business & Economic Dev.)
Entitled Maryland Small Business Development Center Program - Repeal
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 205 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 220 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Automobile Insurance Fund)
Entitled Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Collection of Past-Due Premium
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 206 Status as of March 18, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Budget and Management)
Entitled Income Tax - Earned Income Subtraction Modification
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means

HB 207 Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 649 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)
Entitled Insurance Fraud Prevention Fee - Payment
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 208 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 52 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled Alcoholic Beverages - Permits - Renewal Date
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 233 Status as of February 24, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Aging, Office on)
Entitled Senior Center Plus Program
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters

HB 242 Status as of February 17, 1997: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Environment)
Entitled Natural Wood Waste Recycling Facilities
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters

HB 243 Status as of March 10, 1997: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Natural Resources)
Entitled Fish - Limited Entry to the Commercial Fishery - Seasons, Gear, and Catch Limits
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters

HB 244 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 53 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Natural Resources)
Entitled Fish - Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 245 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 223 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Environment)
Entitled Land Reclamation Committee
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 246 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 224 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Environment)
Entitled Landfills - Standards - Requirements for Security
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 278 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 227 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled Maryland Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act - Amendments
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 279 Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 656 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)
Entitled Insurance Professionals - Certificate of Qualification - Issuance, Expiration, Renewal, Reinstatement, and Conditions
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 312 Status as of January 22, 1997: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Appropriations Committee and Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Education)
Entitled Primary and Secondary Education - New Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners
Committee
Assignments
House: Appropriations and Ways and Means

HB 440 Status as of May 22, 1997: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Sponsored By Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Md. Inst. for Emer. Medical Serv. Sys.)
Entitled Emergency Medical Services - Licensure of Providers - Transfer of Authority
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 455 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 238 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Health Services Cost Review Commission - Abrogation Date
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 460 Status as of March 20, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
Entitled Business Documents - Funding
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 461 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 59 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation - Staggered Licensing
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 550 Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 672 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Appropriations Committee (Departmental - Natural Resources)
Entitled Department of Natural Resources - Program Open Space - Use of Funds
Committee
Assignments
House: Appropriations
Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 551 Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 673 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Appropriations Committee (Departmental - Environment) and Delegate Hubbard
Entitled Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund and Maryland Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund
Committee
Assignments
House: Appropriations
Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 597 Status as of April 1, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Economic and Environmental Affairs Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Housing and Community Dev.) and Delegates Slade and Wood
Entitled Historic St. Mary's City Commission Act
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation

HB 688 Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 685 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)
Entitled Maryland Insurance Administration - Funding
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 977 Status as of April 5, 1997: Bill is in the House - House Concur - Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Appropriations Committee (Departmental - Natural Resources)
Entitled Waterway Improvement Fund - Appropriation
Committee
Assignments
House: Appropriations
Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1024 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 66 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled State Board of Master Electricians - Waiver of Examination Requirements
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 1064 Status as of April 1, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Appropriations Committee (Departmental - University of Maryland System)
Entitled University of Maryland System Workforce Flexibility Act
Committee
Assignments
House: Appropriations
Senate: Senate Rules

HB 1074 Status as of March 31, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Human Resources) and Delegates Menes, Shriver, Hecht, Perry, Harrison, Rosapepe, Finifter, Hubbard, Dypski, Hurson, Cadden, Stup, Healey, Parker, Pitkin, Grosfeld, B. Hughes, Howard, Workman, Frush, Faulkner, Benson, Bobo, and Petzold
Entitled Child Support - Enforcement Procedures
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary
Senate: Senate Rules

HB 1101 Status as of February 24, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Aging, Office on)
Entitled Estates and Trusts - Protection of Minors and Disabled Persons
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary

HB 1113 Status as of May 22, 1997: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Sponsored By Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Juvenile Justice) and Delegates Dembrow, Genn, Preis, Perry, and Bissett
Entitled Juvenile Causes - Open Hearings
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1115 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 275 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Higher Education Commission)
Entitled Higher Education - Community Colleges - Debt Collection
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 1175 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 525 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled Highways - Sale of Land Not Needed for Public Purposes - Promotion of Economic Development
Committee
Assignments
House: Commerce and Government Matters
Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1249 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 532 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Juvenile Justice) and Delegates Dembrow, Genn, and Preis
Entitled Juveniles - Balanced and Restorative Justice
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1260 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 287 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Appropriations Committee (Departmental - University of Maryland System)
Entitled Academic Facilities Bonding Authority
Committee
Assignments
House: Appropriations
Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1407 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 548 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Lottery)
Entitled State Lottery - Procurement - Promotion of the State Lottery
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

HB 1413 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 549 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Appropriations Committee (Departmental - Budget and Management)
Entitled State Personnel - Personnel Reform - Technical Changes
Committee
Assignments
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance

HB 1414 Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 743 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Appropriations Committee (Departmental - Budget and Management)
Entitled State Personnel Management System Reform Act of 1996 - Correction of References to "Classified Service" and "Unclassified Service"
Committee
Assignments
House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance

SB 77 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 129 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - State Police, Dept. of)
Entitled Executive Department - Death Benefits - Sheriff and Deputy Sheriffs of Baltimore City
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Appropriations

SB 78 Status as of March 31, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - State Police, Dept. of)
Entitled Crimes - Explosives - False Statements and Representations - Penalties
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
House: Judiciary

SB 79 Status as of April 1, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - University of Maryland System)
Entitled Holiday and Leave Time - Public Institutions of Higher Education
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Appropriations

SB 80 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 130 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Residential Treatment Centers - Accreditation
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Environmental Matters

SB 81 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 131 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Human Resources)
Entitled Food Stamp Benefits - Prohibited Acts - Penalties
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Appropriations

SB 82 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 7 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Aging, Office on)
Entitled Office on Aging - Guardianship Advisory Board - Repeal
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Environmental Matters

SB 83 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 132 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Agriculture)
Entitled Weights and Measures - Method of Sale of Poultry
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Environmental Matters

SB 84 Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 560 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
Entitled Property Tax - Advertisement
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation
House: Ways and Means

SB 85 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 324 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
Entitled Property Tax - Assessment Appeals
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation
House: Ways and Means

SB 86 Status as of January 27, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
Entitled Property Tax Assessment Appeal Boards - Comparables
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation

SB 87 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 115 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Baltimore City Community College) and Senator Blount
Entitled Baltimore City Community College - Creation of Positions
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation
House: Appropriations

SB 88 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 116 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Education)
Entitled Education - State Department of Education - Professional Assistants
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Ways and Means

SB 89 Status as of January 8, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Ethics, State Commission on)
Entitled Ethics Law - Enforcement - Limitation on Actions
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

SB 90 Status as of January 8, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Ethics, State Commission on)
Entitled Gift Disclosure - Lobbyists
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

SB 91 Status as of February 6, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Laboratories - Tissue Banks
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance

SB 92 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 325 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Mental Hygiene Law
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Environmental Matters

SB 93 Status as of February 17, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Economic and Environmental Affairs Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled State Board of Physician Quality Assurance - Practice of Medicine - "Telemedicine"
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

SB 94 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 8 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Disease Prevention - Tuberculosis
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Environmental Matters

SB 95 Status as of March 5, 1997: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Nurse Practice Act - Dispensing of Drugs or Devices by Health Department Nurses
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Environmental Matters

SB 96 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 133 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Admissions to State Psychiatric Hospitals - Payment for Services or Treatment
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Environmental Matters

SB 97 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 134 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission - Modifications and Clarifications
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Economic Matters

SB 98 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 326 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
Entitled Property Tax - Agricultural Use Assessment
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation
House: Ways and Means

SB 99 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 327 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Housing and Community Dev.)
Entitled Department of Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation
House: Ways and Means

SB 100 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 135 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Human Resources)
Entitled Telephone Lifeline Service - Eligibility
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Ways and Means

SB 101 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 9 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Human Resources)
Entitled Guardian of the Person - Delegation of Authority
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
House: Judiciary

SB 102 Status as of January 14, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Human Resources)
Entitled Court Reviews for Children in Out-of-Home Placements
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

SB 103 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 328 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Human Resources) and Senator Hoffman
Entitled Family Day Care Providers - Grant Funds - Extension of Sunset Provision
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Appropriations

SB 104 Status as of February 18, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Economic and Environmental Affairs Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Human Resources)
Entitled State Procurement - Local Departments of Social Services
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

SB 105 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 10 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled State Board of Master Electricians - Reinstatement Fees
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Economic Matters

SB 106 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 136 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled Financial Regulation - Deputy Commissioner - Banking Board
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Commerce and Government Matters

SB 107 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 11 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled Cosmetology - Waiver of Examination Requirement
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Economic Matters

SB 108 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 12 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Md. Inst. of Emer. Medical Serv. Sys.)
Entitled Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Environmental Matters

SB 109 Status as of April 2, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Morgan State University)
Entitled Morgan State University - Procurement Authority
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Appropriations

SB 110 Status as of January 14, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Secretary of State)
Entitled Trademark Counterfeiting - State Registration
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

SB 111 Status as of March 31, 1997: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Secretary of State)
Entitled Special Police Officers
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
House: Judiciary

SB 112 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 13 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Secretary of State)
Entitled Charitable Solicitation - Professional Solicitors
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
House: Commerce and Government Matters

SB 113 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 114 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - University of Maryland System)
Entitled Public Institutions of Higher Education - Renaming
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Appropriations

SB 390 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 352 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled Fire Prevention Commission, Office of the State Fire Marshal, and Explosives Advisory Council Transfer to the Department of State Police
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
House: Environmental Matters

SB 391 Status as of February 26, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Economic and Environmental Affairs Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Housing and Community Dev.)
Entitled Department of Housing and Community Development - Operating Assistance Grants
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

SB 392 Status as of April 6, 1997: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
Entitled Renters' Property Tax Credits
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation
House: Ways and Means

SB 393 Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 583 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Housing and Community Dev.) and Senators Miller and Dyson
Entitled Historic St. Mary's City Commission Act
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
House: Commerce and Government Matters

SB 394 Status as of April 5, 1997: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Education)
Entitled Workers' Compensation - Students in Unpaid Work-Based Learning Experiences
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Economic Matters

SB 395 Status as of March 17, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled State Highways - Access Controls
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance

SB 396 Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 584 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled AIDS - Pregnant Women - Counseling and Testing
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Environmental Matters

SB 397 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 170 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled State Board for Professional Land Surveyors - Qualifications for Firm Permit
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Economic Matters

SB 398 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 118 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Education)
Entitled Education - Student Suspension and Expulsion
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Ways and Means

SB 399 Status as of May 22, 1997: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled Maryland Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act - Amendments
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Economic Matters

SB 400 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 171 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers - License and Background Check
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Economic Matters

SB 401 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 172 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Md. Inst. for Emer. Medical Serv. Sys.)
Entitled Emergency Medical Services - Fees
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Environmental Matters

SB 402 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 21 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Housing and Community Dev.)
Entitled Maryland Housing Policy Commission - Repeal
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Economic Matters

SB 403 Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 585 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled Credit Unions - Examination Fees and Assessments
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Commerce and Government Matters

SB 404 Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 586 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Recovery of Payments
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Environmental Matters

SB 405 Status as of March 24, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Recommit to Committee Finance Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Hospitals and Related Institutions - Standards and Inspections
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance

SB 406 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 353 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Lottery)
Entitled State Lottery - Prizes - Sovereign Immunity Defense Exception for Multistate Lottery Actions
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Ways and Means

SB 407 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 173 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Environmental Matters

SB 408 Status as of March 21, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Nursing Facilities - Reserved Beds
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance

SB 409 Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 174 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled Vehicle Laws - Assurance Fund
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
House: Commerce and Government Matters

SB 410 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 354 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled Economy and Efficiency - Organization and Responsibilities of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
House: Commerce and Government Matters

SB 411 Status as of March 31, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)
Entitled Arrests - Interference with Home Detention Employees
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
House: Judiciary

SB 412 Status as of March 31, 1997: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)
Entitled Maryland Insurance Administration - Funding Mechanism
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Economic Matters

SB 413 Status as of March 13, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)
Entitled Insurance Regulation - Advisory Committees and Corrections
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance

SB 414 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 22 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled Commissioner of Financial Regulation - Licensing
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Commerce and Government Matters

SB 415 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 23 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled Financial Institutions - Money Transmission
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Commerce and Government Matters

SB 416 Status as of April 2, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations Failed to Pass
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Human Resources)
Entitled Social Services - Statewide Nutrition Assistance Program
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Appropriations

SB 417 Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 355 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Housing and Community Dev.)
Entitled Department of Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood Business Development Program
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Economic Matters

SB 795 Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 105 Passed Legislation
Sponsored By Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Education) and Senators Hoffman and Blount
Entitled Primary and Secondary Education - New Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation and Economic and Environmental Affairs
House: Appropriations and Ways and Means

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