2002 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of December 12, 2002 - 2:43 a.m.
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Total Number of Bills: 110

HB 12         Status as of March 11, 2002: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

Public Service Commission - Proceedings - Scope and Time Limitations

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 13         Status as of March 23, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Wireless Telecommunications Service - Definitions and Consumer Protection

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 37         Status as of March 22, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Motor Vehicle Insurance - Discrimination in Underwriting Based on Credit History - Extension of Prohibition

House: Economic Matters    

HB 61         Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Interexchange Telecommunications Carriers - Customer Rights

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 63         Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Telecommunication Services - Basic Local Exchange Service Quality

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 79         Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 492

New Home Builders - Regulation

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 80         Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 195

Office of Cemetery Oversight - Perpetual Care

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 88         Status as of March 4, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Health - Day Care Centers for Adults - Sanctions and Penalties

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 92         Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 201

Maryland Egg Law

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 109       Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Public Utilities - Telephone Companies - Alternative Form of Regulation

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 110       Status as of March 11, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Telecommunications Carriers - Prohibited Actions - Penalties and Reporting Requirements

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 115       Status as of April 9, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 33

Clients' Security Trust Fund - Renaming

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 118       Status as of April 6, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments

Commercial Law - Artisan's Lien - Notice Requirements for Prepaid Goods

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 212       Status as of March 19, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland - Advisory Board on Consumer Affairs

House: Commerce and Government Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 28, 2002, 1:00 p.m.)

HB 217       Status as of March 25, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Insurance - Viatical Settlement Providers and Viatical Settlement Brokers

House: Economic Matters    

HB 250       Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Cemeteries - Exemption from Perpetual Care Trust Fund Requirements

House: Economic Matters    

HB 280       Status as of February 25, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Crimes - Commercial Electronic Mail - Fraudulent Information

House: Judiciary    

HB 281       Status as of February 25, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

Consumer Protection - Privacy of Social Security Numbers

House: Commerce and Government Matters    

HB 325       Status as of May 6, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 359

District Court Jurisdiction - Enforcement of Local Consumer Protection Codes

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 326       Status as of April 8, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Business Regulation and Health Occupations - Regulation of Crematories

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 352       Status as of April 9, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 60

Real Property - Sales of Homes in Anne Arundel County - Disclosure Requirements

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 360       Status as of February 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - "Lemon Law" - Motor Homes and Recreational Vehicles

House: Economic Matters    

HB 423       Status as of May 6, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 368

Health Care - Programs and Facilities - Pain Management

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 438       Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy

Credit Regulation - Credit Grantor Revolving Credit Provisions - Amendment of Plan Agreement

House: Commerce and Government Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 449       Status as of February 25, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Real Property - Residential Lease - Application Fee and Holding Charge

House: Economic Matters    

HB 472       Status as of April 7, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Health - Food Service Facility Managers - Certification

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 473       Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Environment - Products that Contain Mercury - Labeling

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 485       Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 226

State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 517       Status as of February 26, 2002: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Commerce and Government Matters

Commercial Law - Consumer Reporting Agency - Credit Score

House: Commerce and Government Matters     (Heard: March 5, 2002, 3:00 p.m.)    

HB 521       Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 580

Property and Casualty Insurance - Use of Credit History

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 592       Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 530

Home Builders - Registration Fee

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 624       Status as of February 25, 2002: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

Agriculture - Sale of Arsenic-Treated Wood - Prohibited

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 633       Status as of April 6, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments

Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Coverage - Family Exclusion

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 649       Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 532

Credit Regulation - Extensions of Credit

House: Commerce and Government Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 656       Status as of March 11, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Nursing Homes - Quality of Care - Assisted Living Services

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 674       Status as of February 20, 2002: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

Medical Assistance - Pharmaceutical Products - Accessibility and Coverage Protection for Enrollees

House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: March 5, 2002, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 704       Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 583

Business Occupations and Professions - Real Estate Salespersons and Associate Real Estate Brokers - Use of Trade Name

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 715       Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 539

Maryland Money Transmission Act

House: Commerce and Government Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 726       Status as of April 9, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 80

Insurance - Surplus Lines Brokers - Disclosure and Notification Requirements

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 754       Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 247

Health Insurance - Nonrenewal of Individual Health Benefit Plans - Requirements for Carriers with Affiliates

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 756       Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

State Board of Morticians - Creation of a Family Security Trust Fund

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 761       Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Pharmacy Benefit Management Regulation Act

House: Economic Matters    

HB 794       Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 543

Maryland Household Goods Movers Act

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 807       Status as of March 23, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Health Insurance - Required Reimbursement - Podiatrists

House: Economic Matters    

HB 863       Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Maryland Service Contracts and Consumer Products Guaranty Act

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 915       Status as of May 6, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 324

Commercial Law - Electronic Mail - Unauthorized, False, or Misleading Information

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 928       Status as of March 20, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Residential Real Property - Right of Purchaser to Renew Existing Title Insurance Policy

House: Economic Matters    

HB 939       Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Health Insurance - Mandated Benefits - Exclusion from Policies

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1002     Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 553

Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Premium Increases - Consumer Information

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1036     Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 100

Maryland Security Protection Act of 2002

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1049     Status as of March 27, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Vehicle Laws - Air Bags - Improper or Fraudulent Replacement

House: Judiciary    

HB 1137     Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

Commercial Law - Consumer Reports - Information Accuracy

House: Commerce and Government Matters    

HB 1138     Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

Commercial Law - Creditors and Debt Collectors - Reporting Requirements

House: Commerce and Government Matters    

HB 1139     Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

Commercial Law - Consumer Debt Collection - Consumer Transactions Involving Health Care Services

House: Commerce and Government Matters    

HB 1148     Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 267

Public Service Commission - Enforcement - Cease and Desist Orders

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1152     Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Real Property - Condominium - Rescission of Contract

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1154     Status as of April 3, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Lead Poisoning Protection Act

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1164     Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 560

Public Service Commission - Standards and Procedures

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1188     Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 271

Department of Housing and Community Development - Settlement Expense Loan Program - Homebuyer Education

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1193     Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 561

Credit Regulation - Credit Services Businesses

House: Commerce and Government Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1202     Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Motor Fuel - Raising Price During State of Emergency Prohibited

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1236     Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy

Homeowner's Insurance - Cancellation

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1239     Status as of March 22, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Insurance - Proposed Premium Increase - Protest

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1279     Status as of March 25, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Telephone Companies - Universal Directory Service

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1282     Status as of March 25, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Health Care Facilities - Alzheimer's Special Care Unit or Program - Disclosure of Services

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1304     Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Health and Disability Insurance - Appeals and Grievance Process - Modifications

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1323     Status as of March 1, 2002: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Commerce and Government Matters

Credit Regulation - Mortgage Brokers - Fees

House: Commerce and Government Matters     (Heard: March 14, 2002, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1336     Status as of March 22, 2002: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

Maryland Energy Administration - Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Appliances and Equipment Sold in State

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1373     Status as of March 21, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

Consumer Protection - Credit Cards - Student Applicants

House: Commerce and Government Matters    

HB 1415     Status as of March 22, 2002: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Insurance - Life Insurance Producers - Pre-Need Contracts

House: Economic Matters    

SB 25         Status as of May 6, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 295

Commercial Law - Payment Devices - Receipts

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 66         Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Telephone Solicitation - Use of Automated Answering Devices

Senate: Finance    

SB 143       Status as of February 11, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Business Regulation and Health Occupations - Regulation of Crematories

Senate: Finance    

SB 157       Status as of March 27, 2002: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Homeowner's Insurance and Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Standards for Cancellation and Nonrenewal - Repeal of Sunset and Credit History

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters     (Heard: April 2, 2002, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 165       Status as of April 1, 2002: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Insurance - Viatical Settlement Providers and Viatical Settlement Brokers

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 188       Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities - Notice of Violations of Law to Affected Individuals

Senate: Finance    

SB 200       Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Clients' Security Trust Fund - Renaming

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 269       Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Health Care - Programs and Facilities - Pain Management

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 273       Status as of March 19, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Offer of Coverage - Family Exclusion

Senate: Finance    

SB 274       Status as of March 27, 2002: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Health Insurance - Required Reimbursement - Podiatrists

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters     (Heard: April 2, 2002, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 283       Status as of January 23, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules

Public Service Commission - Enforcement - Cease and Desist Orders

Senate: Senate Rules    

SB 331       Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 149

Assisted Living Programs - Implementation of Regulations Concerning Survey and Complaint Reporting

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 355       Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 150

Department of Aging - Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Regulation

Senate: Finance     House: Environmental Matters

SB 366       Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Insurance - Surplus Lines Brokers - Disclosure and Notification Requirements

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 386       Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Maryland Condominium Act - Enforcement Action by Unit Owner - Attorney's Fees

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 417       Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 437       Status as of March 7, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

Insurance - Life Settlement Act

Senate: Finance    

SB 449       Status as of March 12, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Wireless Telephone Services - Definitions, Exemptions, and Consumer Protection

Senate: Finance    

SB 450       Status as of March 22, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

Automotive Warranty Enforcement Act - Motor Homes

Senate: Finance    

SB 482       Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy

Credit Regulation - Credit Grantor Revolving Credit Provisions - Amendment of Plan Agreement

Senate: Finance     House: Commerce and Government Matters

SB 483       Status as of April 6, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Medical Assistance - Pharmaceutical Products - Accessibility and Coverage Protection for Enrollees

Senate: Finance    

SB 538       Status as of May 6, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 323

Commercial Law - Electronic Mail - Unauthorized, False, or Misleading Information

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 540       Status as of April 1, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Maryland Energy Administration - Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Appliances and Equipment Sold in State

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Finance    

SB 543       Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 472

Maryland Service Contracts and Consumer Products Guaranty Act

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 578       Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Maryland Household Goods Movers Act

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 595       Status as of April 25, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 176

Home Improvement Contractors - Required General Liability Insurance

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Economic Matters

SB 605       Status as of April 6, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments

Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Premium Increases - Consumer Information

Senate: Finance    

SB 608       Status as of March 29, 2002: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Vehicle Laws - Air Bags - Improper or Fraudulent Replacement

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 639       Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Maryland Security Protection Act of 2002

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 651       Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Health Insurance - Nonrenewal of Individual Health Benefit Plans - Requirements for Carriers with Affiliates

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 674       Status as of March 18, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Telecommunications - Telephone Solicitations - Regulation

Senate: Finance    

SB 746       Status as of May 6, 2002: Became Law - Chapter 336

Assisted Living Programs - Alzheimer's Special Care Unit or Program - Disclosure of Services

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 774       Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Maryland Money Transmission Act

Senate: Finance     House: Commerce and Government Matters

SB 807       Status as of May 15, 2002: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy

Homeowner's Insurance - Cancellation

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 821       Status as of March 28, 2002: Bill is in the House - Re-assigned Commerce and Government Matters

Maryland Debt Management Services Registration Act

Senate: Finance     House: Commerce and Government Matters     (Heard: April 3, 2002, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 827       Status as of February 21, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Credit Regulation - Mortgage Brokers - Fees

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 15, 2002, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 841       Status as of April 7, 2002: Bill is in the House - First Reading Commerce and Government Matters

Credit Regulation - Extensions of Credit

Senate: Finance     House: Commerce and Government Matters

SB 842       Status as of March 19, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Health and Disability Insurance - Appeals and Grievance Process - Modifications

Senate: Finance    

SB 887       Status as of March 25, 2002: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Commercial Law - Misrepresentation of Geographic Location - Prohibition

Senate: Finance    

SJ 7           Status as of May 16, 2002: Became Law - Joint Resolution 13

Consumer Protection - Payday Loan Prohibition

Senate: Finance     House: Commerce and Government Matters