2004 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of November 17, 2004 - 4:29 p.m.
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Total Number of Bills: 117

HB 2           Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Finance

Commercial Law - Maryland Telephone Consumer Protection Act

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 20         Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Hotels - Use of Safe or Other Secure Depository - Fees

House: Economic Matters    

HB 26         Status as of February 13, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Environment - Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether - Prohibition

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 35         Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Vehicle Laws - Mechanical Repair Contracts - Used Vehicles

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 43         Status as of January 28, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Commercial Law - Expiration of Prepaid Gift Certificates - Prohibition

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: February 4, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 74         Status as of April 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - Requests Recede

Consumer Protection - Privacy of Social Security Numbers

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 75         Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Commercial Law - Credit Regulation - Statements of Loan Payments Furnished by Lenders

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 107       Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Telephone Companies - Billing for Unaffiliated Entity

House: Economic Matters    

HB 117       Status as of February 9, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Consumer Services Providers - Failure to Arrive for Scheduled Appointments

House: Economic Matters    

HB 119       Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Commercial Law - Misrepresentation of Geographic Location - Prohibition

House: Economic Matters    

HB 123       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 155

Health Insurance - Prompt Payment of Claims

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 128       Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Motor Fuel Taxes - Display at Retail Service Stations

House: Ways and Means    

HB 132       Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Rate Making

House: Economic Matters    

HB 136       Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 494

Environment - Products That Contain Mercury - Labeling and Reclamation or Destination

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 138       Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

State Board of Morticians - Family Security Trust Fund

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 141       Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Telecommunications Service - Charges for Directory Assistance

House: Economic Matters    

HB 143       Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 495

State Board of Plumbing - Disciplinary Actions

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 175       Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

Real Property - Resale of a Condominium Unit by a Unit Owner - Required Disclosures

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 178       Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Home Inspectors - Training Requirements and Disclosures

House: Economic Matters    

HB 194       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 157

Crimes - Theft - Use of Interactive Computer Service

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 245       Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Homeowner's Insurance - Underwriting, Cancellation, and Refusal to Renew

House: Economic Matters    

HB 255       Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Identity Fraud Victims Act of 2004

House: Judiciary    

HB 311       Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Task Force to Study Competition in the Residential Electricity Supply Market

House: Economic Matters    

HB 349       Status as of February 9, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Credit Card Protection Act

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: February 18, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 411       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Health Insurance - Required Reimbursement - Podiatrists

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 421       Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners - Licensure, Certification, and Regulation

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 422       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Insurance - Surplus Lines Brokers - Policy and Inspection Fees

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 455       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Consumer Protection - Late Fee Requirements in Consumer Contracts - Repeal of Sunset

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 458       Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Printing Payment Device Numbers on Receipts - Penalty

House: Economic Matters    

HB 461       Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Home Improvement - Unlicensed Contractor - Prohibit Recovery of Compensation

House: Economic Matters    

HB 484       Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 349

Health Facilities - Nursing Homes - Family Council

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 486       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Coverage for Claims of Family Members

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 487       Status as of March 24, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Commercial Law - Telephone Solicitations - Maryland Do-Not-Call Registry

House: Economic Matters    

HB 504       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Credit History - Repeal of Sunset

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 701       Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 514

Business Occupations and Professions - Real Estate Brokers - Use of Designated Name

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 720       Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Consumer Reporting Agencies - Satisfaction or Dismissal of Liens

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 744       Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Electric Companies - Standard Offer Service - Residential Customers

House: Economic Matters    

HB 747       Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Consumer Protection - Prizes and Awards Conditioned on Purchase or Sales Promotion

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 765       Status as of April 5, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Credit Regulation - Residential Mortgages and Deeds of Trust - Prepayment

House: Economic Matters    

HB 785       Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Telephone Directory Listings - Misrepresentation of Geographical Location of Business

House: Economic Matters    

HB 810       Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 378

Consumer Protection - Household Goods Movers - Receipts

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 818       Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Public Education Bridge to Excellence - Funding - Video Lottery Terminals

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 23, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 833       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Homeowner's Insurance - Cancellation

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 840       Status as of February 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Pharmacy Benefits Managers

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: February 18, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 858       Status as of April 11, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Credit Regulation - Mortgage Brokers - Disclosure of Fees

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 927       Status as of March 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Consumer Reports

House: Economic Matters    

HB 999       Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Homeowner's Insurance - Premium Increases - Notice

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1001     Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 393

Continuing Care Facilities - Internal Grievance Procedure

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 1013     Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Gaming Facilities - Consumer Protections

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 23, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1026     Status as of February 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Financial Institutions - Consumer Credit - Mortgage Originators

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 9, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1030     Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 396

Real Property Sales - Disclosure Requirements - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1036     Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Sale of Single Family Residential Real Property - Disclosures in a Residential Property Disclaimer Statement

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1058     Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

Health Insurance - Health Insurance Benefit Cards

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 1071     Status as of April 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed

Homeowner's Insurance - Offer and Summary of Coverage

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1124     Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Insurance - Auto Body Repair Facilities - Regulation

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1193     Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Motor Vehicles - Certificate of Title - Rebuilt Salvage

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1207     Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Consumer Protection Act for Wheeled Mobility

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 17, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1222     Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Credit History - Prohibition

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1246     Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing - Qualified Offer - Housing Subsidy

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1320     Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Maryland Spam Deterrence Act

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1324     Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Real Property - Residential Dwellings - Notice and Opportunity to Repair Construction Defects

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 9, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1326     Status as of March 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Homeowner's Insurance Premiums - Escrow - Substantial Property Damage

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1361     Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 415

Health Insurance - Hearings on Appeals and Grievances

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 1386     Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Hospitals - Written Statement - Provider Bills

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 1425     Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Health - General - Nursing Referral Service Agencies - Licensing

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1481     Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Mortgage Lending - Prohibited Practices

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

HB 1501     Status as of April 5, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Credit Card Issuers - Required Disclosure

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1528     Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 422

Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Corporation - Actions for Claims Information of Insolvent Insurers

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1529     Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 554

Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Corporation - Definition of "Covered Claim"

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1537     Status as of April 7, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Task Force to Study Subprime Lending

House: Economic Matters    

HJ 10         Status as of February 24, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

National Flood Insurance Program - Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isabel

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

SB 80         Status as of February 2, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Landlord and Tenant - Consumer Protection - Complaints as Matter of Public Record

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 88         Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 437

Commercial Law - Maryland Telephone Consumer Protection Act

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 101       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 91

Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Credit History - Repeal of Sunset

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 117       Status as of May 25, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy

Consumer Protection - Privacy of Social Security Numbers

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 126       Status as of February 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

Telephone Companies - Billing for Unaffiliated Entity

Senate: Finance    

SB 172       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 98

Consumer Protection - Late Fee Requirements in Consumer Contracts - Repeal of Sunset

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 173       Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Commercial Law - Gift Certificates and Gift Cards - Expiration and Service Fees - Prohibition

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 205       Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Rate Making

Senate: Finance    

SB 234       Status as of February 16, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Commercial Law - Electronic Check Conversion Payments - Notice and Consent

Senate: Finance    

SB 238       Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 256

Insurance - Surplus Lines Brokers - Policy and Inspection Fees

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 241       Status as of March 19, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Insurance - Cancellation or Refusal to Renew Coverage - Claims History

Senate: Finance    

SB 244       Status as of March 17, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Home Improvement - Unlicensed Contractor - Prohibit Recovery of Compensation

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 297       Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 263

Nursing Homes - Notice of Change in Condition

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 334       Status as of March 3, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs

State Board of Massage Therapy Examiners - Licensure, Certification, and Regulation

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 343       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Health Facilities - Nursing Homes - Family Council

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 371       Status as of April 6, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Real Property - Residential Property Disclaimer and Disclosure Statements - Latent Defect

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SB 380       Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Public Service Companies - Customer Accounts

Senate: Finance    

SB 437       Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 459

Health Insurance - Required Reimbursement - Podiatrists

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 439       Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 275

Insurance - Viatical Settlement Providers and Viatical Settlement Brokers

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 454       Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Health Insurance - Health Insurance Benefit Cards

Senate: Finance    

SB 460       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 127

Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Coverage for Claims of Family Members

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 463       Status as of March 19, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Consumer Protection - Credit Card Accounts - Related Services

Senate: Finance    

SB 470       Status as of April 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Judiciary

Civil Actions - Defenses - Sales of Food, Drugs, Cosmetics, and Other Health-Related Products

Senate: Finance     House: Judiciary and Health and Government Operations     (Heard: April 12, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 482       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Real Property Sales - Disclosure Requirements - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SB 491       Status as of March 12, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Public Utilities - Electric Company Reimbursement to Ratepayers for Power Outages

Senate: Finance    

SB 529       Status as of March 19, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Health Insurance - Maryland Health Insurance Plan - Specialist Services

Senate: Finance    

SB 533       Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 464

Homeowner's Insurance - Cancellation

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 546       Status as of March 24, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Insurance - People's Insurance Counsel

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 30, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 550       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 132

Health - General - Nursing Referral Service Agencies - Licensing

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 579       Status as of March 12, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Homeowner's Insurance and National Flood Insurance Program - Single Adjuster

Senate: Finance    

SB 581       Status as of March 19, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Homeowner's Insurance - Underwriting, Cancellation, and Refusal to Renew

Senate: Finance    

SB 582       Status as of March 12, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Homeowner's Insurance - Mediation - Valuation of Property

Senate: Finance    

SB 585       Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters

Homeowner's Insurance - Notice Concerning Flood Insurance

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 604       Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 470

Maryland Spam Deterrence Act

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 661       Status as of March 25, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

Consumer Protection - Cellular Telephone Service Contracts

Senate: Finance    

SB 691       Status as of March 25, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Automobile Insurance - Alternative Rating Plan Pilot Program

Senate: Finance    

SB 735       Status as of March 19, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Valuation of Motor Vehicles - Disclosure

Senate: Finance    

SB 743       Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

Gas and Electric Companies - Service Termination

Senate: Finance    

SB 785       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Continuing Care Facilities - Internal Grievance Procedure

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 805       Status as of March 25, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Homeowner's Insurance Premiums - Escrow - Substantial Property Damage

Senate: Finance    

SB 834       Status as of March 25, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Insurance - Unfair Claim Settlement Practices - Flood Insurance Policies

Senate: Finance    

SB 843       Status as of February 20, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules

Consumer Protection - Charges for Consumer Goods and Services

Senate: Senate Rules    

SB 845       Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study

Health - Chore and Companion Service Agencies - Registration

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 878       Status as of March 19, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

Credit Regulation - Prepayment Charge or Penalty - Prohibition

Senate: Finance    

SB 932       Status as of April 1, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Consumer Protection - Consumer Reporting Agencies - Restriction on Furnishing Information

Senate: Finance    

SJ 6           Status as of March 24, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

National Flood Insurance Program - Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isabel

Senate: Finance     House: House Rules and Executive Nominations