2004 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of November 17, 2004 - 4:49 p.m.
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Total Number of Bills: 89

HB 8           Status as of April 13, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 35

Higher Education - Community Colleges - Authority to Incur Debt

House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 24         Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 121

Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Dogfighting and Cockfighting

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 53         Status as of April 8, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed

Election Law - Voting Systems - Voter-Verified Paper Records

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 72         Status as of February 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Criminal Law - Telecommunication Service Providers - Decryption

House: Judiciary    

HB 81         Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Electric Companies - Special Medical Equipment Program List

House: Economic Matters    

HB 92         Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 320

Vehicle Laws - Clarification of Rights for Wheelchair Use

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 109       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 154

Environment - Electronic Waste Collection Systems

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 111       Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Solid Waste Disposal - Cathode Ray Tubes - Computer Monitors and Television Screens

House: Environmental Matters    

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 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 159       Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 497

Property Tax - Exemptions

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 171       Status as of January 21, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

Vehicle Laws - Widths and Lengths of Vehicles and Loads

House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: February 10, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 174       Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Vehicle Laws - Signal Preemption Device - Prohibition

House: Judiciary    

HB 247       Status as of January 28, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Assisted Living Programs - Emergency Back-Up Generator

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: February 5, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 293       Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Public Education Bridge to Excellence - Funding - Video Lottery Terminals

House: Ways and Means    

HB 308       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 166

Natural Resources - Oysters - Dredge Devices

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 328       Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Environment - Electronic Waste Management

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 381       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Vehicle Laws - Interference with Operation of Traffic Control Device or Railroad Sign or Signal - Prohibitions

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 414       Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Handgun Safety Devices - Repeal

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 16, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 465       Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Vehicle Laws - Traffic Control Signal Altering Devices - Prohibition

House: Judiciary    

HB 547       Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Election Law - Voting System - Baltimore City

House: Ways and Means    

HB 583       Status as of March 31, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Prince George's County - Charitable Gaming Events - Authorized PG 406-04

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: April 7, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)

HB 648       Status as of February 4, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Environment - Air Pollution - Mercury

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

HB 652       Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Public Safety - Handguns - Integrated Mechanical Safety Device Requirement - Repeal

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 16, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 714       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Solar Energy Grant Program

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 730       Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Baltimore County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Liberty Road, Route 26

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 739       Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

Natural Resources - Fish and Fisheries - Recreational Tidal Fishing Guide License

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 798       Status as of April 2, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Income Tax - Credit for Classroom Supplies Purchased by Teachers

House: Ways and Means    

HB 807       Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

Nursing Facilities - Electronic Monitoring

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 811       Status as of May 25, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy

Procurement - Percentage Price Preference - Environmentally Preferable Products or Equipment

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

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

Health - Freestanding Facility Utilizing Major Medical Equipment - Repeal of Licensing Requirements

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 2, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 921       Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Maryland Gaming Commission Act of 2004

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

HB 969       Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Commission for the Blind - Establishment

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

HB 970       Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Public Safety - Law Enforcement Equipment Fund - Adjustment for Consumer Price Index

House: Appropriations    

HB 1011     Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 395

Allegany County - Paper Gaming - Licensing and Taxing

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

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 1022     Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 215

Washington County - Tip Jar Gaming - Licenses

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1046     Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Task Force on Automatic Sprinkler Systems in Homes

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1089     Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Gaming and Video Lottery Terminals - State Lottery Commission - Licensing, Revenues, and Operations

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

HB 1093     Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

State Board of Examining Engineers - Licensing and Regulation

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: February 26, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1118     Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

State Personnel - Teleworking Implementation Program

House: Appropriations    

HB 1152     Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Vehicle Laws - Distracted Driving

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1166     Status as of March 30, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means

Sales and Use Tax - Exemptions for Agricultural Products and Property Used in Production Activity - Conditional Repeal

House: Ways and Means    

HB 1168     Status as of February 19, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Land Value and Incentive Taxation Act

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 4, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1205     Status as of March 16, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

Public Safety - Fire Alarm Systems - Modification for Hearing Impaired Condominium Owner

House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: March 19, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

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 1242     Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 139

Public Safety - Task Force to Study Criminal Offender Monitoring by Global Positioning Systems

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1257     Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Video Lottery Terminals - Regulation - Location

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

HB 1264     Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 221

Natural Resources - Tidal Fisheries - Nets

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1283     Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means

Municipal Corporations - Personal Property Tax Exemption - Pulp Mills

House: Ways and Means    

HB 1342     Status as of March 3, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations

Approved Gear and Equipment - Youth Baseball

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

HB 1362     Status as of March 3, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means

Tax Credit for Cost of Automated External Defibrillator

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 17, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1388     Status as of February 20, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Montgomery County and Prince George's County - Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Radar Cameras

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

HB 1390     Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 549

Elections - Voting Equipment or Supplies - Penalties

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1441     Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Air Quality - Emissions Fees

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1454     Status as of March 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means

Admissions and Amusement Tax - Licensed Health Clubs

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 19, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1468     Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Bed and Breakfast Establishments - Food Service - Regulation

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

HB 1474     Status as of February 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Income Tax - Credit for Educational Materials - Home Instruction Program

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

HB 1497     Status as of March 17, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means

Video Lottery Terminals - Limitations

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

HB 1543     Status as of March 17, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Cecil County - Bridge or Road Construction or Repair Contracts

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

SB 55         Status as of April 13, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 19

Election Law - Miscellaneous Technical and Clarifying Corrections

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Ways and Means

SB 65         Status as of April 13, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 21

Environment - Water Quality - Penalties

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 160       Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 441

Cecil County - Bridge or Road Construction or Repair Contracts

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 197       Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Public Education Bridge to Excellence - Funding - Video Lottery Terminals

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 200       Status as of April 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Election Law - Baltimore City - Voting Stations or Voting Booths Required

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Ways and Means

SB 220       Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Vehicle Laws - Widths and Lengths of Vehicles and Loads

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 251       Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Commission for the Blind - Establishment

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 4, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 321       Status as of March 29, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation

Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Weekend

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 342       Status as of March 24, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Vehicle Laws - Antitheft Provisions - Key Duplication and Possession

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 365       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 120

Criminal Law - Animal Cruelty - Dogfighting and Cockfighting

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 387       Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters

Electric Companies and Gas Companies - Use of Trade Names and Trademarks

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters     (Heard: April 10, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 393       Status as of April 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means

Election Law - Voting Systems - Voter-Verified Paper Records

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Ways and Means     (Heard: April 9, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 429       Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 458

Recreational Vessels - Personal Flotation Devices for Children - Additional Requirements

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 457       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 126

Vehicle Laws - Interference with Operation of Traffic Control Device or Railroad Sign or Signal - Prohibitions

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 471       Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Freestanding Ambulatory Care Facilities - Licensing - Abortion Services

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 10, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 484       Status as of March 29, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation

State Personnel - Teleworking Implementation Program

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 485       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 128

Solar Energy Grant Program

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 577       Status as of March 29, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation

Income Tax - Credit for Geothermal Heat Pump

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 598       Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Vehicle Laws - Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems - Defense Evidence

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 611       Status as of April 5, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exceptions

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: House Rules and Executive Nominations

SB 625       Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Zoning - Regulation of Flagpoles Containing Telecommunications Equipment

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 778       Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

Washington County - Tip Jar Gaming - Licenses

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 24, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 783       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 138

Public Safety - Task Force to Study Criminal Offender Monitoring by Global Positioning Systems

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 788       Status as of March 24, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation

Municipal Corporations - Personal Property Tax Exemption - Pulp Mills

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 839       Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 312

Bed and Breakfast Establishments - Food Service - Regulation

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

SB 853       Status as of March 29, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation

Property Tax Exemption - Property Used to Generate Electricity, Steam, or Hot or Chilled Water

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 31, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 861       Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters

Montgomery County and Prince George's County - Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Radar Cameras

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: April 10, 2004, 8:30 a.m.)

SJ 5           Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings

Federal Funds and Use of Ignition Interlock Systems

Senate: Judicial Proceedings