2004 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of November 17, 2004 - 5:03 p.m.
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HEALTH OCCUPATIONS -see also- specific health occupations
Total Number of Bills: 137
HB 86
        Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 319
Maryland Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
HB 108
      Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Respiratory Care Professional Standards Committee - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 114
      Status as of January 21, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Ephedrine Group Alkaloids - Prohibition
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: January 28, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 121
      Status as of April 5, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
General Assembly - Department of Legislative Services - Office of Legislative Audits - Audit Requirements
House:
Appropriations
    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      Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations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 147
      Status as of January 19, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
State Government - Commemorative Week - Massage Therapy
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
   
HB 154
      Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Maryland Health Care Commission - Fees - Health Care Practitioners
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 166
      Status as of February 4, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Standing Referrals to Specialists - Treatment Plans
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: February 17, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 198
      Status as of April 10, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
State Board of Dental Examiners - Powers and Duties
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 203
      Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Licensed Pharmacists - Dispensing Emergency Contraception
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 17, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 204
      Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Licensed Pharmacists - Emergency Contraception Dispensing Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 17, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 277
      Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
Health Occupations - Maryland Athletic Trainers Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 353
      Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
State Board of Dietetic Practice - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 354
      Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists - Membership
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 384
      Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 339
Maryland Pharmacy Act - Practice of Pharmacy - Administration of the Influenza Vaccination
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 398
      Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 451
Hospitals - Umbilical Cord Blood - Donation
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
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 433
      Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 503
Prescription Drug Safety Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 510
      Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Failure to Report - Penalty
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 529
      Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
State Board of Nursing - Skilled Nursing Assistants - Establishment and Certification
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 556
      Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 506
Health Care Decisions - "Patient's Plan of Care" Form - Communication of Patient Preferences
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 558
      Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 357
State Board of Dental Examiners - Regulation of Sedation - Issuance of Permits
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 602
      Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 456
State Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistants and Medication Technicians - Miscellaneous Provisions
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 621
      Status as of March 4, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Abortion - Parental Notice
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 16, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 627
      Status as of April 13, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 57
State Acupuncture Board - Auricular Detoxification
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 760
      Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Workers' Compensation - Evaluation of Permanent Impairments
House:
Economic Matters
   
(Heard: March 4, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 774
      Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Employees' Retirement and Pension Systems - Reemployment of Retired Health Care Practitioners - Sunset Extension
House:
Appropriations
   
HB 795
      Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Task Force to Study Funeral Establishment Licensing
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 799
      Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 518
Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 870
      Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations
Fund Transfers Act of 2004
House:
Appropriations
   
HB 881
      Status as of March 3, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Regulatory Units - Fee-Setting Authority
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 17, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 908
      Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Emergency Medical Services - Steroid Administration
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 917
      Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators - Inactive Status - Hearings - Penalties
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 18, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 944
      Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 387
State Acupuncture Board - Maryland Acupuncture Act - Revisions
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 952
      Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Hospitals - Medical Residency Education Programs - Resident and Intern Duty Hours
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 953
      Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - Specialized Psychological Testing
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 998
      Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Board of Pharmacy - Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 18, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1008
    Status as of February 24, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Public-Private Partnership for Health Coverage for All Marylanders
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 2, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1015
    Status as of March 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Adult Dependent Care Programs - Criminal History Background Checks
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1031
    Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Health Care Providers - Collection of Medicare Approved or Limiting Amounts
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 1032
    Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance Carriers - Required Disclosures
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 9, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1033
    Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Maintenance Organizations - Reimbursement of Health Care Providers - Covered Services
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1043
    Status as of March 31, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Advance Directives - Immunity for Health Care Providers and Facilities
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: April 7, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1091
    Status as of March 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations - State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Scope of Practice
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1108
    Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Medical Injury Recoveries - Attorney's Fees
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 1114
    Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Board of Physicians - Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 18, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1123
    Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit for Malpractice Insurance Premium Increases
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 25, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1143
    Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Prescription Drug Distribution Safety Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1154
    Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Driver's Licenses - Medical Advisory Board - Reports by Physicians
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 1156
    Status as of March 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Abortion - The Women's Health Protection Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1181
    Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
Respiratory Care Practitioners Act - Practice of Polysomnography
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1190
    Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 310
Assisted Living Programs - Assisted Living Managers - Training Requirements
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 1195
    Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Medical Advisory Board - Safe Operation of Motor Vehicles
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 1237
    Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Health Care Malpractice - Mandatory Mediation or Other Alternative Dispute Resolution Process
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 1244
    Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
Public Health - Drug Abuse Treatment Programs - Zoning
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1262
    Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Physicians - Practice of Medicine - Expert Witness Testimony
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 18, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1271
    Status as of April 11, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed
Community Health Care Access and Safety Net Act of 2004
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 1272
    Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
State Board of Social Work Examiners - Appointment of Board Members - Vacancies
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1276
    Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Protective Parent Reform Act
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 1284
    Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Medical Decision Making Act of 2004
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1299
    Status as of March 31, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Medical Malpractice Reforms and Task Force
House:
Economic Matters and Judiciary
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
(Heard: April 8, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1300
    Status as of April 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Medical Malpractice Insurance - Base Rates
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 1307
    Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 413
Higher Education - William Donald Schaefer Scholarship Program
House:
Ways and Means
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1313
    Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Task Force to Study Physician Reimbursement at Maryland Hospitals
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
    Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1315
    Status as of March 17, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Tobacco Tax Revenues - Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Maryland Children's Health Program - Increased Provider Reimbursements
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 24, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1321
    Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations Boards - Misdemeanor Offenses - Delegation of Authority, Fines, and Penalties
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1322
    Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Medical Advisory Committee on Physical Evaluations for Student Athletes
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 3, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1330
    Status as of March 17, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn House Rules and Executive Nominations
State Board of Physicians - Licensee Profiles
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
   
HB 1337
    Status as of March 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Workers' Compensation - Medical Services and Treatment - Health Care Provider Panel
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 1360
    Status as of March 17, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Olmstead Compliance Act of 2004
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 24, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
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 1365
    Status as of March 3, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Public Mental Health System - Study
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 17, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
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 1395
    Status as of March 3, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Participation of Providers on Multiple Provider Panels
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 9, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1423
    Status as of March 22, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Workers' Compensation - Standards of Care - Accessibility and Schedule of Treatment
House:
Economic Matters
   
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 1433
    Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Mental Health - Emergency Evaluation - Psychiatric Nurses
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 23, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1446
    Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Physician Credentialing Process
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 23, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1492
    Status as of April 7, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Psychologists - Practice Psychology - Microstimulation
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1514
    Status as of March 5, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Income Tax Credit for Services Donated by Health Care Professionals
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
   
HB 1518
    Status as of April 7, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Care - Adverse Patient Safety Events - Reporting and Attorney's Fees for Civil Action
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1535
    Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Quality of Mental Health Care Panel
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
   
HJ 8
          Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Nurse Staffing Ratios in Nursing Homes
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
   
SB 8
          Status as of April 7, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Retirement and Pensions - Reemployment of Retirees
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
    House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SB 30
        Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 80
Higher Education - Student Financial Assistance - Service Obligation Requirements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Ways and Means
SB 51
        Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 245
Agriculture - State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Fund
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 72
        Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 247
Respiratory Care Professional Standards Committee - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 75
        Status as of April 13, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 26
Code Revision - Miscellaneous Provisions
Senate:
Senate Rules
    House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SB 98
        Status as of February 11, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Family Law - Child Abuse and Neglect - Failure to Report - Penalty
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 110
      Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 439
State Board of Dietetic Practice - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 144
      Status as of February 12, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
General Assembly - Department of Legislative Services - Office of Legislative Audits - Audit Requirements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
SB 154
      Status as of February 19, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
State Board of Dental Examiners - Hearings
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
SB 177
      Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 443
Maryland Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 247
      Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Public Health - Licensed Pharmacists - Dispensing Emergency Contraception
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: March 9, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 248
      Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Public Health - Licensed Pharmacists - Emergency Contraception Dispensing Program
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: March 9, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 265
      Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Abortion - The Women's Health Protection Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: March 10, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 330
      Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Referred to interim study
Health Occupations Boards - Misdemeanor Offenses - Delegation of Authority, Fines, and Penalties
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
SB 332
      Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 450
Hospitals - Umbilical Cord Blood - Donation
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 351
      Status as of March 19, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Public Health - Abortion - Parental Notice
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
SB 352
      Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Health Care Decisions - "Patient's Plan of Care" Form - Communication of Patient Preferences
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 361
      Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
State Board of Dental Examiners - Regulation of Sedation - Issuance of Permits
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 389
      Status as of May 26, 2004:
Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed
Maryland Pharmacy Act - Practice of Pharmacy - Administration of the Influenza Vaccination
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 401
      Status as of March 31, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Workers' Compensation - Evaluation of Permanent Impairments
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
   
(Heard: April 1, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 405
      Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 455
State Board of Nursing - Nursing Assistants and Medication Technicians - Miscellaneous Provisions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 406
      Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 270
State Board of Nursing - Skilled Nursing Assistants - Establishment and Certification
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 411
      Status as of March 23, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Health Occupations - Maryland Athletic Trainers Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
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 451
      Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 278
Health Care Providers - Collection of Medicare Approved or Limiting Amounts
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 466
      Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Workers' Compensation - Medical Services and Treatment - Health Care Provider Panel
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 469
      Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Maryland Health Care Commission - Fees - Health Care Practitioners
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 474
      Status as of March 3, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Referred to interim study
Public Health - Drug Abuse Treatment Programs - Zoning
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
SB 509
      Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Fund Transfers Act of 2004
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 3, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 519
      Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Health Occupations - State Board of Examiners in Optometry - Scope of Practice
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: March 9, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
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 544
      Status as of March 24, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation
Medical Malpractice Reform - Tax Credit for Malpractice Insurance
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
SB 545
      Status as of February 11, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Medical Malpractice Insurance - Base Rates
Senate:
Finance
   
(Heard: February 25, 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 593
      Status as of March 19, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Health Insurance Carriers - Required Disclosures
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 645
      Status as of March 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Health Maintenance Organizations - Reimbursement of Health Care Providers - Covered Services
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 657
      Status as of March 23, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Administrative and Regulatory Searches - Law Enforcement Officers - Search Warrant Requirements
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 696
      Status as of February 18, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - Specialized Testing
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: March 9, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 715
      Status as of February 11, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Access to Health Care and Community Health Care Safety Net Act of 2004
Senate:
Finance
   
(Heard: February 27, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 717
      Status as of March 24, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
School-Based Health Centers - Physician Assistants
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Finance
   
SB 737
      Status as of February 11, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Public-Private Partnership for Health Coverage for All Marylanders
Senate:
Finance
   
(Heard: February 25, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 810
      Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 309
Assisted Living Programs - Assisted Living Managers - Training Requirements
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 819
      Status as of May 25, 2004:
Veto not sustained, Chapter 4 of 2004 Special Session 1
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Federal Waivers - Waiver for Older Adults and Medicaid Managed Care Pilot Program
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 821
      Status as of March 19, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Health Occupations - Morticians - Exemption and Permit
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
SB 840
      Status as of March 30, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Maryland Physicians Noneconomic Damages Reimbursement Fund
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 848
      Status as of March 19, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Distressed Hospital Reform Act of 2004
Senate:
Budget and Taxation and Finance
   
(Heard: March 31, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 873
      Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 315
Mental Health - Emergency Evaluation - Psychiatric Nurses
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 896
      Status as of March 5, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Physicians - Practice of Medicine - Expert Witness Testimony
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
(Heard: March 25, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 934
      Status as of April 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Higher Education - Nursing Scholarships
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: April 9, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)