2004 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of November 17, 2004 - 5:04 p.m.
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HEARINGS
Total Number of Bills: 117

HB 153       Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Environment - Air Quality - New Source Review

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 163       Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters

Commercial Drivers' Licenses - Standards, Requirements, and Penalties

House: Environmental Matters and Judiciary     (Heard: March 18, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 213       Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

Exotic Birds - Standards and Permits

House: Health and Government Operations    

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 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 314       Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Environment - Establishment of Low Emissions Vehicle Program - Emissions Standards and Compliance Requirements

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 367       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Residential Child Care Programs - Certification of Program Administrator

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 371       Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Crimes - Driving or Boating While Impaired by a Controlled Dangerous Substance Per Se - Penalties

House: Judiciary    

HB 373       Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 334

Vehicle Laws - Driving While Impaired by Controlled Dangerous Substance - Penalties

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 397       Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Task Force to Study Pharmacy Benefits Management

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 401       Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Evidence - Separate Act of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Minor - Admissibility

House: Judiciary    

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 429       Status as of May 25, 2004: Veto not sustained, Chapter 8 of 2004 Special Session 1

State Government - Administrative Procedure Act - Proposed Regulations

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

HB 494       Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 505

Tidal Wetlands - Criminal Penalties

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 511       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Juvenile Law - Waiver of Counsel

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 513       Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

Land Use - Planning Commissions - Removal of Commissioner

House: Environmental Matters    

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 559       Status as of February 4, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations

State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Binding Arbitration

House: Appropriations     (Heard: February 24, 2004, 11:00 a.m)    

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 605       Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 509

Child Support - Driver's License Suspension - Grounds for Requesting an Investigation and Appealing

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 622       Status as of March 17, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Board of Public Works - Reductions in Appropriations - Public Notice and Hearing Process

House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 624       Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 362

Criminal Procedure - Expungement - Notice to Defendant

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 643       Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation

State Retirement and Pension System - Disability Retirement Appeals - Procedures

House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 671       Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 511

Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - Hearings - Penalties

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

HB 677       Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means

Anne Arundel County - Board of Education - Selection of Members

House: Ways and Means    

HB 680       Status as of February 11, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Sale or Transfer of Facilities

House: Health and Government Operations and Appropriations     (Heard: February 25, 2004, 11:00 a.m)    

HB 722       Status as of March 10, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Horse Racing - Pimlico Race Course - Transfer of Preakness Stakes Name and Trademarks

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

HB 777       Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 375

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Easement Termination

House: Environmental Matters     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 825       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 103

Anne Arundel County - Right to Farm

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 842       Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Juvenile Causes - Child in Need of Assistance - Court Hearings and Findings

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 17, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 864       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Baltimore-Washington International Airport

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 866       Status as of March 24, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Alcoholic Beverages - Closed Establishments - License Expiration

House: Economic Matters    

HB 882       Status as of March 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Permanency for Families and Children Act of 2004

House: Judiciary    

HB 890       Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 521

Municipal Corporations - Regulation of Junkyards , Dumps, and Other Facilities - Ordinances

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

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 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 930       Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 280

Qualified Immunity from Civil Liability - SLAPP Suits

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

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 990       Status as of April 8, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Judicial Proceedings

Drunk and Drugged Driving - Administrative Per Se Offenses - Hearings

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 994       Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Juvenile Law - Competency

House: Judiciary    

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 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 1003     Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Identity Fraud - Victims - Order of Court

House: Judiciary    

HB 1017     Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 529

Real Property - Display of United States Flag by Homeowners and Tenants

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

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 1082     Status as of March 29, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Telecommunications Services - Competition - Enforcement

House: Economic 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 1097     Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

State Board of Glass Technician Examiners - Licensure and Regulation

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1138     Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study

Howard County - Methadone Treatment Facility - Establishment or Operation

House: Health and Government Operations    

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 1192     Status as of April 11, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

State Procurement Contracts - Living Wage

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1208     Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 539

Crimes - Internet Child Pornography - Removal

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1245     Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 540

Real Property - Compliance with Lead Poisoning Prevention Requirements

House: Environmental Matters     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 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 1281     Status as of March 23, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Housing - Establishment - Commission on Common Ownership Communities

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1287     Status as of February 13, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

St. Mary's County - Donated Real Property

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1296     Status as of March 15, 2004: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

Water Pollution Administrative Penalties Act of 2004

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1298     Status as of February 25, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Maryland Assault Weapons Ban of 2004

House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 16, 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 1387     Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 548

Carroll County - Abatement of Zoning Violations and Violations of Codes Related to Construction

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1442     Status as of April 6, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Education - Full-Day Kindergarten - Extension

House: Ways and Means    

HB 1443     Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 551

Juvenile Causes - Truancy Reduction Pilot Program

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings and Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1485     Status as of March 26, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

Mental Hygiene Law - Rights of Mentally Ill Individuals

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 1500     Status as of March 27, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Lead Risk Reduction - Challenges to Compliance Reports

House: Environmental Matters    

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    

SB 34         Status as of April 13, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 14

Motor Vehicle Administration - Administrative Appeals and Hearings

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SB 40         Status as of February 3, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Maryland Parole and Probation Hearings - Evidence - Preliminary Breath Tests

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 50         Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 83

Natural Resources - Fishing Licenses and Authorizations - Suspension and Revocation

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 64         Status as of April 1, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Sales and Use Tax - Operating without a License

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means     (Heard: April 6, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 99         Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 438

Residential Child Care Programs - Certification of Program Administrator

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 137       Status as of March 30, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Self-Defense Act - Rule of Law

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 142       Status as of February 23, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Parole - Eligibility - Rehearing

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

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 163       Status as of May 26, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 442

Juvenile Law - Waiver of Counsel

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

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 202       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 102

Anne Arundel County - Right to Farm

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 261       Status as of February 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Board of Public Works - Reductions in Appropriations - Public Notice and Hearing Process

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 18, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 285       Status as of April 13, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 31

Child in Need of Assistance - Permanency Planning Hearings

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 288       Status as of April 5, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Maryland Assault Weapons Ban of 2004

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 309       Status as of May 25, 2004: Veto not sustained, Chapter 2 of 2004 Special Session 1

State Government - Administrative Procedure Act - Proposed Regulations

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

SB 312       Status as of March 30, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations

State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Binding Arbitration

Senate: Finance     House: Appropriations     (Heard: April 7, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 327       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Easement Termination

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 329       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Child Support - Driver's License Suspension - Grounds for Requesting an Investigation and Appealing

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

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 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 348       Status as of March 1, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings

Criminal Procedure - Dual Jurisdiction - Juvenile Offenders

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

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 396       Status as of March 31, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

Commercial Drivers' Licenses - Standards, Requirements, and Penalties

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters and Judiciary     (Heard: April 2, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)

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 423       Status as of March 23, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Juvenile Court - Expansion of Jurisdiction

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 464       Status as of May 11, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 279

Qualified Immunity from Civil Liability - SLAPP Suits

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 488       Status as of April 13, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 33

Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Baltimore-Washington International Airport

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     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 563       Status as of March 23, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings

Environment - Establishment of Low Emissions Vehicle Program - Emissions Standards and Compliance Requirements

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 564       Status as of March 16, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Juvenile Law - Competency

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 605       Status as of February 11, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Juvenile Causes - Child in Need of Assistance - Court Hearings and Findings

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 10, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 610       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Municipal Corporations - Regulation of Junkyards , Dumps, and Other Facilities - Ordinances

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 621       Status as of May 25, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy

State Procurement Contracts - Living Wage

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 644       Status as of April 12, 2004: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Hearings on Proposed Actions by Insurers - Attorney Fees

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 655       Status as of February 11, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Voluntary Cleanup Program and Brownfields Revitalization Incentive Program - Procedures and Requirements

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: February 25, 2004, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 671       Status as of April 27, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 134

Dorchester County - Authorization to Harvest Seafood and Engage in the Seafood Industry

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 697       Status as of March 23, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Permanency for Families and Children Act of 2004

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 718       Status as of April 5, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Evidence - Separate Act of Sexual Misconduct Involving a Minor - Admissibility

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 720       Status as of May 26, 2004: Vetoed by the Governor - Crossfile signed

Crimes - Internet Child Pornography - Removal

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 734       Status as of March 8, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation

Horse Racing - Pimlico Race Course - Transfer of Preakness Stakes Name and Trademarks

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 744       Status as of March 31, 2004: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Death Penalty - Maryland Commission on Capital Punishment

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

SB 769       Status as of March 23, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Referred to interim study

Howard County - Methadone Treatment Facility - Establishment or Operation

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 782       Status as of March 30, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Vehicle Laws - Failure to Yield the Right-of-Way - Penalties

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

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 786       Status as of April 13, 2004: Became Law - Chapter 34

Carroll County - County Roads - Funding and Construction

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 832       Status as of April 9, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Referred to interim study

Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Unexpired Licenses

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 875       Status as of April 1, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Developmental Disability - Freedom of Choice

Senate: Finance    

SB 876       Status as of February 24, 2004: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules

Harford County - Right to Farm

Senate: Senate Rules