2006 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of June 6, 2006 - 7:46 p.m.
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Total Number of Bills: 107

HB 52         Status as of January 25, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Public Health - Phthalates and Bisphenol-A - Prohibitions - Toys, Child Care Articles, and Cosmetics

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: January 31, 2006, 3:00 p.m.)    

HB 53         Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Commercial Law - Maryland Energy Consumer Protection Act

House: Economic Matters    

HB 54         Status as of February 13, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Crimes - Video and Computer Games Rated "For Adults Only" - Prohibition on Sale, Display, or Rental to Minor

House: Judiciary    

HB 75         Status as of February 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Consumer Protection - Sales and Rentals of Violent Video Games to Minors - Prohibited

House: Judiciary    

HB 78         Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Hospitals - Comparable Evaluation System - Health Care-Associated Infection Information

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 127       Status as of February 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Business Regulation - Motor Fuel - Below Cost Sales

House: Economic Matters    

HB 143       Status as of May 26, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 562

Motor Vehicles - Motorized Minibikes - Regulation

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 196       Status as of April 6, 2006: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed

State Board of Morticians - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation

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

HB 200       Status as of March 14, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

Health Insurance - Coverage for Hospitalization After Mastectomy

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 216       Status as of February 27, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Credit Regulation - Prepayment Charge or Penalty - Prohibition

House: Economic Matters    

HB 285       Status as of May 16, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 454

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

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 298       Status as of May 26, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 568

Residential Real Property Sales - Notice Requirements - Military Operations and Testing

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 364       Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Insurers and Health Maintenance Organizations - Prompt Payment - Workers' Compensation Claims

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 9, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 486       Status as of March 13, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Lawyers - Solicitation of Clients - Prohibition on Written Communications

House: Judiciary    

HB 493       Status as of February 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Pharmacy Benefits Managers Regulation Act of 2006

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: February 15, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 559       Status as of April 11, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 93

Frederick County - Real Property Sales - Disclosure

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 580       Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Public Safety - Emergency Management - Essential Goods and Services

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 7, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 594       Status as of February 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Maryland Computer User Protection Act

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: February 15, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 597       Status as of April 25, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 182

Insurance - Prohibited Acts - Inducements to Financing an Insurance Contract

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 608       Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Joint Legislative Task Force on Small Group Market Health Insurance - Report and Modification of Duties

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 621       Status as of February 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Commercial Law - Consumer Debt Collection - Communication with Debtor by Telephone

House: Economic Matters    

HB 630       Status as of February 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Personal Information Protection Act

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: February 15, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 667       Status as of March 13, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Maryland Locksmiths Act

House: Economic Matters    

HB 677       Status as of February 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Hospital Patient Safety and Awareness Act

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: February 15, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 720       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 348

Office of Cemetery Oversight - Investigative and Enforcement Power - Entities Without Registrations or Permits

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 750       Status as of March 14, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

Health Insurance - Insurance Producers That Sell Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage - Limitations on Sale of Other Insurance

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 760       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 350

Insurance - Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Cancellations, Failures to Renew, Reductions in Coverage, and Premium Increases

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 766       Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Unsolicited Transmissions to a Facsimile Device - Private Actions

House: Economic Matters    

HB 826       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 356

Assisted Living Programs - Services Disclosure Statement

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 852       Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Advertisement of Rebate for Consumer Goods

House: Economic Matters    

HB 862       Status as of February 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Office of Cemetery Oversight - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 1, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 873       Status as of February 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Protection of Personal Information from Security Breaches

House: Economic Matters    

HB 916       Status as of March 7, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

Prince George's County - Towing PG 410-06

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 999       Status as of March 6, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Business Occupations and Professions - Lawyers - Retainer Agreements

House: Judiciary    

HB 1003     Status as of May 26, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 597

Health Insurance - Carrier Provider Panels - Participation by Providers

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 1016     Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 371

Consumer Protection - Merchant Contact Information for Contract Cancellation

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1036     Status as of May 16, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 478

Assisted Living Programs - Prohibited Acts, Penalties, and Quality Account

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 1041     Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Mercury-Added Products - Prohibition of Sale of Thermostats and Report

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1062     Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

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

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 1, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1068     Status as of March 13, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Homeowner's Insurance - Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Policies - Right to Protest Proposed Action

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1099     Status as of March 13, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Commercial Electronic Mail - Prohibition on Obtaining Personally Identifying Information by Misrepresentation

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1100     Status as of March 25, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Consumer Reporting Agencies - Consumer Reports - Security Freezes

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1124     Status as of March 25, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

Urgent Care Centers - Membership Programs - Regulation and Registration

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 1167     Status as of March 6, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Identity Fraud - Blocking Information in Consumer's Credit File

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1170     Status as of February 10, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Personal Information Protection Act

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 1, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1202     Status as of April 3, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Consumer Protection - Consumer Reporting Agencies - Consumer Reports - Security Freezes

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1226     Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Tanning Facilities - Licensing and Regulation

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 1229     Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Vehicle Laws - Rental Vehicle Companies - Separately Stated Charges

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1253     Status as of March 13, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Telephone Directories - Inclusion of Cellular Subscribers

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1261     Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 388

Homeowner's Insurance - Summary of Coverage , Notice Regarding Flood Insurance, and Statement of Additional Optional Coverage

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1288     Status as of May 26, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 615

Credit Regulation - Loans Secured by Real Property - Insurance Coverage Requirements

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1300     Status as of April 7, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Finance

Maryland Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Act

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1301     Status as of May 16, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 491

Telephone Privacy Act of 2006

House: Economic Matters and Judiciary     Senate: Finance

HB 1329     Status as of February 17, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Maryland Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists Act - Revision

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 16, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1334     Status as of February 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Electric Utility Regulation - Standard Offer Service - Total Rates

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 14, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1349     Status as of February 10, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Sale or Distribution of Personal Information - Limitations

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 1, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1365     Status as of March 25, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Home Builders - Installation of New Homes - Responsibility for Defects

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1385     Status as of March 9, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Credit Regulation - Debt Management Services

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 15, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1488     Status as of March 2, 2006: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters

Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers - Consumer Access to Ignition Key Information

House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: March 16, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1544     Status as of March 13, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Vehicle Protection Products Act

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1602     Status as of April 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Household Goods Movers

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1678     Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters

Motor Vehicles - Certificate of Title - Rebuilt Salvage

House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: March 24, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1689     Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Prescription Drug Repository Program

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 1694     Status as of March 6, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Commercial Equipment - Warranty Enforcement

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

HB 1705     Status as of April 10, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Vehicle Protection Products Act

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1712     Status as of April 9, 2006: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed

Electric Restructuring - Standard Offer Service - Rate Stabilization

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1731     Status as of April 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Electric Industry - Local Aggregation

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1736     Status as of March 16, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Public Service Companies - Electric Companies and Electricity Suppliers - Regulation - Consumer Protection Act of 2006

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

HJ 8           Status as of March 9, 2006: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters

Attorney General - Intervention and Participation in Hearings or Other Proceedings Regarding the Merger of FPL Group, Inc., and Constellation Energy Group, Inc.

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 14, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HJ 10         Status as of March 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Fair Competition for State-Chartered Financial Institutions and Protection of Maryland Consumers from Abusive Credit Practices

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

SB 66         Status as of February 20, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

Consumer Protection - Consumer Reporting Agencies - Credit Reports - Security Freezes

Senate: Finance    

SB 134       Status as of March 14, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Personal Information Protection Act

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 22, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 135       Status as of April 8, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 42

Hospitals - Comparable Evaluation System - Health Care-Associated Infection Information

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 148       Status as of February 10, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Consumer Protection - Vessel Warranty Enforcement Act

Senate: Finance    

SB 180       Status as of January 23, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Consumer Protection - Maryland Unauthorized Computer Software Act

Senate: Finance     (Heard: February 1, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 248       Status as of March 27, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

Consumer Protection - Motor Vehicles Financed Through Dealer - Rights of Purchasers

Senate: Finance     House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: April 4, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 253       Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Residential Real Property Sales - Notice Requirements - Military Operations and Testing

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SB 281       Status as of April 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments

Discount Medical Plan Organizations and Discount Drug Plan Organizations - Registration and Regulation

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 303       Status as of February 1, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Insurers and Health Maintenance Organizations - Prompt Payment - Workers' Compensation Claims

Senate: Finance     (Heard: February 15, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 320       Status as of April 2, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Public Safety - Emergency Management - Essential Goods and Services

Senate: Judicial Proceedings and Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 325       Status as of April 6, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 26

Joint Legislative Task Force on Small Group Market Health Insurance - Report and Modification of Duties

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 387       Status as of March 14, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Office of Cemetery Oversight - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 22, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 433       Status as of March 30, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Consumer Protection - Maryland Computer User Protection Act

Senate: Finance    

SB 452       Status as of March 14, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers - Consumer Access to Ignition Key Information

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 486       Status as of February 8, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Consumer Protection - Personal Information Protection Act

Senate: Finance     (Heard: February 15, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 487       Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Consumer Protection - Consumer Reporting Agencies - Consumer Reports - Security Freezes

Senate: Finance     (Heard: February 28, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 503       Status as of February 27, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Business Regulation - Motor Fuel - Below Cost Sales

Senate: Finance    

SB 561       Status as of April 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Electricity Suppliers - Customers - Contact Information and Electricity Usage Data

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 568       Status as of March 10, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Prescription Drugs - Canadian Mail Order Plan

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 15, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 631       Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Consumer Protection - Freezes on Credit Reports and Protection of Personal Information

Senate: Finance     (Heard: February 28, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 632       Status as of February 27, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Gasoline Pricing

Senate: Finance    

SB 673       Status as of March 14, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Credit Regulation - Debt Management Services

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 686       Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Health Insurance - Carrier Provider Panels - Participation by Providers

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 772       Status as of April 8, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 56

Mercury-Added Products - Prohibition of Sale of Thermostats and Report

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 773       Status as of April 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments

Maryland Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists Act - Revision

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

SB 777       Status as of March 6, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Commercial Law - Credit Regulation - Home Mortgage Loans

Senate: Finance    

SB 781       Status as of February 27, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

Business Regulation - Motor Fuel - Below Cost Sales

Senate: Finance    

SB 814       Status as of March 7, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Electric Utility Regulation - Standard Offer Service - Total Rates

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 14, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 888       Status as of May 26, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 545

Vehicle Laws - Rental Vehicle Companies - Separately Stated Charges

Senate: Finance     House: Environmental Matters

SB 972       Status as of March 8, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Public Service Companies - Electric Companies and Electricity Suppliers - Regulation

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 21, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 980       Status as of April 10, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Lawyers - Solicitation of Clients - Prohibition on Written Communications

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 983       Status as of March 30, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Business Regulation - Pet Cemeteries

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters     (Heard: April 5, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 999       Status as of April 8, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Telephone Directories - Inclusion of Cellular Subscribers

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 1059     Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 287

Prescription Drug Repository Program

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 1092     Status as of March 17, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Electric Industry - Local Aggregation

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 21, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 1101     Status as of March 31, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation

Electric Companies - Taxes Attributed to Regulated Operations

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: April 3, 2006, 3:00 p.m.)    

SJ 11         Status as of March 31, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Attorney General - Intervention and Participation in Hearings or Other Proceedings Regarding the Merger of FPL Group, Inc., and Constellation Energy Group, Inc.

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters     (Heard: April 5, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)