2006 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of June 6, 2006 - 7:48 p.m.
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Total Number of Bills: 111

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 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 156       Status as of April 7, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

State Employees and Retirees - State Prescription Drug Benefit Plan - Co-Payments

House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 176       Status as of February 14, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

Health Insurance - Maryland Association Health Plan Act

House: Health and Government Operations    

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 245       Status as of May 26, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 564

Insurance - Prior Approval Rating Law - Exempt Commercial Policyholders

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

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 318       Status as of March 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Public Education Bridge to Excellence and Public School Construction Act

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 16, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 331       Status as of February 14, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

Procurement - Minority Business Enterprise Program - Policy Statements

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 442       Status as of March 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Maryland Education Trust Fund - Video Lottery Terminals

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 16, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

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 570       Status as of May 26, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 580

Insurance - Notice - Cancellation, Nonrenewal, and Premiums

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 575       Status as of March 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Public School Construction - Funding - Video Lottery Terminals

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 16, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

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 584       Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

Long-Term Care Insurance - Premium Increase - Refund of Premiums Paid

House: Health and Government Operations    

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

Health Services Cost Review Commission - Report on Hospital Charges

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

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 739       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 349

Insurance - Improper Premiums and Charges - Bail Bonds - Penalty

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

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 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 861       Status as of April 25, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 194

Insurance - Regulation of Premium Finance Companies

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

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 863       Status as of March 24, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

Prescription Drugs - Preferred Drug List - Price

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 883       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 360

Procurement - Percentage Price Preference - Locally Grown Foods

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

HB 896       Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Health Maintenance Organizations - Payment of Noncontracting Health Care Providers

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 2, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 897       Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Health Insurance - Contracts of Carriers with Providers , Ambulatory Surgical Facilities, or Hospitals - Prohibited Provisions

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 898       Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Real Property - Eminent Domain - Repurchase of Condemned Property

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 970       Status as of March 1, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Lottery Commission - Video Lottery Terminals

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 16, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 976       Status as of February 27, 2006: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Motor Vehicle Insurance - Accident Prevention Courses - Discount for Seniors

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1042     Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Real Property - Baltimore County - Eminent Domain - Repurchase of Condemned Property

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1044     Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Real Property - Harford County - Eminent Domain - Repurchase of Condemned Property

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1061     Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Health Insurance - Disabled Individuals - Eligibility for the Maryland Health Insurance Plan

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 2, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1105     Status as of April 3, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Hospitals - Certificate of Need and Rate-Setting - High Performance Buildings

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 1122     Status as of April 7, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules

Alcoholic Beverages - Limited Wine Wholesaler's License and Nonresident Winery Permit

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Senate Rules

HB 1152     Status as of March 21, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

Maryland Universal Health Care Plan

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 1164     Status as of May 16, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 484

Maryland Trauma Physician Services Fund - Reimbursement Rates - Grants

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 1224     Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Eminent Domain - Allegany County - Condemnation for Public Use and Repurchase of Condemned Property

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1233     Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Eminent Domain - Garrett County - Condemnation for Public Use and Repurchase of Condemned Property

House: Environmental Matters    

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 1340     Status as of March 10, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Medical Day Care - Reimbursement Rates

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 14, 2006, 1:30 p.m.)    

HB 1371     Status as of March 20, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Insurance - Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Calculation and Use of Surplus

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1377     Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Real Property - Condemnation for Public Purpose - Requirements and Compensation

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1387     Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 393

Personal Insurance - Premium - Notice

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1416     Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

Consumer Health Open Insurance Coverage Act of 2006

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 1422     Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

Health Services Cost Review Commission - Repeal - Study of Alternative Financing of Uncompensated and Undercompensated Care

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 1427     Status as of March 22, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Real Property - Eminent Domain - Repurchase of Condemned Property

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1478     Status as of March 28, 2006: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study

Quality Child Care Access and Affordability Act

House: Economic Matters and Ways and Means    

HB 1510     Status as of March 21, 2006: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

Public-Private Partnership for Health Coverage for All Marylanders

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 1525     Status as of April 10, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Finance

Electric Industry Restructuring - Standard Offer Service

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1562     Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 405

Telephone Companies - Telephone Lifeline Service

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1600     Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 410

Insurance - Automobile Insurance and Prosecution of Automobile Theft

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

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 1611     Status as of April 7, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Passed

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - State Dairy Industry Oversight and Advisory Council

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1654     Status as of March 9, 2006: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters

Commission to Study the Proposed Merger of FPL Group, Inc. and Constellation Energy Group, Inc. and Rate Cap Extension

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

HB 1711     Status as of March 9, 2006: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters

Electric Companies - Acquisition or Merger and Generating Assets

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

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    

SB 63         Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Insurance - Prior Approval Rating Law - Exempt Commercial Policyholders

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 225       Status as of March 15, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Public Education Bridge to Excellence and Public School Construction Act

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 261       Status as of March 13, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Premium Rates - Prohibition of Subsidy

Senate: Finance    

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 284       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 242

Health Insurance - Maryland Health Insurance Plan - Authority

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations

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

Insurance - Improper Premiums and Charges - Bail Bonds - Penalty

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 380       Status as of April 8, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 48

Health Services Cost Review Commission - Report on Hospital Charges

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

Maryland Universal Health Care Plan

Senate: Finance and Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 22, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 430       Status as of April 6, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 28

State Employees and Retirees - State Prescription Drug Benefit Plan - Co-Payments

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Appropriations

SB 438       Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

State Employees and Retirees - Prescription Drugs - Co-Payments

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 22, 2006, 12:30 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 528       Status as of February 15, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Health Services Cost Review Commission - Repeal - Study of Alternative Financing of Uncompensated and Undercompensated Care

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

SB 530       Status as of March 13, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Consumer Health Open Insurance Coverage Act of 2006

Senate: Finance    

SB 548       Status as of March 6, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

Health Insurance - Maryland Association Health Plan Act

Senate: Finance    

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 579       Status as of March 28, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Medical Day Care - Reimbursement Rates

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: April 6, 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 693       Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Telephone Companies - Telephone Lifeline Service

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 770       Status as of May 2, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 272

Air Ambulance Services - Study

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations

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

Quality Child Care Access and Affordability Act

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 9, 2006, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 812       Status as of April 25, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 111

Alcoholic Beverages - Limited Wine Wholesaler's License and Nonresident Winery Permit

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Economic Matters

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 835       Status as of April 7, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed

Maryland Trauma Physician Services Fund - Reimbursement Rates - Grants

Senate: Finance    

SB 839       Status as of February 8, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules

Health Maintenance Organizations - Payment of Noncontracting Health Care Providers

Senate: Senate Rules    

SB 887       Status as of March 13, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Insurance - Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Calculation and Use of Surplus

Senate: Finance    

SB 912       Status as of March 24, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Commission to Study Homeowner's and Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Rates

Senate: Finance    

SB 913       Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Insurance - Notice - Cancellation, Nonrenewal, and Premiums

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 923       Status as of April 10, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings

Eminent Domain - Allegany County - Condemnation for Public Use and Repurchase of Condemned Property

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 924       Status as of April 10, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings

Eminent Domain - Garrett County - Condemnation for Public Use and Repurchase of Condemned Property

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 931       Status as of March 1, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Health Insurance - Disabled Individuals - Eligibility for the Maryland Health Insurance Plan

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

SB 936       Status as of March 31, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Public Utility Companies - Steam Heating Companies

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

SB 948       Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

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

Senate: Finance     House: Economic 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 975       Status as of May 26, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Insurance - Automobile Insurance and Prosecution of Automobile Theft

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

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 1044     Status as of April 3, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Maryland Health Care Provider Rate Stabilization Fund - Eligibility for Subsidy

Senate: Finance    

SB 1048     Status as of March 8, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Electric Restructuring - Transition to Market Rates - Continuation of Rate Caps Until Merger is Final

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

SB 1050     Status as of March 8, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Electric Industry Restructuring - Repeal of Return in Providing Standard Offer Service

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

SB 1051     Status as of March 8, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Electric Restructuring - Transition to Market Rates

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

SB 1077     Status as of March 9, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Public Service Commission - Actions Involving Electric Companies - Terms and Conditions

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

SB 1078     Status as of March 9, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Standard Offer Service - Rate Increase - Delay

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

SB 1079     Status as of March 13, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Electric Utility Regulation - Standard Offer Service - Continuation of Rate Caps and Total Rates

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

SB 1086     Status as of May 26, 2006: Became Law - Chapter 554

Health Insurance - Contracts of Carriers with Providers , Ambulatory Surgical Facilities, or Hospitals - Prohibited Provisions

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 1099     Status as of April 8, 2006: Vetoed by the Governor - Policy

Constellation Energy Group, Inc., and Baltimore Gas and Electric Company - Return of Transition Costs

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

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.)    

SB 1103     Status as of March 27, 2006: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Investor-Owned Electric Companies - Electricity Supply

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 27, 2006, 6:00 p.m.)    

SJ 10         Status as of March 17, 2006: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Residential Electricity Aggregation

Senate: Finance     House: House Rules and Executive Nominations