2008 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of November 23, 2008 - 0:12 a.m.
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Total Number of Bills: 97
HB 28
        Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Purchase of Apparel Produced in the United States
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 58
        Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Real Property - Foreclosures - Homeowner's Right to Rescind Sales Contract
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 59
        Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Real Property - Foreclosure Consultants - Duty to Homeowner - Value of Residence in Foreclosure
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 68
        Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Real Estate Guaranty Fund - Fund Balance and Maximum Recovery
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 120
      Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 206
Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Disclosures
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 187
      Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 195
      Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
Real Property - Common Ownership Communities - Reserve Study
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 196
      Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 205
      Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 370
Alcoholic Beverages - Beer Manufacturer and Distributor Agreements - Obligation of Successor Manufacturer
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 233
      Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 650
Physicians and Pharmacists - Therapy Management Contracts - Extension of Law
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 236
      Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Life or Health Insurance Policies and Contracts - Discretionary Clauses - Prohibition
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 238
      Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 259
Maryland Health Insurance Plan - Status, Operation, and Regulation
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 253
      Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 257
      Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 262
Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Contracts with Pharmacies and Pharmacists
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 278
      Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 656
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Powers of the Secretary
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 281
      Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services - Government Contracts Exemption
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 286
      Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Credit Regulation - Loans Secured by Residential Real Property - Escrow Accounts
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 290
      Status as of March 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Procurement - Purchase of Apparel by State Agencies - Labor Standards
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 326
      Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 358
      Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 659
Maryland Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2008
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 361
      Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 6
Protection of Homeowners in Foreclosure - Prohibition on Foreclosure Rescue Transactions - Enforcement
House:
Environmental Matters and Economic Matters
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 363
      Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 8
Credit Regulation - Mortgage Lending and Other Extensions of Credit
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 368
      Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 128
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 405
      Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 72
Homeowner's Insurance - Loss from Water and Sewer Backup - Offer of Coverage
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 414
      Status as of February 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Motor Vehicle Insurance - Financing of Premiums or Acceptance of Premiums on an Installment Basis by Insurer - Prohibited
House:
Economic Matters
   
(Heard: February 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 440
      Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 503
Procurement - Service Contracts - Notice to Exclusive Representatives
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 451
      Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Minority Environmental and Land Trust
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 465
      Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Education - Public Charter Schools - Revisions
House:
Ways and Means
   
HB 483
      Status as of May 22, 2008:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Harford County - Special Taxing Districts - Creation
House:
Ways and Means
    Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 484
      Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 662
Procurement - Unsolicited Proposals - Extension of Termination Date
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 487
      Status as of April 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 499
      Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Primary Care Physicians - Reimbursement for Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 526
      Status as of February 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Insurance - Premium Finance Companies - Authority to Cancel Policies Issued by Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 553
      Status as of March 31, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Minority Participation in Contracts for Group Homes for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities - Study
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 577
      Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 665
Preservation of Right to Jury or Judge Trial Act
House:
Judiciary
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 596
      Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
County Boards of Education - Procurement of Green Product Cleaning Supplies
House:
Ways and Means
   
HB 645
      Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 286
Maryland Contract Lien Act - Foreclosure of Liens - Time Period
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 647
      Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Real Property - Construction Contracts - Retention Proceeds
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 770
      Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 671
Washington County - Purchasing Goods and Services - Public Bidding
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 804
      Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Frederick County - Solid Waste Collection - Franchises and Contracts
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: April 1, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 805
      Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 577
Procurement - Preferences - Employment Works Program
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 822
      Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Public Service Commission - Alternatives to Long-Term Electricity Generation Contracts and New Electricity Generation
House:
Economic Matters
   
(Heard: March 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 859
      Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 95
Property and Casualty Insurance Policies - Coverage for Additional Living Expenses
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 860
      Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Property and Casualty Insurance - Underwriting Based on Geographic Area
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 950
      Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Real Property - Homeowners Associations and Condominiums - Transition of Control
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 989
      Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Real Property - Conservation Easements - Disclosure
House:
Environmental Matters
   
(Heard: March 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1045
    Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 407
Department of Budget and Management - Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Information from and Liability of Health Insurance Carriers
House:
Appropriations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 1052
    Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Prince George's County - Real Property - Home Builders - Community Amenities PG 405-08
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1090
    Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 532
State Board of Morticians - Family Security Trust Fund and Pre-Need Contracts
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1148
    Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Public School Vending Machines - Nutritional Foods and Beverages
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 19, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1155
    Status as of March 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
State-Funded Construction Projects - Apprentices
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 1175
    Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance - Provider Contracts - Conditions of Participation with Carriers
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1178
    Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Commercial Law - Consumer Contracts - Prohibited Provisions
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 1192
    Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Land Use - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 1219
    Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 688
Health Insurance - Health Care Provider Panels - Provider Contracts
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 1223
    Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
Credit Regulation - Debt Settlement and Debt Management Services Providers
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 1304
    Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Recipients of State Incentives or Financial Assistance - Diversity Initiatives
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1340
    Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Energy Companies - Net Energy Metering
House:
Economic Matters
   
(Heard: March 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1353
    Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 540
Omnibus Coastal Property Insurance Reform Act
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 1462
    Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Credit Regulation - Credit Agreements - Actions to Enforce or Seek Damages for Breach
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 1463
    Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 241
Natural Resources - Somers Cove Marina Commission
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1512
    Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 636
Procurement - Chesapeake Bay Trust - State Contracts and Grants
House:
Health and Government Operations and Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1562
    Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 550
Cecil County - Special Taxing Districts - Creation
House:
Ways and Means
    Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1570
    Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 634
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Leased Vehicles - Application of Trade-In Value
House:
Ways and Means
    Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1578
    Status as of April 1, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Electricity Generation - Long-Term Contracts and Use of Consortium of Electric Companies to Build New Facilities
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Senate Rules
SB 41
        Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)
   
SB 46
        Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 10
Budget Financing Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
    House:
Ways and Means
SB 118
      Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 369
Alcoholic Beverages - Beer Manufacturer and Distributor Agreements - Obligation of Successor Manufacturer
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 137
      Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services - Preexisting Contracts
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)
   
SB 138
      Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)
   
SB 186
      Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 23
Department of General Services - Small Procurement Process
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 218
      Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 5
Protection of Homeowners in Foreclosure - Prohibition on Foreclosure Rescue Transactions - Enforcement
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Environmental Matters and Economic Matters
SB 257
      Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services - Government Contracts Exemption
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)
   
SB 268
      Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 127
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program
Senate:
Finance and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 270
      Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 7
Credit Regulation - Mortgage Lending and Other Extensions of Credit
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 313
      Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 390
Real Property - Construction Contracts - Retention Proceeds
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 368
      Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 576
Procurement - Preferences - Employment Works Program
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 463
      Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 583
State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 476
      Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 406
Department of Budget and Management - Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Information from and Liability of Health Insurance Carriers
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Appropriations
SB 537
      Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation
Tax Reduction Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
SB 567
      Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Computer Services Tax Repeal and Transportation Funding Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)
   
SB 587
      Status as of March 4, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Real Property - Homeowners Associations and Condominiums - Transition of Control
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
SB 611
      Status as of April 2, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Health Insurance - Provider Contracts - Conditions of Participation with Carriers
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 724
      Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 205
Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Disclosures
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 725
      Status as of May 22, 2008:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Contracts with Pharmacies and Pharmacists
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 742
      Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 207
Human Services - Residential Child Care Program - Bill of Rights
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 793
      Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 456
Harford County - Special Taxing Districts - Creation
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
    House:
Ways and Means
SB 811
      Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Health Insurance - Health Care Provider Panels - Provider Contracts
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 819
      Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Maryland Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2008
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 825
      Status as of March 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
Credit Regulation - Terms Relating to Prepayment Charges and Penalties and Class Actions
Senate:
Finance
   
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 923
      Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Cecil County - Special Taxing Districts - Creation
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 2:00 P.M.)
   
SB 924
      Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 633
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Leased Vehicles - Application of Trade-In Value
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
    House:
Ways and Means
SB 926
      Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 635
Procurement - Chesapeake Bay Trust - State Contracts and Grants
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Health and Government Operations and Environmental Matters
SB 941
      Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 240
Natural Resources - Somers Cove Marina Commission
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 971
      Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Homeowner's Insurance - Assignment of Policy on Sale of Property
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 991
      Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
Public Service Commission - Alternatives to Long-Term Electricity Generation Contracts and New Electricity Generation
Senate:
Finance
   
(Heard: March 19, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 1011
    Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services
Senate:
Budget and Taxation