2008 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of November 23, 2008 - 0:12 a.m.
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Total Number of Bills: 88

HB 77         Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Criminal Procedure - Cameras in the Courtroom - Criminal Sentencing Hearings

House: Judiciary    

HB 90         Status as of May 22, 2008: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Child Welfare - Permanency Planning and Interstate Placement of Foster Children

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 102       Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Voter's Rights Protection Act of 2008

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 141       Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Charles County - Test Borings and Soil Tests - Entry on Private Land

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 25, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

HB 149       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 488

Family Law - Counsel for Minor - Payment of Fees

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 161       Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Criminal and Juvenile Law - Malicious Destruction to Property by Act of Graffiti - Additional Penalty

House: Judiciary    

HB 182       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 398

Domestic Violence - Permanent Protective Order After Conviction and Imprisonment

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 246       Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ...

Charter Counties - Land Use Appeals - Standing

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 292       Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Maryland False Claims Act

House: Judiciary and Health and Government Operations    

HB 346       Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Family Law - Child Custody and Visitation - Military Deployment

House: Judiciary    

HB 370       Status as of April 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed

Public Safety - Statewide DNA Data Base System - Crimes of Violence and Burglary - Sample Collections on Charge

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 412       Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Maryland Uniform Power of Attorney Act

House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 425       Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

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

House: Judiciary    

HB 500       Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Family Law - Denial of Paternity, Custody, and Visitation

House: Judiciary     (Heard: February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 534       Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Juvenile Law - Purposes and Hearings

House: Judiciary    

HB 550       Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 30

Criminal Law - Forgery of Signature and Counterfeit Documents - Prohibition

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 593       Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Juvenile Law - Child in Need of Supervision and Delinquency Proceedings - Permanency Plans

House: Judiciary    

HB 615       Status as of March 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

State Government - Custodian of Records - Inspection of Public Records

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 642       Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Courts - Jury Trials in Civil Actions - Amount in Controversy

House: Judiciary    

HB 644       Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy

House: Judiciary    

HB 659       Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Domestic Violence - Temporary Protective Order - Additional Relief

House: Judiciary    

HB 672       Status as of March 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Crimes - Committing Crime of Violence in Presence of Minor - Penalties

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

HB 685       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 616

Police and Court Records - Nuisance Crimes - Expungement

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 691       Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Juvenile Causes - Intake Decisions - Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle

House: Judiciary    

HB 768       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 603

Children - Records - Access by the Baltimore City Health Department

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 778       Status as of March 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Richard Atta Poku Foreclosure Defense Act

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

HB 852       Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 35

Credit Regulation - Credit Grantor Provisions - Fees, Charges, and Penalties

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 858       Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Statute of Limitations and Limitation of Damages

House: Judiciary    

HB 869       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 381

Admissibility of Evidence - Intercepted Communications - Electronic

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 886       Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

English Language - Formal Recognition

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 1038     Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 679

Prince George's County - Master for Juvenile Causes - Authority PG 303-08

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1098     Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Juveniles - Drug-Related Delinquency - Drug Screening of Parent, Guardian, or Custodian

House: Judiciary    

HB 1107     Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Identity Fraud - Personal and Business Documents and Cardholder Affidavits - Evidence

House: Judiciary    

HB 1116     Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Domestic Violence - Violation of Protective Order - Active Electronic Monitoring

House: Judiciary    

HB 1123     Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Criminal Procedure - Occupational Licenses or Certificates - Issuance of a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities

House: Judiciary    

HB 1130     Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Controlled Dangerous Substances - Manufacturing, Distributing, or Dispensing - Revocation of License to Drive

House: Judiciary    

HB 1147     Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Family Law - Child Custody Determinations

House: Judiciary    

HB 1232     Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Citizens Rights Act

House: Judiciary    

HB 1240     Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

Education - Student Discipline - Alternative Education Program

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: April 1, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

HB 1322     Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Criminal Law - Gang Activity - Jurisdiction over Juvenile Offenders

House: Judiciary    

HB 1325     Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

Children in Need of Assistance - Custody Determinations - Prohibition Against Consideration of Disabilities

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1332     Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Criminal Procedure - Offender Registry - Minors

House: Judiciary    

HB 1341     Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Courts - Nonprofit Associations - Standing to Participate in Governmental Proceedings

House: Judiciary    

HB 1344     Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

Real Property - Retaliatory Action by Landlords and Mobile Home Park Owners

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1405     Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Criminal Law - Prohibited Transfer of Recorded Sounds or Images - Restitution

House: Judiciary    

HB 1450     Status as of March 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Criminal Procedure - Sexual Offenders - Homeless Registrants and Supervision

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

HB 1467     Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: April 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

HB 1556     Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Administrative Office of the Courts - Automated External Defibrillator Program - Courthouses

House: Judiciary    

HB 1590     Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Employer Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1605     Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Divorce - Mutual Consent Required

House: Judiciary    

SB 57         Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 16

Child Welfare - Permanency Planning and Interstate Placement of Foster Children

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 87         Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Maryland Uniform Power of Attorney Act - Loretta's Law

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 128       Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Appeal of Order to Close Place of Business

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Economic Matters

SB 211       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 337

Public Safety - Statewide DNA Data Base System - Crimes of Violence and Burglary - Sample Collections on Charge - Postconviction DNA Testing

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 215       Status as of March 18, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed

Maryland False Health Claims Act

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 250       Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 29

Criminal Law - Forgery of Signature and Counterfeit Documents - Prohibition

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 256       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Criminal Procedure - Dismissal of Criminal Proceeding - Failure to Provide Interpreter

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: February 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 271       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 380

Admissibility of Evidence - Intercepted Communications - Electronic

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 327       Status as of March 31, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Identity Fraud - Cardholder Affidavits - Evidence

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 347       Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 34

Credit Regulation - Credit Grantor Provisions - Fees, Charges, and Penalties

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 385       Status as of March 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings

Family Law - Termination of Parental Rights - Child Conceived as the Result of Rape

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 389       Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Foreclosure - Residential Property - Trustee Commissions and Attorney's Fees

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: February 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 393       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 397

Domestic Violence - Permanent Protective Order After Conviction and Imprisonment

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 403       Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Courts - Jury Trials in Civil Actions - Amount in Controversy

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: House Rules and Executive Nominations

SB 404       Status as of March 23, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed

Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 441       Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Criminal Procedure - Offender Registry - Minors

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 512       Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Real Property - Retaliatory Action by Landlords and Mobile Home Park Owners

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 516       Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Family Law - Denial of Paternity, Custody, and Visitation

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary     (Heard: April 1, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 536       Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments

Drinking Driver Monitor Program - Fee

Senate: Budget and Taxation and Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary and Appropriations

SB 549       Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Referred to interim study

State Government - Custodian of Records - Inspection of Public Records

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 551       Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 190

Children in Need of Assistance - Custody Determinations - Prohibition Against Consideration of Disabilities

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 572       Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Juvenile Law - Truancy Reduction Pilot Program - Baltimore County

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 596       Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Courts - Nonprofit Associations - Standing to Participate in Governmental Proceedings

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 607       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 602

Children - Records - Access by the Baltimore City Health Department

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 609       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Family Law - Child Custody and Visitation - Change of Child's Permanent Residence

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 610       Status as of March 14, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Vehicle Laws - Violations by Drivers Under the Age of 18 Years - Driver's License Suspensions

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary     (Heard: March 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 628       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Criminal Procedure - Legal Residency Status - Sentencing and Parole Considerations

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: February 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 633       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Criminal Law - Property Used in Gang Activity - Seizure and Forfeiture

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 634       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Criminal Law - Gang Activity - Jurisdiction over Juvenile Offenders

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 639       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Courts - Evidence - Existence of or Membership in a Criminal Gang

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 687       Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings

Courts - Nonprofit Associations and Homeowners Associations - Standing

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 695       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 615

Police and Court Records - Nuisance Crimes - Expungement

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 697       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Juvenile Causes - Intake Decisions - Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: February 19, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 698       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Criminal Procedure - Occupational Licenses or Certificates - Issuance of a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: February 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 700       Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Domestic Violence - Violation of Protective Order - Active Electronic Monitoring

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 705       Status as of February 26, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings

Juvenile Law - Purposes and Hearings

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 706       Status as of February 26, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings

Evidence - Admissibility of Fingerprint Evaluations

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 845       Status as of February 19, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

Maryland False Claims Act

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)