2008 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of November 23, 2008 - 0:12 a.m.
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Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
Total Number of Bills: 104
HB 69
Status as of February 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Prosthetic Parity Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 71
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Condominiums - Solar Panels - Restrictive Covenants
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 84
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Homeowners Associations and Municipalities - Solar Collection Panels - Regulation
House:
Environmental Matters
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 111
Status as of January 23, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Malfunctioning Traffic Light Act
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 114
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 487
All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Task Force
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 117
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 138
Real Property - Solar Collector Systems - Restriction on Use and Solar Easement
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 174
Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Baltimore County - Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 177
Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Radar Cameras
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 273
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 62
Assistive Technology Guaranteed Loan Program and Fund - Changes
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 338
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Energy Efficiency Tax Credit and Surcharge Act
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 7, 2008, 11:00 a.m)
HB 362
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 9
Reorganization of State Government - Department of Information Technology
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 364
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed
Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Statewide Authorization and Use in Highway Work Zones
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 374
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 131
EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 377
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 132
Solar and Geothermal Tax Incentive and Grant Program
House:
Economic Matters and Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation and Finance
HB 394
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 69
State Postmortem Examiners Commission - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner - Postmortem Examiners Law
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 537
Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemptions - Construction of Wells
House:
Ways and Means
HB 557
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Video Slot Machines Revenues and Operations
House:
Ways and Means
HB 564
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Identity Fraud - Prohibition of Unauthorized Skimming and Re-Encoding Devices
House:
Judiciary
HB 583
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Credit - Visual Fire Alarm Systems
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 585
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 80
Nursing Homes - Safe Patient Lifting
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
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 695
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Use of Wireless Communication Devices by Young Drivers - Enforcement
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 699
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Maryland Crane Operators Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 711
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Motor Vehicles - School Bus Drivers - Prohibition on Use of a Wireless Communication Device While Driving
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 751
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 89
Financial Institutions - Regulatory Reforms
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 795
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 608
Athletics - Mixed Martial Arts - Regulation by State Athletic Commission - Boxing and Wrestling Tax
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 827
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 92
Montgomery County - Department of Liquor Control - Sale of Items at Dispensaries and Retail Outlets MC 817-08
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 838
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Property Tax - Electric Generating Facilities
House:
Ways and Means
HB 843
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Vehicle Emissions Inspection - Test Performed by Dealers
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 864
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 297
St. Mary's County - Loans - Purchase of New Emergency Equipment
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 868
Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Motor Vehicles - Towing and Towed Vehicles - Procedures and Equipment
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 985
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 180
Sales and Use Tax - Energy Star Product Exemptions - Boilers
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 994
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Radio Communications - Regulation of Amateur Radio Equipment - Limitations
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1017
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Prince George's County - Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems PG 324-08
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1024
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Prince George's County - Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems PG 316-08
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1034
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Prince George's County - Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems PG 312-08
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1037
Status as of March 31, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Prince George's County Hospital Authority PG 410-08
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1039
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 680
Prince George's County Hospital Authority PG 403-08
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1096
Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Identity Fraud - Seizure and Forfeiture
House:
Judiciary
HB 1113
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 355
Identity Fraud - Prohibitions, Evidence, and Penalties
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1119
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 374
Motor Vehicles - Towing and Towed Vehicles - Procedures and Equipment
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1134
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 597
Immunity from Liability - Use of Automated External Defibrillator
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1142
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Patient Referrals - Imaging and Radiation Therapy Services - Accreditation
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1198
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Howard County - Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems Ho. Co. 07-08
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1203
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Protective Headgear Requirement for Motorcycle Riders - Exceptions
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1224
Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Hospitals - Nursing Care Committees, Staffing Plans, and Commission on Nursing Acuity
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1229
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Tax Credits for Energy Star Appliances and Solar Water Heaters
House:
Ways and Means
HB 1270
Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Video Lottery Terminals - Gaming Cards
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1302
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Property Tax Credit - Programmable Thermostats
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1317
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Crimes - Sale of Kits, Pipes, Cigarette Rolling Papers, and Cigar Leaf Wrappers - Prohibition
House:
Judiciary
HB 1358
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 691
Artificial Tanning Devices - Protection of Minors
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1381
Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations - Optometrists - Therapeutic Contact Lenses
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 1389
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Maryland Smart Grid Initiative
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1399
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Business Regulation - Tobacco Paraphernalia
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1401
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Chip Implantation Prevention Act
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1436
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 321
Natural Resources - Fishing Restrictions - Pot and Net Setting
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1493
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 324
Calvert County - Authorization to Harvest Seafood and Engage in the Seafood Industry
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1498
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 698
Calvert County - Soft-Shell Clam Harvesting
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1502
Status as of March 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Elections - Instant Runoff Method of Voting
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 20, 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 1576
Status as of March 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Statewide Phase-Out of Electronic Gaming Devices
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1599
Status as of April 2, 2008: Bill is in the House - Recommit to Committee Environmental Matters
Washington County - Roads and Transportation
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1604
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 248
Department of Natural Resources - Community Parks and Playgrounds Program
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1609
Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Property Tax - Abatement of Tax on Exempt Manufacturing Personal Property
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1616
Status as of March 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Election Law - Maryland Student Voting Rights Act of 2008
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SB 2
Status as of March 28, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Use of Wireless Communication Devices While Driving - Prohibitions
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 28
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 14
All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Task Force
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 54
Status as of January 16, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Voter's Rights Protection Act of 2008
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: January 31, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 60
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 354
Identity Fraud - Prohibitions, Evidence, and Penalties
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 80
Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Radio Communications - Regulation of Amateur Radio Equipment - Limitations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 98
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Prosthetic Parity Act
Senate:
Finance
SB 173
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit for Installation of Fire Suppression Systems
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 174
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 373
Motor Vehicles - Towing and Towed Vehicles - Procedures and Equipment
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 205
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 207
Status as of January 23, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Solar and Geothermal Tax Incentive and Grant Program
Senate:
Budget and Taxation and Finance
(Heard: February 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 212
Status as of May 22, 2008:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Reorganization of State Government - Department of Information Technology
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 220
Status as of March 31, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Identity Fraud - Prohibition of Unauthorized Skimming and Re-Encoding Devices
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 269
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed
Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Statewide Authorization and Use in Highway Work Zones
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 317
Status as of March 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Rules of the Road - Malfunctioning Traffic Control Signals
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 330
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Swimming Pools - Automated External Defibrillator Programs
Senate:
Finance
(Heard: February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 362
Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance
Business Regulation - Tobacco Paraphernalia
Senate:
Finance
SB 363
Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Sales and Use Tax - Surcharge - Tobacco Paraphernalia
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 378
Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Drunk Driving - Administrative Per Se Offense - Alcohol Concentration - Ignition Interlock System Program
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 456
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 179
Sales and Use Tax - Energy Star Product Exemptions - Boilers
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 461
Status as of March 14, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed
Vehicle Laws - Use of Wireless Communication Devices by Young Drivers - Enforcement
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 504
Status as of April 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Criminal Law - Theft of Rental Property
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 570
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 593
State Emergency Medical Services Board - Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 579
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 596
Immunity from Liability - Use of Automated External Defibrillator
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 624
Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Election Law - Maryland Student Voting Rights Act of 2008
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 649
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 607
Athletics - Mixed Martial Arts - Regulation by State Athletic Commission - Boxing and Wrestling Tax
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
House:
Economic Matters
SB 673
Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Clammers - Clamming Appliances and Income - Compensation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 708
Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Patient Referrals - Imaging and Radiation Therapy Services - Accreditation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 709
Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Health Occupations - Optometrists - Therapeutic Contact Lenses
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 765
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Hospitals - Nursing Care Committees, Staffing Plans, and Commission on Nursing Acuity
Senate:
Finance and Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 908
Status as of March 4, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Sales and Use Tax - Exemptions - Tax-Free Weeks
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 12, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)
SB 916
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 238
Maryland Trauma Physician Services Fund - Reimbursement and Grants
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 959
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 474
Slot Machines - Definition
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 962
Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Public Education - Bridge to Excellence - Video Lottery Terminals
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
SB 963
Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Prince George's County - Safer Roads Act of 2008
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SB 972
Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Identity Fraud - Seizure and Forfeiture
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 981
Status as of April 4, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed
Property Tax - Abatement of Tax on Exempt Manufacturing Personal Property
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 1000
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 247
Department of Natural Resources - Community Parks and Playgrounds Program
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 1007
Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Prince George's County Hospital Authority
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
