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Exemptions
Total Number of Bills: 108
HB 37         Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Medicare Part D "Donut Hole" Tax Assistance Act
House: Ways and Means    
HB 46         Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Income Tax - Itemized Deductions - Treatment of Gambling Losses
House: Ways and Means    
HB 52         Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Transportation - Motor Fuel Tax - Special Fuel - Exemption
House: Ways and Means    
HB 65         Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Clothing
House: Ways and Means    
HB 79         Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Exemption Amounts - Blind and Elderly Individuals
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 122       Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
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 193       Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Estate Tax - Family Property Protection Act
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
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 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 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 291       Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping
House: Ways and Means    
HB 313       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services - Resale Exemption
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 12, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 316       Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Taxes - Admissions and Amusement Tax - Exemption
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
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 345       Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Tax-Free Period for Back-to-School Shopping
House: Ways and Means    
HB 366       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
BRAC Community Enhancement Act
House: Ways and Means and Economic Matters     (Heard: February 20, 2008, 11:00 a.m)    
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 446       Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Admissions and Amusement Tax - Exemption for Activities Related to Agricultural Tourism
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 469       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
County Property Tax - Interest in Federal Government Property - Payment in Lieu of Taxes
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 20, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)    
HB 475       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Inflation Adjustment
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 515       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 509
Anne Arundel County - Development Impact Fees - Not-For-Profit Entities
House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 540       Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Public School Volunteer Aides
House: Ways and Means    
HB 549       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 599       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Creation of a Minority Business Enterprise
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 635       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Taxes - Admission and Amusement Tax - Tip Jar Exemption
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 663       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Municipal Corporations - Building Excise Tax
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 668       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Inheritance Tax - Exemptions - Domestic Partners
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 670       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services Used in Production Activities and Research and Development
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 12, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 680       Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 290
Arts and Entertainment Districts - Tax Benefits - Jewelry and Clothing Designers
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation
HB 737       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Health Care Coverage - Personal Responsibility
House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: February 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 746       Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Recordation and Transfer Taxes - Exemptions - Domestic Partners
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation
HB 861       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Itemized Deductions
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 871       Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - University and College Textbooks
House: Ways and Means    
HB 926       Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - System Development Surcharge - Exemptions PG/MC 106-08
House: Environmental Matters    
HB 955       Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Foster Parents
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
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 999       Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1009     Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax Exemption - Military Health Care Pensions - Health Care Workforce Shortage
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1011     Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 108
Prince George's County School Facilities Surcharge - Exemption PG 414-08
House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1093     Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Health Care Coverage Fund - Tax on Health Insurance Premiums - Access to Health Care
House: Ways and Means and Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 12, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1094     Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Nonprofit Organizations
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1115     Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 533
Washington County - Building Excise Tax
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation
HB 1120     Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Hometown Heroes Act of 2008 - Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 21, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1122     Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification and Tax Credit for Dependent Care Expenses - Ineligibility
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1159     Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 534
Homeowners' Tax Fairness in Eminent Domain Proceedings Act
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation
HB 1163     Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Excise Tax - Vehicles Equipped for Individuals with Mobility Impairments - Exemption
House: Environmental Matters    
HB 1169     Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services Exemption - Internet-Based Publishing Services
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 12, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1183     Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services - Definition
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 12, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1197     Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Favorable Ways and Means
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Library Book Sales by Nonprofit Organizations
House: Ways and Means    
HB 1216     Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Contributions to Volunteer Fire Companies
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1278     Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Municipal Corporations - Green Tax Reform
House: Ways and Means    
HB 1289     Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Maryland Estate Tax - Exclusion for Family Farm Subject to Agricultural Preservation Easements
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1299     Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Taxpayers' Bill of Rights
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
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 1320     Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Maryland Energy Administration - Maryland Clean Energy Center
House: Economic Matters    
HB 1337     Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 137
Maryland Clean Energy Center
House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance
HB 1343     Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Income Tax - Credit and Subtraction Modification for Long-Term Care Insurance
House: Ways and Means    
HB 1384     Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Public Utility Companies - Maryland Energy Generation Authority
House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1391     Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 692
Kids First Act
House: Health and Government Operations and Ways and Means     Senate: Finance
HB 1408     Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Exemption from Taxation
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1424     Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Counties and Municipal Corporations - Transfer Tax
House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
HB 1521     Status as of March 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Veterans' Organizations
House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1534     Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 548
College Savings Plans of Maryland
House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation
HB 1555     Status as of May 22, 2008: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Baltimore City Land Bank Authority
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 1617     Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Veterans' Organizations
House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    
SB 12         Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 344
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - United States Coast Guard Auxiliary - Requirements
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means
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 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 165       Status as of January 23, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Estate Tax - Exclusion for Family Farm or Family-Owned Business
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: January 30, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 175       Status as of January 23, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Estate Tax - Exclusion for Family Farm Subject to Agricultural Preservation Easements
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: January 30, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 206       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 338
BRAC Community Enhancement Act
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means and 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 222       Status as of January 28, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Taxes - Admissions and Amusement Tax - Exemption
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
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 267       Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Public School Volunteer Aides
Senate: Budget and Taxation    
SB 289       Status as of January 28, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Seniors Tax Relief Act of 2008
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 315       Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 370       Status as of February 4, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Taxes - Admission and Amusement Tax - Tip Jar Exemption
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 386       Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Estate Tax - Unified Credit Effective Exemption Amount and Deduction for State Death Taxes
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 400       Status as of April 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Anne Arundel County - Development Impact Fees - Not-For-Profit Entities
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: House Rules and Executive Nominations
SB 426       Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Military Pay
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
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 474       Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Motor Fuel Tax - Exemptions for Biodiesel - Government Vehicles
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 505       Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Sales and Use Tax - Computer Services - Resale Exemption
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 12, 2008, 2:00 p.m.)    
SB 517       Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Personal Exemptions - Inflation Adjustment
Senate: Budget and Taxation    
SB 523       Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Inheritance Tax - Exemptions - Domestic Partners
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
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 581       Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Hometown Heroes Act of 2008 - Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Retirement Income of Law Enforcement, Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 597       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 599
Recordation and Transfer Taxes - Exemptions - Domestic Partners
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means
SB 625       Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement Income
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 666       Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Foster Parents
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 715       Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Compensation Outside the State
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 733       Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Vehicles Equipped for Disabled Individuals - Fees and Taxes
Senate: Budget and Taxation    
SB 759       Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Retirement Income - Rollovers to Individual Retirement Accounts
Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    
SB 791       Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation
Municipal Corporations - Building Excise Tax
Senate: Budget and Taxation    
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 911       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 468
Baltimore City Land Bank Authority
Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Environmental Matters
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 975       Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Corporations - Denial of Deduction for Excessive Compensation of Officers and Directors
Senate: Budget and Taxation    
SB 977       Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Maryland Clean Energy Center
Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters     (Heard: April 4, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 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