2008 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of November 23, 2008 - 0:13 a.m.
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Total Number of Bills: 112
HB 70
Status as of February 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Construction Industry Employee Misclassification Act
House:
Economic Matters and Ways and Means
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 82
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Public Service Companies - Electric Companies and Electricity Suppliers - Regulation
House:
Economic Matters
HB 89
Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Courts - Violation of Probation or Suspension of Sentence - Notice or Warrant
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 163
Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 46
Howard County - Appointed Alcoholic Beverage Hearing Board - Qualifications for Membership Ho. Co. 15-08
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 191
Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Vehicle Laws - Driver's Licenses - Alcohol and Drug Test for Underage Applicants
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 314
Status as of May 22, 2008:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Garrett County - County Commissioners - Agricultural Districts
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 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 424
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 500
Office of the State Prosecutor - Subpoena Authority
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 432
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 660
Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation - Unemployment Insurance Claims - Lower Appeals Division
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 459
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 505
State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - Sunset Extension and Revisions
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 534
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Juvenile Law - Purposes and Hearings
House:
Judiciary
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 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 633
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Calvert County - Alcoholic Beverages
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 639
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 512
Washington County - Board of Education - Vacancies
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 688
Status as of March 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Insurance - Medical Mutual Liability Insurance Society of Maryland - Surplus
House:
Economic 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 774
Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Establishment of the Provider Advocacy Group for Providers of Services to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 779
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Harford County - Board of Education - Election of Members
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 4, 2008, 1:00 P.M.)
HB 806
Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Harford County Board of Education - Nomination and Appointment Process
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: February 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 814
Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations - Personal Trainers - Licensing
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 839
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Public Utility Companies - Electric Companies - Tree Care Activities
House:
Economic Matters
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 866
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 435
Employment Agencies - Bonding - Enforcement Authority
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 872
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 627
Health Insurance - Public-Private Health Care Programs
House:
Health and Government Operations
Senate:
Finance
HB 876
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
State Board of Physicians - Subpoenas - Medical Records for Mental Health Services
House:
Health and Government Operations
HB 878
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 298
Washington County - Regulation of Electricians and the Provision of Electrical Services
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 931
Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - Montgomery County - Planning Board - Enforcement Powers PG/MC 112-08
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: April 3, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 954
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means
Baltimore County - Board of Education - Appointment Process
House:
Ways and Means
HB 992
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Commercial Law - Common Ownership Communities - Management Companies
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 1105
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Family Law - Interim Protective Orders - Petitions Filed by Law Enforcement
House:
Judiciary
HB 1111
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 431
Death Penalty - Maryland Commission on Capital Punishment
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
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 1139
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 309
Calvert County - Regulation and Protection of Animals
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1231
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Failure to Yield Right-of-Way - Penalties for Death or Serious Bodily Injury
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1245
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 689
Cecil County - Correctional Officers' Bill of Rights Act
House:
Appropriations
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1253
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 119
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Administrative and Enforcement Provisions
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1298
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
State Board of Security Systems Technicians and Locksmiths - Licensing
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1309
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 537
Business Regulation - Mold Remediation Services - Licensing
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1329
Status as of March 14, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Delegation of Contested Claims to Office of Administrative Hearings
House:
Judiciary
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 1334
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Health Regulatory Boards - Additional Powers and Duties
House:
Health and Government Operations
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 1353
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 540
Omnibus Coastal Property Insurance Reform Act
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1362
Status as of April 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary
Vehicle Laws - Fatality or Life-Threatening Injury - Tests for Alcohol, Drugs, or Controlled Dangerous Substances
House:
Judiciary
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 1416
Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Intercounty Connector - Impact on Global Warming - Study
House:
Environmental Matters
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 1447
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Maryland Individual Tax Preparers Act
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: March 19, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1469
Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations - Maryland Athletic Trainers Act
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1477
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Prince George's County - Defenses to Wrongful Foreclosures Act PG 427-08
House:
Environmental Matters
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 1518
Status as of March 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means
Education - Collective Bargaining - Public School Labor Relations Board
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1546
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Public Service Commission - Electricity Supply - Distribution of Costs
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1557
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 481
Home Builders - Sales Representative Registration and Home Builder Guaranty Fund
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
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 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 1595
Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Intercounty Connector - Public Health Impacts from Air Pollution - Assessment
House:
Environmental Matters
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 1626
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
Public Service Commission - Nuclear Decommissioning, Electric Industry Restructuring, and Acquisition and Financing Approvals
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
SB 1
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 559
Maryland Youth Advisory Council
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 55
Status as of January 16, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Calvert County - Alcoholic Beverages
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: January 24, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
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 59
Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary
Courts - Violation of Probation or Suspension of Sentence - Notice or Warrant
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
(Heard: March 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 183
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 155
Prince George's County Board of Education - Repeal of Requirement for a Comprehensive Review
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 184
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 156
Family Law - Child Care Centers - Emergency Suspensions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
SB 189
Status as of January 23, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Surface Water Discharge Permits - Contested Case Hearings - Standing
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
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 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 260
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 377
Garrett County - County Commissioners - Agricultural Districts
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
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 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 306
Status as of March 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Harford County - Board of Education - Selection of Members
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Ways and Means
(Heard: April 2, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 443
Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
State Board of Physicians - Subpoenas - Medical Records for Mental Health Services
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
(Heard: March 26, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 502
Status as of May 22, 2008:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - Sunset Extension and Revisions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 508
Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Permit Process - Modifications
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 524
Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Procedure - Criminal Injuries Compensation Board - Delegation of Contested Claims to Office of Administrative Hearings
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 584
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 425
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2008
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 589
Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Commercial Law - Common Ownership Communities - Management Companies
Senate:
Finance
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 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 614
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 430
Death Penalty - Maryland Commission on Capital Punishment
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
SB 630
Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Office of the State Prosecutor - Subpoena Authority
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Judiciary
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 650
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 434
Employment Agencies - Bonding - Enforcement Authority
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
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 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 705
Status as of February 26, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings
Juvenile Law - Purposes and Hearings
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 712
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 443
Vehicle Laws - Failure to Yield Right-of-Way - Penalties for Death or Serious Bodily Injury
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 727
Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters
Electric Companies - Notification of Tree Care Schedule and Review - Public Service Commission
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
(Heard: April 7, 2008, 10:00 a.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 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 817
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 623
Maryland Individual Tax Preparers Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters
SB 850
Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Education - Collective Bargaining - Public School Labor Relations Board
Senate:
Senate Rules
SB 851
Status as of February 19, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Regulated Firearms - Applications for Dealer's License - Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 852
Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 626
Health Insurance - Public-Private Health Care Programs
Senate:
Finance
House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 883
Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Voluntary Cleanup Program - Enforcement and Oversight - Requirements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: April 2, 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 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 996
Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Department of Housing and Community Development - Rent Stabilization Program for Seniors
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
(Heard: March 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 1008
Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 480
Home Builders - Sales Representative Registration and Home Builder Guaranty Fund
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
SB 1013
Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 133
Public Service Commission - Nuclear Decommissioning, Electric Industry Restructuring, and Acquisition and Financing Approvals
Senate:
Finance
House:
Economic Matters
