2008 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of November 23, 2008 - 0:13 a.m.
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Current Status of Legislation
Total number of Bills: 199
HB 2 Status as of January 16, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Riley
Entitled Public Safety - Handgun Permits - Repeal of Finding Requirement
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary

HB 19 Status as of January 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Haddaway
Entitled Income Tax Credit - Oyster Restoration Activity
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means

HB 50 Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Montgomery
Entitled Prescription Drugs - Marketing or Promotion - Use of Prescriber Identifying Information
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 63 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 484 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegate Branch
Entitled Elevator Safety Review Board Fund
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 82 Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Stukes, Burns, Conaway, Oaks, Riley, Robinson, Tarrant, and F. Turner
Entitled Public Service Companies - Electric Companies and Electricity Suppliers - Regulation
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 214 Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 53 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Bottled Water - Standard of Identity and Labeling Requirements - Out-of-State Registration of Bottled Water and Soft Drinks
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Finance

HB 216 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 256 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Hereditary and Congenital Disorders - Newborn Screening
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Finance

HB 219 Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 54 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Bedding Law - Repeal
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Finance

HB 220 Status as of February 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Professional Counselors and Therapists - Definition of Appraisal
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 223 Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 55 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Environmental Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)
Entitled Endangered and Threatened Species - Incidental Taking - Delmarva Fox Squirrel
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 226 Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 56 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Environmental Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)
Entitled Department of Natural Resources - Regulation of Bait
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 229 Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 59 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Environmental Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)
Entitled Fishing - Reciprocal Angler's Licenses
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 234 Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled State Board of Acupuncture - Practice and Licensure
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 241 Status as of May 22, 2008: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative Failed - Vetoed - Duplicate Signed
Sponsored By Anne Arundel County Delegation
Entitled Anne Arundel County - Health Department - License Fees for Food Establishments
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Finance

HB 243 Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Benson, Costa, Elliott, Kipke, Krebs, and Rudolph
Entitled Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Choice of Pharmacy
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 269 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 653 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegate Nathan-Pulliam
Entitled State Board of Nursing - Powers and Duties - Licensing, Certification, and Regulation
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 279 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 657 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled Board of Physical Therapy Examiners - Issuance of Temporary Licenses - Repeal
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 303 Status as of May 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 701 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Anne Arundel County Delegation
Entitled Anne Arundel County - Well Drillers - Permit Fee
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 305 Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 65 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Howard County Delegation
Entitled Howard County - Enabling Legislation - Sewerage System Performance Bond Ho. Co. 12-08
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 306 Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Costa, George, Kipke, McConkey, and Sossi
Entitled Public Safety - Handgun Permit Application Fee - Waiver for State Judges
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary

HB 317 Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Love
Entitled Surface Mining - Performance Bond Cap - Repeal
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters

HB 340 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 347 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Pena-Melnyk, Barnes, and Frush
Entitled Public Utility Companies - Bus Service Provided by University of Maryland, College Park - Exemption from Motor Carrier Permit Requirement
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 361 Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 6 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By The Speaker (By Request - Administration) and Delegates Niemann, Aumann, Barkley, Barnes, Barve, Benson, Bobo, Bohanan, Braveboy, Burns, G. Clagett, V. Clagett, Conway, Eckardt, Frick, Gaines, Griffith, Gutierrez, Guzzone, Haddaway, Healey, Hecht, Heller, Howard, Hucker, Ivey, James, Jones, Kaiser, Krysiak, Lafferty, Lee, Levi, Levy, Love, Manno, Mathias, McIntosh, Montgomery, Morhaim, Nathan-Pulliam, Pena-Melnyk, Ramirez, Riley, Ross, Shewell, Sophocleus, Stein, Stukes, Tarrant, F. Turner, V. Turner, Vaughn, Waldstreicher, and Walker
Entitled Protection of Homeowners in Foreclosure - Prohibition on Foreclosure Rescue Transactions - Enforcement
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters and Economic Matters
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 363 Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 8 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By The Speaker (By Request - Administration) and Delegates Aumann, Barkley, Barnes, Barve, Benson, Bobo, Bohanan, Braveboy, Bronrott, Burns, G. Clagett, V. Clagett, Conway, Doory, Eckardt, Frick, Gaines, Griffith, Gutierrez, Guzzone, Haddaway, Healey, Hecht, Heller, Holmes, Howard, Hucker, Ivey, James, Jones, Kaiser, Krysiak, Lafferty, Lee, Levi, Levy, Love, Manno, Mathias, McIntosh, Montgomery, Morhaim, Nathan-Pulliam, Niemann, Pena-Melnyk, Ramirez, Riley, Ross, Rudolph, Shewell, Sophocleus, Stein, Stukes, Tarrant, F. Turner, V. Turner, Vaughn, Waldstreicher, Walker, and Carr
Entitled Credit Regulation - Mortgage Lending and Other Extensions of Credit
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 365 Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 2 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By The Speaker (By Request - Administration) and Delegates Niemann, Barkley, Barnes, Barve, Benson, Bobo, Braveboy, Bronrott, Burns, G. Clagett, V. Clagett, Conway, Doory, Eckardt, Frick, Gaines, Griffith, Gutierrez, Guzzone, Haddaway, Healey, Hecht, Heller, Holmes, Howard, Hucker, Ivey, James, Jones, Krysiak, Lafferty, Lee, Levi, Levy, Love, Manno, Mathias, McIntosh, Montgomery, Morhaim, Nathan-Pulliam, Pena-Melnyk, Ramirez, Riley, Ross, Rudolph, Shewell, Sophocleus, Stein, Stukes, Tarrant, F. Turner, V. Turner, Vaughn, Waldstreicher, and Walker
Entitled Real Property - Recordation of Instruments Securing Mortgage Loans and Foreclosure of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on Residential Property
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 384 Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Donoghue
Entitled State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners - Temporary License - Repeal
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 394 Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 69 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)
Entitled State Postmortem Examiners Commission - Office of the Chief Medical Examiner - Postmortem Examiners Law
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Finance

HB 415 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 273 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation - Occupational and Professional Licensing Design Boards - Fee-Setting Authority
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 422 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 592 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Kirk, Conway, DeBoy, Haddaway, Harrison, Haynes, Impallaria, Jameson, King, Krysiak, Lafferty, Levy, Love, Malone, Manno, Mathias, Minnick, Niemann, Stifler, Taylor, and Wood
Entitled Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers - Definition of Dealer
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 427 Status as of February 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Morhaim, Elliott, and Nathan-Pulliam
Entitled Health Occupations - Power of Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene - Regulatory Boards
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 431 Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Chair, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled State Board of Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors and State Board of Plumbing - Firm Permit
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 459 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 505 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee
Entitled State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - Sunset Extension and Revisions
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 461 Status as of February 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Kach
Entitled State Real Estate Commission - Sales Agents for Home Builders - Waiver of Licensing Requirements
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 465 Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Kullen
Entitled Education - Public Charter Schools - Revisions
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means

HB 487 Status as of April 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Hammen (Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee)
Entitled State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 505 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 663 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Heller and Robinson
Entitled Transit Service for Disabled Persons - Criminal History Records Check and Training for Persons Providing Service
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 557 Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means Failed Legislation
Sponsored By The Minority Leader and Delegates Eckardt, Elliott, Frank, Kipke, McComas, Miller, Norman, Shank, and Smigiel
Entitled Video Slot Machines Revenues and Operations
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means

HB 566 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 151 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates McConkey, Eckardt, Haddaway, Krysiak, and McHale
Entitled Real Estate Salespersons - Qualifications for Licensure - Education Requirements
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 575 Status as of April 4, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Beitzel
Entitled Garrett County - Gaming Events Regulation - Repeal
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means

HB 589 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 421 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Oaks, Costa, Frush, Glenn, Hubbard, and Malone
Entitled Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2008
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 604 Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By The Minority Leader
Entitled Public Benefits - Requirement of Proof of Lawful Presence
Committee
Assignments
House: Appropriations

HB 617 Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Tarrant, Ali, Barnes, Cane, Cardin, Carr, Frush, Gilchrist, Harrison, Haynes, Howard, Hubbard, Ivey, Manno, McHale, McIntosh, Morhaim, Niemann, Oaks, Pena-Melnyk, Proctor, Ramirez, Rice, Rosenberg, Rudolph, Simmons, Stukes, Taylor, F. Turner, V. Turner, Waldstreicher, and Walker
Entitled Cigarette - Definition
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 626 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 282 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegate Niemann
Entitled Business Regulation - Maryland Real Estate Brokers Act - Violations and Penalties
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 655 Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Frush and V. Clagett
Entitled Natural Resources - Hunting Licenses - Minimum Age
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters

HB 666 Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Reznik and Hammen
Entitled Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 697 Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 84 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegate Hubbard
Entitled Health Occupations - State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators - Minimum Age Requirement
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 699 Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Schuler
Entitled Maryland Crane Operators Act
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 740 Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Harford County Delegation
Entitled Harford County - Gaming
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 745 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 429 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegate Donoghue
Entitled City of Hagerstown - Fire and Explosives Investigators - Authority
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 751 Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 89 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled Financial Institutions - Regulatory Reforms
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 752 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 293 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled Financial Institutions - Regulation, Fees, and Assessments
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 764 Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-assigned Ways and Means Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Costa, V. Clagett, Dwyer, George, Ivey, King, Kipke, McConkey, O'Donnell, Pena-Melnyk, Shank, Sophocleus, and F. Turner
Entitled Income Tax Credit - Organic Fertilizer
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means and Environmental Matters

HB 771 Status as of April 2, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By The Speaker (By Request - Department of Legislative Services)
Entitled State Board of Law Examiners - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 773 Status as of March 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Robinson, Conaway, Glenn, Hammen, Harrison, Haynes, Kaiser, Kirk, McHale, Stukes, Tarrant, and Taylor
Entitled Office of Health Care Quality - Provider Hotline
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 774 Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Robinson, Conaway, Glenn, Stukes, Tarrant, Taylor, and V. Turner
Entitled Establishment of the Provider Advocacy Group for Providers of Services to Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 780 Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Harford County Delegation
Entitled Harford County - War Veterans' Organizations - Slot Machines
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means

HB 795 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 608 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Reznik, Ali, Cardin, Conaway, Davis, Feldman, Frick, Haddaway, Hammen, Ivey, Kaiser, King, Kipke, Manno, Rice, Schuler, Taylor, Vaughn, and Walker
Entitled Athletics - Mixed Martial Arts - Regulation by State Athletic Commission - Boxing and Wrestling Tax
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
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 Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Frederick County Delegation
Entitled Frederick County - Solid Waste Collection - Franchises and Contracts
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 808 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 433 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Weldon, Bartlett, G. Clagett, Hecht, Krebs, O'Donnell, Shank, and Stull
Entitled Business Regulation - Stationary Engineers - Boilers
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 811 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 212 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Nathan-Pulliam, Benson, Donoghue, Harrison, Jones, Mizeur, Montgomery, Morhaim, Oaks, Pena-Melnyk, Riley, Tarrant, V. Turner, Weldon, and Stein
Entitled State Board of Dental Examiners Nomination and Disciplinary Processes - Task Force on the Discipline of Health Care Professionals and Improved Patient Care
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 814 Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Costa
Entitled Health Occupations - Personal Trainers - Licensing
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 848 Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Schuler
Entitled Family Law - Domestic Partnerships
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary

HB 870 Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Stifler and Davis
Entitled Maryland Geologists Act
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 872 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 627 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Pendergrass, Bobo, DeBoy, Guzzone, Malone, F. Turner, Benson, Bromwell, Costa, Donoghue, Elliott, Hammen, Hubbard, Kach, Kipke, Kullen, McDonough, Mizeur, Montgomery, Morhaim, Nathan-Pulliam, Oaks, Pena-Melnyk, Reznik, Riley, Tarrant, V. Turner, and Weldon
Entitled Health Insurance - Public-Private Health Care Programs
Committee
Assignments
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 Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Morhaim
Entitled State Board of Physicians - Subpoenas - Medical Records for Mental Health Services
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 878 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 298 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Washington County Delegation
Entitled Washington County - Regulation of Electricians and the Provision of Electrical Services
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 903 Status as of March 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Robinson, Anderson, Burns, Conaway, Glenn, Harrison, Haynes, Kirk, Krysiak, Oaks, Stukes, and Walker
Entitled Procurement - Minority Business Enterprise Certification - Mandatory Training
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 923 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 301 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Elmore, Barkley, Bartlett, Bates, Beitzel, Bohanan, Boteler, Cane, G. Clagett, Conway, Costa, Dumais, Eckardt, Frank, Frick, Gaines, George, Gilchrist, Haddaway, Hixson, Howard, Ivey, Jennings, Kipke, Kramer, Krebs, Levy, Mathias, McComas, McConkey, Murphy, Myers, Nathan-Pulliam, Norman, Rice, Schuh, Smigiel, Sophocleus, Sossi, Stifler, Stukes, Stull, Walker, and Walkup
Entitled State Board of Nursing - Temporary Licenses and Temporary Practice Letters - Extensions
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 947 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 606 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Feldman, Burns, Haddaway, Impallaria, Jameson, Kirk, Krysiak, Love, Manno, Mathias, Miller, Minnick, Rudolph, Stifler, Vaughn, Walkup, and Wood
Entitled Credit Regulation - Debt Management Services
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 961 Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Stein, Morhaim, and Nathan-Pulliam
Entitled State Board of Examiners of Psychologists - Discipline of Licensees - Disclosure of Information
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 982 Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Schuler, Olszewski, Anderson, Barnes, Barve, DeBoy, Frick, Frush, Glenn, Guzzone, Hucker, Kaiser, Kelly, Kullen, Lafferty, Levi, Malone, Riley, Stein, Stukes, Valderrama, and Weir
Entitled Casino Gaming - Agreements Between Licensees and Organized Labor
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means

HB 1008 Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Passed Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Conway and Mathias
Entitled Worcester County - Slot Machines for Nonprofit Organizations
Committee
Assignments
House: Ways and Means
Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1056 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 142 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates George, Beidle, Bobo, Cane, Carr, V. Clagett, Frush, Hucker, Lafferty, Niemann, Norman, Shewell, Sossi, Stein, Stull, and Walkup
Entitled Environment - Water Management Administration - Wetlands and Waterways Program Fees
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1061 Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Frank, Aumann, Bates, Boteler, Bromwell, Costa, Dwyer, Eckardt, Elliott, George, Haddaway, Jennings, Kach, Kelly, Kipke, Krebs, McComas, McConkey, Norman, O'Donnell, Riley, Schuler, Shank, Shewell, Sossi, Stifler, Stocksdale, and Stull
Entitled Public Safety - Denial of Permit to Carry Handgun - Return of Application Fee
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary

HB 1082 Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ... Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Benson
Entitled Polysomnographic Technologists - Education and Licensing Requirements
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1085 Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 113 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Washington County Delegation
Entitled Washington County - Regulation of Special Events
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1090 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 532 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Morhaim and Harrison
Entitled State Board of Morticians - Family Security Trust Fund and Pre-Need Contracts
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1091 Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Benson, Costa, Donoghue, Elliott, Hubbard, Kach, Kipke, Montgomery, Nathan-Pulliam, Pena-Melnyk, Reznik, Tarrant, V. Turner, and Weldon
Entitled Task Force to Study Funeral Establishment Licensing
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 1100 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 441 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Tarrant, Barkley, Barnes, Branch, Donoghue, Hubbard, McHale, Nathan-Pulliam, Ramirez, Ross, Stukes, Taylor, V. Turner, Vaughn, Benson, Montgomery, Morhaim, Oaks, and Pena-Melnyk
Entitled Insurance Producers - Life and Health Insurance Examinations - Annual Report
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Finance

HB 1112 Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Dumais
Entitled Family Law - Civil Unions - Establishment, Rights, and Responsibilities
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary

HB 1123 Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Levi, Anderson, Barnes, Bronrott, Cane, Cardin, Carr, Carter, V. Clagett, Davis, Dumais, Feldman, Glenn, Griffith, Gutierrez, Haynes, Hucker, Mizeur, Nathan-Pulliam, Oaks, Ramirez, Reznik, Rice, Ross, Simmons, Tarrant, Taylor, Valderrama, Vaughn, and Walker
Entitled Criminal Procedure - Occupational Licenses or Certificates - Issuance of a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary

HB 1142 Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Kullen, Benson, Bohanan, Costa, Elliott, Montgomery, Nathan-Pulliam, Tarrant, and Weldon
Entitled Patient Referrals - Imaging and Radiation Therapy Services - Accreditation
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 1164 Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Oaks, Braveboy, Carter, Glenn, Holmes, and Rosenberg
Entitled Workforce Development Pilot Program for Lead Abatement and Removal
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters

HB 1177 Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Chair, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - State Police)
Entitled Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers - Electronic Reporting
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1182 Status as of March 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Weldon, G. Clagett, and Stull
Entitled State Real Estate Commission - Sales Agents for Nonprofit Organization Home Builders - Licensure
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 1187 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 686 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates McDonough, Beitzel, Benson, Boteler, Costa, Hubbard, Kach, Kipke, Montgomery, Oaks, Riley, V. Turner, Weldon, Hammen, Pendergrass, Bromwell, Donoghue, Elliott, Kullen, Morhaim, Pena-Melnyk, Reznik, and Tarrant
Entitled Persons Who Operate Nursing Homes - Licensure
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Finance

HB 1223 Status as of March 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Feldman
Entitled Credit Regulation - Debt Settlement and Debt Management Services Providers
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 1253 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 119 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By The Speaker (By Request - Administration) and Delegates Ali, Beidle, Bobo, Bronrott, Cane, V. Clagett, Frush, Gaines, Gutierrez, Holmes, Kullen, Lafferty, Malone, McIntosh, Montgomery, Morhaim, Niemann, Pena-Melnyk, Rosenberg, Stein, Hucker, and Glenn
Entitled Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Administrative and Enforcement Provisions
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1266 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 209 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Cane, Eckardt, and Haddaway
Entitled Wetlands - Construction of Structure on Pier - Exception
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1274 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 462 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Haddaway, Eckardt, Bates, Elmore, Feldman, George, Harrison, Hecht, Impallaria, Jennings, King, Kipke, Kirk, Krebs, Kullen, Manno, McComas, McHale, Miller, Myers, Norman, O'Donnell, Schuh, Shank, Shewell, Smigiel, Sossi, Stifler, Stocksdale, Stull, Walkup, and Wood
Entitled Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety - Inspections - Antique Boilers or Pressure Vessels
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1280 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 316 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates V. Turner, Barnes, Benson, Bromwell, Costa, Elliott, Gaines, Hammen, Healey, Holmes, Howard, Hubbard, Ivey, Kach, Kipke, Kullen, McDonough, Montgomery, Morhaim, Oaks, Pena-Melnyk, Pendergrass, Proctor, Riley, Tarrant, Valderrama, Beitzel, Donoghue, Mizeur, Reznik, and Weldon
Entitled Public Health Dental Hygiene Act
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1296 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 536 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegate Feldman
Entitled Certified Public Accountants - Licensed Out-of-State Certified Public Accountants - Practice Privilege
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1298 Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate King
Entitled State Board of Security Systems Technicians and Locksmiths - Licensing
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 1303 Status as of February 26, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Conway and Mathias
Entitled State Board for Professional Land Surveyors - License Renewal - Continuing Professional Competency Requirement - Exemption
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 1309 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 537 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegate McHale
Entitled Business Regulation - Mold Remediation Services - Licensing
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1334 Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Morhaim, Elliott, and Nathan-Pulliam
Entitled Health Regulatory Boards - Additional Powers and Duties
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 1367 Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Stull, Bartlett, G. Clagett, Elmore, George, Hecht, Kelly, McIntosh, Myers, Norman, Shank, Sossi, and Weldon
Entitled Commercial Law - Below Cost Sales - Fluid Milk Products
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 1378 Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Ivey, Ali, Glenn, Mizeur, Rosenberg, and V. Turner
Entitled Public Safety - Possession and Sale of Ammunition for Regulated Firearms - Penalties
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary

HB 1386 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 235 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegate Rudolph
Entitled Exhibitors - Licensure - National Convention Exemption
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 1399 Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Valderrama, V. Turner, and Walker
Entitled Business Regulation - Tobacco Paraphernalia
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 1453 Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Chair, Judiciary Committee and Chair, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)
Entitled Bail Bonds - Bail and Bail Bondsmen - Licensure and Regulation
Committee
Assignments
House: Judiciary and Economic Matters

HB 1469 Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Bromwell
Entitled Health Occupations - Maryland Athletic Trainers Act
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations

HB 1476 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 643 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Holmes, Beidle, Cane, Frush, Hucker, Niemann, Ross, Shewell, and Sossi
Entitled Public Safety - Industrialized Buildings - Exemptions
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1481 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 697 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Cardin, V. Clagett, Beidle, Bromwell, Love, and Morhaim
Entitled State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Animal Control Facilities - License to Administer Scheduled Drugs to Animals
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1504 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 325 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Eckardt, Cane, Elmore, Haddaway, and Smigiel
Entitled Department of Natural Resources - Shell Dredging - Permit Application
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1517 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 328 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegate Donoghue
Entitled Respiratory Care Practitioners, Radiation Therapists, Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, and Radiologist Assistants - Various Changes
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1526 Status as of March 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Carr, Bobo, V. Clagett, Hubbard, Hucker, and Montgomery
Entitled Public Safety - Demolition Work - Safety Provisions and Permitting
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters

HB 1529 Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Rudolph
Entitled Environment - Sewage Sludge Utilization - Zoning and Land Use Requirements
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters

HB 1557 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 481 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Vaughn, Feldman, Holmes, Kach, Krysiak, and Taylor
Entitled Home Builders - Sales Representative Registration and Home Builder Guaranty Fund
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 1558 Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Cardin, Burns, Harrison, Hubbard, Ivey, Krysiak, Rosenberg, Taylor, and Waldstreicher
Entitled Criminal Law - Flavored Cigars and Cigarettes - Prohibition on Sale
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 1561 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 476 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegate Krysiak
Entitled State Board of Stationary Engineers - Licensing Exemption - Resource Recovery Facility Operators
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1563 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 243 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegate Hubbard
Entitled State Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners - Licensure of Massage Therapists
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1584 Status as of March 27, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Feldman
Entitled Cigarette Business Licenses - Cigarette Manufacturers - Definition and Scope of License
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters

HB 1589 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 331 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)
Entitled Insurance Producers - Licensing Requirements
Committee
Assignments
House: Economic Matters
Senate: Finance

HB 1599 Status as of April 2, 2008: Bill is in the House - Recommit to Committee Environmental Matters Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Washington County Delegation
Entitled Washington County - Roads and Transportation
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters

HB 1619 Status as of March 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegates Haddaway, Bartlett, Bates, Beitzel, Donoghue, Eckardt, Elmore, James, Kelly, McComas, Myers, Norman, O'Donnell, Riley, Serafini, Shank, Smigiel, Sossi, Stifler, Stull, and Weldon
Entitled Rural Broadband Communication Services - Railroads and Tributaries
Committee
Assignments
House: Environmental Matters

HB 1620 Status as of March 14, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Dwyer
Entitled Local Jurisdictions - Zoning and Land Use Procedures
Committee
Assignments
House: House Rules and Executive Nominations

HB 1621 Status as of March 14, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Delegate Dwyer
Entitled Local Jurisdictions - Grading Permits, Building Permits, and Zoning Letters - Rights
Committee
Assignments
House: House Rules and Executive Nominations

HB 1624 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 332 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Delegates Cane, Cardin, Eckardt, Haddaway, Kullen, Stull, Riley, Beitzel, and Montgomery
Entitled Milk Products - Farmstead Cheese Production
Committee
Assignments
House: Health and Government Operations
Senate: Finance

SB 29 Status as of March 14, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Klausmeier
Entitled Gaming - Slot Machines - Ownership and Operation by Eligible Nonprofit Organizations
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation

SB 31 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 346 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Rosapepe
Entitled Public Utility Companies - Bus Service Provided by University of Maryland, College Park - Exemption from Motor Carrier Permit Requirement
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Economic Matters

SB 32 Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Colburn
Entitled Income Tax Credit - Oyster Restoration Activity
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation
House: Ways and Means

SB 84 Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Pipkin
Entitled State Government - Public Benefits and Services - Illegal Aliens
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 121 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 148 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Astle
Entitled Anne Arundel County - Health Department - License Fees for Food Establishments
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 122 Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Astle
Entitled Surface Mining - Performance Bond Cap - Repeal
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 132 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 150 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senators Simonaire, Haines, Jacobs, Mooney, Raskin, and Stone
Entitled Real Estate Salespersons - Qualifications for Licensure - Education Requirements
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Economic Matters

SB 143 Status as of March 4, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Chair, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled State Real Estate Commission - Real Estate Salesperson License - Qualifications
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 144 Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 18 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled State Board of Cosmetologists - Makeup Artist Services
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Economic Matters

SB 167 Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senators Greenip and Colburn
Entitled Education - Teacher Certification - National Organization Standards
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 168 Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senators Greenip, Colburn, Haines, Mooney, Muse, and Stoltzfus
Entitled Family Law - Covenant Marriage
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

SB 179 Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 22 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Finance Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled State Racing Commission - Mile Thoroughbred Racing - Payment of Taxes
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Ways and Means

SB 181 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 154 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled State Real Estate Commission - Summary Suspension of License - Grounds
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Economic Matters

SB 184 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 156 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Education)
Entitled Family Law - Child Care Centers - Emergency Suspensions
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Ways and Means

SB 187 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 157 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Higher Education Commission)
Entitled Institutions of Postsecondary Education - Certificate of Approval
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Appropriations

SB 188 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 568 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Finance Committee (By Request - Departmental - Comptroller)
Entitled Comptroller - Cigarette Business Licenses - Grounds for Disciplinary Action
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Economic Matters

SB 189 Status as of January 23, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Chair, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Environment)
Entitled Surface Water Discharge Permits - Contested Case Hearings - Standing
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 196 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 160 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Finance Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
Entitled State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors - Home Inspectors - Licensing, Disclosure, and Insurance Requirements
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Economic Matters

SB 216 Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 1 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Pugh and the President (By Request - Administration) and Senators Currie, Della, Frosh, Gladden, Jones, Kelley, Lenett, Madaleno, Middleton, Muse, Pinsky, Raskin, Stone, and Forehand
Entitled Real Property - Recordation of Instruments Securing Mortgage Loans and Foreclosure of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on Residential Property
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
House: Environmental Matters

SB 218 Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 5 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By The President (By Request - Administration) and Senators Currie, Della, Gladden, Jones, Kelley, Lenett, Madaleno, Middleton, Muse, Pinsky, Pugh, Raskin, Stone, Frosh, Brochin, Forehand, Haines, Jacobs, Mooney, and Simonaire
Entitled Protection of Homeowners in Foreclosure - Prohibition on Foreclosure Rescue Transactions - Enforcement
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
House: Environmental Matters and Economic Matters

SB 251 Status as of May 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 700 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Astle
Entitled Anne Arundel County - Well Drillers - Permit Fee
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Environmental Matters

SB 270 Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 7 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By The President (By Request - Administration) and Senators Currie, Della, Gladden, Jones, Kelley, Lenett, Madaleno, Middleton, Muse, Pinsky, Pugh, Raskin, Stone, Astle, Exum, Garagiola, Haines, and Klausmeier
Entitled Credit Regulation - Mortgage Lending and Other Extensions of Credit
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Economic Matters

SB 362 Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Muse
Entitled Business Regulation - Tobacco Paraphernalia
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance

SB 407 Status as of March 30, 2008: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Della
Entitled Elevator Safety Review Board Fund
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Economic Matters

SB 411 Status as of April 1, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Edwards
Entitled Allegany County - Video Lottery Construction - Local Impact Grants - Rocky Gap Construction Costs
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation
House: Ways and Means

SB 433 Status as of April 3, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senators Pugh, Currie, Exum, Forehand, King, Klausmeier, Lenett, Madaleno, McFadden, Muse, Raskin, Robey, Rosapepe, and Peters
Entitled Pharmacy Permit Holders - Signs for Reporting Incorrectly Filled Prescriptions
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 442 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 141 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senators Frosh, Conway, and Pinsky
Entitled Environment - Clean Air Permit Fees
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Economic Matters

SB 443 Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senators Frosh, Conway, and Dyson
Entitled State Board of Physicians - Subpoenas - Medical Records for Mental Health Services
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 463 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 583 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Conway (Chair, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee)
Entitled State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 482 Status as of March 3, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Glassman
Entitled State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors - Real Estate Appraisers - Licensure
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance

SB 489 Status as of February 25, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Pinsky
Entitled State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners - Temporary License - Repeal
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 493 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 410 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Frosh
Entitled Lawyers - Payment of Taxes and Unemployment Insurance Contributions
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation
House: Ways and Means

SB 502 Status as of May 22, 2008: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative Failed - Vetoed - Duplicate Signed
Sponsored By Chair, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
Entitled State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - Sunset Extension and Revisions
Committee
Assignments
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 Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Stone
Entitled Environment - Permit Process - Modifications
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 510 Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Middleton
Entitled Mile Thoroughbred Racing - Live Racing Days - Additional License
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Ways and Means

SB 511 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 185 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senators Middleton and Conway
Entitled Health Occupations - Dental Hygiene Students - Exception From Licensure Requirements While Participating in Approved Educational Program
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 514 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 413 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By The President (By Request - Department of Legislative Services)
Entitled State Board of Law Examiners - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
House: Judiciary

SB 537 Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Pipkin
Entitled Tax Reduction Act
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation

SB 557 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 420 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Gladden
Entitled Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2008
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
House: Environmental Matters

SB 569 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 591 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Dyson
Entitled Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers - Definition of Dealer
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Economic Matters

SB 570 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 593 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senators Garagiola, Astle, Exum, Glassman, Kittleman, Klausmeier, Middleton, Pugh, and Robey
Entitled State Emergency Medical Services Board - Public Access Automated External Defibrillator Program
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 580 Status as of April 1, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senators Conway, Colburn, Lenett, and Stoltzfus
Entitled Radiation Oncology/ Therapy Technologists, Medical Radiation Technologists, Radiologist Assistants, and Nuclear Medicine Technologists - Licensure
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 613 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 428 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Munson
Entitled City of Hagerstown - Fire and Explosives Investigators - Authority
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
House: Judiciary

SB 622 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 432 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senators Brinkley, Colburn, Haines, Kittleman, and Mooney
Entitled Business Regulation - Stationary Engineers - Boilers
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Economic Matters

SB 646 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 605 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senators Astle, Garagiola, Kelley, Klausmeier, Middleton, and Pugh
Entitled Credit Regulation - Debt Management Services
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Economic Matters

SB 649 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 607 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Conway
Entitled Athletics - Mixed Martial Arts - Regulation by State Athletic Commission - Boxing and Wrestling Tax
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
House: Economic Matters

SB 653 Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Dyson
Entitled State Real Estate Commission - Sales Agents for Nonprofit Organization Home Builders - Licensure
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 678 Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Glassman
Entitled Maryland Geologists Act
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 684 Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senators Middleton, Brinkley, Colburn, Exum, Glassman, and Munson
Entitled Commercial Law - Below Cost Sales - Fluid Milk Products
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance

SB 689 Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senators Raskin and Madaleno
Entitled Family Law - Domestic Partnerships
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

SB 698 Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Gladden
Entitled Criminal Procedure - Occupational Licenses or Certificates - Issuance of a Certificate of Relief from Disabilities
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

SB 701 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 440 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senators Jones, Astle, and McFadden
Entitled Insurance Producers - Life and Health Insurance Examinations - Annual Report
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 708 Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senators Dyson, Colburn, Lenett, Middleton, and Zirkin
Entitled Patient Referrals - Imaging and Radiation Therapy Services - Accreditation
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 726 Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senators Klausmeier, Della, and Pugh
Entitled Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Choice of Pharmacy
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance

SB 732 Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Harford County Senators
Entitled Harford County - Gaming
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation

SB 757 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 208 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Colburn
Entitled Wetlands - Construction of Structure on Pier - Exception
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Environmental Matters

SB 764 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 211 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Conway
Entitled State Board of Dental Examiners Nomination and Disciplinary Processes - Task Force on the Discipline of Health Care Professionals and Improved Patient Care
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 782 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 454 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Zirkin
Entitled Residential Child Care Programs - Statement of Need
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 783 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 218 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Zirkin
Entitled Residential Child Care Programs - Certification of Residential Child Care Program Professionals
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 804 Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Harford County Senators
Entitled Harford County - War Veterans' Organizations - Slot Machines
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Senate Rules

SB 818 Status as of May 22, 2008: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative Failed - Vetoed - Duplicate Signed
Sponsored By Senators Middleton, Astle, Colburn, Conway, Currie, DeGrange, Della, Dyson, Edwards, Forehand, Garagiola, Glassman, Jones, Kasemeyer, Kelley, King, Klausmeier, Kramer, Madaleno, McFadden, Muse, Peters, Pinsky, Pugh, Raskin, Robey, Rosapepe, Simonaire, Harrington, and Lenett
Entitled Public Health Dental Hygiene Act
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 834 Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Klausmeier
Entitled Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Contractors - Criminal Background Checks
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 840 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 461 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senators Colburn and Haines
Entitled Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety - Inspections - Antique Boilers or Pressure Vessels
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Economic Matters

SB 844 Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By The President (By Request - Administration) and Senators Conway, Garagiola, Jones, Lenett, Madaleno, Pinsky, and Raskin
Entitled Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Administrative and Enforcement Provisions
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 851 Status as of February 19, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Lenett
Entitled Regulated Firearms - Applications for Dealer's License - Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Judicial Proceedings

SB 852 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 626 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senators Kasemeyer, Kittleman, and Robey
Entitled Health Insurance - Public-Private Health Care Programs
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 857 Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Referred to interim study Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Lenett
Entitled Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 882 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 630 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Middleton
Entitled Certified Professional, Associate, and Supervised Counselors-Alcohol and Drug - Qualifications
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 900 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 234 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Klausmeier
Entitled Exhibitors - Licensure - National Convention Exemption
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Economic Matters

SB 907 Status as of March 31, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Pugh
Entitled Public Safety - Demolition Work - Safety Provisions and Permitting
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance

SB 927 Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Jacobs
Entitled Environment - Sewage Sludge Utilization - Zoning and Land Use Requirements
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 930 Status as of April 1, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Colburn
Entitled Department of Natural Resources - Shell Dredging - Permit Application
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Environmental Matters

SB 951 Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 642 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senators Miller and Dyson
Entitled Public Safety - Industrialized Buildings - Exemptions
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Environmental Matters

SB 959 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 474 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senators Middleton, Miller, Astle, Conway, Currie, DeGrange, Exum, Forehand, Frosh, Garagiola, Haines, Harrington, Kasemeyer, Kelley, King, Kramer, Lenett, Madaleno, McFadden, Munson, Muse, Peters, Pinsky, Pugh, Raskin, Robey, Rosapepe, and Stoltzfus
Entitled Slot Machines - Definition
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation
House: Ways and Means

SB 960 Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 242 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Klausmeier
Entitled State Board of Chiropractic and Massage Therapy Examiners - Licensure of Massage Therapists
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Health and Government Operations

SB 962 Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senators Brinkley and Kittleman
Entitled Public Education - Bridge to Excellence - Video Lottery Terminals
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Budget and Taxation

SB 969 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 475 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Della
Entitled State Board of Stationary Engineers - Licensing Exemption - Resource Recovery Facility Operators
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House: Economic Matters

SB 978 Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance Failed Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Astle
Entitled Commercial Law - Maryland Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act - Repeal
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance

SB 1006 Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs Failed - Dead Legislation
Sponsored By Senator Colburn
Entitled Rural Broadband Communication Services - Railroads and Tributaries
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

SB 1008 Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 480 Became Law - Governor Signed
Sponsored By Senator Middleton
Entitled Home Builders - Sales Representative Registration and Home Builder Guaranty Fund
Committee
Assignments
Senate: Finance
House: Economic Matters

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