2008 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of November 23, 2008 - 0:13 a.m.
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Real Property
Total Number of Bills: 107

HB 26         Status as of March 11, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Real Property - Mechanic's Lien - Land Surveying and Engineering

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 20, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

HB 58         Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Real Property - Foreclosures - Homeowner's Right to Rescind Sales Contract

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 59         Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Real Property - Foreclosure Consultants - Duty to Homeowner - Value of Residence in Foreclosure

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 67         Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Real Property - Homeowners in Foreclosure Protection Act

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 127       Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Public Utility Companies - Employees - Notice and Identification

House: Economic Matters    

HB 132       Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 44

Somerset County - Sale of Charlie Swift Road

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

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

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

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

HB 325       Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 67

Somerset County - County Roads Board - Authority to Sell County Roads

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 337       Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means

Tax - Property - Property Value Assessments - Disclosure of Improvements

House: Ways and Means    

HB 360       Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 4

Real Property - Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act

House: Economic Matters and Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 361       Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 6

Protection of Homeowners in Foreclosure - Prohibition on Foreclosure Rescue Transactions - Enforcement

House: Environmental Matters and Economic Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 365       Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 2

Real Property - Recordation of Instruments Securing Mortgage Loans and Foreclosure of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on Residential Property

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 366       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

BRAC Community Enhancement Act

House: Ways and Means and Economic Matters     (Heard: February 20, 2008, 11:00 a.m)    

HB 445       Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 75

Property Tax Credits - St. Mary's County - Land Preservation Easements

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 481       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 506

State Retirement and Pension Systems - Investments

House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation

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 589       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 421

Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2008

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 600       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 357

Commission to Study the Title Insurance Industry in Maryland

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 612       Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 281

Property Tax Credit - Commercial Waterfront Property

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 645       Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 286

Maryland Contract Lien Act - Foreclosure of Liens - Time Period

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 646       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 513

Condominiums - Property Insurance Deductible - Unit Owner Responsibility

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 647       Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Real Property - Construction Contracts - Retention Proceeds

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 682       Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Foreclosures - Imposition of and Liability for Liens

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 746       Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation

Recordation and Transfer Taxes - Exemptions - Domestic Partners

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 777       Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Commercial Law - Maryland Gasohol and Gasoline Products Marketing Act - Marketing Premises

House: Economic Matters    

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

Richard Atta Poku Foreclosure Defense Act

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

HB 788       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Real Property Assessments - Market Declines - Revaluation

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 28, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 796       Status as of February 18, 2008: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means

Tax Sales - Property Withheld from Sale

House: Ways and Means    

HB 816       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 622

St. Mary's County - Mobile Home Parks - Plans for Dislocated Residents

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 859       Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 95

Property and Casualty Insurance Policies - Coverage for Additional Living Expenses

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

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 901       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 629

Real Property - Payment of Interest After Foreclosure Sale - Garrett County

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 973       Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 304

Water Management Administration - Living Shoreline Protection Act of 2008

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 989       Status as of February 12, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

Real Property - Conservation Easements - Disclosure

House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: March 14, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 995       Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations

Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School - Cessation of Operations - Transfer of Property

House: Appropriations     (Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1037     Status as of March 31, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

Prince George's County Hospital Authority PG 410-08

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 1039     Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 680

Prince George's County Hospital Authority PG 403-08

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1052     Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

Prince George's County - Real Property - Home Builders - Community Amenities PG 405-08

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1058     Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Homestead Tax Credit - Adjacent Lots

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1096     Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Identity Fraud - Seizure and Forfeiture

House: Judiciary    

HB 1159     Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 534

Homeowners' Tax Fairness in Eminent Domain Proceedings Act

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1192     Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Land Use - Development Rights and Responsibilities Agreements

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1211     Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 334

Tax Sales - Minimum Tax Due - Redemption Payments - Reimbursement of Expenses on Redemption

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1247     Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Special Order ...

Real Property - Mechanic's Lien - Certified Interior Design Services

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1276     Status as of February 8, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Property Tax - Tax Sales

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1286     Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Real Property - Recordation of Deeds - Liability

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1289     Status as of February 11, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Maryland Estate Tax - Exclusion for Family Farm Subject to Agricultural Preservation Easements

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 5, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1302     Status as of February 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Property Tax Credit - Programmable Thermostats

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 11, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1353     Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 540

Omnibus Coastal Property Insurance Reform Act

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1382     Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules

Howard County - Mobile Home Parks - Right of First Refusal Ho. Co. 13-08

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Senate Rules

HB 1410     Status as of March 13, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Truth in Advertising Real Estate Taxes Act

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1470     Status as of March 22, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

Special Taxing Districts - Residential Property - Prohibition - Property Tax Credit

House: Ways and Means    

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 1496     Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study

Condominiums - Property Insurance Coverage and Repair of Units

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1537     Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 699

Real Property Assessments - Assessment Notice - Requirements

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1555     Status as of May 22, 2008: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Baltimore City Land Bank Authority

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 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 1564     Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 551

Real Property - Talbot County - Recordation of County Right-of-Way Plats

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1581     Status as of April 8, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 117

Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance, Homeowner's Insurance, and Personal Insurance - Renewals of Policies - Transfers of Policyholders Between Insurers

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 1596     Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 479

Board of Public Works - Notification - Capital Leases

House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1620     Status as of March 14, 2008: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Local Jurisdictions - Zoning and Land Use Procedures

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

SB 17         Status as of March 21, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

Real Property - Foreclosures - Notices to Record Owners

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 61         Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 356

Commission to Study the Title Insurance Industry in Maryland

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 165       Status as of January 23, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Maryland Estate Tax - Exclusion for Family Farm or Family-Owned Business

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: January 30, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 175       Status as of January 23, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Maryland Estate Tax - Exclusion for Family Farm Subject to Agricultural Preservation Easements

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: January 30, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 206       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 338

BRAC Community Enhancement Act

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means and Economic Matters

SB 216       Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 1

Real Property - Recordation of Instruments Securing Mortgage Loans and Foreclosure of Mortgages and Deeds of Trust on Residential Property

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SB 217       Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 3

Real Property - Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Economic Matters and Environmental Matters

SB 218       Status as of April 3, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 5

Protection of Homeowners in Foreclosure - Prohibition on Foreclosure Rescue Transactions - Enforcement

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters and Economic Matters

SB 313       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 390

Real Property - Construction Contracts - Retention Proceeds

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Economic Matters

SB 381       Status as of January 30, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Special Taxing Districts - Residential Property - Prohibition

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 384       Status as of May 22, 2008: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

State Retirement and Pension Systems - Investments

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Appropriations

SB 406       Status as of March 14, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation

Tax Sales - Notice Prior to Action to Foreclose Right of Redemption

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 409       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Real Property - Agricultural and Historic Property - Prohibition on Condemnation

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: February 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 478       Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation

Property Tax - Tax Sales

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 534       Status as of February 27, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Valuation of Real Property - Completed Improvements

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 11, 2008, 3:30 p.m.)    

SB 537       Status as of March 17, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation

Tax Reduction Act

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 554       Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation

Property Tax - Crimes and Offenses - False Information on Refund Claims

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 557       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 420

Lead Poisoning Prevention Act of 2008

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SB 594       Status as of March 10, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

Credit Regulation - Mortgage Lending - Prepayment Penalties

Senate: Finance    

SB 597       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 599

Recordation and Transfer Taxes - Exemptions - Domestic Partners

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 604       Status as of April 4, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Commercial Law - Maryland Gasohol and Gasoline Products Marketing Act - Marketing Premises

Senate: Finance    

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

Real Property - Criminal Gangs - Abatement of Nuisance

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

SB 641       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Criminal Gang Activity - Financial Transactions - Penalty

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

SB 652       Status as of March 19, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation

Property Tax - Valuation of Income Producing Property

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 676       Status as of May 22, 2008: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Property Tax Credit - Commercial Waterfront Property

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 688       Status as of February 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

Foreclosures - Unpaid Water and Sanitary Charges - Prohibition

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: February 27, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 718       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 444

Lead Risk Reduction - Acquisition of Property - Compliance Requirements

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SB 746       Status as of March 31, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Electric Companies - Removal or Clearing of Trees - Notice and Cease and Desist Order

Senate: Finance    

SB 758       Status as of February 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Property Tax - Agricultural Use Assessment

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 6, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

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 798       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 621

St. Mary's County - Mobile Home Parks - Plans for Dislocated Residents

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SB 846       Status as of April 7, 2008: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Identity Fraud - Seizure and Forfeiture of Property

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Judiciary

SB 854       Status as of April 24, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 333

Tax Sales - Minimum Tax Due - Redemption Payments - Reimbursement of Expenses on Redemption

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 871       Status as of March 6, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation

Real Property Assessments - Market Declines - Revaluation

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 13, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 874       Status as of February 22, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Foreclosures - Imposition of and Liability for Liens

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

SB 875       Status as of May 22, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 628

Real Property - Payment of Interest After Foreclosure Sale - Garrett County

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SB 911       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 468

Baltimore City Land Bank Authority

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Environmental Matters

SB 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 932       Status as of April 1, 2008: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters

Real Property - Talbot County - Recordation of County Right-of-Way Plats

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: April 3, 2008, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 957       Status as of March 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Homeowner's Insurance - Issuance and Renewal of Policies in Certain Geographic Areas

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

SB 971       Status as of March 20, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Homeowner's Insurance - Assignment of Policy on Sale of Property

Senate: Finance    

SB 972       Status as of March 24, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings

Identity Fraud - Seizure and Forfeiture

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 984       Status as of May 13, 2008: Became Law - Chapter 478

Board of Public Works - Notification - Capital Leases

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Appropriations

SB 985       Status as of April 5, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed

Property Tax Assessments - Local Ordinance Imposing Rent Restrictions or Affordability Requirements - Study and Report

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 1007     Status as of March 12, 2008: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation

Prince George's County Hospital Authority

Senate: Budget and Taxation