2009 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:09 p.m.
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Agriculture -see also- Farmland
Total Number of Bills: 66

HB 49         Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Agriculture - Specialty Fertilizers - "No Phosphate Fertilizer"

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 101       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 487

Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2009

House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 136       Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Specialty Fertilizer - Surcharge

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 166       Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Maryland Estate Tax - Exclusion for Qualified Agricultural Property

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 217       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 556

Calvert County - Alcoholic Beverages

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 221       Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Bay Restoration Fund - Disbursement of Funds

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 243       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 610

Milk Products - Pilot Farmstead Cheese Program - Repeal of Sunset

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HB 290       Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Agriculture - Agricultural Preservation Easements - Renewable Energy Generation

House: Environmental Matters and Economic Matters    

HB 315       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 171

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act of 2009

House: Economic Matters and Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 327       Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Natural Resources - Black Bear Damage - Funds for Reimbursement

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 333       Status as of March 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Easement Properties - Natural Gas Drilling

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 395       Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Environment - Ammonia Emissions from Animal Waste on Poultry Farms - Reporting

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 449       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 554

Maryland Organic Transition Investment Pilot Program (MO-TIPP)

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 491       Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Easements - Inspection Requirements

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 591       Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Calvert County - Winery Special Event Permits - Farmers' Markets

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 609       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 279

Chesapeake Bay Phosphorous Reduction Act of 2009

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 618       Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Creation of a State Debt - Howard County - Living Farm Heritage Museum Ho. Co. 05-09

House: Appropriations    

HB 656       Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

State Highway Administration - Emergency Snow Removal - Use of Farm Trucks

House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 676       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 150

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Easements

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 754       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 646

Real Property - Conservation Easements - Disclosure

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 771       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

Sustainable Forestry Act of 2009

House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 836       Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Montgomery County - Income Tax - Organic Agriculture Investment Credit MC 933-09

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 929       Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Agriculture - Fertilizers and Pesticides - Release Reporting

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 945       Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Education Funding - Transfer of Funds from Land Preservation Programs

House: Appropriations    

HB 955       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 699

Maryland Horse Industry Board - Equine Activities

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 970       Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Prince George's County - Winery Special Event Permits - Farmers' Markets PG 310-09

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 973       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 702

Maryland Horse Industry Fund - Assessments on Commercial Equine Feed

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1015     Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

Health General - Milk Products - Direct-to-Consumer Sale of Raw Milk

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 1081     Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 707

Prior Authorizations of State Debt to Fund Capital Projects - Alterations

House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1158     Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

Maryland Food and Hunger Policy Council - Department of Agriculture

House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1171     Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 444

Alternative Energy Tax Incentive Act of 2009

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1188     Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Tax Incentives and Benefits - Credits and Subtraction Modifications

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1248     Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

Agriculture - Nutrient Management Plans - Confidentiality

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 1418     Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 727

Agricultural Land Preservation - Condemnation of Land Under Easement

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1523     Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2007 - Montgomery County - Agriculture Activity Center Expansion

House: Appropriations    

HB 1542     Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 478

Health - Licensing of Food Establishments - Exception for Egg Producers

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance

HJ 8           Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Federal Mandates Regarding Environmentally Damaging Corn Ethanol

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

SB 36         Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2007 - Montgomery County - Agriculture Activity Center Expansion

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 77         Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 19

Department of Agriculture - Organic Certification Program - Fees

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 91         Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 26

Lawn and Turf Grass Seed - Testing and Labeling Requirements

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 166       Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2009

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 209       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 221

State Highway Administration - Snow Removal - Use of Farm Trucks

Senate: Finance     House: Environmental Matters

SB 220       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

State Government - Prohibition on Use of State Funds - Ethanol Derived from Corn

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 278       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 172

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act of 2009

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Economic Matters and Environmental Matters

SB 291       Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Easement Properties - Natural Gas Drilling

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 293       Status as of March 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Natural Resources - Black Bear Damage - Funds for Reimbursement

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 358       Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Calvert County, Charles County, and St. Mary's County - Agricultural Preservation Easements - Renewable Energy Generation

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters and Economic Matters

SB 362       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 536

Agricultural Land Preservation Easements - Residential Uses

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 407       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Calvert County - Winery Special Event Permits - Farmers' Markets

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 6, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 516       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 553

Maryland Organic Transition Investment Pilot Program (MO-TIPP)

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 518       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 555

Calvert County - Alcoholic Beverages

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Economic Matters

SB 549       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 175

Sustainable Forestry Act of 2009

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 553       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 278

Chesapeake Bay Phosphorous Reduction Act of 2009

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 555       Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed

Biomass and Biofuels - In-State Production Incentives

Senate: Finance and Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 623       Status as of March 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Agriculture - Nutrient Management Plans - Confidentiality

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 674       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Easements - Inspection Requirements

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 687       Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Creation of a State Debt - Howard County - Living Farm Heritage Museum

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 14, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 691       Status as of March 12, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Maryland Estate Tax - Payment Deferral for Qualified Agricultural Property

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 808       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 609

Milk Products - Pilot Farmstead Cheese Program - Repeal of Sunset

Senate: Finance     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 816       Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Maryland Food and Hunger Policy Council - Department of Agriculture

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 876       Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Prior Authorizations of State Debt to Fund Capital Projects - Alterations

Senate: Budget and Taxation    

SB 917       Status as of February 26, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Agriculture - Fertilizers and Pesticides - Release Reporting

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 944       Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters

Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's Counties - Deer Hunting

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 1013     Status as of March 5, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation

Creation of a State Debt - Carroll County Agriculture Center

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 14, 2009, 11:00 a.m)    

SB 1027     Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 645

Real Property - Conservation Easements - Disclosure

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SJ 8           Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Federal Mandates Regarding Environmentally Damaging Corn Ethanol

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)