2009 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:09 p.m.
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Commerce and Business -see also- Dealers; Elec. Comm.; etc
Total Number of Bills: 112

HB 31         Status as of January 21, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Creation of a Minority Business Enterprise

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 3, 2009, 11:00 a.m.)    

HB 53         Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 366

Human Relations - Substantive Modifications

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 77         Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Business Regulation - Motor Fuel - Below-Cost Sales - Enforcement

House: Economic Matters    

HB 85         Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 521

College Textbook Competition and Affordability Act of 2009

House: Appropriations     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 99         Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 658

Commercial Real Property - Action to Abate Drug Nuisance - Prior Notice Requirement

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 119       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 129

Children's Products Containing Lead - Modifications

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Finance and Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 126       Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Commercial Law - Gift Certificates - Balances - Presumption of Abandonment

House: Economic Matters    

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

Specialty Fertilizer - Surcharge

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 171       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 210

Business Regulation - Vending Machine Sales - Bulk Vending Machine Exemption

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance and Budget and Taxation

HB 175       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 11

Consumer Protection - False Advertising - Misrepresentations in Advertisements and Telephone Directory Listings

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 185       Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Home Appliances - Warranty Enforcement

House: Economic Matters    

HB 186       Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Real Property - Condemnation Proceedings - Valuation of Property

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 208       Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Fur Labeling Requirements for Articles of Clothing

House: Economic Matters    

HB 232       Status as of February 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Credit Regulation - Mortgage Lending - Borrower's Ability to Repay Loan

House: Economic Matters    

HB 238       Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Cigars - Sales of Less Than Four Per Package - Prohibited

House: Economic Matters    

HB 312       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 174

Aquaculture - Shellfish - Leasing

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 334       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 137

Garrett County - Alcoholic Beverages - Wine and Beer Tasting License - Off-Site Retail Delivery Procedures - Fees

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 343       Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Disclosure of Personal Information by Credit Card Issuers - Limitations

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

HB 344       Status as of February 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Sale or Distribution of Personal Information - Limitations

House: Economic Matters    

HB 357       Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Business Occupations and Professions - Plumbers - Lead-Free Materials

House: Economic Matters    

HB 360       Status as of March 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Anne Arundel County Tourism and Economic Development Promotion Act of 2009

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 416       Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Public Safety - Emergency Management - Essential Goods and Services

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: February 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 417       Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

State Government - Human Relations - Discrimination by Business Establishments Against Individuals with Disabilities

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 418       Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Crimes - Prohibition of Sale of Kits, Pipes, Cigarette Rolling Papers, and Cigar Leaf Wrappers - County Ordinances

House: Judiciary    

HB 479       Status as of February 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Cigarette - Definition

House: Economic Matters    

HB 559       Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

Procurement - Service Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Participation

House: Health and Government Operations    

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 614       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Enterprise Zones - County Tax Credits

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

HB 648       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 99

Commercial Insurance and Workers' Compensation Insurance - Renewals of Policies - Transfers of Policyholders Between Insurers

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 652       Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Gasohol and Gasoline Products Marketing Act - Exclusion of Independent Jobbers - Repeal

House: Economic Matters    

HB 657       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 44

Maryland Antitrust Act - Establishment of Minimum Sale Price for Commodities or Services - Prohibited

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 681       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Business Regulation - Distribution of Tobacco Products

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

HB 790       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

County and Municipal Corporation Authority - Business Improvement Districts

House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: February 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 801       Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Task Force to Study the Economic Impact of Environmental Legislation and Policy

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 828       Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

Montgomery County - No So-Called Sexual Stimulant Pills For Kids Act MC 908-09

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 868       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 317

Property and Casualty Insurance - Portable Electronics Insurance - Regulation

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 908       Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Income Tax - Film Production Activity Credit

House: Ways and Means and Economic Matters     (Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 920       Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

No So-Called Sexual Stimulant Pills for Kids Act

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 959       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 257

Prince George's County - Green Businesses - Tax Credits PG 401-09

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 961       Status as of March 20, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Prince George's County - Developers Receiving State Funding - Compliance with Minority Business Enterprise Goals PG 410-09

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 997       Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Sales of Consumer Goods Conditioned on Free Trials of Consumer Goods or Consumer Services - Prohibited

House: Economic Matters    

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 1018     Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - License Expiration PG 308-09

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1033     Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Limit on Quantity of Consumer Goods Purchased - Notice

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1056     Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study

Professional Employer Organization Recognition and Registration Act

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1074     Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Free Trial Period for Consumer Goods and Services Sold over the Internet - Charges to Credit Card

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1080     Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Health General - Milk Products - Raw Milk - Consumer Owned Livestock

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1086     Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Business and Economic Development - Grants for Nanotechnology

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1100     Status as of April 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

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

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1103     Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Business Regulation - Secondhand Sporting Goods Dealers - Records

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1120     Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Social Security Numbers - Prohibited Uses

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1125     Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Income Tax Credit - Nanobiotechnology Investment Incentives

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

HB 1131     Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Prince George's County - Tax Increment Financing - Small, Local, or Minority Business Enterprises PG 406-09

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1156     Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Baltimore City Lead Poisoning Recovery Act of 2009

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

HB 1159     Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Economic Development - Maryland Stem Cell Research Act - Revisions

House: Health and Government Operations and Economic Matters     (Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1187     Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Environment - Dishwashing Detergent Containing Phosphorus - Penalties

House: Environmental Matters    

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 1195     Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 170

Prescription Drugs - Wholesale Drug Distribution - Surety Bond Requirements

House: Health and Government Operations     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1207     Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Income Tax Credit - Flexible Workweek

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1210     Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

Chesapeake Bay Restoration Consumer Retail Choice Act of 2009

House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1237     Status as of March 19, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Moist Snuff - Taxation and Regulation

House: Economic Matters and Ways and Means     (Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1250     Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches - Prohibited Acts

House: Environmental Matters     (Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1261     Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable Judicial Proceedings

Criminal Law - Salvinorin A and Salvia Divinorum - Distribution to and Possession by Individual Under 21 Years of Age

House: Judiciary     Senate: Judicial Proceedings

HB 1262     Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Wine Shipper's License

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1365     Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters

Montgomery County - Rockville Town Center - Beer and Light Wine Licenses - Supermarkets MC 936-09

House: Economic Matters     (Heard: March 23, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1429     Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 728

Business and Economic Development - BRAC Community Enhancement Act

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

HB 1446     Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

Public Safety - Sales of Ammunition - Records

House: Judiciary    

HB 1471     Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

Maryland Correctional Enterprises - Goods and Services

House: Health and Government Operations    

HB 1515     Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Business Regulation - Secondhand Goods Dealers - Licensing As Dealers Required

House: Economic Matters    

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

HB 1573     Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 483

Business Regulation - Soda Fountain License - Repeal

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

SB 10         Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 10

Consumer Protection - False Advertising - Misrepresentations in Advertisements and Telephone Directory Listings

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 11         Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 505

Anne Arundel County Tourism and Economic Development Promotion Act of 2009

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 12         Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 12

Tobacco Product Manufacturers - Settlement of State Claims - Nonparticipating Manufacturers - Deposit of Funds in Escrow - Codification of Model Statute

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Health and Government Operations

SB 20         Status as of February 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

Trade Regulation - Flags Sold in State - Place of Manufacture

Senate: Finance    

SB 67         Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 355

Corporations and Associations - Proof of Good Standing for Foreign Business Entities

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Economic Matters

SB 101       Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Public Health - Warning Labels and Prohibition on Color Additives in Food

Senate: Finance    

SB 159       Status as of May 19, 2009: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Commercial Real Property - Action to Abate Drug Nuisance - Prior Notice Requirement

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SB 162       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 205

Alcoholic Beverages - Resident Dealer's Permit

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Economic Matters

SB 174       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 209

Business Regulation - Vending Machine Sales - Bulk Vending Machine Exemption

Senate: Finance and Budget and Taxation     House: Economic Matters

SB 183       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 520

College Textbook Competition and Affordability Act of 2009

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Appropriations

SB 196       Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Pharmaceutical Manufacturers - Disclosure of Payments to Physicians

Senate: Finance    

SB 229       Status as of February 24, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Public Health - Ephedrine, Pseudoephedrine, or Phenylpropanolamine Purchases - Statewide Electronic Logbook

Senate: Finance    

SB 233       Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Expiration of Licenses - Drinking Games

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

SB 239       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 43

Maryland Antitrust Act - Establishment of Minimum Sale Price for Commodities or Services - Prohibited

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Economic Matters

SB 271       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 173

Aquaculture - Shellfish - Leasing

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Environmental Matters

SB 338       Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Alcoholic Beverages - Direct Wine Shipper's License

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:15 p.m.)    

SB 342       Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Consumer Protection - Fur Labeling Requirements for Articles of Clothing

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 403       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 256

Prince George's County - Green Businesses - Tax Credits

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 418       Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

Commercial Law - Gift Certificates - Balances - Presumption of Abandonment

Senate: Finance    

SB 490       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Prince George's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Licenses for Specialty Stores

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

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 596       Status as of February 27, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Income Tax - Film Production Activity Credit

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

SB 633       Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Creation of a Minority Business Enterprise

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 16, 2009, 2:00 p.m.)    

SB 644       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 297

Property Tax Credit - Marine Trade Waterfront Property

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 656       Status as of April 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations

Procurement - Service Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Participation

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: April 7, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)

SB 668       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 747

Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches - Prohibited Acts

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     House: Environmental Matters

SB 697       Status as of April 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

Business Regulation - Distribution of Tobacco Products

Senate: Finance and Judicial Proceedings    

SB 707       Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Public Safety - Emergency Management - Essential Goods and Services

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 737       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

State Government - Human Relations - Discrimination by Business Establishments Against Individuals with Disabilities

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     (Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 768       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 98

Commercial Insurance and Workers' Compensation Insurance - Renewals of Policies - Transfers of Policyholders Between Insurers

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 788       Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Enterprise Zones - County Tax Credits

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 792       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 316

Property and Casualty Insurance - Portable Electronics Insurance - Regulation

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 820       Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Employee Opportunity to Purchase Act

Senate: Finance    

SB 825       Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Moist Snuff - Taxation and Regulation

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

SB 853       Status as of March 12, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Maryland Transportation Infrastructure Funding Task Force

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 858       Status as of February 26, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

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

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 948       Status as of March 5, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Economic Development - Maryland Stem Cell Research Act - Revisions

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 995       Status as of March 5, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Professional Employer Organization Recognition and Registration Act

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 1021     Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules

Environment - Dishwashing Detergent Containing Phosphorus - Penalties

Senate: Senate Rules    

SB 1059     Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 347

Cigarette Business Licenses - Cigarette Manufacturers - Definitions and Scope of License

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 1071     Status as of March 31, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation

Sales and Use Tax - Online Sales Presumption

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: April 2, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)