2009 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:09 p.m.
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Comptroller
Total Number of Bills: 110

HB 22         Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

Child Support Enforcement - Interception of Abandoned Property

House: Judiciary    

HB 38         Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Maryland Bottled Gas Buying Group

House: Economic Matters    

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

Business Regulation - Motor Fuel - Below Cost Sales

House: Economic 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 106       Status as of March 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Commercial Law - Abandoned Property - Notice to Apparent Owners

House: Economic Matters    

HB 108       Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation

Tax Amnesty Program

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

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 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 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HB 263       Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

Real Property - Common Ownership Community Ombudsman

House: Environmental Matters    

HB 304       Status as of February 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Judiciary

Maryland False Health Claims Act of 2009

House: Judiciary and Appropriations     (Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 308       Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations

Higher Education - Higher Education Investment Fund - Funding

House: Appropriations and Ways and Means     (Heard: February 26, 2009, 11:00 a.m)    

HB 309       Status as of April 8, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation

Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: April 9, 2009, 2:00 p.m.)

HB 313       Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Statewide Authorization and Use in Highway Work Zones

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

HB 337       Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement

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

HB 377       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 62

Business Regulation - Registration of Retail Service Station Dealers and Sale of Gasoline Products

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 423       Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Motor Fuel Tax - Indexing

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 525       Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

State Retirement and Pension System - Employer Contributions - Educators and Educational Staff

House: Appropriations    

HB 528       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Tobacco Tax - Tax Stamps

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

HB 536       Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means

Income Tax Exemption - Military Health Care Pensions - Health Care Workforce Shortage

House: Ways and Means    

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 603       Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Great Preschools Tax Credit Program

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

HB 630       Status as of February 6, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Restore Respect at School Act

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

HB 653       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 688

Fire Safety Performance Standard for Cigarettes - Sale or Distribution for Consumer Testing Under Controlled Settings

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance

HB 661       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Special Session Campaign Finance Reform Act

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

HB 665       Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Election Law - Audit of Election Results - Transparency in Election Administration

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

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

Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Healthy Improvement and Disease Prevention Act of 2009

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

HB 747       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Motor Fuel Tax - Adjustments

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

HB 749       Status as of March 20, 2009: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study

Wind-Powered Electric Generating Facilities - Decommissioning and Restoration - Surcharge, Bond or Other Security, and Fund

House: Economic Matters    

HB 753       Status as of March 20, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Electric Generating Facility Decommissioning and Restoration - Surcharge or Bond or Other Security - Fund

House: Economic Matters    

HB 783       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 419

Transfer Tax - Program Open Space Bonds - Land and Easement Acquisition

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 809       Status as of May 19, 2009: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

State Debt - Annuity Bond Fund - Payment of Fiscal Agents

House: Appropriations     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 810       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 422

Income Tax - Mandatory Income Tax Return Preparer Requirements

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 812       Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Data Warehouse - Agency Data Sharing

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 819       Status as of April 1, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Workplace Fraud Act of 2009

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Finance     (Heard: April 2, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)

HB 833       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 156

Montgomery County - Winery Special Event Permits - Montgomery County Agricultural Fair MC 928-09

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 860       Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

Healthy Maryland Program

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 866       Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Alcoholic Beverages - Issuance, Renewal, and Transfer of Licenses and Permits - Payment of State and Local Taxes

House: Economic Matters     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 883       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 594

Income Tax Refund - Direct Deposit - Multiple Accounts

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 896       Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Income Tax - Earned Income Tax Credit - Noncustodial Parent

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

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

Health Care Affordability Act of 2009

House: Health and Government Operations     (Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

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 1046     Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

State Retirement and Pension System - Local Employer Contributions - Educators and Educational Staff

House: Appropriations    

HB 1061     Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Passed

Earned Income Credit Information Act

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1070     Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

Labor and Employment - Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1083     Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

Environment - On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems - Requirements

House: Environmental 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 1160     Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Increase and Distribution of Funds

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

HB 1179     Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 445

Election Law - Early Voting

House: Ways and Means     Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

HB 1182     Status as of February 19, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-assigned Ways and Means

Communications Services - Taxation and Regulation

House: Ways and Means and Economic Matters     (Heard: February 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

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 1209     Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Tax Compliance and Administration Act of 2009

House: Ways and Means     (Heard: March 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

HB 1236     Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters

Maryland Energy Administration - Clean Energy Loan Payment Program

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

HB 1244     Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction and Reform

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

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 1295     Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations

Kids First Coverage Incentive Act

House: Health and Government Operations and Ways and Means    

HB 1328     Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Baltimore County - Income Tax - Biotechnology Investment Credit

House: House Rules and Executive Nominations    

HB 1331     Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 628

Community Development Administration - Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program - Capital Reserve Funds

House: Environmental Matters     Senate: Budget and Taxation

HB 1353     Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Ways and Means

Election Law - Public Campaign Financing Act for Candidates for the General Assembly

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

HB 1379     Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters

Biomass and Biofuels - In-State Production Incentives

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

HB 1423     Status as of April 3, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

Public Utilities - Unclaimed Funds - Energy Assistance

House: Economic Matters    

HB 1527     Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Economic Matters

Alcoholic Beverages - Party Promoter's License

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

SB 6           Status as of January 19, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Income Tax Checkoff System - Health Care Coverage Fund

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: January 28, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

SB 64         Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 353

Alcoholic Beverage Tax - Assessment and Appeals - Tax Procedures and Penalties

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 92         Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 364

Motor Carriers - Identification Markers - Forged Documents - Criminal Penalties

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 93         Status as of April 8, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Senate Conference Committee Appointed

Motor Fuel Taxes - Special Fuel User - Biodiesel Fuel

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 96         Status as of May 19, 2009: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

Income Tax - Mandatory Income Tax Return Preparer Requirements

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 147       Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings

Real Property - Common Ownership Community Ombudsman

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 156       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 202

Maryland Estate Tax - Filing of Returns

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

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

Data Warehouse - Agency Data Sharing

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:30 p.m.)    

SB 258       Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program

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

SB 272       Status as of March 24, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed

Maryland False Health Claims Act of 2009

Senate: Judicial Proceedings    

SB 275       Status as of February 19, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Higher Education - Higher Education Investment Fund - Funding

Senate: Budget and Taxation     (Heard: March 6, 2009, 8:00 a.m.)    

SB 277       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 500

Vehicle Laws - Speed Monitoring Systems - Statewide Authorization and Use in Highway Work Zones

Senate: Judicial Proceedings     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 392       Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 61

Business Regulation - Registration of Retail Service Station Dealers and Sale of Gasoline Products

Senate: Finance     House: Economic 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 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 491       Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Tobacco Tax - Tax Stamps

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

SB 515       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Healthy Maryland Program

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

SB 517       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 273

State Debt - Annuity Bond Fund - Payment of Fiscal Agents

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Appropriations

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 552       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 277

Tax Amnesty Program

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

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 577       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Maryland Covers All Children Act of 2009

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

SB 595       Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Election Law - Audit of Election Results - Transparency in Election Administration

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs     (Heard: February 26, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)    

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

Corporate Income Tax - Rate Reduction and Reform

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

SB 622       Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement

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

SB 648       Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

State Retirement and Pension System - Employer Contributions - Educators and Educational Staff

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

SB 663       Status as of March 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Recommit to Committee Education Health and Environmental Affairs

Election Law - Public Campaign Financing Act for Candidates for the General Assembly

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs    

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 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 698       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 593

Income Tax Refund - Direct Deposit - Multiple Accounts

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Ways and Means

SB 710       Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

State Retirement and Pension System - Local Employer Contributions - Educators and Educational Staff

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

SB 745       Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

Interest Rate on Tax Deficiencies and Refunds

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

SB 772       Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Electric Generating Facility Decommissioning and Restoration - Surcharge or Bond or Other Security - Fund

Senate: Finance    

SB 773       Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

Wind-Powered Electric Generating Facilities - Decommissioning and Restoration - Surcharge, Bond or Other Security, and Fund

Senate: Finance    

SB 813       Status as of February 26, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

Health Care Affordability Act of 2009

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

SB 909       Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 188

Workplace Fraud Act of 2009

Senate: Finance     House: Economic Matters

SB 912       Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance

Labor and Employment - Misclassification of Employees as Independent Contractors

Senate: Finance    

SB 931       Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 627

Community Development Administration - Local Government Infrastructure Financing Program - Capital Reserve Funds

Senate: Budget and Taxation     House: Environmental Matters

SB 977       Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs

State Lottery - Unanticipated Revenues - Public School Systems

Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation    

SB 1046     Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance

Public Utilities - Unclaimed Funds - Energy Assistance

Senate: Finance     (Heard: March 20, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)