Departmental

Status of Legislation
Total Number of Bills: 139

• HB 77

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 36

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Department of Legislative Reference)

  Entitled

  Precinct Boundary Changes

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 144

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 39

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Vehicle Laws - Identification Cards - Waiver of Fee

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 145

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 40

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Drivers' Licenses - Testing for Motorcycle Permits and Licenses - Waiver

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 150

  Status as of February 3, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Maryland Transportation Authority - Unattended Vehicles

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  

• HB 156

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 404

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Income Tax - Returns on Withholding - Filing Requirements

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Ways and Means
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 157

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 405

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Income Tax - Income Tax Return Preparer - False Return or False Claim for Refund

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Ways and Means
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 158

  Status as of March 26, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Sales and Use Tax - Exemption - Prisoner of War Flags

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Ways and Means
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 159

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 406

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Taxes - Procedure - Payment of Taxes in Immediately Available Funds

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Ways and Means
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 160

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 407

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Motor Fuel and Lubricants - Petroleum Transporters

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Ways and Means
  Senate: Finance

• HB 161

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 218

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  Repossessions - Accounting to Commissioner and Borrowers

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Finance

• HB 162

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 408

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - General Services)

  Entitled

  Procurement - Security on Construction Contracts

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 163

  Status as of March 12, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Elections, State Board of)

  Entitled

  Election Law - Voter Registration Application Deadline

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 164

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 409

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Council on Management and Productivity) and Delegates Fry and Klima

  Entitled

  State Employees - Procurement - Competitive Re-Engineering Pilot Program - Government Services

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Appropriations
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 165

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 41

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Vehicle Laws - Issuance of Citations - Authority

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 166

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 645

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Estate Tax and Inheritance Tax - Refunds

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Ways and Means
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 167

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 410

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Motor Fuel and Lubricants - Administration and Enforcement

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Ways and Means
  Senate: Finance

• HB 168

  Status as of March 18, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Income Tax - Subtractions from Federal Adjusted Gross Income - Installment Sale Income

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Ways and Means
  

• HB 169

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 411

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Motor Carrier Tax - Returns, Identification Markers, and Trip Permits

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Ways and Means
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 170

  Status as of March 22, 1997: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Failed

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Income Tax - Itemized Deductions

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Ways and Means
  

• HB 171

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 42

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  State Board for Professional Engineers - Licensure by Reciprocity

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 176

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 412

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)

  Entitled

  Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services - Division of Correction - Corrective Bill

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 177

  Status as of April 2, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Human Relations Commission)

  Entitled

  Maryland Human Relations Commission - Hearings - Relief

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 178

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 43

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)

  Entitled

  Financing Statements - Filing

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 179

  Status as of February 17, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Vehicle Laws - Equipment for Motorcycle Riders

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  

• HB 180

  Status as of February 7, 1997: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Commerce and Government Matters

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Vehicle Laws - Learner's and Commercial Driver's Instructional Permit - Requirement for Individuals Accompanying Permit Holders While Driving

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  

• HB 181

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 219

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Vehicle Laws - Records - Availability to Child Support Enforcement Administration

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 182

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 44

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Vehicle Laws - Motor Carrier Safety - Conformance with Federal Regulations

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 183

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 45

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Vehicle Laws - Pedestrian Control Signal Indications

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 187

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 46

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)

  Entitled

  Criminal Injuries Compensation - Acts of Terrorism

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 188

  Status as of February 10, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)

  Entitled

  911 Emergency Telephone System and Emergency Number Systems Board - Transfer to Department of State Police

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  

• HB 189

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 47

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)

  Entitled

  Correctional Institutions - Citizens' Advisory Committees - Cumberland

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 191

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 48

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)

  Entitled

  Criminal Procedure - Service of Process - State and Local Detention Facilities

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 194

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 416

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)

  Entitled

  Parole - Mandatory Supervision

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 199

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 648

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Dept. Business & Economic Dev.)

  Entitled

  Partnership for Workforce Quality Program - Sunset Repeal

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

• HB 200

  Status as of February 4, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)

  Entitled

  Insurance Professionals - Corporate Certificate of Qualification - Responsible Agent or Broker

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

• HB 201

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 49

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Dept. Business & Economic Dev.)

  Entitled

  Department of Business and Economic Development - Maryland Film Office

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

• HB 202

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 417

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Alcoholic Beverages - Micro-Brewery License Authority

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 203

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 50

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Alcoholic Beverages - Private Bulk Sale Permit

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 204

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 51

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Dept. Business & Economic Dev.)

  Entitled

  Maryland Small Business Development Center Program - Repeal

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

• HB 205

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 220

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Automobile Insurance Fund)

  Entitled

  Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Collection of Past-Due Premium

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

• HB 206

  Status as of March 18, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Budget and Management)

  Entitled

  Income Tax - Earned Income Subtraction Modification

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Ways and Means
  

• HB 207

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 649

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)

  Entitled

  Insurance Fraud Prevention Fee - Payment

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

• HB 208

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 52

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Alcoholic Beverages - Permits - Renewal Date

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 233

  Status as of February 24, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Aging, Office on)

  Entitled

  Senior Center Plus Program

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

• HB 242

  Status as of February 17, 1997: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Environment)

  Entitled

  Natural Wood Waste Recycling Facilities

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

• HB 243

  Status as of March 10, 1997: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Natural Resources)

  Entitled

  Fish - Limited Entry to the Commercial Fishery - Seasons, Gear, and Catch Limits

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  

• HB 244

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 53

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Natural Resources)

  Entitled

  Fish - Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 245

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 223

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Environment)

  Entitled

  Land Reclamation Committee

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 246

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 224

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Environment)

  Entitled

  Landfills - Standards - Requirements for Security

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 278

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 227

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  Maryland Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act - Amendments

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 279

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 656

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)

  Entitled

  Insurance Professionals - Certificate of Qualification - Issuance, Expiration, Renewal, Reinstatement, and Conditions

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

• HB 312

  Status as of January 22, 1997: Bill is in the House - First Reading Appropriations

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Appropriations Committee and Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Education)

  Entitled

  Primary and Secondary Education - New Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Appropriations and Ways and Means
  

• HB 440

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Md. Inst. for Emer. Medical Serv. Sys.)

  Entitled

  Emergency Medical Services - Licensure of Providers - Transfer of Authority

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 455

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 238

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  Health Services Cost Review Commission - Abrogation Date

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  Senate: Finance

• HB 460

  Status as of March 20, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)

  Entitled

  Business Documents - Funding

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

• HB 461

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 59

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation - Staggered Licensing

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 550

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 672

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Appropriations Committee (Departmental - Natural Resources)

  Entitled

  Department of Natural Resources - Program Open Space - Use of Funds

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Appropriations
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 551

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 673

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Appropriations Committee (Departmental - Environment) and Delegate Hubbard

  Entitled

  Maryland Water Quality Revolving Loan Fund and Maryland Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Appropriations
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 597

  Status as of April 1, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Economic and Environmental Affairs

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Housing and Community Dev.) and Delegates Slade and Wood

  Entitled

  Historic St. Mary's City Commission Act

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation

• HB 688

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 685

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)

  Entitled

  Maryland Insurance Administration - Funding

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

• HB 977

  Status as of April 5, 1997: Bill is in the House - House Concur -

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Appropriations Committee (Departmental - Natural Resources)

  Entitled

  Waterway Improvement Fund - Appropriation

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Appropriations
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 1024

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 66

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  State Board of Master Electricians - Waiver of Examination Requirements

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 1064

  Status as of April 1, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Appropriations Committee (Departmental - University of Maryland System)

  Entitled

  University of Maryland System Workforce Flexibility Act

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Appropriations
  Senate: Senate Rules

• HB 1074

  Status as of March 31, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Human Resources) and Delegates Menes, Shriver, Hecht, Perry, Harrison, Rosapepe, Finifter, Hubbard, Dypski, Hurson, Cadden, Stup, Healey, Parker, Pitkin, Grosfeld, B. Hughes, Howard, Workman, Frush, Faulkner, Benson, Bobo, and Petzold

  Entitled

  Child Support - Enforcement Procedures

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  Senate: Senate Rules

• HB 1101

  Status as of February 24, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Aging, Office on)

  Entitled

  Estates and Trusts - Protection of Minors and Disabled Persons

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  

• HB 1113

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Juvenile Justice) and Delegates Dembrow, Genn, Preis, Perry, and Bissett

  Entitled

  Juvenile Causes - Open Hearings

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 1115

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 275

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Higher Education Commission)

  Entitled

  Higher Education - Community Colleges - Debt Collection

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 1175

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 525

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Commerce and Government Matters Committee (Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Highways - Sale of Land Not Needed for Public Purposes - Promotion of Economic Development

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Commerce and Government Matters
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 1249

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 532

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (Departmental - Juvenile Justice) and Delegates Dembrow, Genn, and Preis

  Entitled

  Juveniles - Balanced and Restorative Justice

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 1260

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 287

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Appropriations Committee (Departmental - University of Maryland System)

  Entitled

  Academic Facilities Bonding Authority

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Appropriations
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 1407

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 548

  

  Sponsored By

  Ways and Means Committee (Departmental - Lottery)

  Entitled

  State Lottery - Procurement - Promotion of the State Lottery

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Ways and Means
  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs

• HB 1413

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 549

  

  Sponsored By

  Appropriations Committee (Departmental - Budget and Management)

  Entitled

  State Personnel - Personnel Reform - Technical Changes

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Appropriations
  Senate: Finance

• HB 1414

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 743

  

  Sponsored By

  Appropriations Committee (Departmental - Budget and Management)

  Entitled

  State Personnel Management System Reform Act of 1996 - Correction of References to "Classified Service" and "Unclassified Service"

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Appropriations
  Senate: Finance

• SB 77

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 129

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - State Police, Dept. of)

  Entitled

  Executive Department - Death Benefits - Sheriff and Deputy Sheriffs of Baltimore City

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Appropriations

• SB 78

  Status as of March 31, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - State Police, Dept. of)

  Entitled

  Crimes - Explosives - False Statements and Representations - Penalties

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Judiciary

• SB 79

  Status as of April 1, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - University of Maryland System)

  Entitled

  Holiday and Leave Time - Public Institutions of Higher Education

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Appropriations

• SB 80

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 130

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  Residential Treatment Centers - Accreditation

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 81

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 131

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Human Resources)

  Entitled

  Food Stamp Benefits - Prohibited Acts - Penalties

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Appropriations

• SB 82

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 7

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Aging, Office on)

  Entitled

  Office on Aging - Guardianship Advisory Board - Repeal

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 83

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 132

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Agriculture)

  Entitled

  Weights and Measures - Method of Sale of Poultry

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 84

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 560

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)

  Entitled

  Property Tax - Advertisement

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 85

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 324

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)

  Entitled

  Property Tax - Assessment Appeals

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 86

  Status as of January 27, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)

  Entitled

  Property Tax Assessment Appeal Boards - Comparables

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  

• SB 87

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 115

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Baltimore City Community College) and Senator Blount

  Entitled

  Baltimore City Community College - Creation of Positions

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Appropriations

• SB 88

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 116

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Education)

  Entitled

  Education - State Department of Education - Professional Assistants

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 89

  Status as of January 8, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Ethics, State Commission on)

  Entitled

  Ethics Law - Enforcement - Limitation on Actions

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  

• SB 90

  Status as of January 8, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Ethics, State Commission on)

  Entitled

  Gift Disclosure - Lobbyists

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  

• SB 91

  Status as of February 6, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  Laboratories - Tissue Banks

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• SB 92

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 325

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  Mental Hygiene Law

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 93

  Status as of February 17, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Economic and Environmental Affairs

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  State Board of Physician Quality Assurance - Practice of Medicine - "Telemedicine"

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  

• SB 94

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 8

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  Disease Prevention - Tuberculosis

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 95

  Status as of March 5, 1997: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  Nurse Practice Act - Dispensing of Drugs or Devices by Health Department Nurses

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 96

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 133

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  Admissions to State Psychiatric Hospitals - Payment for Services or Treatment

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 97

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 134

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  Maryland Health Care Access and Cost Commission - Modifications and Clarifications

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

• SB 98

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 326

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)

  Entitled

  Property Tax - Agricultural Use Assessment

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 99

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 327

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Housing and Community Dev.)

  Entitled

  Department of Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood and Community Assistance Program

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 100

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 135

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Human Resources)

  Entitled

  Telephone Lifeline Service - Eligibility

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 101

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 9

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Human Resources)

  Entitled

  Guardian of the Person - Delegation of Authority

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Judiciary

• SB 102

  Status as of January 14, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Human Resources)

  Entitled

  Court Reviews for Children in Out-of-Home Placements

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  

• SB 103

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 328

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Human Resources) and Senator Hoffman

  Entitled

  Family Day Care Providers - Grant Funds - Extension of Sunset Provision

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Appropriations

• SB 104

  Status as of February 18, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Economic and Environmental Affairs

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Human Resources)

  Entitled

  State Procurement - Local Departments of Social Services

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  

• SB 105

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 10

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  State Board of Master Electricians - Reinstatement Fees

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Economic Matters

• SB 106

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 136

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  Financial Regulation - Deputy Commissioner - Banking Board

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Commerce and Government Matters

• SB 107

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 11

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  Cosmetology - Waiver of Examination Requirement

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Economic Matters

• SB 108

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 12

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Md. Inst. of Emer. Medical Serv. Sys.)

  Entitled

  Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 109

  Status as of April 2, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Morgan State University)

  Entitled

  Morgan State University - Procurement Authority

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Appropriations

• SB 110

  Status as of January 14, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Secretary of State)

  Entitled

  Trademark Counterfeiting - State Registration

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  

• SB 111

  Status as of March 31, 1997: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Secretary of State)

  Entitled

  Special Police Officers

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Judiciary

• SB 112

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 13

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Secretary of State)

  Entitled

  Charitable Solicitation - Professional Solicitors

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Commerce and Government Matters

• SB 113

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 114

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - University of Maryland System)

  Entitled

  Public Institutions of Higher Education - Renaming

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Appropriations

• SB 390

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 352

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)

  Entitled

  Fire Prevention Commission, Office of the State Fire Marshal, and Explosives Advisory Council Transfer to the Department of State Police

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 391

  Status as of February 26, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Economic and Environmental Affairs

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Housing and Community Dev.)

  Entitled

  Department of Housing and Community Development - Operating Assistance Grants

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  

• SB 392

  Status as of April 6, 1997: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)

  Entitled

  Renters' Property Tax Credits

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 393

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 583

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Housing and Community Dev.) and Senators Miller and Dyson

  Entitled

  Historic St. Mary's City Commission Act

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
  House: Commerce and Government Matters

• SB 394

  Status as of April 5, 1997: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Education)

  Entitled

  Workers' Compensation - Students in Unpaid Work-Based Learning Experiences

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

• SB 395

  Status as of March 17, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  State Highways - Access Controls

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• SB 396

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 584

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  AIDS - Pregnant Women - Counseling and Testing

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 397

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 170

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  State Board for Professional Land Surveyors - Qualifications for Firm Permit

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Economic Matters

• SB 398

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 118

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Education)

  Entitled

  Education - Student Suspension and Expulsion

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 399

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  Maryland Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act - Amendments

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Economic Matters

• SB 400

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 171

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  Secondhand Precious Metal Object Dealers and Pawnbrokers - License and Background Check

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Economic Matters

• SB 401

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 172

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Md. Inst. for Emer. Medical Serv. Sys.)

  Entitled

  Emergency Medical Services - Fees

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 402

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 21

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Housing and Community Dev.)

  Entitled

  Maryland Housing Policy Commission - Repeal

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Economic Matters

• SB 403

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 585

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  Credit Unions - Examination Fees and Assessments

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Commerce and Government Matters

• SB 404

  Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 586

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Recovery of Payments

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 405

  Status as of March 24, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Recommit to Committee Finance

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  Hospitals and Related Institutions - Standards and Inspections

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• SB 406

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 353

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Lottery)

  Entitled

  State Lottery - Prizes - Sovereign Immunity Defense Exception for Multistate Lottery Actions

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 407

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 173

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 408

  Status as of March 21, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Nursing Facilities - Reserved Beds

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• SB 409

  Status as of April 29, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 174

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Vehicle Laws - Assurance Fund

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Commerce and Government Matters

• SB 410

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 354

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)

  Entitled

  Economy and Efficiency - Organization and Responsibilities of the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Commerce and Government Matters

• SB 411

  Status as of March 31, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)

  Entitled

  Arrests - Interference with Home Detention Employees

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Judiciary

• SB 412

  Status as of March 31, 1997: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)

  Entitled

  Maryland Insurance Administration - Funding Mechanism

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

• SB 413

  Status as of March 13, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)

  Entitled

  Insurance Regulation - Advisory Committees and Corrections

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• SB 414

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 22

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  Commissioner of Financial Regulation - Licensing

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Commerce and Government Matters

• SB 415

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 23

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  Financial Institutions - Money Transmission

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Commerce and Government Matters

• SB 416

  Status as of April 2, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Human Resources)

  Entitled

  Social Services - Statewide Nutrition Assistance Program

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Appropriations

• SB 417

  Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 355

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Housing and Community Dev.)

  Entitled

  Department of Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood Business Development Program

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

• SB 795

  Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 105

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Education) and Senators Hoffman and Blount

  Entitled

  Primary and Secondary Education - New Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation and Economic and Environmental Affairs
  House: Appropriations and Ways and Means