House Agenda for Proceedings No. 49 A
Message from the Senate: Yeas and Nays No. 1 Completed Message from the Senate: Yeas and Nays No. 2 Completed Message from the Senate: Consent Calendar of Introductory Senate Bills No. 34 Completed Message from the Senate: Consent Calendar of Introductory Senate Bills No. 35 Completed Appropriations Committee Report No. 15 Completed Appropriations Committee Report No. 16 Completed Economic Matters Committee Report No. 22 Completed Economic Matters Committee Report No. 23 Completed Environment and Transportation Committee Report No. 18 Completed Environment and Transportation Committee Report No. 19 Completed Environment and Transportation Committee Report No. 20 Completed Environment and Transportation Committee Report No. 21 Completed Environment and Transportation Committee Report No. 22 Completed Judiciary Committee Report No. 24 Completed Ways and Means Committee Report No. 31 Completed Ways and Means Committee Report No. 32 Completed Special Order Calendar No. 49 Completed Special Order Calendar No. 51 Completed Special Order Calendar No. 52 Completed Special Order Calendar No. 53 Completed Special Order Calendar No. 54 Completed Calendar of Third Reading House Bills No. 97 Completed

March 16, 2020
Message from the Senate: Yeas and Nays No. 1
House Bills Passed In The Senate
HB0021 Delegate Cardin
Abandoned Property in Possession of a Museum
HB0025 Delegate Holmes
Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Amendments to Declarations and Governing Documents
HB0046 Delegate Carr
Motor Vehicle Administration – Authority to Suspend Registration for Violations Recorded by Traffic Control Signal Monitoring Systems and Speed Monitoring Systems – Repeal
HB0077 Anne Arundel County Delegation
Anne Arundel County - Illegal Dumping and Litter Control Law - Adoption of Local Ordinance
HB0094 Delegate Rosenberg
Estates and Trusts - Rule Against Perpetuities
HB0108 Delegate Stein
Condominiums - Responsibility for Property Insurance Deductibles
HB0241 Delegate Holmes
Real Property - Ground Leases - Past Due Ground Rent
HB0242 Delegate Atterbeary
Criminal Procedure - Motion to Vacate Judgment - Human Trafficking (True Freedom Act of 2020)
HB0246 Delegate Pippy
Sexual Solicitation of a Minor – Solicitation Through Parent, Guardian, or Custodian – Prohibition and Penalties
HB0247 Delegate Malone
Orphans' Courts - Appeals - Procedures
HB0250 Delegate Atterbeary
Peace Orders and Protective Orders – Extension
HB0269 Delegate Dumais
Child Support - Shared Physical Custody
HB0425 Delegate Bartlett
Criminal Procedure - Sexual Assault Evidence Kits - Privacy, Reimbursement, and Notification
HB0499 Delegate Moon
Criminal Procedure - Cell Site Simulator
HB0541 Delegate Lopez
Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Training Requirements - Hate Crimes
HB0543 Delegate Bhandari
Estates and Trusts - Closed Estates - Subsequent Discovery of Check
HB0668 Delegate Dumais
Corporations and Associations - Corporations and Real Estate Investment Trusts - Miscellaneous
HB0676 Delegate Buckel
Real Property - Recording Costs - Exemption
HB0872 Delegate Crutchfield
State Advisory Board for Juvenile Services - Membership
HB0946 Delegate Dumais
Child Support - Guidelines
HB1260 Speaker
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Funding
March 16, 2020
Message from the Senate: Yeas and Nays No. 2
House Bills Passed In The Senate
HB0005 Delegate Chang
Crimes - Hate Crimes - Use of an Item or a Symbol to Threaten or Intimidate
HB0093 Delegate Jackson, C.
Consumer Protection - Mobile Home Purchasers
HB0102 Delegate Davis, D.E.
Public Service Commission - Public Utility Regulation Fund - Cap
HB0116 Delegate Davis, D.E.
Home Builder Guaranty Fund - Award Limitations - Revisions
HB0117 Delegate Dumais
Insurance - Industry Automobile Insurance Association - Board of Directors
HB0118 Delegate Dumais
Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Prohibition on Cancellation Due to Towing or Emergency Roadside Coverage Claims
HB0120 Delegate Dumais
Motor Carriers and For-Hire Driving Services - Nonprofit Organizations and Volunteer Drivers
HB0141 Delegate Cullison
Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Corporation Act - Revisions
HB0189 Delegate Dumais
Insurance - Credit for Reinsurance Model Law - Revisions
HB0194 Delegate Korman
State Highway Administration - Highway Work Permits - Pedestrian Access (Pedestrian Access Act of 2020)
HB0325 Delegate Hettleman
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - Designated Coordinator - University System of Maryland
HB0378 Delegate Kipke
Natalie M. LaPrade Medical Cannabis Commission – Certifying Providers
HB0404 Delegate Luedtke
Economic Development Programs - Data Collection and Tracking - Minority Business Enterprises
HB0482 Charles County Delegation
Southern Maryland - Homeowners Association Commission - Alternative Dispute Resolution Authority
HB0857 Delegate Buckel
Public Safety - Certification of Police Officers
HB1177 Harford County Delegation
Sheriff of Harford County - Salary
March 16, 2020
Message from the Senate: Consent Calendar of Introductory Senate Bills No. 34
Senate Bills Introduced In The House
SB0732 Senator Lam Health and Government Operations
Health Occupations - Athletic Training - Revisions
SB0813 Senator Waldstreicher Economic Matters
Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers and Dealers – Transfers of Franchises
SB0838 Senator Kagan Health and Government Operations
Public Safety - 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System
SB0859 Senator Sydnor Environment and Transportation
Vehicle Laws - Registration Plate Frames and Borders - Enforcement
SB0877 Senator Feldman Economic Matters
Underground Facilities Damage Prevention - Revision
SB0878
(Emergency Bill) 		Senator Carozza Environment and Transportation
Worcester County - Special Event Zones - Prohibitions
SB0898 Senator Beidle Environment and Transportation
Vehicle Laws - Rental Vehicles - Driver's License Verification and Records
SB0915 Senator Kramer Health and Government Operations
Maryland Insurance Administration - Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations - Regulation
SB0922 Senator Carter Judiciary
Correctional Services - Diminution Credits - Education
SB0939 Senator Hayes Economic Matters
Financial Institutions - Check Cashing Services - Registration and Dissemination of Information
SB0943 Senator Hayes Economic Matters
Labor and Employment - Health Care Facilities - Workplace Safety (Safe Care Act)
SB0966 Senator Hettleman Health and Government Operations
Health Facilities - Assisted Living Programs - Referrals and Licenses
SB1006 Senator Carter Judiciary
Child Support - Suspension of Payments and Arrears for Incarcerated Obligors - Modifications
SB1062 Senator Kelley Judiciary
Health and Government Operations
Maryland Department of Health - Birth Registration - Gestational Carriers
March 16, 2020
Message from the Senate: Consent Calendar of Introductory Senate Bills No. 35
Senate Bills Introduced In The House
SB0029 Senator Carozza Judiciary
Criminal Law – Workgroup on Criminal and Gross Negligence
SB0334 Senator Augustine Health and Government Operations
Health Insurance – Mental Health Benefits and Substance Use Disorder Benefits – Reports on Nonquantitative Treatment Limitations and Data
SB0447 Senator Guzzone Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Products Containing a Flame-Retardant Chemical
SB0598 Senator Cassilly Judiciary
Criminal Law - Organized Retail Theft
SB0607 Senator Benson Environment and Transportation
Motor Scooter and Electric Low Speed Scooter Sharing Companies – Nonvisual Access
SB0632 Senator Kelley Health and Government Operations
Health Facilities - Hospitals - Disclosure of Outpatient Facility Fees (Facility Fee Right-to-Know Act)
SB0642 Senator Kelley Health and Government Operations
Home– and Community–Based Waiver Services – Study and Task Force
SB0668 Senator Rosapepe Environment and Transportation
Purple Line Marketing Act
SB0685 Senator Washington Economic Matters
Electricity and Gas - Energy Suppliers - Assisted Customers
SB0705 Senator Carter Environment and Transportation
Maryland Transit Administration – Disabled Reduced Fare Program – Opioid Treatment Program Patients
SB0729 Senator Lam Health and Government Operations
Public Health - Prohibition on Testing Cosmetics on Animals
SB0745 Senator Hough Judiciary
Criminal Organizations – Penalties and Procedure
SB0774 Senator Kelley Health and Government Operations
Health Services Cost Review Commission – Community Benefits – Reporting
SB0806 Senator Hayes Environment and Transportation
Real Property - Redemption or Extinguishment of Ground Rents
Appropriations Committee Report No. 15
Distribution Date: March 16, 2020
Second Reading Date: March 16, 2020
FAVORABLE
SB0225 Favorable Senator Feldman
State Personnel - Employee Accommodations - Pregnancy and Childbirth
SB0236 Favorable Senator Elfreth
Teachers' Retirement and Pension Systems - Obsolete Reemployment Provisions
SB0339 Favorable Senator Reilly
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Participation
SB0462 Favorable Senator Elfreth
State Retirement and Pension System – Death Benefits for Children
SB0463 Favorable Senator Elfreth
State Retirement Agency - Monitoring and Recording of Automated Outgoing Telephone Calls - Authorization
SB0764 Favorable Senator Elfreth
State Retirement and Pension System - Pension Benefits - Calculation
SB0809 Favorable Senator Elfreth
State Retirement and Pension System - Reemployment Earnings Offset - Clarification
SB0960 Favorable with Amendments Senator Hettleman
Optional Retirement Program - Membership
Appropriations Committee Report No. 16
Distribution Date: March 16, 2020
Second Reading Date: March 16, 2020
FAVORABLE
SB0027 Favorable Senator Hayes
Higher Education - Policy on Student Concerns About Athletic Programs and Activities - Short Title
SB0031 Favorable Senator Beidle
Anne Arundel County - Board of Community College Trustees
SB0207 Favorable Senator Washington
Unaccompanied Minors in Need of Shelter and Supportive Services
SB0261 Favorable Senator Bailey
St. Mary's County - Public Facilities Bond
SB0282 Favorable President
Maryland National Guard - Tuition Assistance Program - Modifications
SB0329 Favorable Senator Waldstreicher
Public Institutions of Higher Education – Outbreak Response Plan (Olivia’s Law)
SB0421
(Emergency Bill) 		Favorable Senator Edwards
Task Force on the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority - Reestablishment
SB0458 Favorable Senator Elfreth
Higher Education - Nonresident Tuition Exemption for Military Personnel, Spouses, and Dependents - Alterations
SB0461 Favorable Carroll County Senators
Carroll County - Public Facilities Bond
SB0485 Favorable Senator Klausmeier
Department of State Police - Alternative Workdays
SB0553 Favorable Senator King
Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center
SB0640 Favorable Senator Guzzone
Maryland School for the Blind - Board of Directors - Reappointments
SB0667 Favorable Senator Rosapepe
University System of Maryland – Textbooks – Availability of Free or Low–Cost Digital Materials (Textbook Transparency Act of 2020)
SB0845 Favorable Senator Ferguson
Higher Education - Maryland Corps Program Fund - Alterations
SB0961 Favorable Senator Hettleman
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - Designated Coordinator - University System of Maryland
Economic Matters Committee Report No. 22
Distribution Date: March 16, 2020
Second Reading Date: March 16, 2020
FAVORABLE
SB0093 Favorable Chair, Finance Committee
Insurance - Nonresident Insurance Producers - Cancellation
SB0095 Favorable Chair, Finance Committee
Public Adjusters - Disbursement of Insurance Settlement Payments
SB0096 Favorable Chair, Finance Committee
Insurance - Third Party Administrators - Term and Reinstatement of Registration
SB0097 Favorable Chair, Finance Committee
Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Protests - Consumer Complaint Portal
SB0118 Favorable Chair, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee
Land Use - Alcohol Production and Agricultural Alcohol Production
SB0616 Favorable Senator Klausmeier
Labor and Employment - Injured Workers' Insurance Fund - Revisions
SB0618 Favorable Senator Klausmeier
Public Safety - Hydraulic Elevator Inspections - Privately Owned Buildings
Economic Matters Committee Report No. 23
Distribution Date: March 16, 2020
Second Reading Date: March 16, 2020
FAVORABLE
HB0395 Favorable with Amendments Delegate Krimm
Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund - Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative - Use of Proceeds for Maryland Healthy Soils Program
HB1196 Favorable with Amendments Delegate Washington
Financial Institutions - Check Cashing Services - Registration and Dissemination of Information
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR
HB1147 Unfavorable Delegate Solomon
(Jointly Considered Economic Matters/Health and Government Operations)
Places of Public Accommodation and Public Buildings - Single-Occupancy Public Restrooms - Availability (The Accessible to All Act)
UNFAVORABLE
HB0306 Unfavorable Delegate Lisanti
Harford County - Alcoholic Beverages - Waiver From Distance Restrictions
HB0799 Unfavorable Delegate Hornberger
Consumer Protection - Right to Repair Farm Equipment
HB0804 Unfavorable Delegate Guyton
Workgroup to Study Maryland's Emerging Digital Economy
Environment and Transportation Committee Report No. 18
Distribution Date: March 15, 2020
Second Reading Date: March 15, 2020
FAVORABLE
HB1220 Favorable with Amendments Delegate Barve
(Jointly Considered Environment and Transportation/Appropriations)
Public–Private Partnerships – Highway and Bridge Toll Facilities – Rates (No Lexus Lane Act)
HB1249 Favorable with Amendments Delegate Korman
(Jointly Considered Environment and Transportation/Appropriations)
I-495 and I-270 Public-Private Partnership - Partnership Agreement - Requirements (Maryland State Department of Transportation Promises Act of 2020)
Environment and Transportation Committee Report No. 19
Distribution Date: March 16, 2020
Second Reading Date: March 16, 2020
FAVORABLE
HB1397 Favorable Delegate Jacobs
Recreational Striped Bass Fishery - Study on Harvest Data
HB1505 Favorable Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo
Commercial Motor Vehicles - Inspections
WITHDRAWN BY SPONSOR
HB0130 Unfavorable Delegate Healey
Vehicle Laws - Move Over Safety Monitoring System - Authorization
Environment and Transportation Committee Report No. 20
Distribution Date: March 16, 2020
Second Reading Date: March 16, 2020
FAVORABLE
HB0390 Favorable with Amendments Delegate Palakovich Carr
Transportation - I-270 Commuter Bus Route Study
HB1013 Favorable with Amendments Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo
Vehicle Laws - Rental Vehicles - Driver's License Verification and Records
HB1036 Favorable with Amendments Delegate Watson, R.
Vehicle Laws - Commercial Motor Carriers - Safety, Maintenance, and Insurance Information (James's Law)
HB1236 Favorable with Amendments Delegate Solomon
Transit - Maryland Area Regional Commuter Train - Expansion of Service
HB1316 Favorable with Amendments Delegate Lehman
Residential Construction - Electric Vehicle Charging
Environment and Transportation Committee Report No. 21
Distribution Date: March 16, 2020
Second Reading Date: March 16, 2020
FAVORABLE
SB0041 Favorable Senator Lam
Baltimore County - Vehicle Height Monitoring Systems
SB0060 Favorable Senator Simonaire
Anne Arundel County – Illegal Dumping and Litter Control Law – Adoption of Local Ordinance
SB0077 Favorable Senator Ellis
Important Documents and Identification Cards – Inmates
SB0154 Favorable Senator West
Real Property - Recordation of Deeds - Assignments of Rents and Assignments of Leases for Security Purposes
SB0170 Favorable Senator West
Real Property - Ground Leases - Past Due Ground Rent
SB0175 Favorable Senator West
Condominiums - Responsibility for Property Insurance Deductibles
SB0189 Favorable Senator Gallion
State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners – Cease and Desist Orders and Civil Penalties
SB0199 Favorable Senator Lee
Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Bicycles
SB0244 Favorable Senator Gallion
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Valuation of Easement
SB0285 Favorable Senator Lee
State Highway Administration - Highway Work Permits - Pedestrian Access (Pedestrian Access Act of 2020)
SB0288 Favorable Senator Elfreth
City of Annapolis - Housing Authority - Prohibitions Against Exceptions to Local Laws
SB0289 Favorable Senator Edwards
Real Property - Allegany County - Transfer of Property on Assessment Books
SB0291 Favorable Senator Edwards
Real Property - Recording Costs - Exemption
SB0293 Favorable Senator West
Condominiums and Homeowners Associations - Amendments to Declarations and Governing Documents
SB0353 Favorable Senator Edwards
Black Bear Damage Reimbursement Fund - Pets
SB0428 Favorable Charles County Senators
Southern Maryland - Homeowners Association Commission - Alternative Dispute Resolution Authority
SB0429 Favorable Charles County Senators
Charles County - Illegal Disposal of Bulky Items - Penalties
SB0510 Favorable Senator Bailey
Natural Resources - Commercial Fishing - Use of Haul Seines
SB0597 Favorable Senator Young
Agriculture - Cost-Sharing Program - Fixed Natural Filter Practices
SB0599 Favorable Harford County Senators
Sheriff of Harford County - Salary
SB0753 Favorable Senator Rosapepe
Maryland Emergency Management Assistance Compact - City of Laurel
SB0778 Favorable Senator Ready
Vehicle Laws - Liens - Electronic Recording
SB0793 Favorable Senator Hershey
Natural Resources - Limited Fishing Guide License - Propulsion of Boats and Vessels
SB0805 Favorable Charles County Senators
Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland - Funding
SB0882 Favorable Senator Bailey
Recreational Striped Bass Fishery - Study on Harvest Data
Environment and Transportation Committee Report No. 22
Distribution Date: March 16, 2020
Second Reading Date: March 16, 2020
FAVORABLE
SB0808
(Emergency Bill) 		Favorable Senator Elfreth
Natural Resources - Fishery Management Plans - Oysters
Judiciary Committee Report No. 24
Distribution Date: March 15, 2020
Second Reading Date: March 15, 2020
FAVORABLE
SB0064
(Emergency Bill) 		Favorable with Amendments Senator Lee
Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Causing Unavailability of Witness
SB0907
(Emergency Bill) 		Favorable with Amendments Senator Smith
Public Safety - Crime Plan and Law Enforcement Councils (Maryland State Crime Plan)
Ways and Means Committee Report No. 31
Distribution Date: March 16, 2020
Second Reading Date: March 16, 2020
FAVORABLE
SB0317 Favorable with Amendments Senator Hough
Frederick County - Career Exploration and Development Activities - Coffee
SB0431 Favorable with Amendments Charles County Senators
Charles County - Tax Increment Financing and Special Taxing Districts
SB0504 Favorable with Amendments Senator Pinsky
Office of the Attorney General - Special Education Ombudsman
SB0760 Favorable with Amendments Senator Lam
Public Schools - Student Meal Programs and Meal Charge Policies
Ways and Means Committee Report No. 32
Distribution Date: March 16, 2020
Second Reading Date: March 16, 2020
FAVORABLE
SB0713 Favorable with Amendments Senator Carter
(Jointly Considered Ways and Means/Environment and Transportation)
Opportunity Zone Enhancement Program - Eligibility - Lead-Based Paint Affected Properties
SB0987 Favorable with Amendments Senator Guzzone
(Jointly Considered Ways and Means/Appropriations)
Racing and Community Development Act of 2020
March 16, 2020
Special Order Calendar No. 49
HB0655 Delegate Queen STATUS: (Economic Matters)
Consumer Protection - Automobile Financing Charges - Required Dealer Disclosures Favorable Report as Amended ADOPTED.
Motion by Del. Dumais to make Bill as Amended a Special Order of Business for Monday at the appropriate time. CARRIED.
BILL ON 2ND READING.
March 16, 2020
Special Order Calendar No. 51
HB1221 Delegate Clippinger STATUS: (Judiciary)
Public Information Act - Personnel and Investigatory Records - Complaints Against Law Enforcement Officers Favorable Report as Amended ADOPTED.
Motion by Del. Clippinger to make Bill as Amended a Special Order of Business for Monday at the appropriate time. CARRIED.
BILL ON 2ND READING.
March 16, 2020
Special Order Calendar No. 52
HB1424 Delegate Solomon STATUS: (Environment and Transportation and Appropriations)
Public-Private Partnerships - Process and Oversight Favorable Report as Amended ADOPTED.
Motion by Del. Kipke to make Bill as Amended a Special Order of Business for Monday at the appropriate time. CARRIED.
BILL ON 2ND READING.
March 16, 2020
Special Order Calendar No. 53
SB0145 Senator Hester STATUS: (Ways and Means)
Election Law - References to Absentee Voting in Communications - Mail-In Voting Favorable Report ADOPTED.
Motion by Del. Mosby to make Bill a Special Order of Business for Monday at the appropriate time. CARRIED.
BILL ON 2ND READING.
March 16, 2020
Special Order Calendar No. 54
SB0630 Senator Kagan STATUS: (Health and Government Operations)
Grant Applications and Reporting - Uniform Forms and Requirements Committee Amendments NOT ADOPTED.
Favorable Report NOT ADOPTED.
Motion by Del. Rosenberg to make Bill and Amendments a Special Order of Business for Monday at the appropriate time. CARRIED.
BILL ON 2ND READING.
March 12, 2020
Calendar of Third Reading House Bills No. 97
HB0164 Harford County Delegation Economic Matters
Harford County - Motorcycles - Sunday Sales
HB0761 Delegate Otto Ways and Means
Somerset County - Property Tax Exemption for Manufacturing Property - Eastern Shore Forest Products, Inc.
HB0789
(Emergency Bill) 		Washington County Delegation Economic Matters
Washington County - Alcoholic Beverages - Wineries - Special Event Permits
HB0841 Delegate Chang Ways and Means
Peer–to–Peer Car Sharing – Sales Tax Sunset Extension and Study
HB0985 Delegate Dumais Judiciary
Compensation to Individual Erroneously Convicted, Sentenced, and Confined or Whose Conviction or Adjudication Is Reversed (The Walter Lomax Act)
HB1082 Delegate Solomon Appropriations
Higher Education – Denial of Transfer Credit – Notice and Report (Transfer With Success Act)
HB1150 Delegate Pendergrass Health and Government Operations
Appropriations
State Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Maryland Competitive Pharmacy Benefits Manager Marketplace Act
HB1213 Delegate Fisher, W. Judiciary
Courts - Jury Service - Disqualification
HB1514 Delegate Feldmark Appropriations
State Personnel and Pensions - Maryland Whistleblower Law - Department of Juvenile Services Employees
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