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Legislation


1997 Regular Session

Counties - Local Laws (L2)

Current Status of Legislation Total number of Bills: 70
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 140

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 80

    Sponsored By
    Calvert County Delegation
    Entitled
    Calvert County - Creation of Special Taxing Districts - Duties of Homeowners Associations
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 142

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 402

    Sponsored By
    Calvert County Delegation
    Entitled
    Calvert County - Competitive Bidding - Exception
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 143

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

    Sponsored By
    Calvert County Delegation
    Entitled
    Calvert County - Motor Vehicle Towing Companies - Licensing Authority
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 196

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 647

    Sponsored By
    Howard County Delegation
    Entitled
    Howard County Ethics Bill Ho. Co. 1-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 248

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 54

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Conway, Bozman, D. Hughes, and McClenahan
    Entitled
    Wicomico County - Dog Licenses
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 262

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 655

    Sponsored By
    Delegates McIntosh, Montague, Fulton, Marriott, Rawlings, Campbell, Rosenberg, Curran, Doory, C. Davis, Watson, Dypski, Harrison, and Branch
    Entitled
    Baltimore City - Community Benefits Districts - Continuation of Authority
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Select Committee 11
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 273

    Status as of February 10, 1997: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Fulton
    Entitled
    Baltimore City - Traffic Police - Work Conditions and Duties
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Judiciary
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 301

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 552

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Hammen, Krysiak, Dypski, Rawlings, Marriott, Boston, Opara, Oaks, McIntosh, Rosenberg, Montague, Kirk, C. Mitchell, Watson, Branch, C. Davis, Harrison, T. Murphy, Klausmeier, Nathan-Pulliam, and Parker
    Entitled
    Baltimore City - Civil Violations - Citation
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Judiciary
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 365

    Status as of April 7, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Minnick (Baltimore County Administration)
    Entitled
    Baltimore County - Evaluation of Private Property for Public Use - Right of Entry
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 433

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

    Sponsored By
    Howard County Delegation (By Request of the Economic Development Authority)
    Entitled
    Howard County - Economic Development Incentive Fund Ho. Co. 13-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 465

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

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Edwards
    Entitled
    Garrett County - Procurement - Professional Services
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 470

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 448

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Edwards
    Entitled
    Garrett County Sanitary Commission - Unpaid Sewerage Charges - Disconnection of Water Service
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 524

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 454

    Sponsored By
    Prince George's County Delegation
    Entitled
    Prince George's County - Nuisance Abatement and Local Code Enforcement - Community Associations - Enforcement Authority PG 423-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 562

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 677

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Eckardt, Schisler, and D. Hughes
    Entitled
    Dorchester County - Right to Farm Law
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 614

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

    Sponsored By
    Prince George's County Delegation
    Entitled
    Prince George's County Sheriff's Office - Compensation of Assistant Sheriffs PG 319-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Judiciary
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 656

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 464

    Sponsored By
    Charles County Delegation
    Entitled
    Charles County - County Commissioners - Authority to Construct, Extend, and Acquire Water or Sewer Systems or Stormwater Management Areas
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 659

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 88

    Sponsored By
    Charles County Delegation
    Entitled
    Charles County - County Officials and Departments - Organizational and Technical Changes
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 660

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 466

    Sponsored By
    Charles County Delegation
    Entitled
    Charles County - Length of Service Award Program - Benefits for Disability
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 690

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 686

    Sponsored By
    Washington County Delegation
    Entitled
    Washington County - Electrician Licenses - Examinations
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 691

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 472

    Sponsored By
    Washington County Delegation
    Entitled
    Washington County - Licensing of Dogs and Kennels
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 692

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 473

    Sponsored By
    Washington County Delegation
    Entitled
    Washington County - Regulation of Noise
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 705

    Status as of February 24, 1997: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Prince George's County Delegation
    Entitled
    Prince George's County - Outdoor Signs Advertising Cigarettes - Restrictions PG 316-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 739

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 90

    Sponsored By
    Washington County Delegation
    Entitled
    Washington County - Sheriff - Salary
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 740

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 689

    Sponsored By
    Washington County Delegation
    Entitled
    Washington County - Collective Bargaining
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 741

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 475

    Sponsored By
    Washington County Delegation
    Entitled
    Washington County - County Commissioners
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 742

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 476

    Sponsored By
    St. Mary's County Delegation
    Entitled
    St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 743

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 690

    Sponsored By
    St. Mary's County Delegation
    Entitled
    St. Mary's County - Roads - Procedures
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Finance
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 744

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 477

    Sponsored By
    St. Mary's County Delegation
    Entitled
    St. Mary's County - Subdivision Regulations - Authority
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 763

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 478

    Sponsored By
    St. Mary's County Delegation
    Entitled
    St. Mary's County - Enforcement of Ordinances and Regulations
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 764

    Status as of March 19, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    Sponsored By
    St. Mary's County Delegation
    Entitled
    St. Mary's County - Subdivision of Land - Validity of Specified Deeds
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Economic Matters
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 767

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 694

    Sponsored By
    St. Mary's County Delegation
    Entitled
    Zoning and Planning - Subdivision Plat and Site Plan Approval - Delegation
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 772

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 480

    Sponsored By
    Cecil County Delegation
    Entitled
    Cecil County - Noncompetitively Bid Contracts - Award Limitation
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 891

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 65

    Sponsored By
    Montgomery County and Prince George's County Delegations
    Entitled
    Prince George's County - Zoning - Municipal Corporations MC/PG 3-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Select Committee 07
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 919

    Status as of March 17, 1997: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary

    Sponsored By
    Delegate C. Mitchell
    Entitled
    Baltimore City - Bail Bonds
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Judiciary
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 936

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 498

    Sponsored By
    Kent County Delegation
    Entitled
    Kent County - County Treasurer - Salary
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 937

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 499

    Sponsored By
    Kent County Delegation
    Entitled
    Kent County - Sheriff's Salary
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Judiciary
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 939

    Status as of January 31, 1997: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

    Sponsored By
    Prince George's County Delegation
    Entitled
    Prince George's County - Omnibus Tax Extension Act PG 439-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 1001

    Status as of February 24, 1997: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means

    Sponsored By
    Prince George's County Delegation
    Entitled
    Prince George's County - School Facilities Surcharge PG 402-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1031

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 97

    Sponsored By
    Cecil County Delegation
    Entitled
    Cecil County - Sheriff - Salary
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1095

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 517

    Sponsored By
    Frederick County Delegation
    Entitled
    Frederick County - Community Development Authorities
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1096

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 518

    Sponsored By
    Frederick County Delegation
    Entitled
    Frederick County - Orphans' Court Judges, State's Attorney, Treasurer, and Sheriff - Salary Adjustments
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1170

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 524

    Sponsored By
    Carroll County Delegation
    Entitled
    Carroll County - Board of County Commissioners - Composition
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 1174

    Status as of April 4, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings

    Sponsored By
    Delegates C. Mitchell, Kirk, and Watson
    Entitled
    Baltimore City - Sheriff - Salary
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1183

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 527

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Bozman, McClenahan, and Conway
    Entitled
    Worcester County - Recording and Indexing
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1241

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 100

    Sponsored By
    Calvert County Delegation
    Entitled
    Calvert County - Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff, and Judges - Salaries
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 1269

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

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Stull, Elliott, Stup, Brinkley, Hecht, and Snodgrass
    Entitled
    Frederick County - Special Deputy Sheriffs - State's Attorney Investigators
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Judiciary
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1279

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 733

    Sponsored By
    Charles County Delegation
    Entitled
    Charles County - Nuisance Abatement - Complainants
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1295

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 537

    Sponsored By
    Charles County Delegation
    Entitled
    Charles County - County Officials - Salaries and Expenses
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1296

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 734

    Sponsored By
    Charles County Delegation
    Entitled
    Charles County - Public Safety False Alarms - Fines
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1297

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 104

    Sponsored By
    Charles County Delegation
    Entitled
    Charles County - Special Taxing Districts - Developing and Financing Infrastructure Improvements
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 1362

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

    Sponsored By
    Charles County Delegation
    Entitled
    Education - Public Schools - Authorizing Cellular Telephones
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Judiciary
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 1446

    Status as of March 25, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance

    Sponsored By
    Washington County Delegation
    Entitled
    Washington County - Tourism
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Economic Matters
    Senate: Finance
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 241

    Status as of January 21, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Select Committee 07

    Sponsored By
    Senator Green
    Entitled
    Prince George's County - Parking Authority - Membership
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Select Committee 07
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 252

    Status as of February 5, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    Sponsored By
    Senator Lawlah
    Entitled
    Prince George's County - Nuisance Abatement and Local Code Enforcement - Community Associations - Enforcement Authority
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 261

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 340

    Sponsored By
    Anne Arundel County Senators
    Entitled
    Anne Arundel County Sheriff's Salary
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Governor Veto

    SB 269

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

    Sponsored By
    Senators Sfikas, McFadden, Hughes, Blount, Young, Conway, Kelley, and Della
    Entitled
    Baltimore City - Civil Violations - Citation
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
    House: Judiciary
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 378

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 19

    Sponsored By
    Senator Collins (Baltimore County State's Attorney)
    Entitled
    Baltimore County - State's Attorney - Salary and Appointment of Deputy and Assistant State's Attorneys
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 434

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 24

    Sponsored By
    Senator Hafer
    Entitled
    Garrett County - Purchase of Real Property - Financing
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 442

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 26

    Sponsored By
    Senator Hafer
    Entitled
    Garrett County - Counsel to the County Commissioners - Duties
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 444

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 589

    Sponsored By
    Senator Hafer
    Entitled
    Garrett County - Procurement - Reciprocal Local Preference
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Governor Veto

    SB 514

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

    Sponsored By
    Senators Hoffman, Kelley, and McFadden
    Entitled
    Baltimore City - Community Benefits Districts - Periodic Review - Continuation of Authority
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Select Committee 11
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Governor Veto

    SB 594

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

    Sponsored By
    Senators Derr and Ferguson (Frederick County Senators)
    Entitled
    Frederick County - Orphans' Court Judges, State's Attorney, Treasurer, and Sheriff - Salary Adjustments
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 598

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 375

    Sponsored By
    Anne Arundel County Senators (By Request)
    Entitled
    Anne Arundel County - State's Attorney - Salary Adjustments
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Governor Veto

    SB 689

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

    Sponsored By
    Senators Derr and Ferguson (Frederick County Senators)
    Entitled
    Frederick County - Community Development Authorities
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 699

    Status as of February 25, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings

    Sponsored By
    Senator Colburn
    Entitled
    Dorchester County - Right to Farm
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 701

    Status as of April 4, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Senator Colburn
    Entitled
    Dorchester County - State's Attorney - Salary Adjustment
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 740

    Status as of February 5, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    Sponsored By
    Senators Young, Conway, Blount, Della, Hoffman, and Hughes
    Entitled
    Baltimore City - Bail Bonds
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 784

    Status as of February 5, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    Sponsored By
    Senator Young
    Entitled
    Baltimore City - Sheriff - Salary
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  • Governor Veto

    SB 827

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

    Sponsored By
    Senator Colburn
    Entitled
    Dorchester County - Right to Farm Law
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Judicial Proceedings
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 886

    Status as of March 28, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Senator Colburn
    Entitled
    Caroline County - Community Development Authorities
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
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