SENATE BILL 574

Sponsored By:

Senator Bromwell

Entitled:

Maryland Health Care Foundation - Receipt of Proceeds from Tobacco-Related Actions Brought by the State

Synopsis:

Requiring the Maryland Health Care Foundation to receive any proceeds deriving from a settlement or a judgment arising out of an action brought by the State against tobacco product manufacturers and tobacco research associations.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/6

First Reading Budget and Taxation

2/12

Re-assigned Finance & Budget and Taxation

2/18

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ASSOCIATIONS -see also- COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONS

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS -see also- POLITICAL COMMITTEES

HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH

HEALTH INSURANCE -see also- HMO; MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS.

INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY

JUDGMENTS

NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

TOBACCO

Bill affects the following Statute:

Health - General

( 20-506 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered