Departmental

Status of Legislation
Total Number of Bills: 66

• HB 182

  Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 412

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Energy Administration, Maryland) and Delegates Benson, Boutin, Bromwell, Costa, Donoghue, Elliott, Goldwater, Haynes, Hubbard, Kach, Mandel, McDonough, Murray, Nathan-Pulliam, Oaks, Pendergrass, Redmer, Rosenberg, Rudolph, Smigiel, V. Turner, and Weldon

  Entitled

  Maryland Energy Administration - Procurement - Federal Energy Grants and Cooperative Agreements

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Health and Government Operations
  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

• HB 191

  Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 283

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Ethics, State Commission on)

  Entitled

  Lobbyist Registration Fund - Registration Fees and Reversion of Unused Funds

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

• HB 192

  Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 284

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Vehicle Laws - Transfer of Registration - Temporary Registration Permit

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 193

  Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 128

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (By Request - Departmental - State Police)

  Entitled

  State Fire Marshal - Issuance of Explosives Licenses and Blaster's Permits - Criminal History Records Checks

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 197

  Status as of March 18, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Title Insurance - Converted or Misappropriated Trust Moneys - Responsibility of Title Insurer

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

• HB 198

  Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 413

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Service Commission)

  Entitled

  Public Service Commission - Expenses

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

• HB 199

  Status as of March 12, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Service Commission)

  Entitled

  Public Service Commission - Orders

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

• HB 200

  Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 35

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Insurance - Regulation of Insurance Producers

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

• HB 201

  Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 36

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Commercial Law - Disposition of Abandoned Property - Notice Requirement of Holder

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

• HB 210

  Status as of March 14, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Business and Economic Development)

  Entitled

  Public Information Act - Business and Economic Development

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Health and Government Operations
  

• HB 214

  Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 129

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (By Request - Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Criminal Law - Sales and Use Tax and Admissions and Amusement Tax Offenses - Statute of Limitations

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 255

  Status as of March 25, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (By Request - Departmental - Business and Economic Development)

  Entitled

  Job Creation Tax Credit - Sunset Extension

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Ways and Means
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 420

  Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 296

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Agriculture)

  Entitled

  Pesticide Registration - Fees and Retention of Unexpended Funds

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

• HB 423

  Status as of March 3, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Criminal Procedure - Sex Offender Registration

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  

• HB 438

  Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 298

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)

  Entitled

  Vessel Excise Tax - Liability - Corporations and Companies

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Ways and Means
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 494

  Status as of March 18, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Insurance - Public Adjusters - Regulation

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

• HB 495

  Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Workers' Compensation Commission)

  Entitled

  Workers' Compensation Commission - Vocational Rehabilitation Services

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

• HB 496

  Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 304

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Business and Economic Development)

  Entitled

  Business and Economic Development - Maryland Economic Development Assistance Fund

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

• HB 497

  Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 434

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Business and Economic Development)

  Entitled

  Business and Economic Development - Maryland Economic Development Assistance Fund and Maryland Competitive Advantage Financing Fund

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Finance

• HB 498

  Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 41

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)

  Entitled

  Health Insurance - Medicare Supplement Contracts - Availability

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Health and Government Operations
  Senate: Finance

• HB 499

  Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 305

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland) and Delegates Benson, Boutin, Bromwell, Costa, Donoghue, Elliott, Goldwater, Hammen, Haynes, Hubbard, Hurson, Kach, Mandel, McDonough, Morhaim, Murray, Nathan-Pulliam, Oaks, Pendergrass, Redmer, Rosenberg, Rudolph, Smigiel, V. Turner, and Weldon

  Entitled

  Maryland Insurance Administration - Disability Benefits - Adoption of Regulations

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Health and Government Operations
  Senate: Finance

• HB 614

  Status as of March 10, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Appropriations

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Appropriations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Human Resources)

  Entitled

  Montgomery County Local Department of Social Services

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Appropriations
  

• HB 790

  Status as of February 19, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  State Board of Physician Quality Assurance - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Health and Government Operations
  

• HB 798

  Status as of May 22, 2003: Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Elevator Renovators and Refinishers

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs

• HB 799

  Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 49

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (By Request - Departmental - Human Resources)

  Entitled

  Child in Need of Assistance Proceedings - Permanency Plan Review Hearings

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 934

  Status as of March 18, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Judiciary

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judiciary Committee (By Request - Departmental - State Police)

  Entitled

  DNA Testing - Felony Convictions

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Judiciary
  

• HB 967

  Status as of March 4, 2003: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Health and Government Operations

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Health and Government Operations Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)

  Entitled

  Emergency Number Systems Board - 9-1-1 Center Enhancements

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Health and Government Operations
  

• HB 968

  Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 459

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Academic Facilities Bonding Authority

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Appropriations
  Senate: Budget and Taxation

• HB 1050

  Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 196

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Environmental Matters Committee (By Request - Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Motor Vehicle Law - Railroad Grade Crossing Violations and Penalties

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Environmental Matters
  Senate: Judicial Proceedings

• HB 1061

  Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 197

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Ways and Means Committee (By Request - Departmental - Elections, State Board of)

  Entitled

  Maryland Election Modernization Fund

  Committee
  Assignments

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

• HB 1155

  Status as of April 4, 2003: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation - Fees

  Committee
  Assignments

  House: Economic Matters
  

• SB 95

  Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 212

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Environment)

  Entitled

  Asbestos Violations - Criminal Penalties and Standard of Proof

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Judiciary

• SB 96

  Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 6

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Vehicle Laws - Dealer's Surety Bond - Trailers and Semitrailers

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 97

  Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 61

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Motor Fuel Tax - Special Fuels - Tax Payment

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 98

  Status as of February 24, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Finance

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Home Inspectors - Training Requirements and Disclosures

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  

• SB 100

  Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 62

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Personnel and Pensions - Maryland Transit Administration Retirees - Health Benefits

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Appropriations

• SB 101

  Status as of January 22, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Property Tax - Railroads and Public Utilities - Operating Real Property

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  

• SB 102

  Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 7

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Income Tax - Assessment of Income Tax on Amended Returns

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 103

  Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 8

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)

  Entitled

  Migratory Game Bird Stamps

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 104

  Status as of April 5, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)

  Entitled

  Natural Resources - Hunting Licenses - Waterfowl Outfitter and Hunting Guide

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 105

  Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 9

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Vehicle Law - Commercial Driver's License and Instructional Permit - Minimum Age

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 106

  Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 63

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (By Request - Departmental - Subsequent Injury Fund Board)

  Entitled

  Workers' Compensation - Subsequent Injury Fund - Assessment

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

• SB 107

  Status as of April 4, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Finance Committee (By Request - Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Business Regulation - Refueling Service - Drivers with Disabilities

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Economic Matters

• SB 108

  Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 361

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Comptroller)

  Entitled

  Comptroller - Report on Fees

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 109

  Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 10

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Transportation)

  Entitled

  Motor Vehicle Administration - Identification Cards - Cancellation

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 110

  Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 11

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Property Tax - Constant Yield Tax Rate - Amendment

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 111

  Status as of March 26, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Harness Racing - Licensees - Takeout Allocation

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 112

  Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 64

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)

  Entitled

  Recordation and Transfer Tax - Land Trusts - Exemption

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 113

  Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 65

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Property Tax - Damaged Property

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Ways and Means

• SB 114

  Status as of March 27, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)

  Entitled

  Natural Resources - Roadside Trees - Permit Requirements

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
  

• SB 115

  Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 12

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Natural Resources)

  Entitled

  Boating Accidents

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
  House: Environmental Matters

• SB 116

  Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 362

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  Certified Public Accountancy - Examinations

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
  House: Economic Matters

• SB 117

  Status as of February 21, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  State Acupuncture Board - Examination Requirements and Membership of Board

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
  

• SB 148

  Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 15

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Health Insurance - Medical Clinical Trials - Reporting Requirements

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Health and Government Operations

• SB 184

  Status as of February 17, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Unauthorized Parolee or Probationer Relocation - Penalties

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  

• SB 185

  Status as of February 17, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Correctional Services - Sexual Acts With Inmates - Employees

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  

• SB 186

  Status as of April 8, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 16

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Criminal Injuries Compensation - Awards for Lost Earnings and Injury Resulting in Permanent Total Disability

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  House: Judiciary

• SB 187

  Status as of April 3, 2003: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Appropriations

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Public Safety and Correctional Services)

  Entitled

  State Reimbursement - Medical Expenditures to Local Detention Centers

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Appropriations

• SB 188

  Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 73

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs (By Request - Departmental - Labor, Licensing and Regulation)

  Entitled

  Certified Public Accountancy - Limited Permits - Firm Ownership by Nonlicensees

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
  House: Economic Matters

• SB 189

  Status as of April 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 74

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - University System of Maryland)

  Entitled

  Retirement - Optional Retirement Program - Health Insurance Benefits for Retirees, Surviving Spouses, and Dependent Children

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Budget and Taxation
  House: Appropriations

• SB 190

  Status as of March 19, 2003: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Developmentally Disabled Individuals - Medical Assistance and Other Services - Eligibility

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Health and Government Operations and Appropriations

• SB 191

  Status as of February 17, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Departmental - Military)

  Entitled

  Military Justice - Maryland National Guard

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  

• SB 263

  Status as of March 3, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  State Correctional Facilities - Release from Confinement

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  

• SB 264

  Status as of March 19, 2003: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Criminal Justice Information System - National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Judicial Proceedings
  

• SB 387

  Status as of May 13, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 245

  

  Sponsored By

  Chairman, Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee (By Request - Departmental - Health and Mental Hygiene)

  Entitled

  Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Selling and Dispensing of Contact Lenses and Replacement Contact Lenses

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
  House: Health and Government Operations

• SB 658

  Status as of May 22, 2003: Became Law - Chapter 400

  

  Sponsored By

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

  Entitled

  Life Insurance - Prohibited Use of Terrorism Exclusions

  Committee
  Assignments

  Senate: Finance
  House: Health and Government Operations