| Bill No. |
Title |
Position |
Status |
| SB 3 |
Maryland Safe Haven Act (Introduced as SB 82 in 2001 and No Position taken) |
NP |
Senate Judicial Proceedings. House Judiciary, Bill is in the House. Passed Enrolled. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 10 |
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Mental Health Services - Cost of Living Adjustment |
Support the concept |
Senate Finance and Budget and Taxation. House Environmental Matters, Re-assigned Ways and Means. Heard 4/2 at 1:00 p.m. Bill Failed. |
| SB 22 |
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program |
NP |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Passed Enrolled. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 42 |
State Board of Physician Quality Assurance - Examination Requirements - Exception |
Support the Concept |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Environmental Affairs, Bill is in the House Unfavorable Environmental Affairs. Bill Failed. |
| SB 44 |
Controlled Dangerous Substances - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program |
NP |
Senate Judicial Proceedings , Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 45 |
Criminal Law - Forgery of Controlled Dangerous Substance Prescriptions or Orders - Penalty |
FYI |
Senate Judicial Proceedings. House Judiciary, First Reading Judiciary. Heard 3/27 at 1:00 p.m. Bill Failed. |
| SB 46 |
Task Force to Study the Use of Technology to Assist Nurses in Caring for Patients |
FYI |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Passed Enrolled. Vetoed by Governor. Bill Failed. |
| SB 48 |
Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Quality Assurance Unit - Medical Director - Qualifications and Requirements |
NP |
Senate Finance , Withdrawn Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 58 |
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Bon Secours Baltimore Health System, Inc. |
FYI |
Senate Budget and Taxation, First Reading Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed. |
| SB 69 |
Medicaid Reimbursement - Community - Based Services for Children with Disabilities |
Support |
Senate Finance. House Environmental Matters, First Reading Environmental Matters. Bill Failed. |
| SB 71 |
Health Insurance Expansion Initiative of 2002 (Introduced as SB 743 in 2001 and Supported) |
SWA |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 90 |
Health Insurance - Health Maintenance Organizations and Managed Care Organizations - Application of Acquisitions Disclosure and Control Act |
NP |
Senate Finance . House Economic Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 91 |
Health Insurance - Managed Care Organizations and Health Maintenance Organizations - Reporting Requirements and Penalties |
NP |
Senate Finance, Withdrawn Finance. Bill Failed |
| SB 126 |
Health Occupations - Regulatory Boards - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation |
FYI |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Environmental Affairs, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Vetoed by Governor. Bill Failed. |
| SB 137 |
Creation of a State Debt - Union Hospital |
FYI |
Senate Budget and Taxation, First Reading Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed. |
| SB 139 |
Motor Vehicle Insurance - Personal Injury Protection Coverage - Minimum Benefits |
Support |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 152 |
Creation of a State Debt - Sacred Heart Hospital |
FYI |
Senate Budget and Taxation, First Reading Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed. |
| SB 164 |
Health Care Facilities - Certificate of Need - Obstetric Medical Services |
NP |
Senate Finance, First Reading Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 167 |
Vehicle Laws - Motorcycle Helmets - Minors |
Oppose |
Senate Judicial Proceedings, First Reading Judicial Proceedings. Heard 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. Bill Failed. |
| SB 183 |
Medical Assistance Program - Employed Persons with Disabilities Program |
SWA |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 206 |
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Reimbursement for Outpatient Mental Health Treatment- Dual Eligibility |
Support |
Senate Budget and Taxation, Re-referred Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed. |
| SB 222 |
Gun Accountability Act of 2002 |
Support |
Senate Judicial Proceedings, Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings. Bill Failed. |
| SB 223 |
Gun Safety Act of 2002 |
Support |
Senate Proceedings, Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings. Bill Failed. |
| SB 224 |
Gun Accountability Act of 2002 |
Support |
Senate Judicial Proceedings, Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings. Bill Failed. |
| SB 228 |
Medical Assistance Program - Employed Persons with Disabilities Program |
SWA |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 234 |
Catastrophic Health Emergencies - Powers of the Governor and the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene |
SWA |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 235 |
Governor's Emergency Powers |
SWA |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Commerce and Government Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Vetoed by Governor. Bill Failed. |
| SB 236 |
Agriculture - Infectious and Contagious Diseases - Administrative Search Warrants |
FYI |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Judiciary, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Vetoed by Governor. Bill Failed. |
| SB 240 |
State Government - Access to Public Records - Public Security Documents |
FYI |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Commerce and Government Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 260 |
Creation of a State Debt - Worcester County - Atlantic General Hospital Corporation |
FYI |
Senate Budget and Taxation, First Reading Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed. |
| SB 264 |
Creation of a State Debt - St. Joseph Medical Center |
FYI |
Senate Budget and Taxation, Withdrawn Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed. |
| SB 269 |
Health Care - Programs and Facilities Pain Management |
SWA |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the House. Passed Enrolled. Vetoed by Governor. Bill Failed. |
| SB 274 |
Health Insurance - Required Reimbursements - Podiatrists |
Oppose |
Senate Finance. House Economic Matters, Bill is in the House. First Reading Economic Matters. Heard 4/2 at 1:00 p.m. Bill Failed. |
| SB 296 |
Mental Hygiene Administration - Office of Administration Hearings - Procedure |
FYI |
Senate Finance. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the House. Unfavorable Environmental Matters. Bill Failed. |
| SB 306 |
Mental Hygiene Administration - Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Fund |
Support |
Senate Judicial Proceedings, First Reading Judicial Proceedings. Heard 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. Bill Failed. |
| SB 317 |
Maryland False Health Claims Act |
Oppose |
Senate Judicial Proceedings, Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings. Bill Failed. |
| SB 331 |
Assisted Living Programs - Implementation of Regulations Concerning Survey and Complaint Reform |
FYI |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Passed Enrolled. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 343 |
Tobacco Tax - Rate |
Support |
Senate Budget and Taxation, Unfavorable Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed. |
| SB 370 |
Health Insurance Carriers - Standing Referrals to Specialists |
SWA |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 388 |
Maryland Group Health Insurance Plan - Repeal |
NP |
Senate Finance. House Economic Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 396 |
Creation of a State Debt - Franklin Square Hospital Center |
FYI |
Senate Budget and Taxation, First Reading Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed. |
| SB 407 |
Health Insurance - Small Employer Groups - Health Benefit Plans |
FYI |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 410 |
Nonprofit Health Services Plans - Participation in the State Medical Assistance Program |
Support |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 411 |
Nonprofit Health Service Plans - Financial Audit to Determine Value of Public Benefits |
Support |
Senate Finance. House Economic Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Senate Conference Committee Appointed. Bill Failed. |
| SB 412 |
Maryland Health and Higher Education Facilities Authority - Nonprofit Health Service Plans |
Support |
Senate Budget and Taxation. House Economic Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 413 |
Health Insurance - Substantial, available, and Affordable Coverage Products - Reform |
Support |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 414 |
Creation of a State Debt - Peninsula Regional Medical Center |
FYI |
Senate Budget and Taxation, First Reading Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed. |
| SB 421 |
Health Occupations - Physicians - Medical Review Committees |
Support |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Passed Enrolled. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 434 |
Prescription Drug Discounts and Rebates - Additional Authority |
Oppose |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 446 |
Worker's Compensation - Appeals - Evidence |
Support |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 451 |
Maryland Health Care Foundation - Health Disparities |
Support |
Senate Finance. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 466 |
Health Maintenance Organizations - Reimbursement of Noncontracting Providers |
Support |
Senate Finance. House Economic Matters, Bill is in the House. Passed Enrolled. Vetoed by Governor. Bill Failed. |
| SB 481 |
Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Maryland Children's Health Program - Reimbursement Rates |
Support |
Senate Finance. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the House. Passed Enrolled. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 483 |
Medical Assistance - Pharmaceutical Products - Accessibility and Coverage Protection for Enrollees |
SWA |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 487 |
Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entity - Conditions for Approval |
Support |
Senate Finance. House Economic Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 495 |
Children in Need of Assistance - Drug-Addicted Babies - Modifications |
FYI |
Senate Judicial Proceedings. House Judiciary, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 519 |
Health - Public Health Emergencies - Hospital Decontamination Facilities |
FYI |
Senate Finance, Withdrawn Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 534 |
State Board of Physician Quality assurance - Medical Radiation and nuclear Medicine Technologists |
SWA |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the House. Third Reading Passed with Amendments. Bill Failed. |
| SB 537 |
Health Occupations - Nurse's Bill of Rights |
SWA |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Economic Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Passed Enrolled. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 539 |
Physicians - Default on Federal Education Loans or Service Obligations - Penalties |
Support only if amended |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs, Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs. Bill Failed. |
| SB 547 |
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program - Sale of Tobacco Products to Minors |
Support |
Senate: Senate Rules, First Reading Senate Rules. Bill Failed. |
| SB 548 |
Health Insurance - Managed Behavioral Health Care Organizations - Expense and Loss Ratios and Reports |
Support |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 550 |
Fair Market Drug Pricing Act |
Oppose |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 556 |
Mental Hygiene - Maryland Mental Health Crisis Response System |
Support the concept |
Senate Finance. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Passed Enrolled. Vetoed by Governor. Bill Failed. |
| SB 558 |
Health - Infectious and Contagious Diseases - Hepatitis B Virus |
Support only if amended |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs, Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs. Bill Failed. |
| SB 562 |
Health Maintenance Organizations - Reimbursement of Noncontracting Providers - Emergency Services |
Support |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 572 |
Arthritis Prevention and Control Act |
FYI |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the House. Passed Enrolled. Vetoed by Governor. Bill Failed. |
| SB 575 |
State Board of Professional Counselors |
NP |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Passed Enrolled. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 581 |
Women's Health Protection Act |
NP |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs, Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs. Bill Failed. |
| SB 584 |
Worker's Compensation - Occupational Disease - Definition |
FYI |
Senate Finance, First Reading Finance. Heard 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. Bill Failed. |
| SB 592 |
Acquisition of Nonprofit Health Entities - Limitations on Approval - Public Interest and Fair Value |
Support |
Senate Finance. House Economic Matters, Bill is in the House. First Reading Economic Matters. Heard 4/2 at 1:00 p.m.. Bill Failed. |
| SB 609 |
Maryland Health Care Foundation - Health Insurance Demonstration Project for Uninsured, Low-Income Workers |
Support the concept |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 611 |
Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program - Reimbursement - Diabetes Test Strips |
FYI |
Senate Finance. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the House. First Reading Environmental Matters. Heard 3/28 at 1:00 p.m. Bill Failed. |
| SB 612 |
Medical Assistance - Hospitals - Off-site Community-Based Mental Health Services |
FYI |
Senate Finance. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the House. House Conference Committee Appointed. Bill Failed. |
| SB 613 |
State Board of Physician Quality Assurance - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation |
SWA |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs, First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs. Heard 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.. Bill Failed. |
| SB 614 |
Medical Assistance Programs -Long Term Care - Eligibility Requirements |
SWA |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 615 |
State Health Plan - False Representation |
Oppose |
Senate Judicial Proceedings, Unfavorable Judicial Proceeding. Bill Failed. |
| SB 623 |
Prescription Drug Manufacturer Rebates - Supplementary Appropriation - Medical Care |
Oppose |
Senate Budget and Taxation, Bill is in the Senate. Senate Conference Committee Appointed. Bill Failed. |
| SB 624 |
Temporary Nursing Home Provider Assessment - Supplementary Appropriation - Medical Care Programs Administration |
FYI |
Senate Budget and Taxation, Withdrawn Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed |
| SB 626 |
Health Maintenance Organizations - Mental Health Care Services |
NP |
Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 645 |
Mental Hygiene - Involuntary Admission, Emergency Evaluation, and Clinical Review - Standards |
NP |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs, Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs. Bill Failed |
| SB 651 |
Health Insurance - Nonrenewal of Individual Health Benefit Plans - Requirements for Carriers with Affiliates |
Support |
Senate Finance. House Economic Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Vetoed by Governor. Bill Failed. |
| SB 663 |
Workers' Compensation - Payment to a Health Care Practitioner - Claims |
Support |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 676 |
Physicians and Pharmacists - Therapy Management Contracts |
Support |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Passed Enrolled. Vetoed by Governor. Bill Failed. |
| SB 688 |
Maryland Safe Haven Act of 2002 |
FYI |
Senate Judicial Proceedings, Unfavorable Judicial Proceedings. Bill Failed. |
| SB 689 |
Vehicle Laws - Child Booster Seats |
SWA |
Senate Judicial Proceedings, Withdrawn Judicial Proceedings. Bill Failed. |
| SB 703 |
Creation of a State Debt - Dorchester General Hospital |
FYI |
Senate Budget and Taxation, First Reading Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed. |
| SB 725 |
McCready Health Services Foundation - Alice B. Tawes Nursing Home |
FYI |
Senate Budget and Taxation, Withdrawn Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed. |
| SB 732 |
Creation of a State Debt - Sinai Hospital of Baltimore |
FYI |
Senate Budget and Taxation, First Reading Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed. |
| SB 738 |
Task Force on the Reform of the Public Mental Health System in Maryland |
Support only if amended |
Senate Finance. House Environmental Matters, First Reading Environmental Matters. Heard 3/28 at 1:00 p.m. Bill Failed. |
| SB 746 |
Health Care Facilities - Alzheimer's Special Care Unit or Program - Disclosure of Services |
FYI |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 786 |
Tax credit for Cost of External Defibrillator |
NP |
Senate Budget and Taxation, Unfavorable Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed. |
| SB 788 |
Statewide Advisory Commission on Immunizations |
SWA |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Passed Enrolled.Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 797 |
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery College Primary Care Health Clinic |
FYI |
Senate Budget and Taxation, Re-referred Budget and Taxation. Bill Failed. |
| SB 798 |
Health Insurance - Reimbursement of Health Care Practitioners |
SWA |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 802 |
Vehicle Laws - Child Booster Seats |
SWA |
Senate Judicial Proceedings. House Commerce and Government Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Passed Enrolled. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 815 |
Genetics Public Education Program |
FYI |
Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs, Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs. Heard 3/8 1:00 p.m. Bill Failed. |
| SB 819 |
Health Care Practitioners - Credentials - Uniform Credentialing |
Support |
Senate Finance. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Passed Enrolled. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 820 |
Health - Managed Care Organizations - Credentialing |
Support |
Senate Finance. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Signed into Law by Governor. |
| SB 842 |
Health and Disability Insurance - Appeals and Grievance Process Modifications |
Support |
Senate: Senate Rules, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 872 |
Maryland Comparative Negligence Act |
Oppose |
Senate: Senate Rules, First Reading Senate Rules. Bill Failed. |
| SB 880 |
Acquisition of a Nonprofit Health Service Plan - Prohibition |
Support |
Senate Finance, Unfavorable Finance. Bill Failed. |
| SB 888 |
Health Insurance - Small Group - Open Enrollment Period |
NP |
Senate Finance. House Economic Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Vetoed by Governor. Bill Failed. |
| SB 896 |
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program - Sale of Tobacco to Minors |
To be reviewed by legislative leadership |
Senate: Senate Rules, First Reading Senate Rules. Bill Failed. |
| SB 899 |
Prince George's Hospital System Improvement Task Force |
FYI |
Senate Budget and Taxation. House Environmental Matters, Bill is in the Senate. Returned Passed. Signed into Law by Governor. |