2002 Legislative Action - Senate Bills

Here you will find a running list of bills considered by MedChi's Legislative Committee, with positions taken by the committee and status of each. It is updated weekly during the legislative session (January 9-April 8, 2002) and derived from Legislative Committee Agendas.  Go to Legislative Action to sign up for up-to-the-minute e-mail alerts,  find and contact your legislators, write a letter to the media, or find biographical information on your legislators.

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SENATE BILLS - 2002 SESSION  
May 22, 2002 Volume 8, FINAL UPDATED  

The action indicated is the action of the Legislative Committee and not necessarily 
the final position of MedChi.  All information is accurate as of publication date. Hearing dates are subject to change, call to confirm.

Key to Abbreviations:
SWA: Support with Amendments (legislative committee took no action on these bills)
NP: No Position
HB: House Bill
SB: Senate Bill
POS: Position

2002 Senate Bills

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.


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