Maryland Independent College and University Association
2024 Legislative Bill Tracking
Saturday, July 27, 2024 9:50 AM


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Priority Legislation

Bill (Crossfile)Bill Title & Upcoming HearingsSponsorStatusPositionTestimony
HB 4 (SB 543) Institutions of Higher Education - Admissions Standards - Prohibition on Consideration of Legacy Preference or Donor Preference

J. Lewis
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 363 (4/25) Support with AmendmentHB 4 Letter of Information.pdf (1-26)
SB 543 (HB 4) Institutions of Higher Education - Admissions Standards - Prohibition on Consideration of Legacy Preference or Donor Preference

Brooks
In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations (4/6) Support with AmendmentSB 543 Letter of Information.pdf (2-13)
HB 75 (SB 377) Higher Education - Teacher Development and Retention Program - Alterations

Ebersole
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 186 (4/25) Monitor
SB 377 (HB 75) Higher Education - Teacher Development and Retention Program - Alterations

King
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 185 (4/25) Monitor
HB 92 (SB 620) Resources and Education for All Prisons (REAP) Act

Amprey
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 944 (5/16) SupportHB 92 REAP MICUA_FAV_JPR.pdf (1-19)
SB 620 (HB 92) Resources and Education for All Prisons (REAP) Act

Carter
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 943 (5/16) SupportSB 620 REAP FAV.pdf (2-27)

SB 620 REAP FAV (crossover).pdf (3-26)

HB 116 (SB 84) Teacher Degree Apprenticeship

Kerr
In the House - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) (1/16) MonitorHB 116-Teacher Apprenticeships Ed Deans FWA FINAL rev.pdf (2-2)
SB 84 (HB 116) Teacher Degree Apprenticeship

Rosapepe
In the House - Hearing 3/27 at 1:30 p.m. (Ways and Means) (3/27) MonitorSB 84-Teacher Apprenticeships Ed Deans FWA FINAL.pdf (2-2)
HB 209 (SB 623) Prison Education Delivery Reform Commission

Amprey
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 945 (5/16) Support with AmendmentHB 209 Prison Education Delivery Reform Commission.pdf (3-5)
SB 623 (HB 209) Prison Education Delivery Reform Commission

Carter
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 946 (5/16) Support with AmendmentSB 623 Prison Education Delivery Reform Commission.pdf (2-28)
HB 350 (SB 360) Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

The Speaker
In the House - First Reading Appropriations (1/17) Support with Amendment
SB 360 (HB 350) Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2025)

President
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 716 (5/16) Support with Amendment
HB 351 (SB 361) Creation of a State Debt - Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2024, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023

The Speaker
In the House - First Reading Appropriations (1/17) MonitorFY25 MICUA combined House Capital Project testimony.pdf (2-29)
SB 361 (HB 351) Creation of a State Debt - Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2024, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023

President
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 720 (5/16)
HB 352 (SB 362) Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2024

The Speaker
In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 12:30 p.m. (2/27) Support with AmendmentHB 352 BRFA testimony support with amendments.pdf (2-28)
SB 362 (HB 352) Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2024

President
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 717 (5/16) Support with Amendment
HB 407 Food Supplement Benefits - Students - Eligibility (SNAP for Students)

Kaufman
In the House - Hearing 3/12 at 12:00 p.m. (2/26) SupportHB 407 SNAP.pdf (3-8)
HB 410 (SB 457) Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Equitech Growth Fund - Alterations

Atterbeary
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 514 (5/9) Monitor
SB 457 (HB 410) Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Equitech Growth Fund - Alterations

A. Washington
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 515 (5/9) Monitor
HB 529 Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program - Veterans - Number of Eligible Recipients

Crosby
In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 12:00 p.m. (2/1) Letter of InformationHB529_LOI.pdf (2-16)
HB 567 (SB 541) Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024

Love
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 454 (5/9) Support with AmendmentHB 567 Support with Amendments.pdf (2-9)
SB 541 (HB 567) Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024

Gile
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 455 (5/9) Support with AmendmentSB 541 Support with Amendments.pdf (2-13)
HB 569 (SB 395) Higher Education - Credit Eligibility and Transfer of Credits - English as a Second Language Courses (Credit for All Language Learning (CALL) Act)

Solomon
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 216 (4/25) Support with AmendmentHB 567 Support with Amendments.pdf (2-9)
SB 395 (HB 569) Higher Education - Credit Eligibility and Transfer of Credits - English as a Second Language Courses (Credit for All Language Learning (CALL) Act)

Augustine
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 215 (4/25) Support with AmendmentSB395 Credit for Lang Learning (CALL) Act FWA FINAL.pdf (2-13)

SB 395 Credit for Lang Learning (CALL) Act FAV crossover FINAL.pdf (3-18)

HB 571 (SB 485) Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Modifications

Qi
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 267 (4/25) Monitor
SB 485 (HB 571) Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Modifications

Hayes
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 266 (4/25) Monitor
HB 582 (SB 473) Economic Development - Entrepreneurial Innovation Programs - Establishment (Pava LaPere Legacy of Innovation Act of 2024)

The Speaker
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 710 (5/16) SupportHB 582 Pava LaPere Legacy Innovation Act.pdf (2-6)
SB 473 (HB 582) Economic Development - Entrepreneurial Innovation Programs - Establishment (Pava LaPere Legacy of Innovation Act of 2024)

President
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 711 (5/16) SupportSB 473 Pava LaPere Legacy Innovation Act.pdf (2-26)

SB 473 Pava LaPere Legacy Innovation Act (crossover) FAV Final.pdf (3-26)

HB 599 (SB 483) Maryland Community Investment Corporation - Establishment (Housing and Community Development Financing Act of 2024)

The Speaker
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 123 (4/25) Monitor
SB 483 (HB 599) Maryland Community Investment Corporation - Establishment (Housing and Community Development Financing Act of 2024)

President
In the Senate - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment) (2/2) Monitor
HB 615 (SB 512) Education - Prohibited Behavior on School Grounds and Property - Application

Ruth
In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment (3/4) Monitor
SB 512 (HB 615) Education - Prohibited Behavior on School Grounds and Property - Application

A. Washington
In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (1/25) Monitor
HB 634 (SB 444) Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center - Student Information - United States Census Bureau

Smith
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 63 (4/9) SupportHB 634 Support Testimony.pdf (2-12)
SB 444 (HB 634) Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center - Student Information - United States Census Bureau

Zucker
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 64 (4/9) SupportSB 444 Support Testimony.pdf (2-6)

SB 444 Support Testimony (crossover).pdf (3-18)

HB 642 (SB 1185) Apprenticeships in Licensed Occupations Act of 2024

Harrison
In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor (2/19) Monitor
SB 1185 (HB 642) Apprenticeships in Licensed Occupations Act of 2024

Rosapepe
In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules (2/21) Monitor
HB 660 (SB 169) Green and Renewable Energy for Nonprofit Organizations Loan Program and Fund

Charkoudian
In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) (1/29) SupportHB 660 Renewable Energy FAV FINAL.pdf (2-6)
SB 169 (HB 660) Green and Renewable Energy for Nonprofit Organizations Loan Program and Fund

Kagan
In the House - First Reading Economic Matters and Appropriations (2/14) SupportSB 169 Renewable Energy BT FAV FINAL.pdf (1-16)
HB 708 Institutions of Postsecondary Education - Institutional Debt - Report

Lopez
In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 12:00 p.m. (2/1) OpposeHB708_USM_MICUA_MACC_UNFAV.pdf (2-16)
HB 876 (SB 526) Health Insurance - Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Specialty Drugs

S. Johnson
In the Senate - First Reading Finance (3/18) Letter of Information
SB 526 (HB 876) Health Insurance - Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Specialty Drugs Dispensed by a Physician

Lam
In the Senate - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. (1/24) Letter of Information
HB 891 (SB 418) Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund - Alterations

Holmes
In the Senate - Special Order until 4/8 (Senator Hayes) Adopted (4/6) Monitor
SB 418 (HB 891) Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund - Alterations

Watson
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 157 (4/25) Monitor
HB 945 (SB 771) Education - Initial Teacher Certification - Requirements

Ebersole
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 188 (4/25) MonitorHB945 MD Ed Deans Council LOI 2.28.24.pdf (2-23)
SB 771 (HB 945) Education - Initial Teacher Certification - Requirements

M. Washington
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 187 (4/25) MonitorSB771 MD Ed Deans Council LOI 2.23.24 FINAL.pdf (2-23)
HB 1087 Institutions of Higher Education - Online Gambling - Prohibition

Queen
In the House - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means) (2/7) OpposeHB1087_UnfavorableFINAL.pdf (2-20)
HB 1203 Economic Development - Strategic Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program and Tax Increment Financing

Smith
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 449 (5/9) Monitor
HB 1244 (SB 1022) Maryland Higher Education Commission - Academic Program Approval and Institutional Mission Statements - Requirements

Smith
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 963 (5/16) SupportHB 1244 MICUA Support.pdf (2-23)
SB 1022 (HB 1244) Maryland Higher Education Commission - Academic Program Approval and Institutional Mission Statements - Requirements

King
In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. (3/20) SupportSB 1022 MICUA Support.pdf (2-27)

SB 1022 MICUA Support in Approps.pdf (3-22)

HB 1279 (SB 1023) Maryland Building Performance Standards - Fossil Fuel Use, Energy Conservation, and Electric- and Solar-Ready Standards (Better Buildings Act of 2024)

Boafo
In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (2/9) Monitor
SB 1023 (HB 1279) Maryland Building Performance Standards - Fossil Fuel Use, Energy Conservation, and Electric- and Solar-Ready Standards (Better Buildings Act of 2024)

Brooks
In the Senate - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (2/28) Monitor
HB 1486 (SB 816) Economic Development - Cyber Maryland Fund and Program - Alterations

Forbes
In the House - Conference Committee Appointed (4/4) Monitor
SB 816 (HB 1486) Economic Development - Cyber Maryland Fund and Program - Alterations

Hester
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 509 (5/9) Monitor
SB 5 Higher Education - University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, and St. Mary's College of Maryland - Guaranteed Admissions

Augustine
In the Senate - Hearing 1/24 at 2:00 p.m. (1/17) Monitor
SB 61 Higher Education - Disciplinary Records - Use in Admissions and Disciplinary Proceedings

A. Washington
In the Senate - Hearing 1/24 at 2:00 p.m. (1/17) Monitor
SB 137 Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship Program Workgroup

Rosapepe
In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. (1/24) Monitor
SB 394 Catalytic Revitalization Project Tax Credit - Alterations

Hester
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 159 (4/25) Monitor
SB 399 Cannabis - Advertising - Prohibited Locations

West
In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance (3/13) Monitor
SB 910 Governor's Workforce Development Board - Study on Advancing Skills-Based Hiring

Rosapepe
In the House - Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m. (3/19) Monitor
SB 1178 Higher Education - Douglas J. J. Peters Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship - Repeal of Service Terminal Date

Bailey
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 176 (4/25) Monitor


Relevant Legislation

Bill (Crossfile)Bill Title & Upcoming HearingsSponsorStatus
HB 82 Post College and Career Readiness Pathways - Cost to Student - Alteration

Wu
In the House - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. (1/16)
HB 137 Civil Actions - Civil Immunity - Educator Intervention

Grammer
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 243 (4/25)
HB 146 (SB 221) Health Occupations Boards - Reciprocal Licensure and Certification

Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 32 (4/9)
SB 221 (HB 146) Health Occupations Boards - Reciprocal Licensure and Certification

Chair, Finance Committee
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 33 (4/9)
HB 175 (SB 54) Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process

Harrison
In the Senate - First Reading Finance and Education, Energy, and the Environment (3/18)
SB 54 (HB 175) Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Prohibited Disclosures and Predetermination Review Process

Carter
In the Senate - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) (1/17)
HB 209 (SB 623) Prison Education Delivery Reform Commission

Amprey
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 945 (5/16)
SB 623 (HB 209) Prison Education Delivery Reform Commission

Carter
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 946 (5/16)
HB 210 Maryland Building Performance Standards - Fossil Fuel Use and Electric-Ready Standards

Acevero
In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:15 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) (2/14)
HB 213 (SB 426) Education - Maryland STEM Program - Established

Attar
In the House - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. (1/16)
SB 426 (HB 213) Education - Maryland STEM Program - Established

Hettleman
In the Senate - Hearing 2/07 at 2:00 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment) (1/25)
HB 221 (SB 385) Education - Funding for General Education Programs - Definition Alterations

Wu
In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor (2/12)
SB 385 (HB 221) Education - Funding for General Education Programs - Definition Alterations

Lewis Young
In the Senate - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. (1/18)
HB 224 (SB 272) Sports Wagering - Sports Wagering Assistance Fund - Repeal

Chair, Ways and Means Committee
In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor (2/12)
SB 272 (HB 224) Sports Wagering - Sports Wagering Assistance Fund - Repeal

Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee
In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor (2/5)
HB 251 Unemployment Insurance - Covered Employment - Employees of Governmental Entities or Charitable, Educational, or Religious Organizations

Chair, Economic Matters Committee
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 105 (4/9)
HB 253 Cannabis Reform - Alterations

Chair, Economic Matters Committee
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 241 (4/25)
HB 341 Higher Education - Cost-of-Living Adjustment - Non-State-Supported Employees

Solomon
In the Senate - Hearing 3/26 at 12:00 p.m. (3/21)
HB 385 (SB 38) Wage Payment and Collection - Pay Stubs and Pay Statements - Required Information

J. Long
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 306 (4/25)
SB 38 (HB 385) Wage Payment and Collection - Pay Stubs and Pay Statements - Required Information

A. Washington
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 305 (4/25)
HB 425 (SB 359) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Rosenberg
In the Senate - First Reading Finance (2/26)
SB 359 (HB 425) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Hayes
In the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. (1/24)
HB 427 (SB 393) Higher Education - Community College Facilities Renewal Grant Program - Alterations

D. Jones
In the House - Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. (1/23)
SB 393 (HB 427) Higher Education - Community College Facilities Renewal Grant Program - Alterations

King
In the Senate - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. (1/18)
HB 431 (SB 411) Department of Veterans Affairs - Renaming and Deputy Secretary of Military Family Policy and Programs

Pruski
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 12 (4/9)
SB 411 (HB 431) Department of Veterans Affairs - Renaming and Deputy Secretary of Military Family Policy and Programs

Gile
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 11 (4/9)
HB 434 (SB 1143) Persons Providing Lobbyist Compensation - Statement of Political Contributions - Exemption for Nonprofits

Atterbeary
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 513 (5/9)
SB 1143 (HB 434) Persons Providing Lobbyist Compensation - Statement of Political Contributions - Exemption for Nonprofits

Kagan
In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules (2/10)
HB 457 Environment - Synthetic Turf - Disclosure and Study

Lehman
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 567 (5/9)
HB 463 Maryland Higher Education Commission - Demographic Data Collection - Parental Status

Kerr
In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 12:00 p.m. (2/7)
HB 473 (SB 637) Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility

Pasteur
In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment (3/11)
SB 637 (HB 473) Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility

Brooks
In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (2/8)
HB 500 (SB 749) Institutions of Higher Education - Dually Enrolled Students - Alterations

Wivell
In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 2:30 p.m. (Ways and Means) (2/6)
SB 749 (HB 500) Institutions of Higher Education - Dually Enrolled Students - Alterations

Corderman
In the Senate - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (2/13)
HB 525 (SB 513) Employment Discrimination - Use of Cannabis Products

Wilkins
In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. (2/2)
SB 513 (HB 525) Employment Discrimination - Use of Cannabis Products

A. Washington
In the Senate - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. (1/29)
HB 527 Legacy Admissions

Solomon
In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor (3/11)
HB 539 (SB 567) Public Institutions of Higher Education - Student Withdrawal Policy - Reimbursement of Tuition and Fees (Cameron Carden Act of 2024)

Henson
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 299 (4/25)
SB 567 (HB 539) Public Institutions of Higher Education - Student Withdrawal Policy - Reimbursement of Tuition and Fees (Cameron Carden Act of 2024)

Muse
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 300 (4/25)
HB 547 (SB 1158) Crime of Violence - Educational Facilities, Medical Facilities, and Places of Worship - Penalty (Sacred Places Safety Act)

Alston
In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. (1/30)
SB 1158 (HB 547) Crime of Violence - Educational Facilities, Medical Facilities, and Places of Worship - Penalty (Sacred Places Safety Act)

Muse
In the Senate - Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (3/21)
HB 567 (SB 541) Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024

Love
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 454 (5/9)
SB 541 (HB 567) Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024

Gile
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 455 (5/9)
HB 571 (SB 485) Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Modifications

Qi
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 267 (4/25)
SB 485 (HB 571) Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Modifications

Hayes
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 266 (4/25)
HB 598 (SB 413) Discrimination - Military Status - Prohibition

Boafo
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 322 (4/25)
SB 413 (HB 598) Discrimination - Military Status - Prohibition

Gile
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 323 (4/25)
HB 600 (SB 500) Education - Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund - Alterations

Palakovich Carr
In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 2:30 p.m. (2/6)
SB 500 (HB 600) Education - Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund - Alterations

M. Washington
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 222 (4/25)
HB 602 Employment Discrimination - Sexual Orientation

The Speaker
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 131 (4/25)
HB 604 (SB 478) Families Serve Act of 2024

The Speaker
In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (46-0) (3/27)
SB 478 (HB 604) Families Serve Act of 2024

President
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 6 (4/9)
HB 607 (SB 1141) Community Colleges - Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship - Requirements

Harris
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 355 (4/25)
SB 1141 (HB 607) Community Colleges - Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship - Requirements

Lewis Young
In the House - Rereferred to Appropriations (4/5)
HB 624 (SB 517) Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program - Program Administrator - Alterations

Barnes
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 197 (4/25)
SB 517 (HB 624) Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program - Program Administrator - Alterations

A. Washington
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 196 (4/25)
HB 649 (SB 525) Labor and Employment - Equal Pay for Equal Work - Wage Range Transparency

White Holland
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 271 (4/25)
SB 525 (HB 649) Labor and Employment - Equal Pay for Equal Work - Wage Range Transparency

Kelly
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 272 (4/25)
HB 657 Public Institutions of Higher Education - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Policy

Healey
In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 12:00 p.m. (2/7)
HB 678 Public Higher Education - Communities of Interest - Targeted Recruitment and Outreach Efforts

Harris
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 38 (4/9)
HB 695 Consumer Protection - Notice to Consumers by Manufacturers and Dealers of Motor Vehicles

Bagnall
In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor (3/12)
HB 726 (SB 626) Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Definition of Purchaser and Alteration of Application of Law

Kipke
In the Senate - First Reading Finance (3/14)
SB 626 (HB 726) Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Definition of Purchaser and Alteration of Application of Law

Ready
In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (2/2)
HB 771 (SB 741) Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Plan Requirements (Pregnant and Parenting Support Act)

Henson
In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment (3/18)
SB 741 (HB 771) Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Policy Requirements (Pregnant and Parenting Support Act)

Gile
In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (2/8)
HB 811 Higher Education - Financial Well-Being Pilot Program - Establishment

Wolek
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 342 (4/25)
HB 837 (SB 33) More Opportunities for Career-Focused Students Act of 2024

Wu
In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules (4/5)
SB 33 (HB 837) More Opportunities for Career-Focused Students Act of 2024

Rosapepe
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 281 (4/25)
HB 856 Procurement - Minority Business Enterprise Program - Work Performed by a Regulated Lobbyist or Government Relations Firm

Alston
In the House - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations) (2/2)
HB 876 (SB 526) Health Insurance - Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Specialty Drugs

S. Johnson
In the Senate - First Reading Finance (3/18)
SB 526 (HB 876) Health Insurance - Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Specialty Drugs Dispensed by a Physician

Lam
In the Senate - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. (1/24)
HB 880 (SB 1021) Pharmacy Benefits Administration - Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Pharmacy Benefits Managers

S. Johnson
In the House - Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m. (2/9)
SB 1021 (HB 880) Pharmacy Benefits Administration - Maryland Medical Assistance Program and Pharmacy Benefits Managers

A. Washington
In the Senate - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. (2/6)
HB 899 (SB 691) Higher Education - Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Scholarship - Alterations

D. Jones
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 223 (4/25)
SB 691 (HB 899) Higher Education - Charles W. Riley Firefighter and Ambulance and Rescue Squad Member Scholarship - Alterations

Augustine
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 224 (4/25)
HB 904 (SB 407) Community Colleges - Capital Projects - State Share Adjustment

Hinebaugh
In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor (3/14)
SB 407 (HB 904) Community Colleges - Capital Projects - State Share Adjustment

McKay
In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor (3/15)
HB 1020 (SB 864) Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center - Designation as Community of Innovation

Wolek
In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 12:30 p.m. (3/5)
SB 864 (HB 1020) Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center - Designation as Community of Innovation

King
In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. (3/20)
HB 1053 State Board of Nursing - Executive Director Qualifications

Kaiser
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 855 (5/16)
HB 1125 (SB 999) Certified Nursing Assistants - Licensing Requirements and Administrative Updates

Kerr
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 818 (5/16)
SB 999 (HB 1125) Certified Nursing Assistants - Licensing Requirements and Administrative Updates

Beidle
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 819 (5/16)
HB 1157 (SB 937) Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program - Established

Wilkins
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 228 (4/25)
SB 937 (HB 1157) Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program - Established

Augustine
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 227 (4/25)
HB 1164 Nonpublic Schools - Transcripts - Prohibition on Punitive Measures Related to Student Debt

Smith
In the Senate - Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (3/19)
HB 1171 (SB 944) Nonprescription Drugs and Devices - Provision by Registered Nurses and Sale of Contraceptives Through Automatic Devices

Williams
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 933 (5/16)
SB 944 (HB 1171) Nonprescription Drugs and Devices - Provision by Registered Nurses and Sale of Contraceptives Through Automatic Devices

Kelly
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 932 (5/16)
HB 1226 (SB 994) Maryland Predictable Scheduling Act

Foley
In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor (3/16)
SB 994 (HB 1226) Maryland Predictable Scheduling Act

Benson
In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. (2/17)
HB 1268 Educational Institutions - Opioid Overdose-Reversing Medications - Policy Requirements

Vogel
In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (2/13)
HB 1398 (SB 900) Higher Education - Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Eligibility

Chang
In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 12:30 p.m. (2/27)
SB 900 (HB 1398) Higher Education - Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Eligibility

Corderman
In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m. (2/8)
HB 1422 (SB 914) Human Relations - Protections Against Discrimination - Genetic Procedures

S. Johnson
In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 2:00 p.m. (2/14)
SB 914 (HB 1422) Human Relations - Protections Against Discrimination - Genetic Procedures

McKay
In the Senate - Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m. (2/7)
HB 1426 (SB 1102) Education - Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Alterations

Chair, Ways and Means Committee
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 164 (4/25)
SB 1102 (HB 1426) Education - Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Alterations

President
In the House - Hearing 3/27 at 1:30 p.m. (Ways and Means) and Hearing canceled (Appropriations) (3/27)
HB 1441 Early Childhood Education - Publicly Funded Prekindergarten Programs - Alterations

Atterbeary
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 165 (4/25)
HB 1486 (SB 816) Economic Development - Cyber Maryland Fund and Program - Alterations

Forbes
In the House - Conference Committee Appointed (4/4)
SB 816 (HB 1486) Economic Development - Cyber Maryland Fund and Program - Alterations

Hester
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 509 (5/9)
HB 1526 (SB 1188) Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) Act

Clippinger
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 2 (4/9)
SB 1188 (HB 1526) Maryland Protecting Opportunities and Regional Trade (PORT) Act

Ferguson
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 3 (4/9)
SB 3 Health Occupations - Service Members, Veterans, and Military Spouses - Temporary Licensure, Certification, Registration, and Permitting

Jackson
In the Senate - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. (1/10)
SB 121 College of Southern Maryland - Funding and Responsibilities - La Plata Pool

Ellis
In the Senate - Hearing 1/17 at 1:00 p.m. (1/9)
SB 455 College Preparatory Programs and College Admissions Applications - Fees - Prohibition

A. Washington
In the Senate - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. (1/25)
SB 690 Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining - Supervisory Employees

Guzzone
In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor (4/1)
SB 762 Education - Maryland Civic Excellence Program - Established

Kagan
In the House - Hearing 3/27 at 1:30 p.m. (3/27)
SB 828 Public Institutions of Higher Education - Student Withdrawal Policy - Reimbursement of Tuition and Fees (Cameron Carden Act of 2024)

Benson
In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor (2/26)
SB 973 Hospitals - Private Hospital Grant Program - Funding

Guzzone
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 790 (5/16)
SB 1007 State Government - Executive Appointments

Hayes
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 40 (4/9)
SB 1014 State Procurement - Procurement Forecast and Outreach

Charles
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 584 (5/9)
SB 1101 Higher Education - Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agents Scholarship Program - Alterations

Smith
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 252 (4/25)
SB 1150 Crime of Violence - Educational Facilities, Medical Facilities, and Places of Worship - Penalty (Sacred Places Safety Act)

Folden
In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor (3/21)