2008 Session Sponsored Bills
HB64 - Fallen Soldier Privacy Protection Act – PASSED!
Some very shameful companies are using the names of fallen military men and women for profit. They include the names of these American Heroes on shirts that are sold for profit. Delegate Kipke believes this should be prohibited without the consent of the fallen soldiers family or legal representative.
HB343 - Pharmacy Benefit Managers – Therapeutic Interchanges – PASSED!
When the Governor signs this bill, it will lower the price of prescription drugs. Marylanders buy billions of dollars of pharmaceutical prescription drugs and unfortunately, when generic drugs become available often consumers do not have access to them. My bill will encourage the availability of generic drugs when appropriate. This bill will save Maryland consumers millions each year.
Another important requirement of HB343 is related to the use of Mail-order Pharmacies. In an effort to save money, the use of Mail-order Pharmacies has become very common, especially for long-term maintenance drugs like those for high cholesterol or diabetes. My bill will require that if your prescription plan changes the brand name drug that you are using to another brand name drug, you will now have the right to receive a free refill at a local pharmacy so that you do not have an interruption in your therapy.
HB1369 - Vehicle Laws – Uninsured Motorist – Waiver of Right to Noneconomic Damages – Interim Study!
It is illegal to drive a car in Maryland without car insurance, however thousands drive illegally every day. Many of these lawbreakers will sue an insured motorist if they get into an accident for “non-economic” damages like pain, depression, and “suffering.” These settlements are often many hundreds of thousands of dollars, even millions! This bill when passed, with save Marylanders millions each year by waiving the right for the lawbreakers to sue an insured motorist for “non-economic” damages.
2008 Co-Sponsored Bills, Highlights
- HB62 - Lead - Containing Children’s Products – Prohibition – PASSED!
- HB66 - Anne Arundel County Historical Freetown Renovation
- HB187, HB196, HB253, and HB326 - Tech Tax Repeal
- HB252 - Child Protection from Predators Act
- HB288 - Vehicle Laws – Proof of Legal Presence
- HB291 - Sales Tax – Tax-Free Period for Back to School Shopping
- HB358 - Maryland Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2008 – PASSED!
- HB586 - Mercury and Lead Reduction Act (Study) – PASSED!
- HB885 - Prohibition on Illegal Alien Sanctuary Laws
- HB886 - English Language – Formal Recognition
- HB1176 - Committee on Childhood Obesity – PASSED!
- HB1355 - Election Law – Identification of Voters
- HB1391 - Kids First Act – PASSED!
- HB1492 - Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program - Subsidy for Medicare Part D Coverage – PASSED!
- HB1606 - Commission to Study the Impact of Immigrants in Maryland – PASSED!
Other Sponsored Bills That Did Not Pass in 2008
- HB378 - Abuse or Neglect of Animals – Increased Penalties
- HB147 - Milk Products – Sale of Natural Whole Milk
- HB161 - Increased Penalties for Graffiti
- HB344 - Cyber-Harassment Prevention
- HB596 - Green Cleaning in Maryland Public Schools
- HB1357 - Power of Attorney Accountability Act (Lorettas Law)
2007 Special Session
- HB7 - Maryland Funding Accountability and Transparency Act
- HB21 - State Property Tax Exemption - Surviving Spouse of a Law Enforcement Officer or Rescue Worker
2007 Regular Session
- HB30 - Oral Health Safety Net Program
- HB76 - Solar Energy Tax Credit
- HB136 - BRAC Subcabinet
- HB206 - Scholarship Program - Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients
- HB250 - Prohibition on Panhandling in Anne Arundel County
- HB537 - Vehicle Laws - Driver's licensing of Illegal Aliens - Restrictions
- HB713 - Maryland Gang Prosecution Act of 2007
- HB760 - Natural Resources - Diamondback Terrapin Protection
- HB809 - Taxpayers Bill of Rights
- HB885 - English Language - Formal Recognition
- HB930 - Jessica's Law - Sexual Offenses - Parole Eligibility and Mandatory Minimum Sentences
- HB931 - Identity Fraud - Victim Expungement of False Criminal Record
- HB938 - Criminal Procedure - Sexual Offenders - Supervision, Notifications, and Penalties
- HB942 - Maryland Green Building Council
- HB1181 - Taskforce to study State Assistance to Veterans
- HB1214 - Lead Containing Products - Prohibition
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