Senate Approves Self-Referral Ban Bill in Maryland
The Maryland Senate approved 41 to 4 a bill to stop physicians from self referral to diagnostic testing facilities, sending it back to the House with amendments. Supporters cite cost containment and fewer unnecessary tests, while critics warn it could threaten clinics like the Neurology Center in suburban Washington.
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Derr insurance bill clears House of Delegates in Annapolis
Maryland lawmakers advance a bill by Sen. John Derr to end deductibles for child wellness checkups and breast cancer mammography. The 121 to 1 House vote directs insurers to cover these services without full payment until deductibles are met. The measure, amended to delay effective date to Jan 1 1994, moves to the Senate for reconsideration.
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Emissions bill nears passage in legislature
ANNAPOLIS AP The Maryland general assembly moves toward final approval of a bill to require cleaner burning cars if neighboring states adopt similar standards. The House gave tentative approval with a final vote pending Monday, awaiting Gov. Schaefer's signature.
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Maryland House Approves 100 Million Convention Center Bill
The Maryland House passed a 100 million dollar measure to expand the Baltimore Convention Center on a 102 to 29 vote with opposition from Montgomery County. Baltimore City would kick in 50 million, while Gov. Schaefer argued the center must compete for larger conventions. Montgomery delegates opposed due to fiscal constraints and retaliation over social security cost shifts.
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Maryland seal motto reform dies in Ways and Means
A bill to change the Maryland seal motto to a less offensive English translation dies in the House Ways and Means Committee after approval but before a full House vote. Delegate Sheila Hixson notes the panel will not bring it to a vote, arguing against altering the historic seal adopted in 1648.
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