Found this today, March 8th, 2018. Apparently the Senate JPC will vote this bill favorable with amendments tomorrow. The Magic 8 Ball is alive and well....
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=03&id=SB1036&tab=subject3&ys=2018RS
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&stab=03&id=SB1036&tab=subject3&ys=2018RS