Relating To Criminal Pretrial Reform. [HB-1111]
Eliminates the use of monetary bail and requires defendants to be released on their own recognizance for traffic offenses, violations, and nonviolent petty misdemeanor and misdemeanor offenses, with certain exceptions. Creates rebuttable presumptions regarding release and detention for certain offenses and specifies circumstances in which these presumptions apply.
HB-1111: Relating To Criminal Pretrial Reform.
Sponsored by: Rep. Takashi Ohno
Referred To Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 02/01/2021
Relating To Criminal Pretrial Reform. [SB-1260]
Eliminates the use of monetary bail and requires defendants to be released on their own recognizance for traffic offenses; violations; and nonviolent petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and class C felony offenses, with certain exceptions. Effective 7/1/3021. (HD1)
SB-1260: Relating To Criminal Pretrial Reform.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads
Conference Committee Meeting To Reconvene On 04-21-21 3:00pm; Cr 325. on 04/20/2021
Relating To The Modernization Of Criminal Justice. [SB-1244]
Defines serious crime as murder or attempted murder in the first degree or class A felony, or a call B or C felony involving violence of threat of violence. Allows the court to determine if bail may be denied where the charge is for a serious crime. Requires the judicial council to appoint a committee to review and recommend changes to the Hawaii penal code. Takes effect 7/1/25. (SD1)
SB-1244: Relating To The Modernization Of Criminal Justice.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
The Committee On Jdc Deferred The Measure. on 02/23/2021
Relating To The Modernization Of Criminal Justice. [HB-1079]
Eliminates the use of monetary bail, with certain exceptions, and requires defendants to be released on their own recognizance for traffic offenses, violations, non-violent petty misdemeanor offenses, and non-violent misdemeanor offenses. Creates a rebuttable presumption regarding both release and detention for certain offenses and specifies circumstances in which these presumptions apply. Requires the judicial council to appoint a committee to review and recommend changes to the Hawaii penal code.
HB-1079: Relating To The Modernization Of Criminal Justice.
Sponsored by: Rep. Daynette Morikawa
Referred To Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 3 on 02/01/2021
HB-130: Bail, to provide for an additional offense under which an individual can be denied bail, pretrial detention hearing under certain circumstances provided, Secs. 15-13-2, 15-13-3, 15-13-7, 15-13-104, 15-13-105, 15-13-106 am'd.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Blackshear
Assigned Act No. 2021-267. on 04/15/2021
You have voted HB-130: Bail, to provide for an additional offense under which an individual can be denied bail, pretrial detention hearing under certain circumstances provided, Secs. 15-13-2, 15-13-3, 15-13-7, 15-13-104, 15-13-105, 15-13-106 am'd..
Labor and Employment - Employment Standards During an Emergency (Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act) [SB-486]
Requiring an essential employer to give a written statement regarding certain hazard pay paid to certain essential workers at certain intervals; requiring an essential employer to take certain actions related to occupational safety and health during an emergency; authorizing an essential worker to refuse to fulfill a certain responsibility under certain circumstances; prohibiting an essential employer from retaliating or taking other adverse action against an essential worker or other worker for certain actions; etc.
SB-486: Labor and Employment - Employment Standards During an Emergency (Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act)
Senate Bill 486 Explanation
This bill, entitled the Maryland Essential Worker's Protection Act, aims to:
Provide a special enrollment period for health insurance coverage for essential workers during emergencies
Require essential employers to provide hazard pay to essential workers at regular intervals
Have emergency management agencies evaluate and announce emergencies
Ensure essential employers take actions related to occupational safety and health during emergencies
Allow essential workers to refuse responsibilities in unsafe work environments
Prohibit retaliation against essential workers for certain actions
Enforce the act through the Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Set standards, protocols, and procedures for essential employers
Protect essential workers' eligibility for state benefit programs
Prohibit misclassification of essential workers
Require reporting of positive test results to the Maryland Department of Health
Provide bereavement and health leave for essential workers
Require financial assistance for health care costs for essential workers
Prohibit lowering pay for certain reasons
Make this act apply only prospectively and establish it as an emergency measure
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Hearing 2/11 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/26/2021
Office of the State's Attorney - Collection and Publication of Prosecutorial Information [SB-456]
Requiring each Office of the State's Attorney to collect and disclose certain information relating to prosecutions and office policies to the the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services; requiring the Office to determine the manner in which the State's Attorneys transmit and publish certain information; requiring the Office to publish online certain information in a certain manner; etc.
SB-456: Office of the State's Attorney - Collection and Publication of Prosecutorial Information
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Sydnor
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/09/2021
Labor and Employment - Employment Standards During an Emergency (Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act) [HB-581]
Requiring each essential employer to take certain actions related to occupational safety and health during an emergency; providing that an essential worker has the right to refuse to perform a certain task as provided under certain provisions of law; requiring essential employers to take certain steps to minimize the risk of transmission of an infectious disease; requiring essential employers to report certain test results to the Maryland Department of Health; requiring the Department to categorize and the publish the results; etc.
HB-581: Labor and Employment - Employment Standards During an Emergency (Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act)
Sponsored by: Rep. Dereck Davis
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 736 on 05/30/2021
Office of the State’s Attorney – Collection and Publication of Prosecutorial Information [HB-502]
Requiring each Office of the State's Attorney to collect and disclose certain information relating to prosecutions and office policies to the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services; requiring the Office to determine the manner in which the State's Attorneys transmit and publish certain information; requiring the Office to publish online certain information in a certain manner; etc.
HB-502: Office of the State’s Attorney – Collection and Publication of Prosecutorial Information
Sponsored by: Rep. Charlotte Crutchfield
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/02/2021
Criminal Procedure – Pretrial Release – Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (Police Protection Act) [SB-736]
Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant who is charged with assault in the first degree or assault in the second degree against a victim who is a law enforcement officer; providing that a judge may authorize the pretrial release of a certain defendant on suitable bail or certain other conditions or both; requiring a judge to order the continued detention of a defendant who is considered a flight risk or one who poses a danger to another person or community; etc.
SB-736: Criminal Procedure – Pretrial Release – Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (Police Protection Act)
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Cassilly
Hearing 2/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/28/2018
Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (Police Protection Act) [HB-1128]
Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant who is charged with assault in the first degree or assault in the second degree against a victim who is a law enforcement officer; providing that a judge may authorize the pretrial release of a certain defendant on suitable bail or certain other conditions or both; requiring a judge to order the continued detention of a defendant who is considered likely to flee or one who poses a danger to another person or community; etc.
HB-1128: Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (Police Protection Act)
Sponsored by: Rep. Barrie Ciliberti
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/15/2018
Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (Police Protection Act) [SB-408]
Prohibiting a District Court commissioner from authorizing the pretrial release of a defendant who is charged with assault in the first degree or assault in the second degree against a victim who is a law enforcement officer; providing that a judge may authorize the pretrial release of a certain defendant on suitable bail or certain other conditions or both; requiring a judge to order the continued detention of a defendant who is considered a flight risk or who poses a danger to another person or the community; etc.
SB-408: Criminal Procedure - Pretrial Release - Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer (Police Protection Act)
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Carozza
Hearing 2/21 At 12:00 P.m. on 02/06/2019