Court Of Appeals
Kentucky 2019 Regular Session
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 117 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to judicial elections. [HB-123]
Propose to amend Section 117 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to the election of judges on a partisan rather than a nonpartisan basis; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Sponsored by: Rep. Myron Dossett
Posted In Committee on 02/12/2019
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders [SB-656]
Providing that a person who is convicted of first-degree murder may be sentenced to death under specified circumstances; providing that the murder of a law enforcement officer or a first responder under specified circumstances constitutes aggravating circumstances that the court or jury must consider in making a determination as to the imposition of the death penalty; establishing procedures for the imposition of the death penalty; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. J.B. Jennings
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/14/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Lawyers - Fees - Payment by Credit or Debit Card [SB-592]
Requiring the Court of Appeals to allow an applicant to the Bar or a lawyer to use a credit or debit card to pay an examination fee or any other fee required for admission to the bar and any annual fee assessed against a lawyer; and authorizing the Court of Appeals to charge a processing fee for each credit or debit card payment not exceeding the actual cost incurred in processing the credit or debit card payment.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn on 03/03/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission [SB-380]
Creating the General Assembly and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission; requiring the Commission to divide the State to create General Assembly and congressional districts, as specified; providing for the membership, qualifications, and duties of the Commission; specifying requirements for the adoption of redistricting plans; requiring the Legislative Auditor to establish and administer an application process for individuals seeking appointment to the Commission; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Cassilly
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Family Law - Divorce - Corroboration of Testimony [SB-359]
Repealing a provision prohibiting a court from entering a decree of divorce on the uncorroborated testimony of the party seeking the divorce; repealing a provision specifying that, in a suit for absolute divorce on the grounds of voluntary separation, a separation agreement is full corroboration of the plaintiff's testimony that the separation was voluntary under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Wayne Norman
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 379 on 05/10/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Life Without Parole - Repeal of Sentencing Proceeding [SB-157]
Repealing specified provisions of law that provide a separate jury proceeding to determine whether a person convicted of first degree murder is sentenced to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole or imprisonment for life; establishing that a court may sentence a person convicted of first degree murder to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole without the requirement of a separate jury sentencing procedure under specified circumstances; applying the Act prospectively; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Cassilly
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn on 02/29/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Baltimore City Board of License Commissioners - Members - Terms and Appointment [SB-1159]
Requiring the Governor, when evaluating an applicant for membership on the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City, to consider the need for geographic, political, racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity on the Board; requiring the Governor to make an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Board within 15 days after the vacancy occurs; repealing the requirement that the Governor appoint all of the members of the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Conway
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(b) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 26 on 04/07/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Determination of Eligibility for Services - Office of the Public Defender [SB-1156]
Requiring a commissioner to determine the indigence of a specified individual at a specified proceeding under specified circumstances; and providing a presumption that an individual qualified as indigent by a commissioner at an initial appearance qualifies for the service of the Office of the Public Defender.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Zirkin
Rereferred To Judiciary on 04/11/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Election Law - Change in Administrative Policy Affecting Voting Rights - Notice and Judicial Review [SB-1021]
Requiring the State Board of Elections or a local board of elections that adopts a change in an administrative policy affecting voting rights to provide specified public notice of the change; providing for the form, content, and timing of the public notice; providing that an individual's right to vote may not be denied or abridged because the individual failed to comply with a change in an administrative policy affecting voting rights if the State Board or local board did not provide public notice of the change; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Catherine Pugh
Unfavorable Report By Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs; Withdrawn on 03/18/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Life Without Parole - Repeal of Sentencing Proceeding [HB-95]
Repealing specified provisions of law that provide a separate jury proceeding to determine whether a person convicted of first degree murder is sentenced to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole or imprisonment for life; establishing that a court may sentence a person convicted of first degree murder to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole without the requirement of a separate jury sentencing procedure under specified circumstances; applying the Act prospectively; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brett Wilson
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary; Withdrawn on 02/15/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Life Without the Possibility of Parole - First Degree Murder [HB-757]
Altering the circumstances under which a person who is found guilty of murder in the first degree may be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole; establishing specified procedures for trial and sentencing in relation to the imposition of a sentence of life without the possibility of parole; applying the Act retroactively; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Election Law - Change in Administrative Policy Affecting Voting Rights - Notice and Judicial Review [HB-645]
Requiring the State Board of Elections or a local board of elections that adopts a change in an administrative policy affecting voting rights to provide specified public notice of the change; providing for the form, content, and timing of the public notice; providing that an individual's right to vote may not be denied or abridged because the individual failed to comply with a change in an administrative policy affecting voting rights if the State Board or local board did not provide public notice of the change; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Luedtke
Unfavorable Report By Ways And Means; Withdrawn on 03/30/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Legislative and Congressional Districting - Standards and Processes [HB-467]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to establish the Legislative Districting Commission to prepare a specified legislative districting plan and to establish the Congressional Districting Commission to prepare a specified congressional districting plan following each decennial census and after public hearings; prohibiting the plans from being amended; submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve
Hearing 2/29 At 3:00 P.m. on 02/29/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission [HB-458]
Creating the General Assembly and Congressional Redistricting and Apportionment Commission; requiring the Commission to divide the State to create General Assembly and congressional districts, as specified; providing for the membership, qualifications, and duties of the Commission; specifying requirements for the adoption of redistricting plans; requiring the Legislative Auditor to establish and administer an application process for individuals seeking appointment to the Commission; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Bromwell
Hearing 2/29 At 3:00 P.m. on 02/29/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Other Tobacco Products - Local Laws for Sale and Distribution - Intent of the General Assembly [HB-1485]
Stating that it is the intent of the General Assembly that a county or municipal corporation may enact and enforce local laws relating to the sale and distribution of other tobacco products under a specified circumstance and subject to specified exceptions; stating the intent of the General Assembly relating to the holding of a specified case of the Court of Appeals; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Walker
Hearing 3/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/02/2016
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Michigan 98th Legislature
A resolution commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Michigan Court of Appeals. [SR-29]
A resolution commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Michigan Court of Appeals.
Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick Colbeck
Introduced By Senator John Proos on 03/24/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Life Without Parole - Jury Sentencing Repeal [SB-849]
Repealing specified provisions of law that provide a separate jury proceeding to determine whether a person convicted of first degree murder is sentenced to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole or imprisonment for life; establishing that a court may sentence a person convicted of first degree murder to imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole without the requirement of a separate jury sentencing procedure under specified circumstances; providing for the prospective application of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Cassilly
Floor Amendment (senator Ferguson) {413827/1 on 04/08/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Maryland Uniform Collateral Consequences of Conviction Act [SB-686]
Requiring the Attorney General to take specified steps to identify, collect, and publish in a specified manner laws that impose a specified collateral sanction on a person who is convicted of a specified offense; requiring a State's Attorney to provide specified information to a person charged with an offense; requiring a court to confirm that a specified notice has been received and is understood by a specified person; providing that a new collateral sanction may be imposed only by a specified procedure; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Middleton
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/09/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Circuit Court Real Property Records Improvement Fund - Funding [SB-64]
Requiring the State Court Administrator to assess a surcharge on specified fees, charges, and costs in specified cases in the Court of Appeals, Court of Special Appeals, and circuit courts; requiring the Chief Judge of the District Court to assess a surcharge in specified civil cases that may not be more than $3 per summary ejectment case and $8 per case for specified civil cases; and requiring the surcharges to be deposited in the Circuit Court Real Property Records Improvement Fund.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Hearing 2/12 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/12/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
State Government - Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act [SB-611]
Requiring an official publisher that publishes legal material in an electronic record to designate the electronic record as official, under specified circumstances, and authenticate the electronic record in a specified manner; providing that specified legal material in an electronic record is presumed to be an accurate copy of the legal material; requiring an official publisher of specified legal material in an electronic record to provide for the preservation and security of the record; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Astle
Hearing 3/05 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/05/2015