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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Criminal Records - Shielding - Nonviolent Misdemeanor Convictions [SB-375]
Authorizing a person to petition the court to shield specified court records and police records relating to a conviction of the person no earlier than a specified number of years after the person satisfies the sentence imposed for the conviction, including parole, probation, or mandatory supervision; providing that, if the person is convicted of a new crime during a specified time period, the original conviction is not eligible for shielding unless the new conviction becomes eligible for shielding; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ulysses Currie
Hearing 2/12 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/12/2014
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Circuit Court Real Property Records Improvement Fund - Funding [SB-32]
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; and requiring the surcharges to be deposited in the Circuit Court Real Property Records Improvement Fund.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/04/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
State Government - Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act [SB-275]
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. Delores Kelley
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn on 02/24/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Family Law - Performance of Marriage Ceremonies [SB-17]
Authorizing an individual temporarily authorized by a clerk of a circuit court to perform a specific marriage ceremony in the State; establishing that the authority of a specified individual to perform a marriage ceremony expires at a specified time; and authorizing the Court of Appeals to adopt rules to implement the Act.
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Madaleno
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 02/10/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Juvenile Law - Truancy Reduction Pilot Programs - Authorized in All Counties [SB-1038]
Authorizing a circuit administrative judge to establish a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program in the juvenile court in any county in the administrative judge's circuit; and requiring the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals to consult with the administrative judges of the counties in which a Truancy Reduction Pilot Program has been established before accepting a gift or grant to implement the pilot programs in each respective circuit.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stephen Hershey
Rereferred To Judicial Proceedings on 02/26/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Redistricting and Apportionment Commission [HB-970]
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. Patrick Hogan
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Election Law - General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Districting and Apportionment Commission [HB-915]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution to change the process of legislative districting and apportionment in the State by establishing a General Assembly and Congressional Legislative Districting and Apportionment Commission; specifying the membership, qualifications, chair, and duties of the Commission; requiring the Commission to establish rules and procedures, subject to the State laws governing open meetings and public records; requiring the Court of Appeals to make specified determinations; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Afzali
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Courts Administration - Contracts for Stenography Services - Pro Bono Requirement [HB-845]
Requiring an appellate court or circuit court that contracts with a private entity for stenography services to require the entity to provide 5% of the stenography services free of charge for specified purposes to ensure access to court services by indigent clients.
Sponsored by: Rep. Glen Glass
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/13/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Civil Actions - Personal Injury or Death Caused by Dog [HB-563]
Providing that, in a civil action against a specified person for damages for personal injury or death caused by a dog, the common law that applied on January 1, 2012, shall be retained under specified circumstances; stating the intent of the General Assembly to abrogate the holding by the Court of Appeals in a specified case; applying the Act prospectively; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Fraser-hidalgo
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/10/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Family Law - Performance of Marriage Ceremonies [HB-542]
Authorizing an individual authorized by a clerk of a circuit court to perform a marriage ceremony in the State; establishing that the authority of a specified individual to perform a marriage ceremony expires at a specified time; and authorizing the Court of Appeals to adopt rules to implement the Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Luedtke
Hearing 2/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/28/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
State Government - Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal Materials Act [HB-46]
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: Rep. Sam Arora
Unfavorable Report By Health And Government Operations; Withdrawn on 02/18/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Lawyers - Fees - Payment by Credit or Debit Card [HB-239]
Requiring the Court of Appeals to allow an applicant to the Bar or a lawyer to use a credit or debit card to pay specified fees; 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. Susan Lee
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/03/2014
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Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Law Enforcement Officers and Correctional Officers [HB-235]
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 correctional officer under specified circumstances are 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: Rep. Eric Bromwell
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/15/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Circuit Court for Carroll County - Fees for Appearance of Counsel [HB-181]
Increasing to $20 from $10 specified appearance of counsel fees collected or charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Vetoed By The Governor (duplicative) on 05/15/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
District Court of Maryland Employees - Collective Bargaining [HB-1292]
Establishing collective bargaining rights for specified employees of the District Court of Maryland; establishing a State Judicial Employees Labor Relations Board as an independent unit of State government; providing for the staggering of terms of the members of the Board; requiring the Board to recognize one statewide bargaining unit; providing that the Judiciary has the right to determine specified budgetary, employment, and personnel practices; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Hearing 4/01 At 1:00 P.m. on 04/01/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Maryland Congressional Redistricting Commission [HB-1213]
Creating the Maryland Congressional Redistricting Commission; requiring the Commission to divide the State to create congressional districts, as specified; providing for the membership, qualifications, and duties of the Commission; specifying the requirements for the adoption of the redistricting plan; requiring the Legislative Auditor to establish and administer an online application process for individuals seeking appointment to the Commission; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Glen Glass
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Circuit Court Real Property Records Improvement Fund - Funding [HB-108]
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; and requiring the surcharges to be deposited in the Circuit Court Real Property Records Improvement Fund.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/10/2014
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Maryland Contributory Negligence Act [SB-819]
Establishing that the common law doctrine of contributory negligence, as it existed under its judicially determined meaning on January 1, 2011, shall remain an affirmative defense that may be raised by a party under specified circumstances; and making the Act contingent on specified action taken by the Court of Appeals of Maryland.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Middleton
Hearing 3/19 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/19/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Criminal Records - Shielding - Nonviolent Misdemeanor Convictions [SB-701]
Authorizing a person to petition the court to shield court records and police records relating to a conviction of the person no earlier than 5 years after the person satisfies the sentence imposed for the conviction, including parole, probation, or mandatory supervision; providing that, if the person is convicted of a new crime during a specified time period, the original conviction is not eligible for shielding unless the new conviction becomes eligible for shielding; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ulysses Currie
Hearing 4/08 At 3:00 P.m. on 04/08/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Circuit Court for Carroll County - Fees for Appearance of Counsel [SB-637]
Increasing to $20 from $10 specified appearance of counsel fees collected or charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Hearing 3/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/28/2013