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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Court of Appeals and Court of Special Appeals - Opinions - Public Information [SB-268]
Requiring the Court of Appeals and Court of Special Appeals to post each of its opinions on the Web site of the Maryland Judiciary and designate whether the opinion is reported or unreported; and providing that an unreported opinion of the Court of Appeals or the Court of Special Appeals may be cited only as provided in the Maryland Rules.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Muse
Hearing 2/13 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/13/2013
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Civil Actions - Personal Injury or Death Caused by Dog - Rebuttable Presumption [SB-160]
Establishing that, in an action against an owner of a dog for damages for personal injury or death caused by the dog, evidence that the dog caused the injury or death creates a rebuttable presumption that the owner knew or should have known that the dog had vicious or dangerous propensities; providing that the presumption may not be rebutted as a matter of law; providing that the presumption may be rebutted by specified clear and convincing evidence; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Manno
Special Order Until Later Today (delegate Barve) Adopted on 04/08/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
State Employees - Collective Bargaining - Judicial Branch Employees [HB-790]
Expanding the scope of provisions of law governing collective bargaining to include all State employees of the Judicial Branch of State government; altering the membership of the State Labor Relations Board to include two members appointed by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals; providing that the Chief Judge may remove a member appointed by the Chief Judge only for specified reasons; altering the responsibilities and powers of the Board; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Conaway
Unfavorable Report By Appropriations Withdrawn on 02/18/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Civil Actions - Personal Injury or Death Caused by Dog - Rebuttable Presumption [HB-78]
Establishing that, in an action against an owner of a dog for damages for personal injury or death caused by the dog, evidence that the dog caused the injury or death creates a rebuttable presumption that the owner knew or should have known that the dog had vicious or dangerous propensities; establishing that in an action against a person other than an owner of a dog for specified damages, the common law prior to April 1, 2012, is retained as to the person without regard to the breed or heritage of the dog; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Bromwell
First Reading Judicial Proceedings on 02/22/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Civil Actions - Liability for Personal Injury or Death Caused by Dog [HB-618]
Establishing that the owner of a dog running at large is liable for damages for personal injury or death caused by a bite from the dog, regardless of whether the dog has shown any vicious or dangerous propensities or whether the owner knew or should have known of the dog's propensities; establishing exceptions; retaining specified common law as to owners of real property and other persons who have the right to control the presence of a dog on property; stating the intent of the General Assembly to abrogate a specified decision; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Carolyn Howard
Hearing 2/07 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2013
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Public-Private Partnerships [HB-605]
Establishing the policy of the State on public-private partnerships; altering provisions of law relating to public-private partnerships; establishing that the Court of Special Appeals has jurisdiction over specified immediate appeals related to specified public-private partnerships; authorizing a reporting agency to establish a public-private partnership and execute an agreement in connection with any public infrastructure asset; requiring a reporting agency to adopt regulations and establish processes; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Galen Clagett
Hearing 2/15 At 1:00 P.m. (environmental Matters) on 02/15/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Citizens' Congressional Redistricting Commission [HB-1199]
Creating the Citizens' 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 requirements for the adoption of a 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. Tony McConkey
Hearing 3/11 At 2:00 P.m. on 03/11/2013
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Maryland Contributory Negligence Act [HB-1156]
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: Rep. Tony McConkey
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/06/2013
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Criminal Records - Shielding - Nonviolent Misdemeanor Convictions [HB-1006]
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 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: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Special Order Until 11:55 (senator Brochin) Adopted (28-19) on 04/08/2013
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Maryland 2012 Special Session
The Maryland Dog Nondiscrimination Act [HB-1807]
Establishing that in a cause of action involving damages resulting from a dog bite, the common law rules of evidence and standard of proof that existed on January 1, 2012, are retained without regard to the breed or heritage of the dog; stating the General Assembly's intent to overturn the ruling in a specified court case; and applying the Act prospectively.
Sponsored by: Rep. Herbert McMillan
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 05/14/2012
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Maryland 2012 Special Session
Courts - Dog Bite Lawsuits - Evidence and Standard of Proof [HB-1806]
Establishing that in a cause of action involving damages resulting from a dog bite, the common law rules of evidence and standard of proof that existed on January 1, 2012, are retained without regard to the breed or heritage of the dog; stating the General Assembly's intent to overturn the ruling in a specified court case; and applying the Act prospectively.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Kramer
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 05/14/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Judicial Compensation Commission - Recommendations [SJR-3]
Establishing the compensation of the members of the Maryland Court of Appeals, Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the circuit courts, and the District Court of Maryland.
Sponsored by: Sen.
- Joint Resolution 5 on 05/22/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Ethics Online Disclosure Act of 2012 [SB-920]
Requiring that specified ethics statements and reports be made available to the general public on the Internet through an online registration program; requiring that the ethics statements and reports be submitted in an electronic format; providing that a legislator is not required to report specified information under specified circumstances if reporting the information would violate standards of client confidentiality or professional conduct; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Ferguson
Approved By The Governor on 05/22/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County - Fees [SB-198]
Increasing to $20 from $10 specified appearance of counsel fees collected or charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Favorable With Amendments Report By Judiciary on 04/07/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
Judicial Compensation Commission - Recommendations [HJR-4]
Establishing the compensation of the members of the Maryland Court of Appeals, Maryland Court of Special Appeals, the circuit courts, and the District Court of Maryland.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
First Reading Appropriations on 01/26/2012
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Public-Private Partnerships [HB-576]
Establishing the policy of the State on public-private partnerships; altering provisions of law relating to public-private partnerships; establishing that the Court of Special Appeals has jurisdiction over specified immediate appeals related to specified public-private partnerships; authorizing a reporting agency to establish a public- private partnership and execute an agreement in connection with any public infrastructure asset; requiring a reporting agency to adopt regulations and establish processes; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Hearing 4/4 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/29/2012
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Election Law - Legislative Districting and Apportionment Commission (Better [HB-451]
Proposing an amendment to the Maryland Constitution that changes the process of legislative districting and apportionment in the State by establishing a Legislative Districting and Apportionment Commission; providing for 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 determinations regarding the redistricting plan; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony McConkey
Hearing 3/2 At 2:30 P.m. on 02/29/2012
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Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County - Fees [HB-161]
Increasing to $20 from $10 a specified appearance of counsel fee collected or charged by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Re-referred Judicial Proceedings on 04/09/2012
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Maryland 2012 Regular Session
District Court - Prince George's County - Masters for Traffic Offenses [HB-1030]
Requiring the judges of the District Court in Prince George's County to appoint one or more masters to hear nonincarcerable violations of the Maryland Vehicle Law; providing for standards applicable to a master under the Act; requiring a master under the Act to be a member of good standing of the Maryland Bar; establishing the powers and duties of a master under the Act; establishing requirements for hearings held under the Act; authorizing a defendant to file exceptions and have a hearing; providing for funding; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Aisha Braveboy
First Reading Judiciary on 02/10/2012
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Maryland 2011 Regular Session
Probation - Probation Work Readiness Pilot Program [SB-636]
Establishing the Probation Work Readiness Pilot Program; limiting the application of the Act to specified counties; specifying the purpose of the Program; requiring the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, in consultation with the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals and the circuit administrative judges of specified judicial circuits, to develop specified regulations; authorizing a court to order a defendant to participate in the Program as a condition of probation; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Gladden
Hearing Cancelled on 02/24/2011