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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Maryland Commission on Veterans and Military Families [SB-88]
Establishing the Maryland Commission on Veterans and Military Families to study and make recommendations for developing and implementing a statewide strategic plan to make Maryland the best state for veterans and military families, including legislative and budgetary recommendations; and requiring the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2024.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 10 on 04/09/2024
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Vehicle Laws - Driver's Licenses, Learner's Instructional Permits, and Identification Cards [SB-277]
Exempting certain applicants for identification cards who present certain documentation from the issuance fee for the identification card; extending the term of certain learner's instructional permits from 180 days to 1 year after the date of issuance; and establishing that certain driver's licenses issued to certain holders by the Motor Vehicle Administration remain in full force and effect during an absence from the State.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 405 on 04/25/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Maryland Commission on Veterans and Military Families [HB-55]
Establishing the Maryland Commission on Veterans and Military Families to study developing and implementing a statewide strategic plan to make Maryland the best state for veterans and military families, including legislative and budgetary recommendations; requiring the Commission to consult with the Office of Military and Federal Affairs and the Maryland Military Installation Council as part of the study process; and requiring the Commission to report its findings to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2024.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Kaiser
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 9 on 04/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Driver's Licenses, Learner's Instructional Permits, and Identification Cards [HB-161]
Exempting certain applicants for identification cards who present certain documentation from the issuance fee for the identification card; extending the term of certain learner's instructional permits from 180 days to 1 year after the date of issuance; and establishing that certain driver's licenses issued to certain holders by the Motor Vehicle Administration remain in full force and effect during an absence from the State.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 404 on 04/25/2024
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations [HB-861]
Altering the composition of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board; altering certain duties, powers, and procedures for the Board to make awards to victims of crime; altering the amount and types of awards the Board is authorized to make to victims of crime; authorizing reconsideration and judicial review of decisions of the Board; requiring the Governor to include $7,000,000 in the annual budget bill for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund beginning in fiscal year 2025; and altering funding for the Fund.
Sponsored by: Rep. Stephanie Smith
First Reading Judiciary on 02/09/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Estates and Trusts – Registered Domestic Partnerships [HB-755]
Establishing requirements for the registration and termination of domestic partnerships with the register of wills; repealing provisions on legitimacy and illegitimacy of children and providing for the parentage of a child born or conceived by registered domestic partners; requiring the register of wills to recognize as domestic partnerships relationships established under the laws of other jurisdictions if the laws are substantially similar to the provisions of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Cardin
Referred Rules on 03/29/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Pensions and Retirement – Forfeiture of Benefits – Law Enforcement Officers [HB-731]
Establishing that law enforcement officers are subject to forfeiture of benefits from the State Retirement and Pension System or a local system when a law enforcement officer is found guilty of, pleads guilty to, or enters a plea of nolo contendere to a qualifying crime that is committed in the course of the performance of the law enforcement officer's duties; providing for the processes and procedures to implement a forfeiture of benefits; and providing for the processes and procedures to reverse a forfeiture of benefits.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jheanelle Wilkins
Hearing 2/23 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/09/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
State Retirement and Pension System - Forfeiture of Benefits [HB-790]
Establishing that a public employee is subject to forfeiture of benefits from the State Retirement and Pension System when a public employee is found guilty of, pleads guilty to, or enters a plea of nolo contendere to a qualifying crime that is committed in the course of the performance of the public employee's duties; providing for the processes and procedures to implement a forfeiture of benefits; and providing for the processes and procedures to reverse a forfeiture of benefits.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Crosby
Hearing 3/07 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Pensions and Retirement – Forfeiture of Benefits – Law Enforcement Officers [SB-597]
Establishing that law enforcement officers are subject to forfeiture of benefits from the State Retirement and Pension System or a local system when a law enforcement officer is found guilty of, pleads guilty to, or enters a plea of nolo contendere to a qualifying crime that is committed in the course of the performance of the law enforcement officer's duties; providing for the processes and procedures to implement a forfeiture of benefits; and providing for the processes and procedures to reverse a forfeiture of benefits.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Hearing 3/02 At 8:30 A.m. on 02/07/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Estates and Trusts - Registered Domestic Partnerships [SB-792]
Establishing requirements for the registration and termination of domestic partnerships with the register of wills; repealing provisions on legitimacy and illegitimacy of children and providing for the parentage of a child born or conceived by registered domestic partners; requiring the register of wills to recognize as domestic partnerships relationships established under the laws of other jurisdictions if the laws are substantially similar to the provisions of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Chris West
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 647 on 05/16/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Victim Compensation - Alterations [SB-788]
Altering the composition of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board; altering certain duties, powers, and procedures for the Board to make awards to victims of crime; altering the amount and types of awards the Board is authorized to make to victims of crime; authorizing reconsideration and judicial review of decisions of the Board; requiring the Governor to include $7,000,000 in the annual budget bill for the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund beginning in fiscal year 2025; and altering funding for the Fund.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelly Hettleman
Hearing 3/09 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Maryland National Guard - Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program - Establishment (Health Care for Heroes Act of 2023) [SB-554]
Establishing the Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program in the Military Department for the Department to award grants to reimburse certain members of the National Guard for the cost of premiums for certain health care and dental care plans; and requiring the Department to adopt regulations to administer and implement the program.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 612 on 05/12/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - BWI Airport Fire and Rescue Department - Employees and Dependents [SB-632]
Authorizing employees who began employment with the BWI Airport Fire and Rescue Department before October 1, 1993, and who are receiving a retirement allowance from the Baltimore City Fire and Police Retirement System to participate in the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program; and authorizing a surviving spouse and surviving dependent children of certain deceased retirees to participate in the Program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Mautz
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/02/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Department of Veterans Affairs – Burial in State Veterans’ Cemeteries – Spouses and Dependents [SB-490]
Prohibiting the Department of Veterans Affairs from charging the cost for opening and closing the burial plot when burying a spouse or dependent of a veteran at a State veterans' cemetery.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Brooks
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/17/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Maryland National Guard - Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program - Establishment (Health Care for Heroes Act of 2023) [HB-553]
Establishing the Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program in the Military Department for the Department to award grants to reimburse certain members of the National Guard for the cost of premiums for certain health care and dental care plans; and requiring the Department to adopt regulations to administer and implement the program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
First Reading Appropriations on 02/02/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Community College Tuition and Residency Waivers - Funding [SB-359]
Authorizing the Governor to include in the annual State budget for the Maryland Higher Education Commission an appropriation of $10,000,000 to fund State-mandated community college tuition and residency waivers; and requiring the Commission to report to the General Assembly by December 1, 2024, and each December 1 thereafter on the number of students receiving a tuition or residency waiver for certain categories and the amount of funds provided to each community college.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Hearing 3/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Department of Veterans Affairs - Burial in State Veterans' Cemeteries - Spouses and Dependents [HB-480]
Requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to bury the eligible spouse or dependent of a veteran in a State veterans' cemetery without charge.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Kaiser
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 615 on 05/12/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Community College Tuition and Residency Waivers - Funding [HB-390]
Requiring the Governor, for fiscal years 2025 through 2027, to include in the annual State budget for the Maryland Higher Education Commission an appropriation of $10,000,000 to fund State-mandated community college tuition and residency waivers.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Healey
First Reading Appropriations on 01/26/2023
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Scholarships and Police Officer Recruitment [SB-949]
Requiring law enforcement agencies to develop and implement certain recruitment policies; expanding the Edward T. Conroy and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program and the Jean B. Cryor Memorial Scholarship Program to include certain postsecondary institutions outside the State as eligible institutions that may award scholarships under the programs; and establishing the Police Officers Educational Benefit Scholarship I and the Police Officers Educational Benefit Scholarship II.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sarah Elfreth
Referred Rules And Executive Nominations on 04/05/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Department of Veterans Affairs - Burial in State Veterans' Cemeteries - Spouses and Dependents [HB-1251]
Prohibiting the Department of Veterans Affairs from charging the cost for opening and closing the burial plot when burying a spouse or dependent of a veteran at a State veterans' cemetery.
Sponsored by: Rep. Edith Patterson
Hearing 3/08 At 1:30 P.m. on 02/14/2022