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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Task Force to Study the Residential Environment of Seniors in Baltimore City [SB-409]
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[Community Development ]
Establishing the Task Force to Study the Residential Environment of Seniors in Baltimore City; providing for the composition, chair, and staffing of the Task Force; requiring the Task Force to study certain issues and make certain recommendations related to the improvement of the residential environment of seniors living in Baltimore City; requiring the Task Force to make a certain report to certain persons on or before December 1, 2018; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ulysses Currie
Unfavorable Report By Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs; Withdrawn on 02/26/2018
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Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Harford Road Assisted Living and Medical Adult Day Care Center [SB-366]
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[Senior Citizens ]
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Authorizing the creation of a State Debt not to exceed $250,000, the proceeds to be used as a grant to the 6040 Harford ALF, LLC for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of an assisted living and medical adult day care center, located in Baltimore City; providing for disbursement of the loan proceeds, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel J McFadden
Hearing 3/10 At 3:00 P.m. on 03/10/2018
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Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Jenkins Senior Living Community [SB-239]
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Authorizing the creation of a State Debt not to exceed $240,000, the proceeds to be used as a grant to the Board of Trustees of Associated Catholic Charities Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of the DePaul House and St. Joachim House apartment buildings at the Jenkins Senior Living Community, located in Baltimore City; providing for disbursement of the loan proceeds; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara A. Robinson
Hearing 3/10 At 4:00 P.m. on 03/10/2018
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Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program - Sunset Extension and Repeal of Subsidy for Medicare Part D Coverage Gap [SB-1208]
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[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Healthcare ]
Extending to December 31, 2024, the termination date of the Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program; altering the period of time during which the subsidy required under the Program may not exceed a certain amount; repealing the requirement that the Program annually provide a certain subsidy of up to the full amount of the Medicare Part D coverage gap; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas McClain Middleton
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 463 on 05/08/2018
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - City of District Heights Senior Day Facility Expansion [SB-1167]
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Authorizing the creation of a State Debt not to exceed $500,000, the proceeds to be used as a grant to the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of District Heights for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of the City of District Heights Senior Day Facility, located in Prince George's County; providing for disbursement of the loan proceeds, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ulysses Currie
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2018
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Civil Action - Offense Against Vulnerable or Elderly Adult [HB-956]
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[Senior Citizens ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Authorizing a victim of a certain offense to bring a civil action for treble damages against a certain person; establishing that a certain criminal conviction is not a prerequisite for maintenance of an action under the Act; providing for the recovery of reasonable attorney's fees and court costs in an action brought under the Act; and applying the Act prospectively.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar P Barve
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/05/2018
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Creation of a State Debt - Montgomery County - Winter Growth [HB-882]
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Authorizing the creation of a State Debt not to exceed $30,000, the proceeds to be used as a grant to the Board of Directors of Winter Growth, Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of the Winter Growth facility, located in Montgomery County; providing for disbursement of the loan proceeds, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne R Kaiser
Unfavorable Report By Appropriations on 04/09/2018
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Senior Citizen Activities Centers - Bingo Games - Authorization [HB-868]
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[Gaming ]
Allowing an individual who is at least 21 years old to conduct a bingo game involving cash prizes if the game is conducted at a certain senior citizen activities center in a certain manner.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne R Kaiser
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/16/2018
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Retire in Maryland Act of 2018 [HB-802]
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[Senior Citizens ]
Including income from certain retirement plans and unearned income sources within a subtraction modification allowed under the Maryland income tax for certain individuals who are at least 65 years old or who are disabled or whose spouse is disabled; repealing the limitation on the maximum amount allowed as a subtraction modification under the State income tax for certain retirement income; applying the Act to taxable years after December 31, 2017; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus R Kipke
Hearing 2/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/21/2018
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Correctional Services - Restrictive Housing - Limitations [HB-786]
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[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requiring, to the extent reasonably possible, the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to adhere to the standards of the American Corrections Association for restrictive housing in State correctional facilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen M Dumais
Favorable With Amendments Report By Judiciary on 03/19/2018
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Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly ("PACE") - Limit on Number of Providers - Prohibition [HB-71]
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[Senior Citizens ]
[Public Health ]
Prohibiting the Maryland Department of Health from limiting the number of Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly ("PACE") providers that operate in the State if the providers otherwise meet the federal and State requirements for participation in the Program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Carol L. Krimm
Hearing 2/20 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/20/2018
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Senior Apartment Housing Facilities - Baltimore City - Security Guard Services [HB-687]
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[Senior Citizens ]
[Public Safety ]
[Community Development ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requiring the property management company of each senior apartment housing facility in Baltimore City to contract with a licensed security guard agency for the provision of security guard services at the senior apartment housing facility at all times that the property management company is not open for conducting business on the site of the senior apartment housing facility.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank M Conaway
Hearing 3/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/02/2018
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Creation of a State Debt - Prince George's County - Bowie Senior Center [HB-688]
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Authorizing the creation of a State Debt not to exceed $200,000, the proceeds to be used as a grant to the Mayor and City Council of the City of Bowie for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of the Bowie Senior Center, located in Prince George's County; providing for disbursement of the loan proceeds; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph F Vallario
Unfavorable Report By Appropriations on 04/09/2018
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Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Jenkins Senior Living Community [HB-258]
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[Community Development ]
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[Housing ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Authorizing the creation of a State Debt not to exceed $240,000, the proceeds to be used as a grant to the Board of Trustees of Associated Catholic Charities Inc. for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of the DePaul House and St. Joachim House apartment buildings at the Jenkins Senior Living Community, located in Baltimore City; providing for disbursement of the loan proceeds, etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank M Conaway
Unfavorable Report By Appropriations on 04/09/2018
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Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore City - Harford Road Assisted Living and Medical Adult Day Care Center [HB-1790]
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[Senior Citizens ]
[Community Development ]
[Construction ]
[Housing ]
[Public Health ]
Authorizing the creation of a State Debt not to exceed $250,000, the proceeds to be used as a grant to the 6040 Harford ALF, LLC for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of an assisted living and medical adult day care center, located in Baltimore City; providing for disbursement of the loan proceeds, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cheryl D Glenn
Unfavorable Report By Appropriations on 04/09/2018
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Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program - Sunset Extension and Repeal of Subsidy for Medicare Part D Coverage Gap [HB-1766]
[Medicare and Medicaid ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Healthcare ]
Extending to December 31, 2024, the termination date of the Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program; altering the period of time during which the subsidy required under the Program may not exceed a certain amount; repealing the requirement that the Program annually provide a certain subsidy of up to the full amount of the Medicare Part D coverage gap; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric M Bromwell
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 462 on 05/08/2018
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Consolidated Senior Sport Fishing License - Minimum Age [HB-1693]
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[Senior Citizens ]
[Recreation ]
Lowering the age at which a resident may obtain a consolidated senior sport fishing license from 65 years to 62 years.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark S. Chang
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 02/15/2018
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Baltimore County - Property Tax - Credit for Individuals at Least 70 Years Old [HB-1669]
[Property Tax ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Taxes ]
Requiring the governing body of Baltimore County to grant a property tax credit against the county property tax imposed on a dwelling owned by a homeowner who is at least 70 years old under certain circumstances; providing for the calculation of, eligibility for, and application of the credit; providing that the State Department of Assessments and Taxation is responsible for certain administrative duties with respect to the credit; applying the Act to taxable years beginning after June 30, 2018; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Jalisi
Recommitted To Ways And Means (delegate Walker) on 03/19/2018
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Gas and Electric Companies - Deposit Charges [HB-1667]
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[Consumer Protection ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Public Health ]
Prohibiting a gas company or an electric company from imposing a deposit requirement exceeding 1 month's estimated service charge on customers who are at least 70 years old, have lived at the service address for at least 10 years, and have an annual income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level; prohibiting a gas company or an electric company from terminating certain service under certain circumstances; and providing for the application of the Act.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jay Jalisi
Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 03/19/2018
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Criminal Law - Assault on an Elder Adult - Penalties [HB-1570]
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[Senior Citizens ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Prohibiting a person from committing first-degree assault or second-degree assault against a certain elder adult; establishing penalties for a violation of the Act; prohibiting a court from suspending a certain mandatory minimum sentence; providing that a certain person is not eligible for parole during a certain mandatory minimum sentence, with a certain exception; applying the Act prospectively; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Meagan Christin Simonaire
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/15/2018