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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Juvenile Court - Jurisdiction [HB-266]
Repealing the jurisdiction of the juvenile court over a child at least 14 years old alleged to have done specified acts and over a child at least 16 years old alleged to have committed specified crimes.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Hearing 2/18 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/18/2016
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Commission on the Solemn Remembrance of the Victims of Lynching [HB-173]
Establishing the Commission on the Solemn Remembrance of the Victims of Lynching; providing for the composition, chair, and staffing of the Commission; requiring the Commission to study and make recommendations regarding the construction of appropriate markers or memorials in solemn remembrance of the victims of lynching in the State; requiring the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2016; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Oaks
Unfavorable Report By Health And Government Operations; Withdrawn on 03/15/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Threat Against State or Local Official - Law Enforcement Officer [HB-1601]
Making it a misdemeanor to knowingly and willfully make a threat, or conspire to make a threat, to take the life of, kidnap, or cause physical injury to a law enforcement officer; imposing penalties for violation of the Act of imprisonment not to exceed 3 years or a maximum fine of $2,500 or both.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Folden
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 02/25/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Justice Reinvestment Act - Criminal Penalties [HB-1313]
Increasing the maximum penalty for second degree murder from 30 years to 40 years; repealing mandatory minimum sentences for specified offenses involving distribution of a controlled dangerous substance; and altering the maximum penalties for specified offenses involving distribution of a controlled dangerous substance.
Sponsored by: Rep. The Speaker
Hearing 3/04 At 1:00 P.m. (judiciary) on 03/04/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Child Custody - Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time [HB-1232]
Repealing references to the terms "child custody" and "visitation" and substituting the terms "legal decision making" and "parenting time" in specified instances; authorizing the court to consider how best to promote stability and long-term health and welfare for children; requiring the court, in determining the appropriate allocation of legal decision making or parenting time between the parties, to consider the ability of the parties to meet the child's developmental needs and create family parenting time schedule; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Hearing 3/09 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/09/2016
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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 Law - Second-Degree Murder - Penalty [SB-82]
Increasing, from 30 years to 40 years, the maximum term of imprisonment that may be imposed for the offense of second-degree murder.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Mathias
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 02/23/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Child Custody - Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time [SB-550]
Repealing references to the terms "child custody" and "visitation" in specified instances and substituting the terms "legal decision making" and "parenting time" in specified instances; requiring the court, in determining the appropriate allocation of legal decision making or parenting time between the parties, to consider specified factors; authorizing the court to consider specified factors; specifying that specified factors are not relevant, except under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Crimes - Solicitation to Commit Crimes - Statute of Limitations [SB-137]
Providing that the statute of limitations for the crime of solicitation to commit murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, rape in the first degree, rape in the second degree, arson in the first degree, or arson in the second degree is the statute of limitations for the prosecution of the substantive crime that is the subject of the solicitation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Cassilly
Hearing 2/12 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/12/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Death Penalty - Murder of Law Enforcement Officer, Correctional Officer, First Responder, or Witness [HB-457]
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, a correctional officer, a specified first responder, or a specified witness, under specified circumstances is an aggravating circumstance 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. Haven Shoemaker
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/19/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Courts - Aggravated Murder Court [HB-434]
Authorizing the General Assembly to create an Aggravated Murder Court that shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction over all presentments or indictments for offenses previously punishable by death; vesting the judicial power of the State in the Aggravated Murder Court as the General Assembly may create by law; submitting the amendment to the qualified voters of the State for their adoption or rejection; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Haven Shoemaker
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/19/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Domestic Violence - Permanent Protective Orders - Conspiracy or Solicitation to Commit Murder [HB-263]
Expanding the circumstances under which a court is required to issue a permanent final protective order to include the conviction of an individual for conspiracy or solicitation to commit murder under specified circumstances.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen Dumais
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 233 on 05/12/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Second-Degree Murder - Penalty [HB-168]
Increasing, from 30 years to 40 years, the maximum term of imprisonment that may be imposed for the offense of second-degree murder.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 02/23/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Life Without Parole - Repeal of Sentencing Proceeding [HB-1135]
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: Rep. Brett Wilson
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 02/19/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Child Custody - Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time [HB-1083]
Repealing references to the terms "child custody" and "visitation" in specified instances and substituting the terms "legal decision making" and "parenting time" in specified instances; requiring the court, in determining the appropriate allocation of legal decision making or parenting time between the parties, to consider specified factors; authorizing the court to consider specified factors; specifying that specified factors are not relevant, except under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Barbara Robinson
Hearing 3/05 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/05/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Threat Against State or Local Official - Law Enforcement Officer [HB-1054]
Making it a misdemeanor to knowingly and willfully make a threat to take the life of, kidnap, or cause physical injury to a law enforcement officer; imposing specified penalties; and defining a term.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Folden
Hearing 3/17 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/17/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Crimes - Solicitation to Commit Murder or Arson - Statute of Limitations [HB-1046]
Providing that the statute of limitations for the crime of solicitation to commit murder in the first degree, murder in the second degree, arson in the first degree, or arson in the second degree is the statute of limitations for the prosecution of the substantive crime that is the subject of the solicitation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brett Wilson
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/19/2015
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Inmates - Life Imprisonment - Parole Approval [SB-953]
Providing that, if eligible for parole, an eligible person or inmate who is serving a sentence of life imprisonment based on a conviction for felony murder involving circumstances in which the eligible person or inmate was not a principal in the first degree to the crime or based on the person's conviction of an act committed while a minor may be paroled without the approval of the Governor; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Gladden
Hearing 3/11 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/11/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Task Force on Assistance for Families of Homicide Victims [SB-864]
Establishing the Task Force on Assistance for Families of Homicide Victims; providing for the composition, chair, and staffing of the Task Force; prohibiting a member of the Task Force from receiving specified compensation, but authorizing the reimbursement of specified expenses; requiring the Task Force to study and make recommendations regarding specified matters; requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2014; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Gladden
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/06/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Crimes - Committing a Crime of Violence in the Presence of a Minor - Penalties [SB-683]
Prohibiting a person from committing a specified crime of violence when the person knows or reasonably should know that a minor who is at least 2 years old is present in a residence; establishing specified circumstances under which a minor is present; establishing an enhanced penalty not exceeding 5 years for a violation of the Act; authorizing a court to impose an enhanced penalty if the State's Attorney provides a specified written notice to the defendant and if specified elements have been proven beyond a reasonable doubt; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Zirkin
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn on 03/10/2014