Public Employees
Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Baltimore City - Office of the Baltimore City Sheriff - Positions [SB-544]
Authorizing the Baltimore City Sheriff to establish a pay scale under specified circumstances; authorizing the Sheriff of Baltimore City to appoint an information technology specialist to the rank of captain to assess and manage the technology needs of the Sheriff's Office; authorizing the Sheriff of Baltimore City to appoint a chief financial officer to the rank of major to manage the budget, grants, and revenue of the Office; providing each deputy sheriff may receive an expense allowance of not more than $200 annually for specified purposes; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Third Reading Passed (46-0) on 04/06/2017
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Labor and Employment - Exemptions From Overtime Pay - Administrative, Executive, or Professional Capacity [HB-665]
Altering the conditions under which an individual who works in a specified administrative, executive, or professional capacity qualifies for an exemption from overtime pay; requiring that individuals be compensated on a salary basis at a specified rate or amount to qualify as an individual who is employed in an administrative, executive, or professional capacity; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Clarence Lam
Hearing 2/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/21/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
St. Mary's County - Circuit Court Personnel - Repeal [HB-700]
Repealing specified provisions of law concerning the appointment and compensation of a law clerk for the St. Mary's County Circuit Court resident judge; and repealing specified provisions of law concerning the appointment and compensation of secretaries for judges in the Circuit Court for St. Mary's County.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Hearing 3/07 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/07/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
State Personnel - Employees in the Same Classification - Pay Rates [HB-614]
Requiring that when an appointing authority of a unit in the State Personnel Management System appoints an employee to a position in the skilled service or the professional service, the Secretary of Budget and Management shall require that the pay rate of each incumbent employee in the unit who is in the same classification as, and has a pay rate lower than, the newly appointed employee be adjusted to equal the pay rate of the newly appointed employee; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tawanna Gaines
Unfavorable Report By Appropriations; Withdrawn on 03/27/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Labor and Employment - Labor Organizations - Right to Work Act [SB-490]
Prohibiting an employer from requiring, as a condition of employment or continued employment, an employee or a prospective employee to join or remain a member of a labor organization, pay charges to a labor organization, or pay a specified amount to a third party under specified circumstances; prohibiting labor organizations and employers from taking specified action against an employee or a prospective employee, or specified other persons, for specified purposes; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Cassilly
Hearing 2/22 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/22/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
State Personnel - Employees in the Same Classification - Pay Rates [SB-483]
Requiring that when an appointing authority of a unit in the State Personnel Management System appoints an employee to a position in the skilled service or the professional service, the Secretary of Budget and Management shall require that the pay rate of each incumbent employee in the unit who is in the same classification as, and has a pay rate lower than, the newly appointed employee be adjusted to equal the pay rate of the newly appointed employee; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Astle
Hearing 2/22 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/22/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Open Meetings Act - Annual Reporting Requirement, Web Site Postings, and Training [SB-450]
Requiring the State Open Meetings Law Compliance Board, in conjunction with the Office of the Attorney General, to develop, conduct educational programs and distribute educational materials on the requirements of the open meetings law to the staff and attorneys of specified entities; requiring the Board to post specified information on violators of the Act on a specified Web site; prohibiting a public body from meeting in a closed session except under specified circumstances; establishing specified reporting requirements; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Roger Manno
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 526 on 05/04/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
State Retirement and Pension System - Guaranteed Retirement Income Plan and Retirement Savings Plan [SB-478]
Altering specified local employer contributions for members of the Teachers' Pension System; establishing a guaranteed retirement income plan and a retirement savings plan under the State Retirement and Pension System; requiring that members of the Employees' Pension System or the Teachers' Pension System elect to become members of the guaranteed retirement income plan or the retirement savings plan by June 15, 2018; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Justin Ready
Hearing 2/16 At 9:00 A.m. on 02/16/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Investigational Drugs, Biological Products, and Devices - Right to Try Act [HB-584]
Authorizing a manufacturer of an investigational drug, biological product, or device to make available the investigational drug, biological product, or device to eligible patients; requiring a manufacturer of an investigational drug, biological product, or device to notify a specified patient and a specified health care provider of specified side effects or risks; requiring the Office of the Attorney General to develop an informed consent form that meets specified requirements; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Bromwell
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 771 on 05/25/2017
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Louisiana 2017 Regular Session
Provides benefits for firemen and law enforcement officers who suffer a catastrophic injury resulting in permanent and total disability caused by an individual with the specific intent to kill an officer while the officer is engaged in the performance of his official duties. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note) [SB-222]
Provides benefits for firemen and law enforcement officers who suffer a catastrophic injury resulting in permanent and total disability caused by an individual with the specific intent to kill an officer while the officer is engaged in the performance of his official duties. (gov sig) (EN INCREASE GF EX See Note)
Sponsored by: Rep. Walt Leger
Effective Date 6/23/2017. on 06/23/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Higher Education - Public Institutions of Higher Education - Sanctuary Campus Status [HB-272]
Establishing sanctuary campus status for public institutions of higher education in the State with respect to specified federal immigration policies and requirements; prohibiting an institution from releasing specified information concerning the immigration status of its students and employees; requiring federal immigration officials to provide notice to an institution before entering the campus of the institution, as specified; requiring each institution to offer financial aid, assistance, and services to specified students; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Fraser-hidalgo
Hearing 2/07 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Counties and Municipalities - At-Will Supervisory Employees - Residency Requirements [HB-167]
Authorizing a county or municipality to require a specified at-will supervisory employee to reside in the State, county, or municipality or within a certain distance of the State, county, or municipality as a condition of employment under specified circumstances; providing that a local law, ordinance, or policy enacted or adopted under the Act shall apply only prospectively; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 776 on 05/25/2017
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As introduced, deletes requirement that a court must award attorneys' fees and costs to prevailing state and local government employees sued in individual capacity. - Amends TCA Section 29-20-113. [HB-1355]
As introduced, deletes requirement that a court must award attorneys' fees and costs to prevailing state and local government employees sued in individual capacity. - Amends TCA Section 29-20-113.
Sponsored by: Rep. G.A. Hardaway
Failed In S/c Civil Justice Subcommittee Of Civil Justice Committee on 03/29/2017
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As enacted, requires the local education insurance committee, in regard to a group insurance plan for eligible employees of local education agencies (LEAs), to provide claims data for the purpose of underwriting and premium rating, in certain circumstances; such data must be provided within 30 days of receipt of a written request for such claims data from an LEA. - Amends TCA Title 8. [SB-1283]
As enacted, requires the local education insurance committee, in regard to a group insurance plan for eligible employees of local education agencies (LEAs), to provide claims data for the purpose of underwriting and premium rating, in certain circumstances; such data must be provided within 30 days of receipt of a written request for such claims data from an LEA. - Amends TCA Title 8.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mark Green
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 238 on 05/11/2017
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As introduced, increases from seven to 10 business days the time a department or agency with regulatory authority over business activity has to notify the small business advocate that the department's or agency's designated contact person for the small business advocate has changed. - Amends TCA Title 8. [HB-1332]
As introduced, increases from seven to 10 business days the time a department or agency with regulatory authority over business activity has to notify the small business advocate that the department's or agency's designated contact person for the small business advocate has changed. - Amends TCA Title 8.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dwayne Thompson
Assigned To S/c State Government Subcommittee on 02/17/2017
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As enacted, increases the compensation from $25,000 to a $250,000 annuity payable in five annual installments of $50,000, paid to the estate of a firefighter, volunteer rescue squad worker, or law enforcement officer who dies in the line of duty; revises related provisions. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 2; Title 9 and Title 68, Chapter 140. [HB-1368]
As enacted, increases the compensation from $25,000 to a $250,000 annuity payable in five annual installments of $50,000, paid to the estate of a firefighter, volunteer rescue squad worker, or law enforcement officer who dies in the line of duty; revises related provisions. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 2; Title 9 and Title 68, Chapter 140.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barry Doss
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 445 on 05/30/2017
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As introduced, increases from seven to 10 business days the time a department or agency with regulatory authority over business activity has to notify the small business advocate that the department's or agency's designated contact person for the small business advocate has changed. - Amends TCA Title 8. [SB-1132]
As introduced, increases from seven to 10 business days the time a department or agency with regulatory authority over business activity has to notify the small business advocate that the department's or agency's designated contact person for the small business advocate has changed. - Amends TCA Title 8.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Kyle
Assigned To General Subcommittee Of Senate State And Local Government Committee on 04/04/2017
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As enacted, increases the compensation from $25,000 to a $250,000 annuity payable in five annual installments of $50,000, paid to the estate of a firefighter, volunteer rescue squad worker, or law enforcement officer who dies in the line of duty; revises related provisions. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 2; Title 9 and Title 68, Chapter 140. [SB-1059]
As enacted, increases the compensation from $25,000 to a $250,000 annuity payable in five annual installments of $50,000, paid to the estate of a firefighter, volunteer rescue squad worker, or law enforcement officer who dies in the line of duty; revises related provisions. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51, Part 2; Title 9 and Title 68, Chapter 140.
Sponsored by: Sen. Becky Massey
Pub. Ch. 445 on 05/30/2017
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As introduced, deletes requirement that a court must award attorneys' fees and costs to prevailing state and local government employees sued in individual capacity. - Amends TCA Section 29-20-113. [SB-879]
As introduced, deletes requirement that a court must award attorneys' fees and costs to prevailing state and local government employees sued in individual capacity. - Amends TCA Section 29-20-113.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lee Harris
Passed On Second Consideration, Refer To Senate Judiciary Committee on 02/13/2017
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Tennessee 110th General Assembly
As enacted, authorizes the state and local governments to provide health insurance benefits to the immediate family members of first responders killed in the line of duty for a period of two years after the death of the first responder; requires the state to reimburse local governments that provide such benefits. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 27. [SB-822]
As enacted, authorizes the state and local governments to provide health insurance benefits to the immediate family members of first responders killed in the line of duty for a period of two years after the death of the first responder; requires the state to reimburse local governments that provide such benefits. - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 27.
Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bailey
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 476 on 06/14/2017