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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Public Safety - Workgroup to Study the Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Within State and Local Government Fire Safety Operations and Pilot Program [HB-1203]
Establishing the Workgroup to Study the Integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Within State and Local Government Fire Safety Operations; providing for the composition, chair, and staffing of the Workgroup; prohibiting a member of the Workgroup from receiving certain compensation, but authorizing the reimbursement of certain expenses; requiring the Workgroup to study certain matters, establish a certain pilot program, and make recommendations regarding certain matters; providing certain requirements for the pilot program; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Conaway
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2020
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Hunting and Fishing Licenses - Discounts, Complimentary Licenses, and Reporting [HB-1167]
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to implement certain programs to provide certain discounted licenses, stamps, and permits to Maryland residents who meet certain criteria; authorizing the Department to issue certain complimentary licenses and permits to an out-of-state person who certifies that the person meets certain criteria if the person's state of residence extends similar privileges to a person meeting the same criteria; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Cox
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation; Withdrawn on 03/02/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Emergency Service Transporters and Emergency Medical Services Providers - Reimbursement [SB-777]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to reimburse certain emergency medical services providers for certain services provided to Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipients in an amount specified by certain regulations that is at least $200 per transport; specifying the minimum reimbursement rate of $100 per interaction for certain services provided by emergency service transporters; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jason Gallion
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Emergency Service Transporters and Emergency Medical Services Providers - Reimbursement [HB-779]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to reimburse certain emergency medical services providers for certain services provided to Maryland Medical Assistance Program recipients in an amount specified by certain regulations that is at least $200 per transport; specifying the minimum reimbursement rate of $100 per interaction for certain services provided by emergency service transporters; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Buckel
Hearing 3/04 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Use of State or Local Highways - Prohibition or Restriction by Local Authority [HB-688]
Authorizing a local authority, by resolution, to prohibit, or restrict to local traffic, the operation of vehicles on certain State or local highways if the local authority determines that the highway is congested to the point that local traffic and emergency vehicles are unable to navigate the area's highway network; authorizing a local authority to use certain devices or strategies in imposing a prohibition or restriction on highway use; prohibiting a person from driving on a highway in violation of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steven Arentz
Hearing 2/20 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/03/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military and Public Safety Retirement Income [SB-488]
Increasing the amount of a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax to $20,000 for certain military retirement income for individuals who are at least 55 years old; increasing the amount of a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax to $10,000 for certain retirement income attributable to an individual's employment as a correctional officer, a law enforcement officer, or a fire, rescue, or emergency services worker if the individual is at least 55 years old; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Referred Ways And Means on 03/15/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Public Safety – Mandatory Mental Health Training – First Responders and Law Enforcement Officers [SB-454]
Requiring each first responder and law enforcement officer in the State to complete certain mental health awareness training approved by the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Hearing Canceled on 01/29/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program - Participation in Program - Volunteer First Responders [HB-578]
Authorizing certain volunteer first responders to enroll and participate as covered employees in the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program; defining "volunteer first responder" as a person engaged in providing emergency medical care or rescue services on a volunteer basis; and authorizing the State to charge a county or municipal corporation certain costs resulting from certain covered employees participating in the Program.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barrie Ciliberti
Unfavorable Report By Appropriations; Withdrawn on 02/17/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Personnel (First Responders Tax Benefit Act) [HB-562]
Altering the minimum number of points, categories of points, and minimum length of service required for an individual to be eligible for a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for service in certain volunteer fire, rescue, or emergency medical services; applying the Act to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Haven Shoemaker
Hearing 2/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/28/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Public Safety - Criminal History Records Check - Fire Departments, Rescue Squads, and Ambulance Services [HB-586]
Prohibiting a fire department, a rescue squad, or an ambulance service from conducting a criminal history records check or requiring an applicant to disclose criminal records before the applicant's first in-person interview; requiring each fire department, rescue squad, and ambulance service to establish a certain peer review committee; and establishing the duties of a peer review committee.
Sponsored by: Rep. Erek Barron
Hearing 2/11 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/28/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Corporal William Kyle Ferrell Emergency Vehicle Safety Act [HB-486]
Authorizing certain emergency personnel to equip certain privately owned motor vehicles with certain emergency lights for use only while at the scene of an accident or other emergency.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dan Cox
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 03/06/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Move Over Safety Monitoring System - Authorization [SB-319]
Authorizing a State or local law enforcement agency and State or local volunteer fire company, rescue squad, fire department, and ambulance service to place a move over safety monitoring system on, or integrate a move over safety monitoring system into, an emergency vehicle for the purpose of recording a motor vehicle committing a violation relating to the operation of a motor vehicle on approach of an emergency vehicle; providing a certain recorded image is admissible in a proceeding concerning a certain civil citation; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Bailey
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/14/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Civil Actions - Defenses - Fireman's Rule [SB-330]
Eliminating, as a defense, the common law doctrine known as the fireman's rule, which prevents a safety officer from recovering damages for injuries the officer sustained under certain circumstances, or any similar rule that denies a safety officer recovery in an action at law or authorized by statute based on certain circumstances; and establishing that the Act does not affect certain other defenses, privileges, immunities, or rights.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Young
Hearing Canceled on 01/29/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Income Tax Subtraction Modification – Correctional Officers, Law Enforcement Officers, and Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) [SB-269]
Altering, from 55 years old to 50 years old, the age at which a resident is eligible for a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for retirement income attributable to certain employment; altering the amount of certain retirement income that may be included under a certain subtraction modification; applying the Act to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Ferguson
Hearing Canceled on 01/28/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Correctional Officers, Law Enforcement Officers, and Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act) [HB-350]
Altering, from 55 years old to 50 years old, the age at which a resident is eligible for a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for retirement income attributable to certain employment; altering the amount of certain retirement income that may be included under a certain subtraction modification; applying the Act to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Adrienne Jones
Hearing 2/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/24/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Move Over Safety Monitoring System - Authorization [HB-130]
Authorizing a State or local law enforcement agency and State or local volunteer fire company, rescue squad, fire department, and ambulance service to place a move over safety monitoring system on, or integrate a move over safety monitoring system into, an emergency vehicle for the purpose of recording a motor vehicle committing a violation relating to the operation of a motor vehicle on approach of an emergency vehicle; providing a certain recorded image is admissible in a proceeding concerning a certain civil citation; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation; Withdrawn on 03/16/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Agriculture - Animal Shelters - Waiver of Adoption Fee [HB-114]
Authorizing an animal shelter to waive the adoption fee for a dog or cat if the adopter presents a valid driver's license or identification card indicating veteran status, serves as a first responder, or represents an organization that trains and provides service animals for persons with disabilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Long
Hearing Canceled on 01/21/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
St. Mary’s County – Metropolitan Commission – Collection of Fees, Assessments, and Nonsubstantive and Clarifying Revisions [HB-121]
Revising, restating, and recodifying certain terms; updating the plans, regulations, and ordinances of St. Mary's County in accordance with which a connection to a completed water main or sewer of the St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission shall be made under certain circumstances; clarifying that the Metropolitan Commission shall have full and complete jurisdiction over certain appurtenances with certain systems; clarifying that the Metropolitan Commission may commence a third-party action under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 66 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Maryland Intrastate Emergency Management Assistance Compact [SB-80]
Renaming the Maryland Emergency Management Assistance Compact to be the Maryland Intrastate Emergency Management Assistance Compact; altering the purpose of the Compact to provide emergency management mutual assistance among jurisdictions and mutual cooperation in emergency management-related activities; requiring a certain official to designate more than one authorized representative for receiving requests for assistance; requiring written requests for assistance to include the functional areas for which assistance is needed; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 287 on 05/08/2020
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Howard County - Transfer Tax Exemption and Rate Reduction - Law Enforcement Officers and Fire and Rescue Services Members Ho. Co. 17-17 [HB-1604]
Exempting from the Howard County transfer tax the sale of residential real property to specified law enforcement officers and fire and rescue services members if the law enforcement officer or fire and rescue services member is a first-time home buyer in Howard County; establishing a maximum transfer tax rate of 0.7% in Howard County for the sale of residential real property to specified law enforcement officers and fire and rescue services members under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 148 on 04/11/2017