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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Baltimore City - Landlord and Tenant - Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent - Procedures [SB-520]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Specifying certain requirements for a complaint for repossession for failure to pay rent in Baltimore City; altering the date from the fifth to fourteenth day after filing of a certain complaint when a certain individual may be ordered to appear in court in a certain repossession action in Baltimore City; requiring a court to reschedule a certain hearing and a sheriff to refund certain fees if the sheriff is unable to serve a certain summons in Baltimore City under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Carter Conway
Hearing 2/15 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/15/2018
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Baltimore City - Landlord and Tenant - Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent - Procedures [HB-832]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Specifying certain requirements for a complaint for repossession for failure to pay rent in Baltimore City; altering the date from the fifth to the fourteenth day after filing of a certain complaint when a certain individual may be ordered to appear in court in a certain repossession action in Baltimore City; requiring a court to reschedule a certain hearing and a sheriff to refund certain fees if the sheriff is unable to serve a certain summons in Baltimore City under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory V. McCray
Favorable Report Adopted on 03/19/2018
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
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Juvenile Law – Witnesses – Body Attachment [HB-1023]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Children and Youth ]
Authorizing the juvenile court, in a certain case in which jurisdiction is transferred from a court exercising criminal jurisdiction, to issue body attachments for witnesses as provided by a certain Maryland Rule.
Sponsored by: Rep. Samuel I Rosenberg
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 783 on 05/15/2018
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Motor Fuel Commission [SB-703]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Establishing the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Motor Fuel Commission with certain powers and duties; transferring certain responsibilities of the Comptroller to the Executive Director of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Motor Fuel Commission; requiring the Commission to perform certain functions; requiring the Governor to appoint an Executive Director of the Commission; requiring the Executive Director to adopt certain regulations; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Fred Kramer
Hearing 2/22 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/05/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Clerks of the Courts - Maryland Judiciary Case Search - Information on Judge or Magistrate [HB-254]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Data Privacy ]
[Public Safety ]
Requiring the clerk of the court to include the name of the judge or magistrate who presided over a hearing or took judicial action as part of case information in the Maryland Judiciary Case Search; and applying the Act prospectively.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus R Kipke
Hearing Canceled on 02/06/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
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Alcohol and Tobacco Commission [HB-1052]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Establishing the Alcohol and Tobacco Commission; expressing the legislative intent that the Field Enforcement Division (FED) in the Office of the Comptroller be transferred to the Commission by July 1, 2020; establishing certain powers and duties for the Commission in addition to those transferred from the Comptroller's office; requiring the Commission to conduct certain studies related to the alcohol and tobacco industries and to develop certain best practices; requiring the Governor to appoint an Executive Director of the Commission; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Warren E. Miller
Veto Overridden (98-39) on 03/28/2019
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Use and Possession of Marijuana [SB-891]
[Cannabis ]
[Crime ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Increasing the amount of marijuana a person may use or possess and be subject to civil penalties; requiring a police officer to issue a citation under specified circumstances; establishing that specified violations involving the use or possession of a specified amount of marijuana is a Code violation; prohibiting a driver from consuming marijuana in a motor vehicle under specified circumstances; prohibiting an occupant from smoking marijuana in a motor vehicle under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert A Zirkin
Hearing 3/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/02/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Fairness and Integrity for Baltimore City Renters Act [SB-801]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
[Property Tax ]
[Public Safety ]
[Community Development ]
Repealing and adding specified provisions in the Public Local Laws of Baltimore City concerning landlord and tenant law and the repossession of premises; requiring a landlord to maintain specified records for payments of rent and other charges; establishing specified procedures for repossession by a landlord when a tenant fails to pay rent when due; requiring a sheriff to serve a specified summons in a specified manner; establishing a specified tenant legal assistance special fund and a $30 surcharge on the filing of an eviction complaint; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Carter Conway
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn on 03/11/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
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Real Property - Actions to Quiet Title [SB-509]
[Real Estate ]
[Property Tax ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Authorizing a specified action to be brought to establish title against adverse claims to property; providing for venue and the application of the Maryland Rules in an action under the Act; establishing requirements for a complaint, an answer to a complaint, naming of defendants, joinder of parties, and service of process in an action under the Act; requiring the complaint and statement be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by first class mail to the holder in a specified manner; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stephen M. Waugh
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 395 on 05/10/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Landlord and Tenant - Expedited Eviction Proceedings - Notice and Appeals [SB-463]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Reducing the notice period from 14 days to 5 days before a landlord may file an action to evict a tenant for a breach of the lease that involves specified dangerous behavior; reducing from 10 days to 4 days the amount of time after entry of a specified judgment during which a specified party may appeal to the circuit court in an eviction proceeding based on a breach of the lease that involves specified dangerous behavior; and making technical and stylistic changes.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Brochin
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/16/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Right-of-Way Violations - Death or Serious Bodily Injury - Penalties [SB-1073]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Establishing a mandatory $1,000 fine for a violation of specified right-of-way provisions contributing to an accident that results in death or serious bodily injury of another; authorizing the issuance of a citation by a law enforcement officer; prohibiting the District Court from establishing a schedule for prepayment of the fine under the Act; requiring that the citation contain specified information; requiring the District Court to issue a summons to appear for trial to a person charged; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Anthony Muse
Hearing 3/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/16/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
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Justice Reinvestment Act [SB-1005]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Requiring the Division of Parole and Probation to conduct a risk and needs assessment on inmates as soon as feasible after sentencing and develop a case plan to guide an inmate's rehabilitation while in custody; altering the manner in which specified diminution credits may be earned; authorizing expungement for convictions for specified misdemeanors after 10 years, or 15 years under specified conditions; establishing the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board and the Local Government Justice Reinvestment Commission; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas V. Miller
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 515 on 05/19/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
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Real Property - Actions to Quiet Title [HB-920]
[Real Estate ]
[Property Tax ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Authorizing a specified action to be brought to establish title against adverse claims to property; providing for venue and the application of the Maryland Rules in an action under the Act; establishing requirements for a complaint, an answer to a complaint, naming of defendants, joinder of parties, and service of process in an action under the Act; requiring the recording in the land records of the county in which any portion of the property is located of a judgement in an action under the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen M Dumais
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 396 on 05/10/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Baltimore City - Landlord and Tenant Law - Actions for Repossession (Fairness and Integrity for Baltimore City Renters Act) [HB-796]
[Housing ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Property Tax ]
[Public Safety ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
Repealing and adding specified provisions in the Public Local Laws of Baltimore City concerning landlord and tenant law and the repossession of premises; requiring a landlord to maintain specified records for payments of rent and other charges; establishing specified procedures for repossession by a landlord when a tenant fails to pay rent when due; requiring a sheriff to serve a specified summons in a specified manner; establishing a specified tenant legal assistance special fund and a $30 surcharge on the filing of an eviction complaint; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel T Oaks
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation; Withdrawn on 03/28/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
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Criminal Law - Possession of Less Than 10 Grams of Marijuana - Code Violation [HB-565]
[Cannabis ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Specifying that a person who violates a provision of law involving the use or possession of marijuana in the amount of 10 grams or more is guilty of the misdemeanor of possession of marijuana; altering a specified provision of law so as to provide that a finding of guilt, rather than a violation, of a provision of law is a civil offense punishable by a fine; establishing procedures for a specified Code violation proceeding; providing that prepayment of a specified fine shall be considered a plea of guilty to a code violation; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen M Dumais
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 514 on 05/19/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Charges Against Correctional Officer - Review by State's Attorney [HB-359]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Altering a definition to make specified provisions of law requiring State's Attorney review of an application for a statement of charges against a law enforcement officer applicable to an application for a statement of charges against a correctional officer.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen M Dumais
Favorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 04/07/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Driving Without a License or While License is Suspended - Penalties [HB-347]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
Altering the maximum penalty for driving a motor vehicle while a person's license or privilege to drive is suspended under specified provisions of State law; altering the maximum penalty for driving a motor vehicle while a person's license or privilege to drive is suspended by another state under specified circumstances; and altering the maximum penalty for driving on a highway without a license.
Sponsored by: Sen. William C. Smith
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/31/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Betting, Wagering, and Gambling - Civil Offense [HB-242]
[Gaming ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Altering the penalty for specified conduct relating to betting, wagering, or gambling; making specified conduct relating to betting, wagering, or gambling a civil offense; authorizing a police officer to issue a citation under specified circumstances; establishing requirements for a citation issued under the Act; requiring the police officer to forward a copy of the citation to a specified court; providing that a person may request a trial within 30 days of issuance of the citation; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William C. Smith
Hearing 3/29 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/29/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Family Law - Automatic Injunction [HB-1120]
[Family-Related Legislation ]
Requiring an automatic order to be issued and entered on the filing of specified pleadings in specified family law actions; establishing that an automatic order shall be binding on the parties on the occurrence of specified events; establishing that an automatic order shall remain in full force and effect during the pendency of the action, unless terminated, modified, or amended by further order of court or on agreement of the parties; specifying the contents of an automatic order; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathleen M Dumais
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/18/2016
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Real Property - Actions to Quiet Title [SB-837]
[Real Estate ]
[Property Tax ]
Authorizing a specified action to be brought to establish title against adverse claims to property; providing for jurisdiction, venue, and the application of specified statutes and rules in an action under the Act; establishing that an action is commenced by filing a complaint; establishing requirements for a complaint, an answer to a complaint, a cross-complaint, naming of defendants, joinder of parties, and service of process in an action under the Act; providing for the effect of a judgment; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stephen M. Waugh
Hearing 3/25 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/25/2015