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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation [SB-568]
Altering the conditions under which a lawsuit is considered a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP suit); altering the conditions under which a defendant in a SLAPP suit is not civilly liable for certain communications; establishing certain standards and requirements relating to a motion to dismiss an alleged SLAPP suit; and applying the Act prospectively.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelly Hettleman
Hearing 2/20 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/31/2024
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Lobbying. [HB-1885]
Amends the definition of "lobbying" to include certain communications regarding procurement decisions, staffing or appointment decisions, the development of an administrative agencys written report or statement of policy, and ex parte communications regarding contested case hearings. Includes among lobbyists certain persons who submit testimony 10 or more times in any calendar year. Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when given by a paid person. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of lobbying law. Effective
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Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Saiki
Referred To Jha, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/24/2024
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Lobbying. [SB-2219]
Amends the definition of "lobbying" to include communications regarding procurement decisions with certain high-level government officials. Establishes certain presumptions regarding testimony when given by a paid person. Makes certain contracts voidable when entered into in violation of lobbying law. Takes effect 1/1/2027. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
The Committee(s) On Jha Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 03/14/2024
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Public Testimony At Open Meetings. [HB-114]
Specifies that boards subject to the open meetings law shall allow oral testimony on any agenda item at the beginning of the board's agenda or meeting, provided that oral testimony shall not be limited to the beginning of a board's agenda. Specifies an exception for the legislative body of each county.
Sponsored by: Rep. Scott Saiki
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation [HB-330]
Altering the conditions under which a lawsuit is considered a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP suit); altering the conditions under which a defendant in a SLAPP suit is not civilly liable for certain communications; establishing certain standards and requirements relating to a motion to dismiss an alleged SLAPP suit; and applying the Act prospectively.
Sponsored by: Rep. Samuel Rosenberg
Hearing Canceled on 02/05/2024
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To The Sunshine Law. [HB-1598]
Requires boards to make available for public inspection board packets, if created, at the time the board packet is distributed to board members but no later than two business days before the board meeting. Provides that public testimony may be distributed to board members before the board meeting. Requires boards to include in the notice to persons requesting notification of meetings, a list of the documents that were compiled by the board and distributed to board members before a board meeting for use at the meeting. Requires boards to post board
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Act 011, 05/03/2024 (gov. Msg. No. 1111). on 05/03/2024
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Hawaii 2024 Regular Session
Relating To Public Testimony At Open Meetings. [SB-233]
Specifies that boards subject to the open meetings law shall allow oral testimony on any agenda item at the beginning of the board's agenda or meeting, provided that oral testimony shall not be limited to the beginning of a board's agenda. Specifies an exception for the legislative body of each county.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Kouchi
Carried Over To 2024 Regular Session. on 12/11/2023
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Office of the Correctional Ombudsman - Establishment and Funding [HB-297]
Establishing the Office of the Correctional Ombudsman; authorizing the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board to make a recommendation for the distribution of money from the Performance Incentive Grant Fund to the Office; requiring the Office to conduct investigations, reviews, and assessments of administrative acts taken by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, by the Department of Juvenile Services, or in relation to individuals confined by either department; providing for the confidentiality of certain communications; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charlotte Crutchfield
Rereferred To Judicial Proceedings on 04/05/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Real Property - Regulation of Common Ownership Community Managers [HB-273]
Creating the State Board of Common Ownership Community Managers in the Maryland Department of Labor to oversee the licensing of community managers who provide management services for common ownership communities; providing that certain provisions of the Act do not prohibit certain persons from providing certain services under certain circumstances; requiring an individual to be issued a license by the Board before providing management services for a common ownership community under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marvin Holmes
Hearing 2/06 At 1:30 P.m. on 01/18/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Child Victims - Testimony in Child Abuse Cases [HB-141]
Altering a certain requirement under which a court is authorized to order that the testimony of a child victim be taken outside a courtroom and shown in the courtroom by closed circuit television in certain child abuse cases.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Conaway
Hearing 3/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/13/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Crimes - Interfering With a Legislative Proceeding [HB-128]
Prohibiting a person from intentionally threatening to physically harm a witness or retaliating against a witness or intentionally soliciting another to threaten a witness or retaliate against a witness to affect testimony before a legislative body in a legislative proceeding; and providing certain penalties.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Hearing 3/27 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/20/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Office of the Correctional Ombudsman - Establishment and Funding [SB-134]
Establishing the Office of the Correctional Ombudsman; authorizing the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board to make a recommendation for the distribution of money from the Performance Incentive Grant Fund to the Office for fiscal year 2025 only; requiring the Office to conduct investigations, reviews, and assessments of administrative acts taken by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, by the Department of Juvenile Services, or in relation to individuals confined by either department; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Smith
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 836 on 05/16/2024
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Higher Education - Maryland 529 Program - Reform [SB-959]
Abolishing and repealing the Maryland 529 Board; specifying that the State Treasurer is the successor to the Maryland 529 Board; transferring to the Office of the State Treasurer the responsibility for administering the Maryland 529 Program, including the Maryland Prepaid College Trust, the Maryland College Investment Plan, the Maryland Broker-Dealer College Investment Plan, and the Maryland ABLE Program; authorizing and requiring the State Treasurer to take certain actions in administering the Maryland 529 Program; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 113 on 04/24/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Higher Education - Maryland 529 Program - Reform [HB-1290]
Abolishing and repealing the Maryland 529 Board; specifying that the State Treasurer is the successor to the Maryland 529 Board; transferring to the Office of the State Treasurer the responsibility for administering the Maryland 529 Program, including the Maryland Prepaid College Trust, the Maryland College Investment Plan, the Maryland Broker-Dealer College Investment Plan, and the Maryland ABLE Program; authorizing and requiring the State Treasurer to take certain actions in administering the Maryland 529 Program; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Catherine Forbes
Hearing 3/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Baltimore City – Civilian Review Board and Office of Equity and Civil Rights [HB-864]
Repealing provisions of law establishing and providing for the responsibilities of the Baltimore City Civilian Review Board; requiring the Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights to review and investigate all complaints alleging police misconduct involving a member of the public and a police officer in a certain manner; providing that the Board may not initiate a new investigation into an allegation of police misconduct after July 1, 2023; etc.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
First Reading Judiciary on 02/09/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Maryland False Claims Act and Maryland False Health Claims Act - Revisions [HB-773]
Authorizing certain persons to continue with actions under the Maryland False Claims Act and the Maryland False Health Claims Act when the governmental entity or the State elects not to proceed with the action; authorizing the governmental entity or the State to serve certain subpoenas under the Maryland False Claims Act and the Maryland False Health Claims Act; and requiring certain penalties under the Maryland False Claims Act and the Maryland False Health Claims Act be at least $5,000.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/16/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Montgomery County - Bicounty Agencies - Commissioner Discipline, Disclosures, Training, and Ethics MC/PG 105-23 [HB-778]
Authorizing a bicounty commissioner and an applicant for the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to submit certain financial statements to the Montgomery County Council electronically; authorizing the Council to discipline a Montgomery County commissioner under certain circumstances; prohibiting a Montgomery County commissioner from engaging in certain political activities while serving on the Commission; prohibiting the chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board from engaging in certain employment; etc.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 239 on 04/24/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Baltimore City – Civilian Review Board and Office of Equity and Civil Rights [SB-763]
Repealing provisions of law establishing and providing for the responsibilities of the Baltimore City Civilian Review Board; requiring the Baltimore City Office of Equity and Civil Rights to review and investigate all complaints alleging police misconduct involving a member of the public and a police officer in a certain manner; providing that the Board may not initiate a new investigation into an allegation of police misconduct after a certain date; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter
Hearing 3/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Maryland False Claims Act and Maryland False Health Claims Act - Revisions [SB-666]
Authorizing certain persons to continue with actions under the Maryland False Claims Act and the Maryland False Health Claims Act when the governmental entity or the State elects not to proceed with the action; authorizing the governmental entity or the State to serve certain subpoenas under the Maryland False Claims Act and the Maryland False Health Claims Act; and requiring certain penalties under the Maryland False Claims Act and the Maryland False Health Claims Act be at least $5,000.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Hearing 2/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation [SB-619]
Altering the conditions under which a lawsuit is considered a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP suit); altering the conditions under which a defendant in a SLAPP suit is not civilly liable for certain communications; establishing certain standards and requirements relating to a motion to dismiss an alleged SLAPP suit; and applying the Act prospectively.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelly Hettleman
Hearing 3/15 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023