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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Forensic Analysis - Letter of Exception - Criminal Proceedings [HB-1378]
Prohibiting the Secretary of Health from requiring a letter of exception for an individual to testify in a criminal proceeding who is qualified to perform forensic analysis and who is assessing data or an original opinion, interpretation, or conclusion.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jennifer Terrasa
Motion Rules Suspend For Late Introduction (delegate Terrasa) Adopted (123-5) on 03/09/2021
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Charles County - Citizens Complaint Oversight Board [SB-939]
Establishing the Citizens Complaint Oversight Board of Charles County to conduct investigations into incidents of alleged police misconduct that occur in Charles County in a fair and timely manner, identify and address patterns of police misconduct, and make recommendations for improving the policies and operations of law enforcement units to reduce incidents of police misconduct; establishing certain requirements for members of the Board; requiring the Board to employ staff; requiring the Board to employ attorneys; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen.
First Reading Senate Rules on 02/17/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Election Reform Act of 2021 [SB-831]
Altering certain provisions of law to require the State Board of Elections to make all open meeting materials publicly available on its website before a certain meeting; altering the method by which a political party is determined for the purpose of determining the composition of the local boards of elections; requiring a local board to designate the locations of ballot drop boxes; establishing a Maryland Debate Commission to develop guidelines for conducting debates before certain elections for certain candidates; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cheryl Kagan
Hearing Canceled on 03/03/2021
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Taxes - Whistleblower Reward Program and Statute of Limitations for Tax Collections [SB-916]
Establishing a certain whistleblower reward program within the Office of the Comptroller; providing that a certain whistleblower who voluntarily provides certain information to the Comptroller shall be entitled to receive a certain monetary award under certain circumstances; providing for the determination and allocation of the amount of an award if two or more whistleblowers are eligible for the award; providing that the determination of the amount of the award shall be solely in the discretion of the Comptroller; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory McCray
Favorable Report By Ways And Means on 04/12/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
State Board of Dental Examiners Disciplinary Process and Actions Report [SB-836]
Requiring the State Board of Dental Examiners to study and make recommendations on certain matters; and requiring the Board to report to the Governor and the General Assembly by November 1, 2021, its findings and recommendations regarding necessary revisions to the disciplinary process and actions of the State Board of Dental Examiners to improve the process of disciplining dentists in the State.
Sponsored by: Sen. Pamela Beidle
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 361 on 05/30/2021
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Sheriff of Baltimore City [SB-914]
Authorizing all full-time sworn law enforcement officers who are deputy sheriffs at the rank of lieutenant or below and court security officers in Baltimore City to collectively bargain with the Secretary of Budget and Management and the Sheriff of Baltimore City; requiring the Sheriff and the Secretary to recognize an exclusive representative for the purpose of collective bargaining; authorizing the Sheriff, the Secretary, and the exclusive representative to select the number of individuals designated to represent the respective parties; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory McCray
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 522 on 05/30/2021
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Howard County – School Redistricting – Public Testimony Ho. Co. 07-21 [HB-1142]
Requiring, during a school redistricting process in which the redistricting plan proposed by the Howard County Board of Education differs from the redistricting plan proposed by the Howard County Superintendent of Schools, that the county board allow one or more members of a household whose school assignment is changed only in the county board's plan to provide public testimony before the final vote on either school redistricting plan.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 187 on 05/18/2021
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Criminal Procedure – Out of Court Statements – Child and Vulnerable Adult Victims [SB-776]
Authorizing the court to admit into evidence in certain criminal proceedings certain out of court statements made by a child victim or vulnerable adult victim subject to certain requirements.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/18/2021
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Criminal Procedure – Out of Court Statements – Child and Vulnerable Adult Victims [HB-1122]
Authorizing the court to admit into evidence in certain criminal proceedings certain out of court statements made by a child victim or vulnerable adult victim subject to certain requirements.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charlotte Crutchfield
Hearing 3/04 At 1:30 P.m. on 02/10/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Education - Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining [SB-746]
Establishing collective bargaining rights for certain community college employees; establishing procedures for the selection and certification of an exclusive bargaining representative; establishing a cap of four on the number of bargaining units in each community college; requiring certain contracts and agreements entered into before September 1, 2022, to remain in effect until the agreement or contract expires; requiring the Governor to include certain amounts in the annual budget bill for Baltimore City Community College; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Vetoed By The Governor (policy) on 05/28/2021
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Juvenile Law - Child Custodial Interrogation - Rights [HB-1116]
Requiring that a child in custody be advised of certain rights before questioning; prohibiting any admission or confession resulting from the questioning of a child from being admitted into evidence except under certain circumstances; requiring that the parent, guardian, or custodian of a certain child be advised of the child's rights in certain circumstances; providing that a parent, guardian, or custodian may not waive certain rights on behalf of a child; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. C.T. Wilson
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/02/2021
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Family Law - Custody and Visitation - Child's Preference [SB-774]
Requiring a court in a custody or visitation proceeding to hear and consider a child's custody or visitation preference; requiring a court to explain the court's reasoning for issuing a custody or visitation order that is inconsistent with a child's stated preference; requiring a court to allow a child who is at least 8 years old to testify to the child's custody or visitation preference in open court; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/09/2021
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Charles County - Citizens Complaint Oversight Board [HB-1024]
Establishing the Citizens Complaint Oversight Board of Charles County to conduct investigations into incidents of alleged police misconduct that occur in Charles County in a fair and timely manner, identify and address patterns of police misconduct, and make recommendations for improving the policies and operations of law enforcement units to reduce incidents of police misconduct; establishing certain requirements for members of the Board; requiring the Board to employ staff; requiring the Board to employ attorneys; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep.
First Reading Judiciary on 02/05/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Education – Community Colleges – Collective Bargaining [HB-894]
Establishing collective bargaining rights for certain community college employees; establishing procedures for the selection and certification of an exclusive bargaining representative; establishing a cap of four on the number of bargaining units in each community college; requiring certain contracts and agreements entered into before September 1, 2022, to remain in effect until the agreement or contract expires; requiring the Governor to include certain amounts in the annual budget bill for Baltimore City Community College; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Keith Haynes
Vetoed By The Governor (policy) on 05/28/2021
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Taxes – Whistleblower Reward Program and Statute of Limitations for Tax Collections [HB-804]
Establishing a certain whistleblower reward program within the Office of the Comptroller; providing that a certain whistleblower who voluntarily provides certain information to the Comptroller shall be entitled to receive a certain monetary award under certain circumstances; providing for the determination and allocation of the amount of an award if two or more whistleblowers are eligible for the award; providing that the determination of the amount of the award shall be solely in the discretion of the Comptroller; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Palakovich Carr
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 515 on 05/30/2021
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Financial Institutions - Consumer Credit - Sales-Based Financing Transactions [SB-532]
Prohibiting a person from engaging in the business of making or soliciting a sales-based financing transaction unless the person is licensed by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation; requiring an applicant for a license to have $20,000 in available liquid assets and to have demonstrated a sufficient level of responsibility to command public confidence and warrant faith in the honest operation of the business; requiring the Commissioner to investigate and ensure that each applicant meets certain qualifications; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Kramer
Hearing 2/23 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/31/2021
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Financial Institutions - Consumer Credit - Sales-Based Financing Transactions [HB-664]
Prohibiting a person from engaging in the business of making or soliciting a sales-based financing transaction unless the person is licensed by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation; requiring an applicant for a license to have $20,000 in available liquid assets and to have demonstrated a sufficient level of responsibility to command public confidence and warrant faith in the honest operation of the business; requiring the Commissioner to investigate and ensure that each applicant meets certain qualifications; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Seth Howard
Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 03/20/2021
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Maryland Office of the Inspector General for General Services [SB-380]
Establishing the Maryland Office of the Inspector General for General Services as an independent unit of the State; establishing the Inspector General in the Office; providing for the eligibility, professional qualifications, appointment, term, and removal of the Inspector General; providing for the Inspector General's duties and powers when investigating the management and affairs of the Department of General Services; prohibiting the Inspector General from taking certain actions under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Clarence Lam
Hearing Canceled on 02/17/2021
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Public Safety - Local Youth Violence Review Committees [SB-406]
Authorizing a county to establish a local youth violence review committee to prevent violence and homicides involving youth assailants and youth victims by promoting cooperation among certain agencies, providing youth services, determining the causes of youth violence, and recommending certain changes; specifying that certain officials may organize a local youth violence review committee; providing the committee with access to certain information; providing that certain records obtained by the committee are confidential; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Malcolm Augustine
Hearing Canceled on 01/27/2021
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Interstate Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact [HB-540]
Entering into the Interstate Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact; stating the purpose of the Compact; requiring a state to meet certain requirements to participate in the Compact; establishing certain duties of member states; authorizing a certain state to charge a certain fee for granting a certain compact privilege; requiring certain occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants to meet certain eligibility requirements to receive certain licensure and exercise a certain privilege; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Morgan
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 93 on 04/13/2021