Public Safety - Police Officers' Performance Review Board [SB-260]
Establishing the Police Officers' Performance Review Board as an independent board that functions in the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services; requiring the Board to require all law enforcement agencies to collect certain data on certain citizen encounters with officers, establish standards for appropriate race neutral behaviors, and impose sanctions for racially discriminatory behavior by officers; authorizing the Board to hold hearings in conducting annual reviews of police officer performance; etc.
SB-260: Public Safety - Police Officers' Performance Review Board
Sponsored by: Sen. Arthur Ellis
Hearing 1/21 At 11:00 A.m. on 12/28/2021
Criminal Trials - Spousal Privilege - Exception [HB-268]
Providing that the spouse of a person on trial for a crime may be compelled to testify as an adverse witness if the spouse and the person on trial married after the date on which the alleged crime for which the person is on trial occurred.
Maryland Office of the Inspector General for General Services [HB-122]
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.
HB-122: Maryland Office of the Inspector General for General Services
Sponsored by: Rep. Carol Krimm
Hearing 1/28 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/23/2021
Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment (Time to Care Act of 2021) [HB-375]
Establishing the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program to provide temporary benefits to a covered individual who is taking leave from employment; establishing the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund; requiring, beginning January 1, 2022, certain employees, employers, and self-employed individuals to pay certain contributions; authorizing, beginning July 1, 2023, a covered individual taking certain leave from employment to submit a claim for benefits; authorizing the establishment of private employer plans; etc.
HB-375: Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment (Time to Care Act of 2021)
Sponsored by: Rep. Kriselda Valderrama
Hearing Canceled on 02/08/2021
Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 - Body-Worn Cameras, Employee Programs, and Use of Force [SB-71]
Requiring certain law enforcement agencies to require the use of body-worn cameras by July 1, 2023, for each law enforcement officer that regularly interacts with the public; requiring a certain body-worn camera to automatically record and save at least 60 seconds of video footage immediately prior to the officer activating the record button; requiring each law enforcement agency to establish a certain system to identify police officers who are at risk of using excessive force and to provide appropriate responses to reduce the risks; etc.
SB-71: Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 - Body-Worn Cameras, Employee Programs, and Use of Force
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Hearing 1/21 At 11:00 A.m. on 12/28/2021
Interstate Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact [SB-139]
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.
Public Safety - Local Youth Violence Review Committees [HB-93]
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.
HB-93: Public Safety - Local Youth Violence Review Committees
Sponsored by: Sen. Shaneka Henson
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/18/2021
Real Property - Regulation of Common Ownership Community Managers [HB-367]
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 the purpose of the Board is to adopt rules of conduct for licensees, establish training programs for the issuing of certain licenses, and education for individuals who have been issued a certain license; requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to allocate up to $100,000 for the Board in fiscal year 2022; etc.
HB-367: Real Property - Regulation of Common Ownership Community Managers
Sponsored by: Rep. Marvin Holmes
Hearing 1/19 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021
Relating To Videoconferencing. [SB-461]
Requires LRB to conduct a feasibility study associated with the implementation of audiovisual technology in both chambers of the legislature and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature. Makes an appropriation.
SB-461: Relating To Videoconferencing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Referred To Tec/gvo, Wam. on 01/24/2019
Relating To Videoconferencing. [SB-113]
Requires both chambers of the legislature to implement rules to permit residents to present testimony through audiovisual technology. Appropriates moneys to establish audiovisual systems throughout the State.
SB-113: Relating To Videoconferencing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Referred To Gvo/tec, Wam. on 01/22/2019
Relating To Videoconferencing. [HB-212]
Requires LRB to conduct a feasibility study associated with the implementation of audiovisual technology in both chambers of the legislature and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature. Makes an appropriation.
HB-212: Relating To Videoconferencing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Referred To Lmg, Fin, Referral Sheet 2 on 01/22/2019
Relating To Videoconferencing. [HB-212]
Requires LRB to conduct a feasibility study associated with the implementation of audiovisual technology in both chambers of the legislature and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature. Makes an appropriation.
HB-212: Relating To Videoconferencing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Carried Over To 2020 Regular Session. on 12/01/2019
Relating To Videoconferencing. [SB-113]
Requires both chambers of the legislature to implement rules to permit residents to present testimony through audiovisual technology. Appropriates moneys to establish audiovisual systems throughout the State.
SB-113: Relating To Videoconferencing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Carried Over To 2020 Regular Session. on 12/01/2019
Relating To Videoconferencing. [SB-461]
Requires LRB to conduct a feasibility study associated with the implementation of audiovisual technology in both chambers of the legislature and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature. Makes an appropriation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole
Carried Over To 2020 Regular Session. on 12/01/2019
Relating To Videoconferencing. [SB-1122]
Requires both chambers of the legislature to implement rules to permit residents to present testimony through audiovisual technology. Appropriates moneys to establish audiovisual systems throughout the State.
SB-1122: Relating To Videoconferencing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Referred To Gvo, Wam. on 01/27/2017
Relating To Videoconferencing. [SB-834]
Requires LRB to conduct a feasibility study that includes the costs associated with the implementation of audiovisual technology in both chambers of the legislature. Makes an appropriation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
SB-834: Relating To Videoconferencing.
Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Kim
Pass First Reading on 03/09/2017