Family Law - Domestic Violence - Definition of Abuse [HB-416]
Altering the definition of "abuse" for purposes of specified provisions of law relating to domestic violence to include harassment, trespass, and malicious destruction of property under specified provisions of law.
HB-416: Family Law - Domestic Violence - Definition of Abuse
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/21/2011
Education - Waiver from Maintenance of Effort Requirement - Process and Factors [HB-44]
Altering the date by which a county governing body must make a request to the State Board of Education for a waiver from the maintenance of effort requirement; requiring the State Board to consider specified factors when making a decision whether to grant a waiver; requiring the State Superintendant of Schools to make a preliminary assessment of waiver applications by a specified time; etc.
HB-44: Education - Waiver from Maintenance of Effort Requirement - Process and Factors
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve
Favorable Report By Ways And Means on 04/09/2011
Construction and Development Projects - Expedited Approval of State Permits [HB-474]
Requiring the Department of the Environment and the State Highway Administration to develop and implement processes to expedite the approval of State permits for construction and development projects that have received "fast track" or similar status from a county in the State or that will create a significant number of jobs and have a positive economic impact on the State; requiring a specified report to the General Assembly; and making the Act an emergency measure.
HB-474: Construction and Development Projects - Expedited Approval of State Permits
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Bromwell
Favorable With Amendments Report By Environmental Matters on 03/25/2011
Education - School Buses - Inspections and Length of Operation [HB-486]
Authorizing specified school bus inspections to be valid in specified counties under specified circumstances; and repealing the termination date for a provision of law that alters the length of time a school bus may be operated in Somerset County, Wicomico County, and Worcester County.
HB-486: Education - School Buses - Inspections and Length of Operation
Sponsored by: Rep. Norman Conway
Approved By The Governor on 04/12/2011
Natural Resources - Somers Cove Marina Commission - Procurement [HB-497]
Authorizing the Executive Director of the Somers Cove Marina to procure capital improvement, design, and maintenance projects; requiring the Executive Director to follow specified procurement procedures and make specified procurements in accordance with specified provisions of the procurement law under specified circumstances; and requiring the Executive Director to submit specified procurements to the Board of Public Works for approval.
Courts - Peace Orders - Penalties [HB-666]
Altering the penalty, for a second or subsequent offense, for a person who fails to comply with the relief granted in an interim, a temporary, or a final peace order.
HB-666: Courts - Peace Orders - Penalties
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Approved By The Governor on 04/12/2011
Maryland Livestock and Poultry Care Advisory Board [HB-676]
Establishing the Maryland Livestock and Poultry Care Advisory Board; establishing the membership and charge of the Board; requiring the Board to elect the chair of the Board; providing for the terms of the members and chair of the Board; etc.
HB-676: Maryland Livestock and Poultry Care Advisory Board
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Afzali
Unfavorable Report By Environmental Matters Withdrawn on 03/14/2011