Rep. John Cluster
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District HD-008
Party Republican
Bills Introduced 0
Sponsored Legislation
Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Office of the Public Defender - Eligibility for Services [HB-591]
Prohibiting the Office of the Public Defender or a panel attorney from continuing representation after a specified bail hearing unless financial eligibility is determined; requiring the Office of the Public Defender to investigate the financial status of an applicant under all circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Vallario
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary; Withdrawn on 04/08/2016
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Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act [HB-603]
Prohibiting, except in specified circumstances, the performance or inducement or attempted performance or inducement of an abortion unless a determination as to the probable age of the unborn child is made by a specified physician; providing that the failure of a physician to perform specified actions is deemed "unprofessional conduct"; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony McConkey
Hearing 3/11 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/11/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Public Health - Mobile Food Service Facilities - Licensing and Inspection by Counties [HB-604]
Prohibiting, under specified circumstances, a county from requiring a mobile food service facility to obtain a license from the county in order to operate in the county; authorizing a county to inspect a mobile food service facility that is operating in the county; requiring, under specified circumstances, a county to forward the result of a specified inspection to the county that licenses a specified mobile food service facility; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Oaks
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/16/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Manslaughter by Motor Vehicle or Vessel While Under the Influence or Impaired - Penalty [HB-612]
Establishing specified crimes of manslaughter by motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol, under the influence of alcohol per se, impaired by a drug, a combination of drugs, or a combination of one or more drugs and alcohol, or impaired by a controlled dangerous substance; providing a penalty on conviction of imprisonment not to exceed 15 years or a fine not to exceed $5,000 or both; providing for the form of specified charging documents; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Smith
Hearing 3/30 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/30/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Exclusionary Rule [HB-615]
Prohibiting a court from receiving into evidence in a criminal proceeding any evidence directly or indirectly obtained in violation of the Maryland Declaration of Rights or the Maryland Constitution or laws of Maryland; prohibiting a court from recognizing specified exceptions to the exclusionary rule; prohibiting a court from reviewing probable cause for the issuance of a search warrant by a specified standard; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Vallario
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Family Law - Child Conceived Without Consent - Termination of Parental Rights (Rape Survivor Family Protection Act) [HB-646]
Requiring a court, under specified circumstances, to terminate the parental rights of an individual convicted of or found to have committed an act of nonconsensual sexual conduct against the other parent that resulted in the conception of a child; prohibiting the court from terminating parental rights under specified circumstances; specifying that a termination of parental rights under the Act terminates completely a parent's right to custody of, guardianship of, and inheritance from, the child; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Oaks
Favorable With Amendments Report By Judicial Proceedings on 04/11/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights - Hearing Board - Final Order [HB-674]
Altering the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights to require that a hearing board issue a final order following a finding of guilt in an administrative hearing rather than provide findings and make recommendations; repealing specified exceptions authorizing a hearing board to issue a final order only under specified circumstances; repealing the requirement that a chief law enforcement officer issue a final order consistent with procedural requirements and within 30 days; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony McConkey
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary; Withdrawn on 02/29/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Cats and Dogs Left Unattended - Authorized Removal [HB-679]
Authorizing a person to use reasonable force to remove an unattended cat or dog from a motor vehicle if the person reasonably believes that the health or safety of the dog or cat is imminently endangered, provided that the person contacts law enforcement, the fire department, or 9-1-1, leaves contact information and notice that emergency services have been contacted, and remains with the cat or dog until law enforcement or the fire department arrives.
Sponsored by: Rep. April Rose
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 03/07/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Taxation - Prohibition on Exemptions and Credits for Organizations Having Known Ties to Terrorism (Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act) [HB-729]
Prohibiting a church, a religious organization, or any other nonprofit organization exempt from taxation under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code from claiming an exemption from taxation or a tax credit under specified provisions of law; requiring the Comptroller and the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, under specified circumstances, to consult with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barrie Ciliberti
Unfavorable Report By Ways And Means on 03/07/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Manslaughter and Homicide by Vehicle or Vessel [HB-735]
Increasing specified penalties for the crimes of manslaughter by vehicle or vessel, homicide by vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol or under the influence of alcohol per se, homicide by vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol, homicide by vehicle or vessel while impaired by drugs, and homicide by vehicle or vessel while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Smith
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/07/2016