SENATE OF MARYLAND MARCH 14, 2012 64TH DAY OF SESSION MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES NO. 3 SENATE BILLS PASSED BY YEAS AND NAYS SJ 3 Ch., Budget & Tax Judicial Compensation Commission - Recommendations By Order, William B. C. Addison, Jr., Secretary SENATE OF MARYLAND MARCH 14, 2012 64TH DAY OF SESSION MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES NO. 12 FIRST READING HOUSE BILLS HB 226 Election Law - Citizens Who Have Not Lived in the United States - Right to Vote EHE HB 349 Criminal Law - Misdemeanor Possession of Child Pornography - Statute of Limitations JPR HB 366 Public Safety - Building Performance Standards - Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems EHE HB 396 Public Safety - Law Enforcement Handgun Disposal - Deceased Officers JPR HB 398 Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Investigation of Felony Theft Scheme JPR HB 551 Criminal Procedure - Alien Defendants - Nullity of Bail Bonds JPR HB 631 Public Safety - Impersonating a Police Officer - WMATA Metro Transit Police JPR HB 657 Election Law - Subsequent Election Absentee Ballot List EHE HB 852 Correctional Services - Division of Correction - Length of Sentence JPR HB 1160 Family Law - Interim and Temporary Peace and Protective Orders - Duration JPR By Order, William B. C. Addison, Jr., Secretary REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, & ENVIRON. AFFAIRS Distribution Date: MARCH 13, 2012 Second Reading Date: MARCH 14, 2012 Report Number: 12-019 Favorable Report SB 442 FWA(2) Program Open Space - Local Projects - Funding for Development SB 524 FWA(1) Maryland After-School and Summer Opportunity Fund Program SB 571 FWA(3) Libraries - Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library SB 605 FWA(2) Education - Children in State-Supervised Care - Geographical Attendance Area SB 656 FWA(3) Community Colleges - Tuition Waivers - Inclusion of Fees SB 687 FWA(1) Higher Education - Academic Program Action - Repeal of Application Fees SB 867 FWA(2) State Department of Education - Oral Health Education - Certification and Monitoring MARCH 14, 2012 64TH DAY OF SESSION LAID OVER BILLS No. 33 SB 314 Sen. Pugh State Personnel - Traumatic Events - Mental Health Support Services. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (3) by the Committee on Finance and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (3) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 745 Sen. Middleton Injured Workers' Insurance Fund - Conversion to Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (5) by the Committee on Finance and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (5) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 820 Sen. Pipkin Transportation - Toll, Fee, or Other Charge Increases - Notice and Public Comment. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (2) by the Committee on Finance and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (2) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 127 Chair, EHE Com. Natural Resources - Marine Gathering Permit - Establishment. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (4) by the Committee on Education, Health and Environmental Affairs and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (4) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 465 Sen. Frosh Natural Resources - Shark or Elasmobranch Fins - Prohibition on Possession or Distribution. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (4) by the Committee on Education, Health and Environmental Affairs and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (4) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 479 Sen. Ferguson Health Occupations - Physician Assistants - Patient's Access to Supervising Physician. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (2) by the Committee on Education, Health and Environmental Affairs and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (2) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 635 Sen. Frosh Environment - Water Appropriation or Use Permits - Fees. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (3) by the Committee on Education, Health and Environmental Affairs and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (3) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 602 Sen. Dyson Public Safety - Building Performance Standards - Fire and Life Safety. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (4) by the Committee on Education, Health and Environmental Affairs and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (4) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. By Order, William B. C. Addison, Jr., Secretary MARCH 14, 2012 64TH DAY OF SESSION LAID OVER BILLS No. 34 SB 659 Sen. Pinsky State Procurement - Disclosure of the Relocation of Jobs to a Foreign Country. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (2) by the Committee on Education, Health and Environmental Affairs and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (2) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 175 Sen. Raskin Crimes - Electronic Communication - Harassment. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (4) by the Committee on Judicial Proceedings and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (4) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 496 Sen. Gladden Crim Procedure - Unexecuted Warrant, Summons, or Other Crim Process - Invalidation and Destruction. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendment (1) by the Committee on Judicial Proceedings and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT (1) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 512 Sen. Frosh Rgltd Firearms - Database - Applications for Dealer's Lic - Rcd Keeping and Reporting Reqmts. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (3) by the Committee on Judicial Proceedings and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (3) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 691 Sen. Shank Earned Compliance Credit and Reinvestment Act of 2012. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (5) by the Committee on Judicial Proceedings and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (5) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 413 Sen. Brochin Cts - Serv of Prcs - Increase in Sheriff's Fees - Distrib to Rental Allowance Program Fnd. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (4) by the Committee on Judicial Proceedings and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (4) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 797 Sen. Frosh Courts and Jud Proceedings - Witnesses - Privileged Communications Between Lbr Org and Mbr. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (3) by the Committee on Judicial Proceedings and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (3) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 643 Sen. Ramirez Vehicle Laws - Abandoned Vehicles - Notice. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (2) by the Committee on Judicial Proceedings and Laid Over under the Rule. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (2) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. By Order, William B. C. Addison, Jr., Secretary MARCH 14, 2012 64TH DAY OF SESSION SPECIAL ORDERS No. 32 SB 168 Sen. Brochin Criminal Procedure - Victim's Compensation - Temporary Lodging for Domestic Violence Victims. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably by the Committee on Judicial Proceedings. Made a Special Order for 03/14/12. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE FAVORABLE REPORT. By Order, William B. C. Addison, Jr., Secretary MARCH 15, 2012 65TH DAY OF SESSION SPECIAL ORDERS No. 36 SB 649 Sen. Ramirez Environment - Asbestos Worker Protection. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably with Amendments (2) by the Committee on Education, Health and Environmental Affairs. Made a Special Order for 03/15/12. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (2) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT. SB 616 Sen. Jennings Judges - Mandatory Retirement. 03/13/12 Reported Favorably by the Committee on CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT Judicial Proceedings. Made a Special Order for 03/15/12. QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE FAVORABLE REPORT. By Order, William B. C. Addison, Jr., Secretary SENATE OF MARYLAND DIST DATE: MAR 14, 2012 THIRD RDG: MAR 15, 2012 SENATE THIRD READING CALENDAR NO. 34 PUBLIC GENERAL LAWS AND RESOLUTIONS (SENATE BILLS) SB 378 Maryland Program Evaluation Act - Revisions EHE SB 391 Cecil County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class BLX Licenses EHE SB 434 Instns of Postsecondary Ed - Electronic Account, Serv, and Communs Dvc Privacy Protection EHE SB 472 Environment - Dormant Mineral Interests - Termination by Court Order Requirements EHE & JPR SB 474 State Bd of Prof Cnslrs and Therapists - Certified Prof Counselor-Alcohol and Drug - Repeal EHE SB 534 Baltimore City - Alc Bevs License - Repeal of Voter Registration Requirement for Licensees EHE SB 609 Task Force on the Establishment of a Statewide Spay/Neuter Fund - Sunset Extension EHE SB 673 Courts and Judicial Proceedings - Prohibition Against Testimony by Convicted Perjurer - Repeal JPR SB 756 Governor's Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing - Membership EHE SB 776 Polysomnographic Technologists - Education and Examination Requirements EHE SB 816 Harford County Board of Education - Student Member - Voting Rights EHE SB 840 Alcoholic Beverages - City of Laurel - Sales by License Holders EHE SB 858 Public Library - Essential Community Service - Designation EHE SB 951 General Assembly - Ethics Counseling EHE By Order, William B. C. Addison, Jr., Secretary SENATE OF MARYLAND DIST DATE: MAR 14, 2012 THIRD RDG: MAR 15, 2012 SENATE THIRD READING CALENDAR NO. 35 PUBLIC GENERAL LAWS AND RESOLUTIONS (SENATE BILLS) SB 18 Task Force on Military Service Members, Veterans, and the Courts JPR SB 123 Real Prop - Foreclosure Sale of Residential Prop - Notice to Local Supervisor of Assessments JPR SB 185 Motor Vehicles - Child Safety Seats - Requirements JPR SB 276 Drivers' Licenses and Identification Cards - Notation of Veteran Status JPR SB 283 Vehicle Laws - Accidents Resulting in Death - Appearance in Court for Traffic Citations JPR SB 302 Financial Instns - Commissioner of Financial Reg - Invstgv and Enforc Powers and Reg of Mtge Lenders FIN SB 347 Vehicle Laws - Registration Plates for Individuals with Disabilities - Parking in Baltimore County JPR SB 453 Wrongful Death and Survival Causes of Actn - Crim Homicide - Time Limits for Bringing Civil Actn JPR SB 487 Vehicle Laws - Salvage - Defective, Lost, or Destroyed Certificates of Title JPR SB 506 Vehicle Laws - Provisional Driver's Licenses - Driver Education Requirements JPR SB 560 Vehicle Laws - Title and Registration - Transfer to Surviving Spouse JPR SB 575 Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Subrogation - Reduction FIN SB 577 State Traumatic Brain Injury Trust Fund FIN SB 741 Vehicle Laws - U.S. Foreign Service Members Absent from State - Effective Period of Driver's License JPR By Order, William B. C. Addison, Jr., Secretary SENATE OF MARYLAND DIST DATE: MAR 15, 2012 THIRD RDG: MAR 15, 2012 SENATE THIRD READING CALENDAR NO. 36 PUBLIC GENERAL LAWS AND RESOLUTIONS (SENATE BILLS) SB 150 Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2013) B&T SB 152 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2012 B&T SB 523 Income Tax - Repeal of the 1997 Income Tax Reduction B&T SB 848 Education - Maintenance of Effort - Waivers B&T By Order, William B. C. Addison, Jr., Secretary REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, & ENVIRON. AFFAIRS Distribution Date: MARCH 15, 2012 Second Reading Date: MARCH 16, 2012 Report Number: 12-020 Favorable Report SB 337 FWA(2) Sen Conway St Bd of Nursing - Nurses, Nursing Asst, Med Techs and Electrologists - Lic and Certification Req SB 689 FWA(2) Sen Shank Education - Maryland Advisory Council for Virtual Learning - Establishment SB 769 FAV Sen Edwards Garrett County - Animal Control Ordinance - Enabling Authority SB 843 FWA(7) Sen Pinsky, et al Institutions of Postsecondary Education - Fully Online Distance Education Programs - Registration SB 869 FAV Sen Conway Maryland Building Performance Standards - Hotels - Mandatory Master Control Device Withdrawn by sponsor SB 592 UNF Sen Pinsky State Govt - Public Information Act - Public Institutions of Higher Ed - Permissible Denials SB 790 (Emergency Bill) UNF Sen Pugh, et al Harriet Tubman Day Unfavorable Report SB 694 UNF Sens Pipkin and Colburn State Government - Executive Order - Definition SB 728 UNF Sen Muse Higher Ed - Tuition Waiver - Children of Law Enforc Officers Killed in the Line of Duty SB 913 UNF Sen Stone State Procurement - Rejection of Bids and Proposals - Businesses Located Outside the State REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, & ENVIRON. AFFAIRS Distribution Date: MARCH 15, 2012 Second Reading Date: MARCH 16, 2012 Report Number: 12-021 Favorable Report SB 377 FAV Sen Conway Alcoholic Beverages - Baltimore City - False Advertising SB 654 (Emergency Bill) FWA(6) Sen Klausmeier (Balt Co Admin) Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses SB 975 FAV Sen Pugh Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Zoo License SB 984 FAV Sen Conway Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Beer, Wine, and Liquor Tasting License Unfavorable Report SB 701 UNF Sen Pipkin, et al State Development Plan - Restriction on Use SB 826 UNF Sen Pipkin, et al Local and Regional Planning and Land Use Powers - Prohibition on Restriction SB 829 UNF Sen Pipkin, et al Department of Planning - State Development Plan - Approval by the General Assembly SB 832 UNF Sen Pipkin Department of Natural Resources - Office of Planning SB 835 UNF Sen Pipkin State Development Plan - Conflicts with a County or Municipal Corporation REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Distribution Date: MARCH 15, 2012 Second Reading Date: MARCH 16, 2012 Report Number: 12-012 Favorable Report SB 239 FWA(4) The Pres (Admin), et al Econ Dev - Md Technology Dev Corpn - Md Innovation Initiative (Joint Referral FIN/B&T, considered by both committees) SB 749 FAV Sen Middleton Physicians - Sharing of Information with Maryland Health Care Commission (Joint Referral FIN/EHE, considered by both committees) SB 812 FWA(2) Sen Astle Insurance - Suspected Fraud - Reporting Requirement Withdrawn by sponsor SB 590 UNF Sen Stone, et al Maryland Health Benefit Exchange - Abortion Coverage - Prohibition SB 732 UNF Sen Muse Low-Cost Automobile Insurance Program - Prince George's County SB 780 UNF Sen Pugh Elc and Gas Suppliers - Residential Elc Supply Contracts - Info and Customer Relations SB 785 UNF Sen Muse Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Credit History in Rating Policies SB 789 UNF Sen Robey Transp - State Determination of Paratransit Service Eligibility - Acceptance by Local Govts SB 831 UNF Sen Ramirez, et al Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Credit Counseling and Legal Assistance Fund SB 1054 UNF Sen Mathias Vehicle Laws - Autmtv Dsmntlrs and Rcyclrs or Scrap Processors - Disposal of Vehicles