2015 General Assembly Bills

Robert · Feb 3, 2015

Bertfish said:
SB0136 was just introduced. It looks like a repeat of the diminution credits bill from last year. Sponsored by our good friend Senator Brochin.

Wait, I thought Brochin was going to be replaced by the voters of the 42nd district... :innocent0

Mr H · Feb 3, 2015

It's Maryland...

Where the only thing more enduring than gold, is incumbency...

Robert · Feb 3, 2015

Mr H said:
It's Maryland...

Where the only thing more enduring than gold, is incumbency...

As the youngsters use to say... Tru-dat...

So how many contested seats did we actually win? 5?

Mr H · Feb 3, 2015

but we gotta try, right?

dblas · Feb 3, 2015

Brooklyn said:
If the debate provides evidence that the intent of the mga was and is to exclude self defense as a G&S. Then you hand Frosh a layup for the court. Personally I prefer not to do that,if I can avoid it.

As it is the burden is on Frosh to show that he Gov is exceeding his authority..

A debate which rejected a bill to allow Self defense, would,just like the removal of the live fire requirement for the HQL, have significant bearing. That it was offered at all is an indication that self defense was not envisioned..
Now if its rejected as unnecessary then its neutral.. I sure think its unnecessary ...I bet lots of others think its not necessary..

Of course Frosh may not care to fight.

If that is their intent, then they need to codify it in law, anything else is just conjecture. If it's not codified, then intent has no bearing on what the Governor can do administratively (for reference, see the 1 shot rule in the HQL)

JohnR01 · Feb 4, 2015

I am finding it hard to understand why we the people expect those the elected to do something they have never done before.....stand up for the people of this state. The republicans were out there pounding there chest and banging there symbols and the democrats were laughing at the show when we were hollering over 281.
We now have a republican Govener and a few more republican officials and they all knew this legislative session was coming and only two wrote any legislation to help the people. None of the republicans are getting out there to try and rally's support and where are WE THE PEOPLE. You really think a weak showing at a one day rally will make a difference ? Why haven't you picked up the pen. Yes an actual ink pen and send a real letter and made phone calls? To busy or just think it's a waste of time?

DC-W · Feb 4, 2015

JohnR01 said:
I am finding it hard to understand why we the people expect those the elected to do something they have never done before.....stand up for the people of this state. The republicans were out there pounding there chest and banging there symbols and the democrats were laughing at the show when we were hollering over 281.
We now have a republican Govener and a few more republican officials and they all knew this legislative session was coming and only two wrote any legislation to help the people. None of the republicans are getting out there to try and rally's support and where are WE THE PEOPLE. You really think a weak showing at a one day rally will make a difference ? Why haven't you picked up the pen. Yes an actual ink pen and send a real letter and made phone calls? To busy or just think it's a waste of time?

Uhh

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=167477

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=168911

DC-W · Feb 4, 2015

SB0261 and HB0189 have been introduced. This is a re-filing of SB0283 from 2014's GA

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&tab=subject3&id=sb0261&stab=01&ys=2015RS

Authorizing the Secretary of State Police to accept a background investigation performed on behalf of specified armored car companies in place of a specified criminal history records check performed by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services under specified circumstances.

Robin Grammer · Feb 4, 2015

SB 281 Repeal located here:

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?id=hb0306&stab=01&pid=billpage&tab=subject3&ys=2015RS

Firearm Decriminalization Act of 2015

Delegate Robin L. Grammer Jr.
Legislative District Six

ShallNotInfringe · Feb 4, 2015

Great thread. Thanks for keeping up with the bills so diligently. It's a tough job, keep it up.

Hope to get down there for a few bills this year.

mxrider · Feb 4, 2015

ShallNotInfringe said:
Great thread. Thanks for keeping up with the bills so diligently. It's a tough job, keep it up.

Hope to get down there for a few bills this year.

You coming out for 2aTuesday? We miss you!

DC-W · Feb 4, 2015

Annapolis will be so Payneful without you there :innocent0

George · Feb 5, 2015

DC-W said:
A hearing for SB0068 has been scheduled for February 3rd at 1400hrs.
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&tab=subject3&id=sb0068&stab=01&ys=2015RS

How do we know what happened during the hearing?

DC-W · Feb 5, 2015

George said:
How do we know what happened during the hearing?

Go to 1hr 57m 17s
http://mgahouse.maryland.gov/house/...?catalog/03e481c7-8a42-4438-a7da-93ff74bdaa4c

DC-W · Feb 6, 2015

HB0360 has been submitted by Del Vallario and a hearing has been scheduled for 2/17 at 1pm in the Judiciary
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&tab=subject3&id=hb0360&stab=01&ys=2015RS

Establishing a minimum amount of money of more than $300 that is subject to forfeiture in connection with a controlled dangerous substance violation; repealing a presumption that specified money or weapons are forfeitable; prohibiting a seizing authority or prosecuting authority from directly or indirectly transferring seized property to a federal law enforcement authority or agency, with a specified exception; etc.

SB0326 has been submitted by Sen Klausmeier
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&tab=subject3&id=sb0326&stab=01&ys=2015RS

Authorizing the Secretary of State Police to set the date for expiration of a handgun permit under specified circumstances; and clarifying that an expiration date for a handgun permit does not apply if the permit is renewed under specified circumstances.

HB0338 has been introduced as the cross-file of SB0173 by Del Carter.
SB0173's first hearing is scheduled for 2/12 at 1pm in Judicial Proceedings.
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&tab=subject3&id=hb0338&stab=01&ys=2015RS

Authorizing the deployment of a SWAT team only under specified circumstances; requiring a law enforcement agency to create a specified report before the deployment of a SWAT team, with a specified exception; requiring, at specified intervals beginning on a specified date, a law enforcement agency that maintains a SWAT team to report specified information to the Governor's Office of Crime Control and Prevention using a specified format; etc.

Jaybeez · Feb 6, 2015

DC-W said:
HB0360 has been submitted by Del Vallario and a hearing has been scheduled for 2/17 at 1pm in the Judiciary
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&tab=subject3&id=hb0360&stab=01&ys=2015RS

SB0326 has been submitted by Sen Klausmeier
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&tab=subject3&id=sb0326&stab=01&ys=2015RS

HB0338 has been introduced as the cross-file of SB0173 by Del Carter.
SB0173's first hearing is scheduled for 2/12 at 1pm in Judicial Proceedings.
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&tab=subject3&id=hb0338&stab=01&ys=2015RS

326 is interesting...

Abacab · Feb 7, 2015

I am surprised Vallario's bill doesn't have more Republican cosponsors. I need to read it again with a close eye but on my superficial read I would think libertarian minded conservatives have a lot to like. It seems to shift the burden of proof back to the state, prevent property from essentially being stolen and make law enforcement a bit more accountable. I like the updates to the various property confiscation clauses.

DC-W · Feb 9, 2015

No new bills as of yet (we're at 20 altogether).

I encourage everyone to take note of what's on the table so far and speak with their representatives about them.

DC-W · Feb 9, 2015

3 Bills have been introduced today so far

Senator Waugh has introduced SB0454 - Handgun Permits - Reciprocity
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&tab=subject3&id=sb0454&stab=01&ys=2015RS
No synopsis or document for this yet.

Delegate Glass has introduced HB0417 Public Safety - Police Profiling - "Right-to-Carry" Permit
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&tab=subject3&id=hb0417&stab=01&ys=2015RS
No synopsis or document for this yet.

Delegate Impallaria has introduced HB0432 Public Safety - Handgun Permit - Applicant Qualifications
http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&tab=subject3&id=hb0432&stab=01&ys=2015RS
This is a re-submit of Delegate Smigiel's HB0036 from last session

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&tab=subject3&id=hb0036&stab=01&ys=2014RS

Repealing the requirement that the Secretary of State Police find that a person has a good and substantial reason to carry, wear, or transport a handgun before issuing a handgun permit to the person.

mac1_131 · Feb 9, 2015

OK new one popped up with no bill text yet from Brochin. Wonder what kind of mischief he is up too...

SB407 - Public Safety - Handgun Permits

gotta watch this one...

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