The senate has ammended the bill to expand the potential use of speed cameras.
Read more.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Senate committee approves re-regulation
The Senate Finance Committee approved the re-regulation bill after several work sesssions. The Senate will take up the legislation later this week.
Read more.
Read more.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Medevac Hearing
More than 150 people crowded into a committee room yesterday for the hearing to discuss three bills to restructure Medevac.
Senator Pipkin and Senator Astle have proposed a company take over Medevac.
Read more on how the hearing went.
Senator Pipkin and Senator Astle have proposed a company take over Medevac.
Read more on how the hearing went.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Panel supports state police control over Medevac
Senator Pipkin and Senator Astle's proposal would require the governor to create a cabinet level department which would oversee emergency services and consider allowing a private company to run the transport fleet.
However, the appointed panel supports the state police control.
Read more.
However, the appointed panel supports the state police control.
Read more.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Senate gives final approval
After about an hour of floor debate, the Senate in a 34-13 vote, approved the death penalty bill with restrictions placed on it. Read more.
Re-regulation
Senate Finance Committee heard two re-regulation bills on Tuesday which could have a shot because of bipartisan support and the Governor's backing.
Read.
Read.
Death Penalty Update
Although it is short of what Gov. Martin O'Malley hoped for, Senators advanced a plan to limit the state's capital punishment statute.
If they become law, the new requirements would mean that the death penalty could be applied only in murder cases in which there is DNA evidence, a video recording of the defendant committing the crime, or a voluntary, videotaped confession.
Read more.
If they become law, the new requirements would mean that the death penalty could be applied only in murder cases in which there is DNA evidence, a video recording of the defendant committing the crime, or a voluntary, videotaped confession.
Read more.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Death penalty debate ahead
The Senate voted 25-22 to consider a death penalty repeal bill.
This paved the way for a debate later today.
This paved the way for a debate later today.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
The Push for a New Bridge
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Bills Sponsored by Pipkin
Total # of bills 22
link to website
SB 446 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
State Property Tax - Homeowner's Property Tax Assessment Cap Reduction
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 475 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Independent Inspection Required Before Toll, Fee, or Penalty Increase
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 476 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Transportation - Chesapeake Bay Bridge Crossing - Environmental Impact Study for a Third Span
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 477 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Transportation Authority - Fixing or Revising Tolls - Legislative Approval Required
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 478 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Transportation Authority - Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tolls
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 479 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Transportation Authority - Bonding Authority
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 480 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Operating Budget - Elimination of Inflation Adjustments
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 481 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Health Insurance - Dental Provider Panels - Provider Contracts
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 482 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Queen Anne's County - Kennard High School Restoration
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 483 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Inspection by Independent Entity Required
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 484 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Cecil County - Public Facilities Bond Bill
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 510 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Vehicle Manufacturer's Rebates - Exemptions
Senate: Budget and Taxation
Co-sponsored Bills
SB 22 Status as of January 29, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Caroline County - Sheriff's Salary
Senate: Judicial Proceedings House: Environmental Matters
SB 27 Status as of January 14, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licensing of Illegal Aliens - Restrictions
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
SB 45 Status as of January 21, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Family Education Savings Account Act - Subtraction Modification for Contributions
Senate: Budget and Taxation (Heard: February 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 208 Status as of January 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licenses and Identification Cards - Lawful Presence in United States
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
SB 328 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Caroline County - Tax Sales - Auctioneer Fees
Senate: Budget and Taxation (Hearing: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 367 Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Commission on the Establishment of a Maryland Women in Military Service Monument - Extension of Termination Date
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 380 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Health Maintenance Organizations - Payments to Nonparticipating Providers
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 420 Status as of February 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Victims of Crime - Burglary and Crimes of Violence - Civil Immunity
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
SB 432 Status as of February 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Sewage Sludge Utilization - Zoning and Lane Use Requirements
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 470 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Unemployment Insurance - Recreational Sports Officials - Coverage
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
link to website
SB 446 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
State Property Tax - Homeowner's Property Tax Assessment Cap Reduction
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 475 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Independent Inspection Required Before Toll, Fee, or Penalty Increase
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 476 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Transportation - Chesapeake Bay Bridge Crossing - Environmental Impact Study for a Third Span
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 477 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Transportation Authority - Fixing or Revising Tolls - Legislative Approval Required
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 478 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Transportation Authority - Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tolls
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 479 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Transportation Authority - Bonding Authority
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 480 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Operating Budget - Elimination of Inflation Adjustments
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 481 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Health Insurance - Dental Provider Panels - Provider Contracts
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 482 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Creation of a State Debt - Queen Anne's County - Kennard High School Restoration
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 483 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Inspection by Independent Entity Required
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 484 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Cecil County - Public Facilities Bond Bill
Senate: Budget and Taxation
SB 510 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Vehicle Manufacturer's Rebates - Exemptions
Senate: Budget and Taxation
Co-sponsored Bills
SB 22 Status as of January 29, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Caroline County - Sheriff's Salary
Senate: Judicial Proceedings House: Environmental Matters
SB 27 Status as of January 14, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licensing of Illegal Aliens - Restrictions
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
SB 45 Status as of January 21, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Family Education Savings Account Act - Subtraction Modification for Contributions
Senate: Budget and Taxation (Heard: February 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 208 Status as of January 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Drivers' Licenses and Identification Cards - Lawful Presence in United States
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
SB 328 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Caroline County - Tax Sales - Auctioneer Fees
Senate: Budget and Taxation (Hearing: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 367 Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Commission on the Establishment of a Maryland Women in Military Service Monument - Extension of Termination Date
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 380 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Health Maintenance Organizations - Payments to Nonparticipating Providers
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 12, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 420 Status as of February 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Victims of Crime - Burglary and Crimes of Violence - Civil Immunity
Senate: Judicial Proceedings
SB 432 Status as of February 2, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Sewage Sludge Utilization - Zoning and Lane Use Requirements
Senate: Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 470 Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Unemployment Insurance - Recreational Sports Officials - Coverage
Senate: Finance (Hearing: February 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
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