Maryland Legislative Reports
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Bill No.
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AGC Position
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Description
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Status
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EMPLOYMENT
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SB 596
HB 580
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OPPOSE
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Expands remedies for employment discrimination; makes all web sites "public accommodations"; requires non-discrimination for any disability, incl. web sites .
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SB 596 heard 3/2 in JPR
HB 580 WITHDRAWN
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SB 600
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OPPOSE
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Makes employers vicariously liable for "adverse work environment" caused by other employees
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Heard 3/3 in FIN
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SB 750
HB 1002
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OPPOSE
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Requires employers to grant leave for religious
observances
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SB 750 heard 3/3 in FIN
HB 1002 UNFAVORABLE
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HB 907
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OPPOSE
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Prohibits an employer from discriminating against an individual because of a conviction of any crime, other than a sex offense or child sexual abuse, unless the crime is shown to be "directly related to employment."
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WITHDRAWN
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HB 934
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OPPOSE
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Prohibits use of credit history in employment with some exceptions
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UNFAVORABLE
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E-VERIFY
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SB 390
HB 761
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SUPPORT
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Requiring employers under State procurement
contracts or grants for $100,000 or more to verify employees’ employment eligibility using the federal E– Verify Program; use of E-Verify is an absolute defense
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SB 390 UNFAVORABLE
HB 761 hearing 3/16 in HGO
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SB 807
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SUPPORT
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Same as SB 390
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UNFAVORABLE
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HB 753
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OPPOSE
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Requires E-Verify on all public works; requires affidavit of continuous since 6 months prior
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Hearing 3/16 in HGO
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HB 760
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SUPPORT
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Same as SB 390
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Hearing 3/16 in HGO
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PROCUREMENT
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SB 616
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OPPOSE
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Creating a new 5% set-aside on capital projects that receive more than $5,000,000 in Federal and State funds for companies that provide employment for TANF or UI recipients
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Heard 3/9 in B&T
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SB 661
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SUPPORT
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Prohibits PLAs in State procurement
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Heard 2/24 in FIN
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TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
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SB 451
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WATCH
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4% sales tax on fuel; 25% of tax in Balto. City, Montg. & P.G. Cos. to mass transit
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Heard 3/9 in B&T
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SB 677
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SUPPORT
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Constitutional Amendment; TTF "lock box"; allocation of funds as on 10/1/2010
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Heard 3/9 in B&T
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SB 714
HB 1001
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SUPPORT
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Constitutional Amendment; TTF "lock box"; allocation of funds as on 10/1/2010; increase fuel tax by $.10/gallon and index to ENR Construction Cost Index, not to exceed an increase of $.01/gallon/year
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SB 714 heard 3/9 in B&T HB 1001 heard 3/1 in W&M
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HB 518
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SUPPORT
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Constitutional Amendment; TTF "lock box"; allocation of funds as on 10/1/2010; exception for an emergency declared by Governor & supported by 3/5 of General Assembly
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Heard 2/22 in APP
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HB 591
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SUPPORT
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Constitutional Amendment; TTF "lock box"; allocation of funds as on 10/1/2010; use of funds for other than transportation requires a new referendum each time
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Heard 3/10 in APP
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HB 1059
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OPPOSE
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Increasing the motor fuel tax rates by 10¢/gallon on 7/1/2011, and by 2¢/gallon on 1/1/2012, 7/1/2012, 1/1/2013, 7/1/2013, and 1/1/2014; for FY 2012 and 2013, distributing the added 10¢/gallon to the General Fund
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Heard 3/1 in W&M
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CONSTRUCTION SITE SAFETY
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SB 30
HB 904
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OPPOSE
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Work zone speed cameras can be operated only when workers are present
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SB 30 heard 2/1 in JPR
HB 904 UNFAVORABLE
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SB 575
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OPPOSE
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Requires construction site signs, lights, barriers, lock- out on equipment on sites near highways or "areas where children are known to congregate"
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WITHDRAWN
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HB 514
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SUPPORT
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Work zones: posted sign says cameras in effect whether or not workers are present
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UNFAVORABLE
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HB 1330
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OPPOSE
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Requires contractors on public contracts to certify that all employees have had OSHA 10 hour; GCs responsible for subs; fines and debarment
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ECN hearing 3/29 |