Sen. William G. Folden expressed frustration with comments his colleagues made on law enforcement, so he decided to not attend a few committee voting sessions.
House and Senate committee chairs say they believe chambers can reach agreement.
‘It does not appear we have the votes to pass it in the Senate,’ Senate President Bill Ferguson says of medical aid-in-dying legislation.
Senate accepted three floor amendments, including a mandate to distribute information about petitions to direct children to needed services.
Senate and House committees amend their bills during voting sessions Tuesday.
Council of State Governments’ Justice Center presented recommendations to deter overall crime.
Children in Need of Supervision process overseen by Maryland Department of Juvenile Services will be reviewed by legislature.
Full Senate could begin debate on legislation early next week.
The legislation sponsored by Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher moves to the House of Delegates.
Senate moves forward with bill that would allow attorney general to prosecute police-involved deaths
Opponents claim independent investigations division receiving prosecutorial power takes away local authority from prosecutors.