SENATE BILL 514

File Code: Family Law Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 746

Sponsored By:

Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Committee (By Request - Maryland Judicial Conference)

Entitled:

Marriage Ceremonies - Authorized Officials - Fees

Synopsis:

Clarifying the judges who are authorized to perform marriage ceremonies in the State; establishing a fee of $30 in Cecil County and $25 in any other county for a marriage ceremony performed by a Maryland judge; and providing that the fee is nonrefundable and payable before a marriage license is issued.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

2/6

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/11

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Chairman, Judicial Proceedings Comm.

Judicial Conference

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CECIL COUNTY

COUNTIES -see also- CHARTERED COUNTIES; CODE COUNTIES

FAMILY LAW -see also- ADOPTION; ANNULMENT; DIVORCE; etc

FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES

JUDGES

LICENSES -see also- ALCOHOLIC BEV LIC; DRIVERS' LICENSES

MARRIAGE

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Family Law

( 2-406 , 2-410 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered