2007 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 175

CHAPTER NUMBER: 526
File Code: Juvenile Law
Sponsored By:
Senators Zirkin and Muse
Entitled:
Juveniles - Mentoring Program - "Maryland Rising"

Synopsis:

Requiring the Secretary of Juvenile Services to establish a statewide Program of volunteer mentors for children who have spent a specified amount of time in a committed placement; establishing that the Program shall be called "Maryland Rising"; establishing the purpose of the Program; requiring the Department of Juvenile Services to develop a statewide network of State and community agencies, volunteer organizations, and other groups to recruit mentors; providing for the role of mentors; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Senate Action
1/26
First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
2/14
Hearing 3/1 at 1:00 p.m.
3/26
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education Health and Environmental Affairs
3/24
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/25
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
4/2
Returned Passed
House Action
3/23
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
4/3
Re-referred Judiciary
Hearing 4/5 at 1:00 p.m.
4/6
Favorable Report by Judiciary
4/1
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/2
Third Reading Passed (139-1)
Action after passage in Senate and House
5/17
Approved by the Governor
- Chapter 526

Sponsored by:

Senator Bobby A. Zirkin, District 11
Senator C. Anthony Muse, District 26

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Juvenile Causes
Juvenile Facilities
Juvenile Services, Department of
Mentors
Minors -see also- Age of Majority; Youth
Rules and Regulations
Volunteers -see also- Maryland Service Corps

Bill affects the following Statute:

Human Services
( 9-240.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled, Chapter
Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments (Displayed in PDF Format):
Senate
Number: 264332/01     Offered on: March 26, 2007   at: 4:30 p.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 25, 2007: Third Reading Passed (47-0)
House
April 2, 2007: Third Reading Passed (139-1)