Weekly Schedule -
Published October 25, 2018
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., Senate Chair
Speaker Michael E. Busch, House Chair
FULL COMMITTEE
Thursday December 20, 2018
10:00 A.M. Joint Hearing Room
Legislative Services Building
90 State Circle
Annapolis, MD
Subject: End Of Interim Items
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Ryane Necessary And Dana Tagalicod, Dept Of
Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-946-5350
301-970-5350
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Delegate Maggie Mcintosh, Chair
Delegate Tawanna P. Gaines, Vice-Chair
FULL COMMITTEE
Thursday November 15, 2018
3:00 P.M. Joint Hearing Room
Dept. Of Legislative Services
90 State Circle
Annapolis, MD
NOTE: Joint With Spending Affordability Committee, House Ways And
Means Committee, And Senate Budget And Taxation Committee
Subject: Briefing On Forecast Of Revenues And Expenditures For The Current
And Upcoming Fiscal Years, Overview Of The Transportation Trust
Fund, State Personnel, Debt, And The Capital Budget
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Matthew Jackson, Hannah Dier, Jody Sprinkle,
Or Dana Tagalicod, Dept. Of Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-946-5200
301-970-5200
ECONOMIC MATTERS COMMITTEE
Delegate Dereck E. Davis, Chair
Delegate Sally Jameson, Vice Chair
FULL COMMITTEE
NOTE: Future Agenda And Meetings To Be Announced
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Robert K. Smith, Sally M. Guy, Or Laura H.
Atas, Dept. Of Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-841-3519
301-858-3519
ENVIRONMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Delegate Kumar P. Barve, Chair
Delegate Dana Stein, Vice Chair
FULL COMMITTEE
NOTE: Future Agenda And Meetings To Be Announced
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Laura P. Lodge, Cristen C. Flynn, Or T.
Patrick Tracy, Dept. Of Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-841-3990
301-858-3990
HEALTH AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Delegate Shane E. Pendergrass, Chair
Delegate Eric M. Bromwell, Vice Chair
FULL COMMITTEE
NOTE: Future Agenda And Meetings To Be Announced
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Erin Hopwood, Lisa J. Simpson, Or Lindsay
Rowe, Dept. Of Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-946-5350
301-970-5350
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Delegate Joseph F. Vallario, Jr., Chair
Delegate Kathleen M. Dumais, Vice Chair
FULL COMMITTEE
NOTE: Future Agenda And Meetings To Be Announced
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Douglas R. Nestor, Lauren C. Nestor, Or
Claire Rossmark, Dept. Of Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-946-5510/5530
301-970-5510/5530
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Delegate Anne R. Kaiser, Chair
Delegate Frank S. Turner, Vice Chair
FULL COMMITTEE
Thursday November 15, 2018
3:00 P.M. Joint Hearing Room
Dept. Of Legislative Services
90 State Circle
Annapolis, MD
NOTE: Joint With Spending Affordability Committee, House
Appropriations Committee, And Senate Budget And Taxation Committee
Subject: Briefing On Forecast Of Revenues And Expenditures For The Current
And Upcoming Fiscal Years, Overview Of The Transportation Trust
Fund, State Personnel, Debt, And The Capital Budget
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Charity Scott, Dept. Of Legislative
Services
Telephone: 410-841-3469
301-858-3469
BUDGET AND TAXATION COMMITTEE
Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer, Chair
Senator Richard S. Madaleno, Jr., Vice Chair
FULL COMMITTEE
Thursday November 15, 2018
3:00 P.M. Joint Hearing Room
Dept. Of Legislative Services
90 State Circle
Annapolis, MD
NOTE: Joint With Spending Affordability Committee, House
Appropriations Committee, And Ways And Means Committee
Subject: Briefing On Forecast Of Revenues And Expenditures For The Current
And Upcoming Fiscal Years, Overview Of The Transportation Trust
Fund, State Personnel, Debt, And The Capital Budget
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Erika S. Schissler, Phillip S. Anthony, And
Matthew J. Bennett, Dept. Of Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-946-5530
301-970-5530
EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Senator Joan Carter-Conway, Chair
Senator Paul G. Pinsky, Vice Chair
FULL COMMITTEE
NOTE: Future Agenda And Meetings To Be Announced
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sara Fidler, Stacy Goodman, Or April
Morton, Dept. Of Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-841-5366
301-858-5366
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Senator Thomas M. Middleton, Chair
Senator John C. Astle, Vice Chair
FULL COMMITTEE
Tuesday December 11, 2018
1:00 P.M. 3 East
Finance Committee Hearing Room
Miller Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD
Subject: Energy Issues, Including Briefings By:
- Power Plant Research Program (Department Of Natural Resources)
- Public Service Commission
Certificate Of Need Modernization Study
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Tami Burt Or David A. Smulski, Dept. Of
Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-946-5350
301-970-5350
JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS COMMITTEE
Senator Bobby A. Zirkin, Chair
Senator Delores G. Kelley, Vice Chair
FULL COMMITTEE
NOTE: Future Agenda And Meetings To Be Announced
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Jamie Lancaster, Dept. Of Legislative
Services
Telephone: 410-841-3623
301-858-3623
FAIR PRACTICES AND STATE PERSONNEL OVERSIGHT, JOINT COMMITTEE ON
C. Anthony Muse, Senate Chair
Adrienne A. Jones, House Chair
Tuesday October 30, 2018
1:00 P.M. 3 East
Senate Finance Committee
Hearing Room
Miller Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD
Subject: Update On The Status Of The State's Equal Employment Opportunity
Program
Number Of Employees, Grade 19 And Above Or The Equivalent, Hired
By State Agencies After Vetting By The Governor's Appoinments
Office
Other Matters Of Concern Involving State Employment
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: David A. Smulski Or Hannah Dier, Dept. Of
Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-946-5350
301-970-5350
SPENDING AFFORDABILITY COMMITTEE
Benjamin S. Barnes, Presiding Chair
Roger Manno, Senate Chair
Thursday November 15, 2018
3:00 P.M. Joint Hearing Room
Dept. Of Legislative Services
90 State Circle
Annapolis, MD
NOTE: Joint With Senate Budget And Taxation Committee, House
Appropriations Committee, And Ways And Means Committee
Subject: Briefing On Forecast Of Revenues And Expenditures For The Current
And Upcoming Fiscal Years, Overview Of The Transportation Trust
Fund, State Personnel, Debt, And The Capital Budget
Tuesday December 18, 2018
3:00 P.M. Room 120
House Appropriations
Committee Room
House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD
Subject: Decision Meeting
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Rebecca Ruff, Dept. Of Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-946-5530
301-970-5530
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND ORIENTATION PROGRAM
Wednesday December 5, 2018
8:00 A.M. Senate And House Chambers
The State House
100 State Circle
Annapolis, MD
Subject: Orientation Program For Newly Elected Legislators.
Thursday December 6, 2018
8:00 A.M. Senate And House Chambers
The State House
100 State Circle
Annapolis, MD
Subject: Orientation Program For Newly Elected Legislators.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Victoria L. Gruber, Dept. Of Legislative
Services
Telephone: 410-946-5500
301-970-5500
INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON
William E. Kirwan, Chair
Wednesday October 31, 2018
9:30 A.M. Room 120
To House Appropriations
5:00 P.M. Committee Room
House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD
Subject: Meeting Topics And Information Are Regularly Updated On The
Commission Webpage
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Rachel Hise, Erika Schissler, Or
Kelsey-Anne Fung, Dept. Of Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-946-5510
301-970-5510
Addendum Issued: October 29, 2018
Wednesday November 14, 2018
9:30 A.M. Room 120
To House Appropriations
5:00 P.M. Committee Room
House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD
Subject: Meeting Topics And Information Are Regularly Updated On The
Commission Webpage
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Rachel Hise, Erika Schissler, Or
Kelsey-Anne Fung, Dept. Of Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-946-5510
301-970-5510
INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON
WORKING GROUP 3: COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PATHWAYS
Chester E. Finn, Moderator
Friday October 26, 2018
11:30 A.M. Conference Call
To
12:30 P.M.
Subject: Discuss Revisions To The Report Related To CTE (Elements 3H-M)
To Join The Audio Conference Call:
1. Call The Dial-In Number (605-472-5746)
2. When Prompted, Enter The Access Code (608885), Followed By
Pound Or Hash (#)
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Rachel Hise, Dept. Of Legislative
Service
Telephone: 410-946-5510
301-970-5510
MARYLAND FINANCIAL CONSUMER PROTECTION COMMISSION
Gary G. Gensler, Chair
Friday November 16, 2018
10:00 A.M. 3 East
Senate Finance Committee
Miller Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD
Subject: Discussion On Cryptocurrencies, Initial Coin Offerings, And
Cryptocurrency Exchanges And Discussion On Indirect Auto Financing
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sally Guy, Tami Burt, Or Eric Pierce, Dept.
Of Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-946-5350
301-970-5350
STATE ALCOHOL REGULATION, ENFORCEMENT, SAFETY, AND PUBLIC HEALTH, TASK FORCE
TO STUDY
D. Bruce Poole, Chair
Tuesday November 27, 2018
1:00 P.M. Room 230
Economic Matters Committee
Hearing Room
House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD
Subject: To Be Announced
Monday December 17, 2018
1:00 P.M. Room 230
Economic Matters Committee
Hearing Room
House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD
Subject: To Be Announced
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Robert Smith, Andrew Lantner, Richard
Duncan, Nathan Mccurdy, And David Smulski, Dept. Of Legislative Services
Telephone: 410-946-5350
301-970-5350
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Sheila Mcdonald, Executive Secretary
Wednesday October 31, 2018
10:00 A.M. Governor's Reception Room
Second Floor
State House
State Circle
Annapolis, MD
Subject: General Meeting
Wednesday November 14, 2018
10:00 A.M. Governor's Reception Room
Second Floor
State House
State Circle
Annapolis, MD
Subject: General Meeting
Wednesday December 5, 2018
10:00 A.M. Governor's Reception Room
Second Floor
State House
State Circle
Annapolis, MD
Subject: General Meeting
Wednesday December 19, 2018
10:00 A.M. Governor's Reception Room
Second Floor
State House
State Circle
Annapolis, MD
Subject: General Meeting
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Missy Hodges, Board Of Public Works
Telephone: 410-260-7335
877-591-7320
COMMEMORATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSAGE OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT
TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, COMMISSION ON THE
Linda L. Singh, Chair
Tuesday November 20, 2018
10:00 A.M. B-20
Fifth Regiment Armory
219 29Th Division Street
Baltimore, MD
Subject: Regular Meeting Of The Commission On The Commemoration Of The
100Th Anniversary Of The Passage Of The 19Th Amendment To The
United States Constitution
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Maj. Gen. Linda L. Singh, Maryland Military
Dept.
Telephone: 410-576-6163
CRIMINAL SENTENCING POLICY, STATE COMMISSION ON
Glenn T. Harrell, Jr., Chair
Tuesday December 11, 2018
5:00 P.M. Room 100
Judiciary Committee Room
House Office Building
6 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD
Subject: The MSCCSP Invites Public Comment On Criminal Sentencing Policy-
Related Issues. The Commission Asks Those Who Wish To Speak At
The Public Hearing To Register And Submit Written Comments At
Least Three Days Prior To The Meeting.
Please Register And Submit Written Comments By Sending An Email To
The MSCCSP Executive Director, Dr. David Soule At: Dsoule@Umd.Edu
6:30 P.M. Room 100
Judiciary Committee Room
House Office Building 6
Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD
Subject: The Commission Will Continue The Review And Evaluation Of The
State's Sentencing Guidelines And Policies.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: David Soule, State Commission On Criminal
Sentencing Policy
Telephone: 301-403-4165
FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND CAPABILITY COMMISSION
Katherine Klausmeier, Co-Chair
Dana Stein, Co-Chair
Wednesday September 26, 2018
10:00 A.M. Harry Hughes
To Conference Room
12:00 P.M. Maryland Department Of
Transportation Headquarters
7201 Corporate Center Drive
Hanover, MD
Subject: Current Trends In Financial Capability For Older Adults In
Maryland
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Holly Mirabella, MD CASH Campaign
Telephone: 443-302-9574
HALL OF RECORDS COMMISSION
Mary Ellen Barbera, Chair
Friday October 26, 2018
12:00 P.M. Electronic Classroom
Maryland State Archives
350 Rowe Boulevard
Annapolis, MD
Subject: Semi-Annual Meeting Of The Hall Of Records Commission
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Timothy D. Baker, Maryland State Archives
Telephone: 410-260-6404
MARYLAND BOARD OF PHYSICIANS
Damean William E. Freas, Chair
NOTE: Future Agenda And Meetings To Be Announced
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Wynee E. Hawk, Board Of Physicians,
Maryland Department Of Health
Telephone: 410-764-3786
E-Mail Address: Wynee.Hawk@Maryland.Gov
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA) WORK GROUP
Yemisi Koya, Co-Chair
Ellen Douglas Smith, Co-Chair
Tuesday November 20, 2018
1:00 P.M. Room 100
Maryland Department Of Health
4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD
Subject: The Maryland Board Of Physicians (The "Board") Has Established A
Physician Assistant (PA) Workgroup To Conduct An Evaluation Of
Maryland's Oversight Of Pas, Including A Review Of Md. Code
Annotated, Health Occupations Article, Title 15 Physician
Assistants (Pas). The Board's Evaluation Will Include A Review Of
Other States Laws, Best Practices, PA Issues That Are Consistently
Before The Board, And Issues Raised By The Stakeholders.
Tuesday December 11, 2018
1:00 P.M. Room 100
Maryland Department Of Health
4201 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD
Subject: The Maryland Board Of Physicians (The "Board") Has Established A
Physician Assistant (PA) Workgroup To Conduct An Evaluation Of
Maryland's Oversight Of Pas, Including A Review Of Md. Code
Annotated, Health Occupations Article, Title 15 Physician
Assistants (Pas). The Board's Evaluation Will Include A Review Of
Other States Laws, Best Practices, PA Issues That Are Consistently
Before The Board, And Issues Raised By Stakeholders.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Wynee E. Hawk, Board Of Physicians,
Maryland Department Of Health
Telephone: 410-764-3786
MARYLAND COMMISSION ON ARTISTIC PROPERTY
Matthew P. Lalumia, Chair
Thursday November 15, 2018
10:30 A.M. Old House Of
Delegates Chamber
Maryland State House
100 State Circle
Annapolis, MD
Subject: General Meeting For Discussion Of Matters Related To The State-
Owned Art Collection.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Christopher J. Kintzel, Maryland State
Archives
Telephone: 410-260-6475
MARYLAND E-NNOVATION INITIATIVE FUND AUTHORITY
Robert M. Hallenbeck, Chair
Wednesday November 28, 2018
9:00 A.M. Board Room, #G020
Columbus Center
University System Of Maryland
701 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD
Subject: Maryland E-Nnovation Initiative Fund Authority
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sharon Markley, Maryland Dept. Of Commerce
Telephone: 410-767-6869
MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION
Robert E. Moffit, Chair
Thursday November 15, 2018
1:00 P.M. Conference Room 100
To Maryland Health Care Commission
4:00 P.M. 4160 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD
Subject: Monthly Commission Meeting
Thursday December 20, 2018
1:00 P.M. Conference Room 100
To Maryland Health Care Commission
4:00 P.M. 4160 Patterson Avenue
Baltimore, MD
Subject: Monthly Commission Meeting
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Valerie Wooding, Maryland Health Care
Commission
Telephone: 410-764-3570
MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
Al Redmer, Jr., Commissioner
Monday November 5, 2018
9:00 A.M. Hearing Room, 24Th Floor
Maryland Insurance
Administration
200 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD
Subject: Public Hearing On The Specific Rate Increase Requests Being Made
By Certain Long-Term Care Insurance Carriers Operating In
Maryland, Including Requests From Teachers Insurance And Annuity
Association Of America, TIAA-CREF Life Insurance Company,
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Lincoln National Life
Insurance Company, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company,
Lincoln Benefit Life Company And Medamerica Insurance Company.
The Purpose Of The Hearing Is For Insurance Company Officials To
Explain Their Reasons For Rate Increases.
If You Plan On Attending, Please RSVP To Nancy Muehlberger.
Please Indicate If You Plan On Testifying. Interested Parties May
Also Submit Written Comments. Written Comments And Rsvps Should
Be Sent To Nancy Muehlberger By October 29, 2018, Either By Email
To Longtermcare.Mia@Maryland.Gov Or By Mail To 200 St. Paul Place,
Suite 2700, Baltimore, MD 21202 Or By Fax To 410-468-2038. For
More Information Contact; Https://Insurance.Maryland.Gov/Consumer/
Pages/Long-Term-Care-Hearing-November-5-2018.Aspx
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Joseph Sviatko, Maryland Insurance
Administration
Telephone: 410-468-2458
MARYLAND UNDERGROUND FACILITIES DAMAGE PREVENTION AUTHORITY
Vincent C. Healy, Chair
Wednesday November 7, 2018
9:00 A.M. Suite 104
Lower Level Conference Room
One Call Center
7223 Parkway Drive
Hanover, MD
Subject: Meeting Of Full Authority + Hearings
Wednesday December 5, 2018
9:00 A.M. Suite 104
Lower Level Conference Room
One Call Center
7223 Parkway Drive
Hanover, MD
Subject: Meeting Of Full Authority + Hearings
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: James A. Barron, Damage Prevention
Authority Executive Director
Telephone: 410-782-2102
NATALIE M. LAPRADE MARYLAND MEDICAL CANNABIS COMMISSION
FULL COMMISSION MEETING
Brian Lopez, Chair
Thursday December 6, 2018
2:00 P.M. Joint Hearing Room
Dept. Of Legislative Service
90 State Circle
Annapolis, MD
Subject: Update On Commission Programs And Regulations, Executive
Director's Report, And Committee Reports
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mary-Jo Mather, Maryland Medical Cannabis
Commission
Telephone: 410-487-8052
FINANCE COMMITTEE
John Gontrum, Chair
Thursday November 1, 2018
11:00 A.M. Joint Hearing Room
Dept. Of Legislative Services
90 State Circle
Annapolis, MD
NOTE: Time Change
Subject: Presentation By Commission Staff On Provisions Contained In House
Bill 2 That Will Require Commission Funding; Update From
Commission Staff On The Current And Projected Status Of The
Commission's Finances; Public Comment Regarding The Process For
Grant Distribution To Educational And Business Development
Organizations To Train And Assist Small, Minority, And Women
Business Owners And Entrepreneurs Seeking To Become Licensed As
Medical Cannabis Growers, Processors, Or Dispensaries; And
Recommended Compassionate Use Fund Fee Structures.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mary-Jo Mather, Maryland Medical Cannabis
Commission
Telephone: 410-487-8052
NEXT GENERATION 9-1-1 ACROSS MARYLAND, COMMISSION TO ADVANCE
Cheryl Kagan, Chair
Steve Souder, Vice Chair
Monday November 19, 2018
10:00 A.M. Joint Hearing Room
To Department Of
4:00 P.M. Legislative Services
90 State Circle
Annapolis, MD
Subject: State Commission Meeting
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Claire Souhan, Office Of Senator Cheryl
Kagan
Telephone: 410-841-3134
301-858-3134
SAFE HARBOR POLICY FOR YOUTH VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING, WORKGROUP TO STUDY
John C. Wobensmith, Chair
Monday November 5, 2018
11:00 A.M. Joint Hearing Room
Legislative Services Building
90 State Circle
Annapolis, MD
Subject: Safe Harbor Workgroup Established To Study Safe Harbor Policy For
Youth Victims Of Human Trafficking
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Rachel Kesselman, Governor's Office Of
Crime Control And Prevention
Telephone: 410-697-9319
October 29, 2018 5:10 P.M.
