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2008 Regular Session hearing information current as of
August 28, 2008 - 11:13 a.m.

Hearing Schedule
Index

Hearing Schedule by Committee


LEADERSHIP COMMITTEES
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE

HOUSE STANDING COMMITTEES
APPROPRIATIONS APPROPRIATIONS - PUBLIC SAFETY AND ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE
ECONOMIC MATTERS ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS - HOUSING AND REAL PROPERTY SUBCOMMITTEE HEALTH AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
JUDICIARY WAYS AND MEANS

SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES
BUDGET AND TAXATION BUDGET AND TAXATION - HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND HUMAN RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE
EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS FINANCE
JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS

STATUTORY COMMITTEES
AUDIT COMMITTEE, JOINT BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, JOINT COMMITTEE ON
CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, JOINT COMMITTEE ON JOINT COMMITTEE ON FEDERAL RELATIONS
JOINT COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE DELIVERY & FINANCING TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, JOINT

HOUSE SPECIAL COMMITTEES
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE, SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON

TASK FORCES & SPECIAL JOINT STUDY GROUPS
JUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSION MARYLAND MODEL FOR FUNDNG HIGHER ED, COMM TO DEV THE
ACCOUNTABILITY WORKGROUP APPROPRIATE FUNDING SHARES WORKGROUP
CAPITAL INVESTMENT WORKGROUP RETIREE HEALTH CARE FUNDING OPTIONS, TF TO STUDY

OTHER MEETINGS OF INTEREST
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CAPITAL PUNISHMENT, MARYLAND COMMISSION ON
COMMUNITY SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT RATE COMMISSION CRIMINAL SENTENCING POLICY, STATE COMMISSION ON
HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND REIMBURSEMENT, TASK FORCE ON HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW COMMISSION (HSCRC)
HEART DISEASE AND STROKE, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON HEREDITARY AND CONGENITAL DISORDERS, STATE ADVISORY
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE REVIEW COMMITTEE MARYLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION
MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION MARYLAND HEALTH QUALITY AND COST COUNCIL
MARYLAND MEDICAID ADVISORY COMMITTEE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION, INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE ON
STUDENT PHYSICAL FITNESS IN MD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TF ON UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING PROGRAM ADVISORY
WHOLESALE DISTRIBTR PRMTTNG & RX DRUG INTGRTY ACT WG

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LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., and
Speaker Michael E. Busch, Co-Chairs

______________________________________________________________________________

FULL COMMITTEE
  NOTE:  Future Agenda and Meetings to Be Announced

  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Lynne B. Porter, Dept. of Legislative
      Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5200 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5200 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
Delegate Norman H. Conway, Chair
Delegate James E. Proctor, Jr., Vice Chair

______________________________________________________________________________

FULL COMMITTEE

 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2008


                                  8:30 A.M.      Site Visit



    Subject:  Site Visit to Prince George's County


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Dana K. Tagalicod, Nicole M. Sandusky, or
      Joshua A. Watters, Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5510/5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5510/5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS
PUBLIC SAFETY AND ADMINISTRATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Delegate Charles Barkley, Chair

 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2008


                                  10:30 A.M.     Site Visit
                                                 Pikesville, MD


    Subject:  Site Visit: Maryland State Police Forensic Science Laboratory


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Joshua A. Watters, Dept. of Legislative
      Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5510/5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5510/5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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ECONOMIC MATTERS COMMITTEE
Delegate Dereck E. Davis, Chair
Delegate David D. Rudolph, Vice Chair

______________________________________________________________________________

FULL COMMITTEE
 

NOTE: Future Agenda and Meetings to Be Announced

  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Robert K. Smith, Tinna Marie D. Quigley,
      or Ann Marie Maloney, Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS COMMITTEE
Delegate Maggie McIntosh, Chair
Delegate James E. Malone, Jr., Vice Chair

______________________________________________________________________________

FULL COMMITTEE

 

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2008


                                  All Day        Garrett County



    Subject:  Retreat - Garrett County


 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2008


                                  All Day        Garrett County

    Subject:  Retreat - Garrett County

  NOTE:  Change in date


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Laura P. Lodge, T. Patrick Tracy, or
      Cristen C. Flynn, Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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HOUSE ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS HOUSING AND REAL PROPERTY SUBCOMMITTEE
Delegate Virginia Clagett, Chair

 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     Room 250
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Briefings On:
                1. Affordable Housing
                2. Visitability
                3. Common Ownership Communities


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Laura P. Lodge, T. Patrick Tracy or
      Cristen C. Flynn, Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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HEALTH AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Delegate Peter A. Hammen, Chair
Delegate Shane E. Pendergrass, Vice Chair

____________________________________________________________________________

FULL COMMITTEE

 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     Greater Baltimore
                                                 Medical Center
                                                 Baltimore, MD

    Subject:  Updates on Health Care Coverage Expansion and Healthy Howard
              Tour of the Hospital


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Linda L. Stahr, Lisa J. Simpson or Erin
      R. Hopwood, Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5477 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5477 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Delegate Joseph F. Vallario, Jr., Chair
Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg, Vice Chair

______________________________________________________________________________

FULL COMMITTEE

 

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     Site Visit
                                                 Baltimore, MD

    Subject:  Site Visit, City of Baltimore
              City Hall, Lexington Market, CCTV, Re-Entry Center
              Tour of Strive, Presentation on Violence Intervention Program
                (VIP)


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Douglas R. Nestor, Lauren C. Nestor, or
      Claire E. Rossmark, Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-841-3488 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-858-3488 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Delegate Sheila E. Hixson, Chair
Delegate Ann Marie Doory, Vice Chair

______________________________________________________________________________

FULL COMMITTEE

 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2008


                                     All Day     Site Visit
                                                 Baltimore City


    Subject:  Site Visit to Baltimore City


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  J. Ryan Bishop, Amy Devadas, or Stanford D.
        Ward, Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5510 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5510 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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BUDGET AND TAXATION COMMITTEE
Senator Ulysses Currie, Chair
Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer, Vice Chair

______________________________________________________________________________

FULL COMMITTEE
 

NOTE: Future Agenda and Meetings to Be Announced

  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Edward M.(Ned) Cheston, Lisa M. Campbell,
      or Erika Schissler, Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5530 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5530 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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SENATE BUDGET AND TAXATION
HEALTH, EDUCATION, and HUMAN RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE
Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer, Chair

 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2008


                                  1:00 P.M.      3 West
                                                 Miller Senate Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Briefing on the Maryland Blue Crab


 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2008


                                  9:30 A.M.      Baltimore, MD


    Subject:  Site Visit: Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and University of
                Maryland Biotechnology Institute


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Erika Schissler or Lisa Campbell, Dept. of
      Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5530 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5530 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Senator Joan Carter Conway, Chair
Senator Roy P. Dyson, Vice Chair

______________________________________________________________________________

FULL COMMITTEE

 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 16, 2008


                                  2:00 P.M.      2 West
                                                 Miller Senate Building
                                                 11 Bladen Street
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Elections Briefing by Representatives of the State Board of
                Elections and Local Board of Election Officials on Preparation
                for the November General Election


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Sara C. Fidler, Ryane M. Necessary, or
      Theodore E. King, Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-841-3661 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-858-3661 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Senator Thomas M. Middleton, Chair
Senator John C. Astle, Vice Chair

______________________________________________________________________________

FULL COMMITTEE
 

NOTE: Future Agenda and Meetings to Be Announced

  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Tamela D. Burt, David A. Smulski, or
      Marie L. Grant, Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5530/5510/5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5530/5510/5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS COMMITTEE
Senator Brian E. Frosh, Chair
Senator Lisa A. Gladden, Vice Chair

______________________________________________________________________________

FULL COMMITTEE
 

NOTE: Future Agenda and Meetings to Be Announced

  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Susan H. Russell or Shirleen M. Pilgrim,
      Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5510/5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5510/5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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AUDIT COMMITTEE, JOINT

Senator Verna Jones, Senate Chair
Delegate Steven DeBoy, Sr., House Chair

 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2008


                                  1:00 P.M.      Joint Hearing Room
                                                 Dept. of Legislative Services
                                                 Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD

  NOTE:  Change in location

    Subject:  Audit Hearings: Department of State Police - Aviation Command
              Helicopter Operations


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Karen Morgan or Lisa Simpson, Department
      of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5510 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5510 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, JOINT COMMITTEE ON

Senator Roy P. Dyson, Senate Chair
Delegate David D. Rudolph, House Chair

 

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     Cecil College
                                                 Technology Building
                                                 North East, MD



    Subject:  BRAC Issues Relating to the Maryland State Department of Education
                and Aberdeen Proving Ground


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Claire E. Rossmark or Jody J. Sprinkle
      Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5350/5530 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5350/5530 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, JOINT COMMITTEE ON

Delegate Anne R. Kaiser, House Presiding Chair
Senator Nancy J. King, Senate Chair

 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     Room 131
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD


    Subject:  Presentation on Children Safe in Their Families and Communities


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Amy Devadas or David Smulski, Dept. of
      Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5510/5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5510/5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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FEDERAL RELATIONS, JOINT COMMITTEE ON

Senator Jennie M. Forehand, Presiding Chair
Delegate Henry B. Heller, House Chair

 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2008


                                  All Day        Site Visit
                                                 Washington, DC

    Subject:  Meetings with Maryland Congressional Delegation Members


 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2008


                                  All Day        Site Visit
                                                 Washington, DC

    Subject:  Meetings with Maryland Congressional Delegation Members


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Sarah Volker or Stanford D. Ward, Dept. of
      Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND FINANCING, JOINT COMMITTEE ON

Senator Rob Garagiola, Senate Chair
Delegate Dan K. Morhaim, House Chair

 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     Joint Hearing Room
                                                 Department of Legislative
                                                 Services
                                                 90 State Circle
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Update on Health Care Legislation and Emergency Medical Response
              System Issues
              Update by DHMH on Health Care Expansion and Federal Medicaid Rules
              Presentation by CareFirst BCBS


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Lisa M. Campbell or Stacy M. Goodman, Dept.
      of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5530 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5530 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, JOINT

Senator James C. Rosapepe, Co-Chair
Delegate Brian J. Feldman, Co-Chair

 

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 2008


                                  2:00 P.M.      Room 231
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Briefing: Progress of the Maryland Life Sciences Advisory Board
              David Edgerley, Secretary, Department of Business and Economic
              Development
              H. Thomas Watkins, Chair


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Tinna Marie D. Quigley, Dept. of
      Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-956-5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE, SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON

Delegate William A. Bronrott, Chair

 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2008


                                  3:00 P.M.      Room 121
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD



    Subject:  Correctional Facility Re-entry Efforts by State and Local
              Facilities, Including Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs,
              Job Placement, and Education


 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2008


                                  1:00 P.M.      Room 121
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD


    Subject:  Underage Drinking


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Guy G. Cherry or Susan O. McNamee, Dept.
      of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5350/5530 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5350/5530 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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JUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSION



 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     2 East
                                                 Miller Senate Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD



    Subject:  Selection of a New Chairman and Agenda for the 2008 Interim


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Flora M. Arabo or Jennifer K. Botts, Dept.
      of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5530/5510 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5530/5510 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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MARYLAND MODEL FOR FUNDING HIGHER EDUCATION, COMMISSION TO DEVELOP THE

Delegate John L. Bohanan, Jr., Chair
Norman R. Augustine, Vice Chair

FULL COMMITTEE

 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2008


                                  1:30 P.M.      Room 120
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD



    Subject:  Report of the Historically Black Institutions' Study Panel


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Dana Tagalicod, Erika Schissler, or Rachel
      Hise, Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5510 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5510 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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ACCOUNTABILITY WORKGROUP
Larry Shulman, Workgroup Chair

 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2008


                                  9:00 A.M.      Conference Room 1
                                                 Maryland Higher Education
                                                 Commission
                                                 839 Bestgate Road
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Work Session


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Richard Harris and Paula Fitzwater, Dept.
      of Legislative Services and Maryland Higher Education Commission
              Telephone: 410-260-4504 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         410-946-5530 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)

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APPROPRIATE FUNDING SHARES WORKGROUP
Norman Augustine, Workgroup Chair

 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2008


                                  5:00 P.M.      Room 142
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD



    Subject:  Work Session: Options


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Rachel Hise or Sara Baker, Dept. of
      Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5510 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5510 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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CAPITAL INVESTMENT WORKGROUP
Larry Letow, Workgroup Chair

 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 7, 2008


                                  2:00 P.M.      Room 111
                                                 Legislative Services Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD


    Subject:  Work Session


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Erika Schissler, Dept. of Legislative
      Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5530 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5530 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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RETIREE HEALTH CARE FUNDING OPTIONS, BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION TO STUDY

Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer, Co-Chair
Delegate Melony G. Griffith, Co-Chair

 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2008


                                  1:30 P.M.      Room 120
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD



    Subject:  Workgroup Reports


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Anne E. Gawthrop or Michael C. Rubenstein,
      Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5510/5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5510/5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

Sheila McDonald, Executive Secretary

 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     Joint Hearing Room
                                                 Legislative Services Building
                                                 Room 100
                                                 90 State Circle
                                                 Annapolis, MD



    Subject:  General Meeting


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Hannah E. White, Board of Public Works
              Telephone: 410-260-7335 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         877-591-7320 (Washington, D.C. Area)
                Website: www.bpw.state.md.us

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CAPITAL PUNISHMENT, MARYLAND COMMISSION ON
Benjamin R. Civiletti, Chairman

 

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2008


                                  3:00 P.M.      Joint Hearing Room
                                     to          Legislative Services Building
                                  7:00 P.M.      90 State Circle
                                                 Annapolis, MD


    Subject:  Public Hearing
              Commission Meeting to Follow from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.


 

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2008


                                  3:00 P.M.      Joint Hearing Room
                                     to          Legislative Services Building
                                  7:00 P.M.      90 State Circle
                                                 Annapolis, MD


    Subject:  Business Meeting


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Rachel Philofsky, Governor's Office of
      Crime Control and Prevention
              Telephone: 410-821-2828 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)


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COMMUNITY SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT RATE COMMISSION

Theodore N. Giovanis, Chair

FULL COMMISSION

 

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2008


                                  1:00 P.M.      The Meeting House
                                                 Oakland Mills Interfaith Center
                                                 5885 Robert Oliver Place
                                                 Columbia, MD
    Subject:  Financial Condition
              Wage Survey Results
              DDA Cost Reports


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Graham Atkinson, Atkinson Consulting
              Telephone: 202-338-6867

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CRIMINAL SENTENCING POLICY, STATE COMMISSION ON

The Honorable Howard S. Chasanow, Chair

 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2008


                                  5:00 P.M.      Room 100
                                     to          House Office Building
                                  6:00 P.M.      Annapolis, MD



    Subject:  Review and evaluation of the State's sentencing guidelines and
                policies

                                  6:30 P.M.      Room 100
                                     to          House Office Building
                                  8:00 P.M.      Annapolis, MD



    Subject:  Annual Public Comments Hearing: Members of the public are invited
                to address the Commission with their concerns about sentencing
                issues in Maryland. To accommodate all who wish to participate
                in the meeting, the Commission requests that anyone interested
                in speaking contact David Soule at least 3 days prior to the
                meeting.


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  David Soule, State Commission on
      Criminal Sentencing Policy
              Telephone: 301-403-2707

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HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND REIMBURSEMENT, TASK FORCE ON

John M. Colmers, Secretary
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

 

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2008


                                  1:00 P.M.      Harry Hughes Suites 2&3
                                                 Maryland Department of
                                                 Transportation
                                                 7201 Corporate Center Drive
                                                 Hanover, MD

    Subject:  To Examine Physician and Health Care Reimbursement Trends in the
                State and Develop Recommendations to Present to the General
                Assembly and the Governor


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Lydia Isaac, Dept. of Health and Mental
      Hygiene
              Telephone: 410-767-3480

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HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW COMMISSION (HSCRC)

Donald A. Young, M.D., Chair

FULL COMMISSION

 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2008


                                  9:00 A.M.      Room 100
                                                 4160 Patterson Ave
                                                 Baltimore, MD

    Subject:  Monthly Commission Meeting


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Alene Wright, HSCRC
              Telephone: 410-764-2605

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HEART DISEASE AND STROKE, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON

Surina Jordan, Chair

 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2008


                                  6:00 P.M.      Room L-3
                                     to          201 W. Preston Street
                                  8:00 P.M.      Baltimore, MD


    Subject:  Childhood Obesity Committee and Tele-Stroke Prevention
              Presentation


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Judy Gerahty, Dept. of Health and Mental
      Hygiene
              Telephone: 410-767-5046

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HEREDITARY AND CONGENITAL DISORDERS, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON

Ada Hamosh, M.D., Chair
 

NOTE: Meeting Canceled

 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 11, 2008


                                  6:00 P.M.      Room L-2
                                     to          201 W. Preston Street
                                  8:00 P.M.      Baltimore, MD


    Subject:  To Be Announced


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Judy Gerahty, Dept. of Health and Mental
      Hygiene
              Telephone: 410-767-5046

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE REVIEW COMMITTEE

William R. Varga, Esq, Chair

 

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2008


                                  4:00 P.M.      SOC Training Room
                                                 State Highway Administration
                                                 7491 Connelley Drive
                                                 Hanover, Md

    Subject:  Reviewing the following drafts:
                (1) Title 19. "Public Debt" Subtitle 5. "Creation of Public Debt
                by Code Counties"
                (2) Title 19. "Public Debt" Subtitle 6. "Creation of Public Debt
                - Public Schools"


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Kelly G. Dincau, Article Supervisor, Dept.
      of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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MARYLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION

John A. Hurson, Chair



 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2008


                                  4:15 P.M.      Room L-3
                                                 O'Conor Building
                                                 201 West Preston Street
                                                 Baltimore, MD


    Subject:  To Be Determined

  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Grace S. Zaczek, Community Health Resources
      Commission
              Telephone: 410-764-4661
              http://dhmh.state.md.us

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MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION

Marilyn Moon, Ph.D., Chair

FULL COMMISSION

 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2008


                                  12:30 P.M.     Room 100
                                                 Maryland Health Care Commission
                                                 4160 Patterson Avenue
                                                 Baltimore, MD

    Subject:  To Be Announced


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:   Andrea Allen, Maryland Health Care
      Commission
              Telephone: 410-764-3460

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MARYLAND HEALTH QUALITY AND COST COUNCIL

Lieutenant Governor Anthony G. Brown, Chair
John M. Colmers, Vice Chair

 

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2008


                                  1:00 P.M.      Harry Hughes Suites 2&3
                                                 Maryland Department of
                                                 Transportation
                                                 7201 Corporate Center Drive
                                                 Hanover, MD


    Subject:  Leadership, innovation and coordination necessary to improve the
                quality of health care provided to Maryland citizens/Escalting
                costs of health care/Advancements in wellness, prevention and
                chronic care management.

              If you plan to attend the meeting please email Lydia Isaac
                (lisaac@dhmh.state.md.us) in advance to be added to the
                attendance list. Please be advised that you will be required to
                show ID.


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lydia Isaac, Dept. of Health and Mental
      Hygiene
              Telephone: 410-767-3480

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MARYLAND MEDICAID ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Kevin Lindamood, Chair

 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2008


                                  1:00 P.M.      Department of Health and
                                     to          Mental Hygiene
                                  3:00 P.M.      Lobby Level Conference Room L-3
                                                 201 W. Preston Street
                                                 Baltimore, MD

    Subject:  To Be Announced


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Carrol Barnes, Dept. of Health and Mental
      Hygiene
              Telephone: 410-767-5806

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SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION, INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE ON

Dr. David Lever, Chair
(dlever@msde.state.md.us)

 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2008


  NOTE:  Meeting Canceled

                                  9:00 A.M.      8th Floor/Conference
                                     to          Room #1
                                  11:00 P.M.     State Dept. of Education
                                                 Building
                                                 200 W. Baltimore Street
                                                 Baltimore, MD


    Subject:  BCPSS/IAC Bi-Annual Meeting


 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2008


                                  9:00 A.M.      8th Floor/Conference
                                     to          Room #1
                                  12:00 P.M.     State Dept. of Education
                                                 Building
                                                 200 W. Baltimore Street
                                                 Baltimore, MD


    Subject:  Business Meeting


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Antoinette James, Public School Construction
      Program
              Telephone: 410-767-0611

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STUDENT PHYSICAL FITNESS IN MARYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TASK FORCE ON

Michael Mason/Maryland State Department of Education Representative

 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     2 West
                                      to         Miller Senate Building
                                  12:00 P.M.     11 Bladen Street
                                                 Annapolis, MD


    Subject:  Student Physical Fitness in Maryland Public Schools


 

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     2 West
                                      to         Miller Senate Building
                                  12:00 P.M.     11 Bladen Street
                                                 Annapolis, MD


    Subject:  Student Physical Fitness in Maryland Public Schools


 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 7, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     2 West
                                      to         Miller Senate Building
                                  12:00 P.M.     11 Bladen Street
                                                 Annapolis, MD


    Subject:  Student Physical Fitness in Maryland Public Schools


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Michael Mason, Maryland State Department of
      Education
              Telephone: 410-767-0524

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UNIVERSAL NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING PROGRAM, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON
Benjamin Dubin, C.P.A., Chair

 

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2008


                                  12:30 P.M.     Hearing & Speech Agency
                                      to         5900 Metro Drive
                                  2:30 P.M.      Baltimore, MD

    Subject:  To Be Announced


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Judy Gerahty, Dept. of Health and Mental
      Hygiene
              Telephone: 410-767-5046

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WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR PERMITTING AND PRESCRIPTION
DRUG INTEGRITY ACT WORKGROUP

David Chason and Donald Taylor, Co-chairs

 

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2008


                                  1:30 P.M.      Room 110
                                     to          Metro Executive Building
                                  4:30 P.M.      4201 Patterson Avenue
                                                 Baltimore, MD


    Subject:  Discussion of Survey Results and Recommendations to the Board for
                a Target Date for the Implementation of Electronic Track and
                Trace Pedigree Technology


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Anna D. Jeffers, Board of Pharmacy
              Telephone: 410-764-4794


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