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2008 Regular Session hearing information current as of
October 20, 2008 - 4:14 p.m.

Hearing Schedule
Index

Hearing Schedule by Committee


LEADERSHIP COMMITTEES
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE

HOUSE STANDING COMMITTEES
APPROPRIATIONS APPROPRIATIONS - HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE
ECONOMIC MATTERS ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
HEALTH AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS JUDICIARY
WAYS AND MEANS

SENATE STANDING COMMITTEES
BUDGET AND TAXATION BUDGET AND TAXATION - PUBLIC SAFETY, TRANSPORTATION, & ENVIRONMENT SUBCOM
EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS FINANCE
JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS

STATUTORY COMMITTEES
AUDIT COMMITTEE, JOINT BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE, JOINT COMMITTEE ON
JOINT COMMITTEE ON HEALTH CARE DELIVERY & FINANCING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, JOINT COMMITTEE ON ACCESS TO
TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, JOINT WORKERS' COMP BENEFIT AND INSURANCE OVERSIGHT COMM

SPECIAL JOINT COMMITTEES
JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE DATA SYSTEMS PENSIONS, JOINT COMMITTEE ON
JT SUB ON PROGRAM OPEN SPACE/AGRICULTURAL LAND PRSRV

TASK FORCES & SPECIAL JOINT STUDY GROUPS
MARYLAND MODEL FOR FUNDNG HIGHER ED, COMM TO DEV THE ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS WORKGROUP
VETERANS, TASK FORCE TO STUDY STATE ASSISTANCE TO WORKING WATERFRONT COMMISSION

OTHER MEETINGS OF INTEREST
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARTICLE REVIEW COMMITTEE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT, MARYLAND COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT RATE COMMISSION
MENTAL HYGIENE ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY CRIMINAL SENTENCING POLICY, STATE COMMISSION ON
GRP HOME PLCMNT AND ED PRACS, THE TSK FRC TO STUDY HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND REIMBURSEMENT, TASK FORCE ON
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM NON-PAR PHYSICIAN REIMBURSEMENT
PHYSICIAN CREDENTIALING HLTH CARE PRFSSNLS & IMPRVD PTNT CARE (HB 811), TF
HEREDITARY AND CONGENITAL DISORDERS, STATE ADVISORY JUDICIAL RIDE-ALONG COMMITTEE
BALTIMORE CITY JUDICIAL RIDE-ALONG BALTIMORE COUNTY JUDICIAL RIDE-ALONG
FREDERICK COUNTY JUDICIAL RIDE-ALONG MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUDICIAL RIDE-ALONG
MARYLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION MARYLAND FORENSIC LABORATORY ADVISORY COMM (FLAC)
MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION MARYLAND JUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSION
MARYLAND MEDICAID ADVISORY COMMITTEE PHYSICIAN SHORTAGES IN RURAL AREAS, TF TO REVIEW
PRESERVATION OF HERITAGE LANGUAGES IN MD, TF ON THE PREVENTIVE HLTH & HLTH SRVCS BLOCK GRANT ADVSRY CMTE
STUDENT PHYSICAL FITNESS IN MD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TF ON STDTS SUBJECT TO MULTI SUSPS, TK TO STDY ISS RLTD TO
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

 

FRIDAY OCTOBER 17, 2008


  NOTE:  This meeting has been canceled.

                                  All Day        Western Maryland

    Subject:  Site Visit


  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
HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES SUBCOMMITTEE
Delegate Mary-Dulany James, Chair

 

MONDAY OCTOBER 27, 2008


                                  All Day        Central Maryland
                                                 Various Residential Service
                                                 Centers for the Developmentally
                                                 Disabled

    Subject:  Site Visit


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Nicole M. Sandusky, 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

 

MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2008


  Note:  Meeting Canceled

                                  9:00 A.M.      Site Visit
                                                 Jessup Maryland Correctional
                                                 Enterprises
                                                 Baltimore, MD

    Subject:  Site Visit


 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2008


  Note:  Meeting Canceled

                                  All Day        Ocean City, MD

    Subject:  Committee Retreat


 

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22, 2008


  Note:  Change in Location

                                  9:00 A.M.      Room 230
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Committee Retreat


 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, 2008


  Note:  Meeting Canceled

                                  All Day        Ocean City, MD

    Subject:  Committee Retreat


  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

 

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 29, 2008


                                  12:30 P.M.     Room 251
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  12:30 P.M. - Briefing: Climate Action Plan, Presented by Maryland
                Department of the Environment
              1:00 P.M. - Briefing: Use of Open Space Funds, Presented by
                Department of Natural Resources
              1:30 P.M. - Briefing: State's Water Resources, Presented by
                Maryland Department of the Environment and Peter Bouxsein


  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
 

NOTE: Future Agenda and Meetings to Be Announced

  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

 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 28, 2008


                                  3:00 P.M.      Room 100
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Briefing on House Bill 1147 of 2008 - Family Law - Child Custody
                Determinations


 

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2008


                                  3:00 P.M.      Room 100
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Briefing by Representatives of the Maryland State Bar Association
                on House Bill 412 of 2008 - Maryland Uniform Power of Attorney
                Act


  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
 

NOTE: Future Agenda and Meetings to Be Announced

  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

 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 16, 2008


                                  All Day        Site Visit

    Subject:  Site Visit: Baltimore City and Baltimore County


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  David A. Smulski, 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
PUBLIC SAFETY, TRANSPORTATION, AND ENVIRONMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
Senator James E. DeGrange, Sr., Chair

 

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2008


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


    Subject:  Site Visit: Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions'
                Public Safety Education and Training Center


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  David A. Smulski, 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

 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 16, 2008


                                  All Day        Southern Maryland

    Subject:  Site Visit


  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

 

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 29, 2008


                                  2:00 P.M.      3 East
                                                 Miller Senate Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Briefing on the Acquisition of Constellation Energy by MidAmerican
                Energy Holdings
              Update on the Status of Energy Efficiency Proposals to Meet the
                Goals of the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act of 2008


 

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2008


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

    Subject:  Briefing on Health Care Issues:
                - Transportation for Dialysis Patients
                - Update on the Health Care Expansion from the 2007 Special
                  Session
                - Update on Health Insurance Network Adequacy Regulations
                - Effect of Enactment of a Federal Mental Health Parity Law on
                  the State
                - Hospital Networks


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Tamela D. Burt, Marie L. Grant, or
      Andrew S. Johnston, 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 L. Jones, Senate Chair
Delegate Steven DeBoy, Sr., House Chair

 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2008


                                  1:00 P.M.      Room 120
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 6 Bladen Street
                                                 Annapolis, MD


    Subject:  Audits Hearings
                - Department of Human Resources - Child Support Enforcement
                    Administration
                - Department of Human Resources - Social Services Administration


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Karen Morgan or Lisa J. Simpson, Dept. 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

 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 28, 2008


                                  1:00 P.M.      National Cryptologic
                                                 Museum
                                                 Ft. Meade, MD



    Subject:  BRAC issues relating to Ft. Meade and the Maryland Department of
                Transportation


  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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HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND FINANCING, JOINT COMMITTEE ON

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

 

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2008


                                  1:00 P.M.      Joint Hearing Room
                                                 Legislative Services Building
                                                 90 State Circle
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Maryland Statewide Communications and Interoperability Program
              Expanding Access to Health Insurance to Children and Dependents


  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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MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, JOINT COMMITTEE ON ACCESS TO

Senator Delores G. Kelley, Presiding Chair
Delegate Joanne C. Benson, House Chair

 

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22, 2008


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


    Subject:  Update from the Maryland Mental Health and Criminal Justice
                Partnership
              Mental Health Services Issues in Prince George's County


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Erin R. Hopwood, Dept. of Legislative
      Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

   
 Date Issued: OCTOBER 20, 2008                                      Number: 08-1


              ADDENDUM TO HEARING SCHEDULE ISSUED OCTOBER 16, 2008          

   
               MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, JOINT COMMITTEE ON ACCESS TO 
                    Senator Delores G. Kelley, Presiding Chair
                      Delegate Joanne C. Benson, House Chair


 

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22, 2008


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


    Subject:  Update from the Maryland Mental Health and Criminal Justice
                Partnership
              Mental Health Services Issues in Prince George's County
              Update from NCSL on Federal Mental Health Parity Law


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Erin R. Hopwood, Dept. of Legislative
      Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, JOINT

Senator James C. Rosapepe, Senate Chair
Delegate Brian J. Feldman, House Chair

 

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2008


                                  2:00 P.M.      Room 150
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 6 Bladen Street
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Technology-Related Investments of the Maryland State Retirement
                and Pension System
              Health Care Information Technology


  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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WORKERS' COMPENSATION BENEFIT AND INSURANCE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Delegate Carolyn J. Krysiak, Presiding Chair
Senator Nathaniel Exum, Senate Chair

 

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2008


                                  1:00 P.M.      Room 230
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Workers' Compensation Legislative Issues


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

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LEGISLATIVE DATA SYSTEMS, JOINT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON

Senator James N. Robey, Senate Chair
Delegate Kumar P. Barve, House Chair

FULL COMMITTEE

 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     Room 218
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Business


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Lynne B. Porter or Michael A. Gaudiello,
      Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5200/5300 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5200/5300 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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PENSIONS, JOINT COMMITTEE ON

Senator Nathaniel J. McFadden, Senate Chair
Delegate Melony G. Griffith, House Chair

 

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     Room 120
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Update on reemployment of retirees in the employees' and teachers'
                pension systems;
              Briefing on the computer system for the State Retirement and
                Pension System;
              The Annual State Retirement and Pension System Investment
                Overview; and
              State Retirement and Pension System requested legislation,
                presented by the State Retirement and Pension System


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Anne E. Gawthrop or Michael Rubenstein,
      Dept. of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5530 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5530 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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PROGRAM OPEN SPACE AND AGRICULTURAL LAND PRESERVATION,
JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE ON

Senator Thomas M. Middleton, Co-Chair
Delegate Rudolph C. Cane, Co-Chair

 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     3 East
                                                 Miller Senate Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD

    Subject:  Current funding levels for land preservation and outlook for
                fiscal 2010
              Update on land preservation policies, programs, and procedures
              Potential legislation for the 2009 session


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Ryane Necessary or Joshua Watters, Dept. of
      of Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5350 (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


 

MONDAY OCTOBER 27, 2008


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



    Subject:  Historically Black Institutions' Study Panel Final Report;
              Briefings on Productivity


 

MONDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2008


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



    Subject:  Workgroup Reports: Accountability, Appropriate Funding Shares,
                Capital Investment, Economic Competitiveness/Workforce


 

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2008


                                  1:30 P.M.      Juan Ramon Jimenez Room
                                                 Stamp Student Union
                                                 College Park, MD



    Subject:  Work Session on Commission Recommendation

                                  7:00 P.M.      Colony Ballroom, Stamp
                                     to          Student Union
                                  9:00 P.M.      University of Maryland, College
                                                 Park
                                                 College Park, MD

    Subject:  Public Comments Hearing: Members of the public are invited to
                address the Commission with their concerns about higher
                education issues in Maryland. To accomodate participants, the
                Commission requests that anyone interested in speaking contact
                Mya Pierce at 410-946-5510 at least 3 days prior to the meeting.
                If you will be providing written comments, please bring 50
                copies.


  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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ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS/WORKFORCE WORKGROUP
Garland Williamson, Workgroup Chair

 

MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     Room 170
                                                 House Office Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD



    Subject:  Work Session


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

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VETERANS, TASK FORCE TO STUDY STATE ASSISTANCE TO

Senator Douglas J. J. Peters, Senate Chair
Delegate Mary Ann Love, House Chair

 

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     3 West
                                                 Miller Senate Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD



    Subject:  Discussion of Potential Recommendations for the Final Report


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Marie L. Grant and Suzanne Potts, Dept. of
      Legislative Services
              Telephone: 410-946-5350 (Annapolis/Baltimore Area)
                         301-970-5350 (Washington, D.C. Area)

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WORKING WATERFRONT COMMISSION

Stephen R. McHenry, Chair


 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, 2008


                                  6:30 P.M.      Room C1
                                                 Department of Natural Resources
                                                 580 Taylor Avenue
                                                 Annapolis, MD


    Subject:  Discuss Conservation Easements
              Discuss Latest Draft of the Final Report


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


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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARTICLE REVIEW COMMITTEE

James Kenney, Chair

 

MONDAY OCTOBER 27, 2008


                                  5:00 P.M.      Judiciary Training Room
                                                 2009F Commerce Park Drive
                                                 Annapolis, MD



    Subject:  Continuation of Review of Title 6 (Allegany County)
              Review of:
                Title 1, Subtitle 2 (Statement of Policy; Construction of
                  Article)
                Title 1, Subtitle 3 (Duties of Comptroller)
                Title 1, Subtitle 8 (Forfeitures)


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

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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

Sheila McDonald, Chair

 

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5, 2008


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


    Subject:  General Meeting


 

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     Joint Hearing Room
                                                 Legislative Services Building
                                                 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, Chair

 

FRIDAY OCTOBER 24, 2008


                                  3:00 P.M.      Joint Hearing Room
                                     to          Legislative Services Building
                                  8:00 P.M.      90 State Circle
                                                 Annapolis, MD


    Subject:  Regular 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
 

NOTE: Future Agenda and Meetings to Be Announced

  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Tracey DeShields, Mental Hygiene
      Administration
              Telephone: 410-402-8448

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MENTAL HYGIENE ADMINISTRATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP
Theodore N. Giovanis, Chair

 

MONDAY NOVEMBER 3, 2008


                                  1:00 P.M.      The Meeting House
                                                 Oakland Mills Interfaith Center
                                                 5885 Robert Oliver Place
                                                 Columbia, MD

    Subject:  Draft Reports for Annual Report
              Workplan for 2009


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Tracey DeShields, Mental Hygiene
      Administration
              Telephone: 410-402-8448

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CRIMINAL SENTENCING POLICY, STATE COMMISSION ON

Howard S. Chasanow, Chair

 

TUESDAY DECEMBER 9, 2008


                                  5:30 P.M.      Training Room 1-3
                                     to          Judiciary Training Center
                                  7:30 P.M.      2009D Commerce Park Drive
                                                 Annapolis, MD



    Subject:  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

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GROUP HOME PLACEMENT AND EDUCATION PRACTICES, THE TASK FORCE TO STUDY

Senator Bobby A. Zirkin, Chair

 

MONDAY OCTOBER 27, 2008


                                  3:00 P.M.      Room 1044
                                     to          Department of Human Resources
                                  5:00 P.M.      311 W. Saratoga Street
                                                 Baltimore, MD



    Subject:  Placement and Education Issues in Group Homes for Children


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Shelley Tinney, Governor's Office
      for Children
              Telephone: 410-767-2547

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HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND REIMBURSEMENT, TASK FORCE ON

John M. Colmers, Chair

FULL COMMITTEE

 

MONDAY NOVEMBER 3, 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
    Note:  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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PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
John M. Colmers, Chair

 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2008


                                  2:00 P.M.      Conference Room
                                                 Maryland Health Care Commission
                                                 4160 Patterson Ave
                                                 Baltimore, 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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NON-PAR PHYSICIAN REIMBURSEMENT
John M. Colmers, Chair

 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 30, 2008


                                  2:00 P.M.      Conference Room
                                                 Maryland Health Care Commission
                                                 4160 Patterson Ave
                                                 Baltimore, 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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PHYSICIAN CREDENTIALING
John M. Colmers, Chair

 

FRIDAY OCTOBER 31, 2008


                                  2:00 P.M.      Conference Room
                                                 Maryland Health Care Commission
                                                 4160 Patterson Ave
                                                 Baltimore, 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 CARE PROFESSIONALS AND IMPROVED PATIENT CARE (HB 811),
TASK FORCE ON DISCIPLINE OF

Patty Brown, Chair

 

MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2008


                                  9:00 A.M.      Room 106 (Krongard Room)
                                      to         University of Maryland School
                                  12:00 P.M.     of Law
                                                 500 W. Baltimore St.
                                                 Baltimore, MD

    Subject:  To Be Announced


 

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2008


                                  9:00 A.M.      Room 106
                                     to          (Krongard Room)
                                  12:00 P.M.     University of Maryland School
                                                 of Law
                                                 500 W. Baltimore St.
                                                 Baltimore, MD

    Subject:  To Be Announced


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Anne Hubbard, Office of Governmental Affairs
              Telephone: 410-767-6481

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HEREDITARY AND CONGENITAL DISORDERS, STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON

Ada Hamosh, Chair

 

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2008


                                  6:00 P.M.      Room L-1
                                     to          201 W. Preston Street
                                  8:00 P.M.      Baltimore, MD


    Subject:  Report to Legislature Regarding Parental Exception: HB216


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Donna X. Harris, Dept. of Health and Mental
      Hygiene
              Telephone: 410-767-5642

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JUDICIAL RIDE-ALONG COMMITTEE




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BALTIMORE CITY JUDICIAL RIDE-ALONG

Honorable Robert M. Bell, Chair

 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2008


                                  8:30 A.M.      Room 510 Courthouse East
                                                 Baltimore City Circuit Court
                                                 111 N. Calvert Street
                                                 Baltimore, MD


    Subject:  Education and Update on New Judicial Initiatives


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Suzanne Delaney, Maryland Judiciary
              Telephone: 410-260-1488

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BALTIMORE COUNTY JUDICIAL RIDE-ALONG

Honorable Robert M. Bell, Chair

 

MONDAY OCTOBER 27, 2008


                                  8:30 A.M.      Circuit Court
                                                 401 Bosley Avenue
                                                 Towson, MD



    Subject:  Education and Update on New Judicial Initiatives


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Suzanne Delaney, Maryland Judiciary
              Telephone: 410-260-1488

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FREDERICK COUNTY JUDICIAL RIDE-ALONG

Honorable Robert M. Bell, Chair

 

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 29, 2008


                                  8:30 A.M.      Circuit Court Jury Room
                                                 100 West Patrick Street
                                                 Frederick, MD



    Subject:  Education and Update on New Judicial Initiatives


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Suzanne Delaney, Maryland Judiciary
              Telephone: 410-260-1488

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY JUDICIAL RIDE-ALONG

Honorable Robert M. Bell, Chair

 

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 22, 2008


                                  8:30 A.M.      Courthouse
                                                 50 Maryland Avenue
                                                 Rockville, MD



    Subject:  Education and Update on New Judicial Initiatives


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Suzanne Delaney, Maryland Judiciary
              Telephone: 410-260-1488

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MARYLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION

John A. Hurson, Chair



 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 16, 2008


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


    Subject:  To Be Announced

  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Grace S. Zaczek, Dept. of Health and Mental
      Hygiene
              Telephone: 410-764-4661

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MARYLAND FORENSIC LABORATORY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (FLAC)

To Be Announced

 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, 2008


                                  9:00 A.M.      Suite 500 - Secretary
                                                 Conference
                                                 State Office Building
                                                 201 W. Preston Street
                                                 Baltimore, MD


    Subject:  Initial Meeting


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Michael Wadja, Dept. of Health and Mental
      Hygiene
              Telephone: 410-767-6909

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MARYLAND HEALTH CARE COMMISSION

Marilyn Moon, Chair

FULL COMMISSION

 

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2008


                                  1:00 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 JUDICIAL COMPENSATION COMMISSION

Elizabeth J. Buck, Chair

 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2008


                                  4:00 P.M.      2 East
                                                 Miller Senate Building
                                                 Annapolis, MD



    Subject:  Discussion of salary recommendations


  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 MEDICAID ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Kevin Lindamood, Chair

 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 23, 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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PHYSICIAN SHORTAGES IN RURAL AREAS, TASK FORCE TO REVIEW

Senator Thomas Middleton, Chair

 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 21, 2008


                                  2:00 P.M.      3 East
                                     to          Miller Senate Building
                                  4:00 P.M       Annapolis, MD


    Subject:  Physician Shortages in Rural Areas


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Shivonne Laird, University of Maryland
      School of Medicine
              Telephone: 410-706-8782

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PRESERVATION OF HERITAGE LANGUAGES IN MD, TASK FORCE ON THE
Dr. Catherine W. Ingold, Chair

 

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2008


                                  10:00 A.M.     Suite 2132
                                                 National Foreign Language
                                                 Center
                                                 University of MD
                                                 5201 Paint Branch Pkwy
                                                 College Park, MD

    Subject:  Subcommittee reports on heritage language data and programs


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Susan Spinnato, Maryland State Department
      of Education
              Telephone: 410-767-6577

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PREVENTIVE HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES BLOCK GRANT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Audrey S. Regan, Chair

 

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14, 2008


                                  9:00 A.M.      Lobby Level Conference
                                     to          Room L2
                                  11:00 A.M.     O'Connor Building
                                                 201 W. Preston Street
                                                 Baltimore, MD


    Subject:  FY09 and FY10 Grantee Activities
              Updates from CDC


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Audrey S. Regan, Dept. of Health and Mental
      Hygiene
              Telephone: 410-767-3431

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STUDENT PHYSICAL FITNESS IN MARYLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS, TASK FORCE ON

Michael Mason, Chair

 

TUESDAY OCTOBER 21, 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


 

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6, 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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STUDENTS SUBJECT TO MULTIPLE SUSPENSIONS, TASK FORCE TO
STUDY ISSUES RELATED TO

Dale Rauenzahn, Chair

 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 30, 2008


                                  9:30 A.M.      Loyola College Columbia
                                     to          Campus
                                  3:00 P.M.      8890 McGaw Road
                                                 Columbia, MD



    Subject:  Sub-Committee Reports
              Possible Recommendations and Rationale
              Work in Sub-Committees


  FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:  Marcia Lathroum, Maryland State Dept.
      of Education
              Telephone: 410-767-0307

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WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR PERMITTING AND PRESCRIPTION
DRUG INTEGRITY ACT WORKGROUP

David Chason and Donald Taylor, Co-Chairs

 

MONDAY OCTOBER 20, 2008


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


    Subject:  Discussion of 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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