MD SB515 | 2011 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Passed on May 10 2011 - 100% progression
Action: 2011-05-10 - Approved by the Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Passed on May 10 2011 - 100% progression
Action: 2011-05-10 - Approved by the Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing that specified individuals may be eligible for services from the Office of the Public Defender without an assessment regarding the need of the individual; establishing that the determination of eligibility for services from the Office of the Public Defender based on need applies for an individual whose assets and net annual income equal or exceed a specified amount; and establishing that the courts are prohibited from appointing an attorney through the Office of the Public Defender under specified circumstances.
Title
Public Defender - Representation - Income Eligibility and Appointment by a
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2011-04-06 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 135 N: 1 NV: 1 Abs: 4) [PASS]
2011-03-11 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 44 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2011-03-11 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 44 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 2) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-10 | Approved by the Governor | |
| 2011-04-06 | Third Reading Passed (135-1) | |
| 2011-04-05 | Second Reading Passed | |
| 2011-04-05 | Favorable Report Adopted | |
| 2011-04-09 | Favorable Report by Judiciary | |
| 2011-03-28 | Hearing 4/5 at 1:00 p.m. | |
| 2011-03-11 | First Reading Judiciary | |
| 2011-04-06 | Returned Passed | |
| 2011-03-11 | Third Reading Passed (44-0) | |
| 2011-03-09 | Second Reading Passed | |
| 2011-03-09 | Favorable Report Adopted | |
| 2011-03-08 | Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings | |
| 2011-02-09 | Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. | |
| 2011-02-04 | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
