Reckless and Negligent Driving - Death of Another - Must-Appear Violation (Sherry's and Christian's Law)
Sponsor: Senator CassillyCommittee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Vehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadStatus: Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Providing that a person charged with reckless or negligent driving must appear in court and may not prepay the fine if the reckless or negligent driving contributed to an accident that resulted in the death of another person.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 14FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Ali, Raginalobbyist | AAA Mid-Atlantic | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sawyer, Kennneth | ABATE of Maryland, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sawyer, Kennneth | ABATE of Maryland, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shellenberger, Scott | Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | mclane, michelle | Carroll County Abate Chapter - Yes! I plan to testify | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McLane, Shelli | Carroll County Abate chapter....yes i plan to testify | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cassilly, Senator Bob | Maryland Senate | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cassilly, Senator Bob | Maryland Senate | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Morningstar, Sara | Montgomery County Government | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dowling, Stephanie | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Eaton, Ken | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Korin, Jon | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Cassilly, Senator Cassillylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Cassilly, Senator Cassillylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | MD Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |