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Public Safety - Lights On for Maryland Program - Establishment

Sponsor: Jared Solomon (District 18)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Public SafetyStatus: Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) (as of Nov 9, 2023)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Establishing the Lights On for Maryland Program to authorize law enforcement agencies to provide vouchers to drivers detained at traffic stops to cover the costs of vehicle equipment repairs such as a headlight, taillight, brake light, or turn signal at certain auto repair shops; requiring the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services to administer the Program; establishing the Lights On for Maryland Program Fund to finance the Program; and requiring the participation of Department of State Police.

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Testimony (10)

MGA witness list
FAV 7FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVJordan, SamuelBaltimore Transit Equity CoalitionOral + Written (PDF)
FAVBarber, ClaudiaClaudia Barber, Attorney at LawOral + Written (PDF)
FAVPatterson, ShermanLights On!Oral + Written (PDF)
FAVAgarin, UfuomaMD Black CaucusWritten (PDF)
FAVKenner, AugustUniversity of Maryland Police DepartmentOral
FAVMitchell, DavidUniversity of Maryland Police DepartmentOral + Written (PDF)
FAVDelegate Solomon, Delegate SolomonlegislatorIndividualOral
UNFAnderson, KathyMaryland State PoliceWritten (PDF)
UNFMeyerovich, MarkIndividualPosition only
FWALatino Caucus, Maryland LegislativeIndividualWritten (PDF)

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