Task Force to Study Crime Classification
Sponsor: Chris West (District 42)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 712 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Task Force to Study Crime Classification to study and make recommendations regarding a method for classifying crimes and civil offenses under State law and to identify and logically categorize all crimes and civil offenses that exist under State law; and requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly on or before December 31, 2023.
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Testimony (14)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 6Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Position only |
| FAV | Jordan, Lisae Clobbyist | Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) | Position only |
| FAV | West, Christopher | Senator Chris West | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | West, Christopher | Senator Chris West | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DeVaughn- Johnson, Ashley | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hanson- Mundell, Nicole | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator West, Senator Westlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator West, Senator Westlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Giannetti , Johnlobbyist | MCDAA - Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Shapiro, Melanielobbyist | Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Katana, Shaolilobbyist | Maryland State Bar Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Kemerer, Hannibal | Office of Attorney General | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Saccenti, Brian | Office of the Public Defender | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Haven, Kimberly | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
FAVJordan, Lisae CMaryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA)Registered for: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
FWAGiannetti , JohnMCDAA - Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationRegistered for: Stellar IT Maryland; Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association
FWAShapiro, MelanieMaryland Network Against Domestic ViolenceRegistered for: Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence