Real Property - Access to Counsel in Evictions Program - Mandated Reports
Sponsor: Jon S. Cardin (District 11B)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Real PropertyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 312 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the information relating to the Access to Counsel in Evictions Program required to be reported by the Maryland Legal Services Corporation each year to include disaggregation by case type, the amount paid to attorneys for each case managed, the geographic distribution of cases, the disposition of cases decided, the amount of State and federal funds allocated to each designated organization, and the number of individuals provided legal representation for multiple cases.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Cardin, Delegate Cardinlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Wiggins, Grasonlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Siri, Michellelobbyist | The Maryland Legal Services Corporation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association
FAVWiggins, GrasonRegistered for: Maryland Chamber of Commerce; United Way of Central Maryland, Inc.; Madison Marquette Property Investments LLC; Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund; Family Tree, The; OVG Facilities…
INFOSiri, MichelleThe Maryland Legal Services CorporationRegistered for: Maryland Legal Services Corporation; Women's Law Center of Maryland, Inc.