Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission - Members and Hearing Examiners
Sponsor: N. Scott Phillips (District 10)Committee: JudiciarySubject: CorrectionsStatus: Hearing 3/27 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the number of members of the Maryland Parole Commission from 10 to at least 15 but not more than 20 members; altering the appointing authority and method of appointment of parole commissioners; and repealing the authority of the Commission to appoint and utilize hearing examiners.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 9Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Mckesson, DeRay | Campaign Zero | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Speaks, Terry | Out for Justice | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Phillips, Delegate Phillipslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Phillips, Delegate Phillipslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Phillips, N. Scott | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Johnson, Daralobbyist | ACLU | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Johnson, Daralobbyist | American Civil Liberties Union of Maryland | Position only |
| UNF | Thoms, Christopher | DPSCS | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Thoms, Christopher | DPSCS | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Hicks, Chelsea | Maryland Parole Commission | Oral |
| UNF | Hawkins, Felicia | Maryland Professional Employees Council-AFT, Local 6197 | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Riley, Deniselobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Williams, Ronald | Individual | Position only |