Organization on the record
MSBA FJLSC
Bills
35
28 for · 10 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
56%
18 of 32 decided
Lobbyists hired
0
none registered
Reported lobbying spend
$0
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2023 Regular Session12 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 4 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Repeal of Spousal Defense | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Enacted |
| HB 14 Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Enacted |
| HB 800 Execution on a Judgment - Child Support Arrearages - Workers' Compensation | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Enacted |
| HB 1020 Child Custody - Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 1069 Protective Orders – Coercive Control | UNFPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| SB 28 Child Custody – Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| SB 36 Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Enacted |
| SB 36 Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Enacted |
| SB 42 Child Custody - Relocation of Child - Expedited Hearing (Assurance of Child's Safety Act) | FWAPDF | Smith, Michelle | Enacted |
| SB 383 Family Law - Maryland Child Abduction Prevention Act | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Enacted |
| SB 706 Child Support - Reporting of Employment Information - Independent Contractors | FAV | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| SB 711 Child Support - Sports Wagering and Fantasy Competition Intercept | FAV | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
2022 Regular Session16 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 104 Family Law - Child Custody and Visitation | FWAPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 148 Criminal Law - Stalking - Definition | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Enacted |
| HB 153 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Repeal of Spousal Defense | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Passed both chambers |
| HB 296 Temporary Protective Orders - Electronic Filing and Video Conferencing Hearings | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Enacted |
| HB 561 Child Custody - Cases Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence - Training for Judges | FWAPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 564 Family Law – Child Custody and Visitation – Disease or Illness | UNFPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 639 Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 639 Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 943 Family Law - Grandparent Visitation | UNFPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 947 Family Law - Joint Custody | UNFPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 1036 Child Custody - Relocation of Child - Expedited Hearing | UNFPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 1141 Family Law - Grandparent Visitation | UNFPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 1168 Child Custody - Legal Decision-Making and Parenting Time | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 1178 Peace Orders and Protective Orders - Coercive Control | UNFPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 1195 Family Law - Grandparent Visitation | UNFPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| SB 33 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Fourth-Degree Sexual Offense and Spousal Defense | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Passed both chambers |
2021 Regular Session10 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 71 Juvenile Services Education Board and Program – Establishment, Powers, and Duties | FAV | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 242 Family Law - Emancipation of a Minor and Authorization to Marry | FAV | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 243 Family Law - Grounds for Divorce | FAV | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 505 Child Custody - Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time | FAV | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 505 Child Custody - Legal Decision Making and Parenting Time | FAV | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 748 Family Law – Child Custody and Visitation | FWA | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 816 Family Law - Support of Destitute Adult Children - Repeal | UNF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| HB 930 Family Law - Removal of Child From Home - Meetings | FAVPDF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |
| SB 250 Criminal Law - Sexual Crimes - Fourth Degree Sexual Offense and Spousal Defense | FAV | Smith, Michelle | Passed both chambers |
| SB 675 Child Custody - Cases Involving Child Abuse or Domestic Violence - Training for Judges and Child's Counsel | UNF | Smith, Michelle | Did not advance |