Organization on the record
Maryland Chief's and Sheriffs Association
Bills
20
15 for · 4 against · 1 info
Got their outcome
28%
5 of 18 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
2025 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 139 Public Safety - Police Accountability - Deadline for Completion of Investigation | UNF | Hamill, Russell | Did not advance |
| HB 186 Police Discipline - Trial Board Composition | FWA | Hamill, Russell | Withdrawn |
| SB 381 Motor Vehicles - Automated Enforcement Programs - Privacy Protections | UNF | Hamill, Russell | Enacted |
| SB 390 Motor Vehicles - Speed Monitoring Systems - Statements and Certificates of Violations | FAV | Hamill, Russell | Enacted |
2024 Regular Session8 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 319 Juvenile Justice Restoration Act of 2024 | FAV | Hamill, Russell | Did not advance |
| HB 601 Street Racing and Exhibition Driving – Prohibited Acts, Enforcement, and Penalties | FAV | Hamill, Russell | Enacted |
| HB 814 Juvenile Law - Reform | FWA | Hamill, Russell | Enacted |
| SB 52 Juvenile Justice Restoration Act of 2024 | FAV | Hamill, Russell | Did not advance |
| SB 442 Street Racing and Exhibition Driving - Prohibited Acts, Enforcement, and Penalties | FAV | Hamill, Russell | Enacted |
| SB 744 Juvenile Law - Reform | FWA | Hamill, Russell | Did not advance |
| SB 753 Public Safety - Firearm Background Checks, Victim Notification, and the Maryland State Police Gun Center | INFO | Hamill, Russell | Did not advance |
| SB 1097 Public Safety - Firearm Safety and Firearm Crimes | FWA | Hamill, Russell | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session2 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 223 Criminal Procedure - Facial Recognition Technology - Requirements, Procedures, and Prohibitions | UNF | Hamill, Russell | Passed both chambers |
| HB 332 Public Safety – Law Enforcement – Body–Worn Cameras (Body–Worn Camera Appropriation and Financing Act of 2023) | FWA | Hamill, Russell | Did not advance |
2022 Regular Session5 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 411 Public Safety – Local Law Enforcement Coordination Council and Coordinator and State Aid for Police Protection Fund | FAV | Hamill, Russell | Did not advance |
| HB 1023 Department of Legislative Services - Collection of Information Related to Public Safety, Criminal Justice, Corrections, and Juvenile Services | UNFPDF | Hamill, Russell | Enacted |
| HB 1184 Police Accountability Boards and Administrative Charging Committees - Municipal Corporations | FAVPDF | Hamill, Russell | Did not advance |
| SB 397 Public Safety - Local Law Enforcement Coordination Council and Coordinator and State Aid for Police Protection Fund | FAV | Hamill, Russell | Did not advance |
| SB 612 Street Racing and Exhibition Driving - Prohibited Acts, Enforcement, and Penalties | FAV | Hamill, Russell | Vetoed |
2021 Regular Session1 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 671 Public Information Act – Personnel and Investigatory Records – Complaints Against Police Officers | FAV | Hamill, Russell | Did not advance |