Staff: Andrew M. Lantner (410) 946-5350, (301) 970-5350
Alcoholic Beverages Article Review Committee began its work in July 2008. Revised Article was considered in 2016 legislative session (Chapter 41, Acts of 2016).
ARTICLE 27 REVISION COMMITTEE
Staff: Shirleen M. Pilgrim (410) 946-5350, (301) 970-5350
In 1992, Legislative Policy Committee established Article 27 Revision Committee to review laws relating to crimes and punishments. Revision Committee recommended, and General Assembly has passed, substantive revisions of laws on arson and burglary, assault, disorderly conduct, escape from detention, explosives, trespass, and victims' rights.
Committee discontinued in June 2008.
The Election Law Article Review Committee began in 1998. Its revisions to the Elections Article (Art. 33) were adopted during the 2002 legislative session (Chapter 291, Acts of 2002).
GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: Erin R. Hopwood (410) 946-5350, (301) 970-5350
Created in 2012, General Provisions Article Review Committee covered former Article 1, Open Meetings Law, Public Information Act, and other miscellaneous provisions of law. New General Provisions Article was adopted during 2014 legislative session (Chapter 94, Acts of 2014).
HOUSING ARTICLE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: Andrew M. Lantner (410) 946-5350, (301) 970-5350
In Oct. 2002, Housing Article Review Committee began its work. Division I of Housing and Community Development Article was introduced and passed in 2005 legislative session (Chapter 26, Acts of 2005). Division II of that article was passed in 2006 session (Chapter 63, Acts of 2006).
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION LAW ARTICLE (Art. 49B) REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: Susan H. Russell (410) 946-5350, (301) 970-5350
In May 2008, Human Relations Commission Law Article Review Committee began its work of revising those laws pertaining to Human Relations Commission. During 2009 legislative session, revisions were introduced and passed. These included repeal of Article 49B and addition of a new Title 20 (Human Relations) to State Government Article (Chapter 120, Acts of 2009).
HUMAN SERVICES ARTICLE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: Susan H. Russell (410) 946-5510, (301) 970-5510
Human Services Article Review Committee was formed in 2003. Committee revised laws relating to Department of Aging; Department of Human Resources; Department of Juvenile Services; social services and local departments of social services; public assistance; community services; individuals with disabilities; Office of Children, Youth, and Families; and Maryland Legal Services Corporation. Committee presented Human Services Article during 2007 legislative session, and it was enacted in 2007 (Chapter 3, Acts of 2007).
LAND USE ARTICLE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: Robert K. Smith (410) 946-5350, (301) 970-5350
Formed in 2009, work of Land Use Article Review Committee was introduced in 2012 legislative session, and enacted as Chapter 426, Acts of 2012.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARTICLE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: Kelly G. Dincau (410) 946-5350, (301) 970-5350
Formed in 2006, Local Government Article Review Committee addressed laws relating to local government. Local Government Article was enacted in 2013 (Chapter 119, Acts of 2013).
PUBLIC SAFETY ARTICLE REVIEW COMMITTEE
Formed in 1999, Public Safety Article Review Committee revised laws governing Department of State Police; State Fire Marshal and State Fire Prevention Commission; building codes; emergency management; explosives; firearms and fire safety; and militia. Revisions to current laws were introduced in 2003 legislative session and adopted by General Assembly (Chapter 5, Acts of 2003).
WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION LAW (Art. 29) REVIEW COMMITTEE
Staff: Georgeanne A. Carter (410) 946-5350, (301) 970-5350
In 2008, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Law Review Committee began reviewing laws relating to Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. Revisions were passed during 2010 legislative session and merged Article 29 with Public Utilities Companies Article to form Public Utilities Article.
Appointed by Senate President & House Speaker:
Joseph F. Murphy, Jr., Chair
Gary E. Bair, Esq.; Gary S. Bernstein, Esq.; Russell P. Butler, Esq.; Howard S. Chasanow; Mark Colvin, Esq.; Robert L. Dean, Esq.; Ann Marie Doory; Gilbert J. Genn, Esq.; John A. Giannetti, Jr.; Daniel M. Long; Timothy F. Maloney, Esq.; Kenneth H. Masters, Esq.; Charles E. Moylan, Jr.; Irma S. Raker; Norman R. Stone, Jr.; Joseph F. Vallario, Jr.; Byron L. Warnken, Esq.
Appointed by Code Revision Committee:
Robert A. Zarnoch, Chair
Bonnie A. Kirkland, Esq.; Eric Lieberman, Esq.; Ann MacNeille, Esq.; Franklin B. Olmsted, Esq.; William G. Somerville, Esq.; Shale D. Stiller, Esq.
Appointed by Code Revision Committee:
Franklin B. Olmsted, Esq., Chair
Judith A. Armold, Esq.; Paul Casey; James A. Kenney III; Evelyn Pasquier; Thomas P. Perkins III; Patricia R. Sylvester.
Appointed by Code Revision Committee:
Bonnie A. Kirkland, Esq., Chair
Kathleen M. Cahill, Esq.; Donald C. Fry, Esq.; Glendora C. Hughes, Esq.; Hannah E. M. Lieberman, Esq.; Catherine M. Shultz, Esq.; Stephen M. Silvestri, Esq.
Appointed by Code Revision Committee:
Bonnie A. Kirkland, Esq., Chair
Kathleen M. Boucher, Esq.; Kathleen O'Ferrall Friedman; Hannah E. M. Lieberman, Esq.; Mary Pizzo, Esq.; Catherine M. Shultz, Esq.
Appointed by Code Revision Committee:
Glenn T. Harrell, Jr., Chair
Stanley D. Abrams, Esq.; John J. Delaney, Esq.; David H. Fishman, Esq.; Lisa Jackson, Esq.; George A. Nilson, Esq.; Joseph A. Stevens, Esq.; Lawrence N. Taub, Esq.; William C. Wantz, Esq.; Shelley S. Wasserman, Esq.; Peter Max Zimmerman, Esq.
Appointed by Code Revision Committee:
William R. Varga, Esq., Chair
David S. Bliden, Esq.; Sondra Harans Block, Esq.; Michael Faden, Esq.; Patricia A. Logan, Esq.; John S. Mathias, Esq.; Thomas J. Peddicord, Esq.; Frederick C. Sussman, Esq.; Thomas N. Yeager, Esq.
Appointed by Code Revision Committee:
Raymond G. Thieme, Jr., Chair
Mary Ellen Barbera; Jana C. Burch, Esq.; Stuart M. Nathan, Esq.; Evelyn W. Pasquier, Esq.; Roger D. Redden, Esq.; Robert J. Steinberg.
Appointed by Code Revision Committee:
Robert A. Zarnoch, Chair
Benjamin Bialek, Esq.; Robert H. Drummer, Esq.; Nathan J. Greenbaum, Esq.; Joel A. Kramer, Esq.; Leonard L. Lucci, Esq.
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