HB 40 — Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Causing Unavailability of Witness
Last action — Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 607
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 01, 2019. Enacted.
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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4 sponsors
4 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
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Read HB 40 on the official Maryland source →Action History
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Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 607
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Passed Enrolled
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Third Reading Passed
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House Concurs Senate Amendments
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Third Reading Passed
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Motion Rules Suspend Two Readings Same Day Const/Rule 24 (Senator King) Adopted
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Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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Favorable with Amendments {
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Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Smith) Adopted
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Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
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Referred Judicial Proceedings
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Third Reading Passed
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Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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Favorable with Amendments {
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Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
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Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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Hearing canceled
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Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m.
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First Reading Judiciary
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Pre-filed
Sponsors
- Barron · Primary
- Henson · Primary
- Grammer · Primary
- Malone · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 184 not signed on
Sponsors (4)
- Barron
- Henson
- Grammer
- Malone
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (184)
184 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 184 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 48 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Democrat | 58 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Republican | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 130 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| % of votes cast | 92% | 0% | 0% | 8% |
How each member voted (141)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Democrat | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 43 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 4% | 0% | 4% |
How each member voted (47)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. President | — | Yea |
| Elfreth | — | Yea |
| Lee | — | Yea |
| Serafini | — | Yea |
| Hough | — | Yea |
| Peters | — | Yea |
| Kelley | — | Yea |
| Washington | — | Yea |
| Cassilly | — | Yea |
| Klausmeier | — | Yea |
| Young | — | Yea |
| Eckardt | — | Yea |
| Hershey | — | Yea |
| Edwards | — | Yea |
| Carter | — | Nay |
| Sydnor | — | Nay |
| Pinsky | — | Not Voting |
| Delegate Edith J. Patterson | Democrat | Yea |
| Delegate Stephanie Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Antonio Hayes | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Arthur Ellis | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Benjamin F. Kramer | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Brian J. Feldman | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Cheryl C. Kagan | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Clarence K. Lam | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Cory V. McCray | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Craig J. Zucker | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Guy Guzzone | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Jeff Waldstreicher | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Jim Rosapepe | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Joanne C. Benson | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Katie Fry Hester | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Malcolm Augustine | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Nancy J. King | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Pamela Beidle | Democrat | Yea |
| Senator Shelly Hettleman | Democrat | Yea |
| Delegate April Miller | Republican | Not Voting |
| Delegate Mike Griffith | Republican | Yea |
| Delegate Teresa E. Reilly | Republican | Yea |
| Senator Bryan W. Simonaire | Republican | Yea |
| Senator Chris West | Republican | Yea |
| Senator J.B. Jennings | Republican | Yea |
| Senator Jack Bailey | Republican | Yea |
| Senator Jason C. Gallion | Republican | Yea |
| Senator Johnny Ray Salling | Republican | Yea |
| Senator Justin Ready | Republican | Yea |
| Senator Mary Beth Carozza | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 49 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Democrat | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 25 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 134 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 0% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (141)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 40?
- HB 40 is sponsored by Barron, Henson, Grammer, and Malone.
- What is the current status of HB 40?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 01, 2019. Enacted.
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