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| annotated code of Maryland |
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| the law itself. publish every bill that passes the general assembly |
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| 24 votes. senate majority. need to pass bills |
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| override Governor's veto, constitutional amendments, emergency legislation |
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| on Gen Assm website, tells you everything you need to know about individual legislators. |
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| appeals, special appeals, district court |
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| Governor (O'Malley), President of the Senate (Mike Miller), Speaker of the House of Delegates (Mike Bush) |
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| a lawyer who knows a governor |
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| Senate is also called the... |
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| how many districts in Maryland |
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| how many members of the Maryland General assembly? |
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| representatives for each district? |
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| how many delegates total in MD House? |
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| foundation of advocacy based on which amendment |
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| 1st. right to petition govt. basis on which we lobby |
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| does maryland have libel or slander? |
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| people you hire to protect you from politicians...(hah) |
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| MD insurance code controls.. |
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| what companies must offer in terms of insurance |
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| introduced with every bill. tells how much a bill costs or makes. anticipated revene and cost. also includes bill analysis, says what the bill is about. |
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| from where do ideas for bills come? |
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| lobbyists, constituents... etc |
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| bills filed in both houses called |
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| most bills propose changes in... |
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| prepares and compiles journal of floor proceedings |
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| calls roll, reads bills and resolutions |
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| enforcement of order, state police have a unit for this these days |
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| distributes the bills and resolutions. a high school student who works for two week long period |
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| Treasurer is appointed... |
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| by both houses at beginning of 4year term. meet at joint session, vote as single entity. so since house has more members, the practically decide the treasurer |
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| gov, treasurer, comptroller. go here for approval for any construction project |
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| house impeaches, Senate does trial |
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| for congrats, condolences. only one chamber. doesn't usually need a committee |
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| to take official action or state a policy without the other chamber |
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| one expresses the sense of GenAssm, the other has the force and effect of law |
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| amount needed to pass a bill. in senate, a quorum |
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| volume containing all the changes made that year. won't reprint code every year, just make additions |
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| decision by insurance company saying something isn't covered. these days, appear rights, go to court or talk to insurance commissisoner |
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| when does emergency bill take effect |
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| as soon as passes. need 3/5. must pertain to ...? |
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| can add it to a bill. doesn't end up in statute when printed in code but conveys intent and problem. justification. but can't override what the plain meaning of the statute. purist lawyers call it meaningless fluff |
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| perception of credibility based on |
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| competence, expertness, trustworthyness, dynamism. increases with perception of authority. influenced by personal attributes |
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| Senate has how many standing committees |
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| there are 6 total, but 4 principle |
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| Senate budget and taxation |
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| budgets, bonds, revenue, expenditures, appropriations |
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| Senate Education, health and Environmental Affairs |
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| businesses, alcohol, ethics, environment, health, education, local govt affairs, state organization and procedures |
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| banks, credit, financing, insurance, horse racing, lotteries, transportation, labor, employment, utilities, social programs, welfare, |
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| Senate judicial procedings |
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| administrative procedures act, criminal justice system, properties, trusts, estates, constitutional amendments, equal rights, landlord/tenant laws, vehicle laws |
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