MD HB260 | 2023 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB1107
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 24-2)
Status: Passed on May 3 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-05-03 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 270
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 24-2)
Status: Passed on May 3 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-05-03 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 270
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing a licensing and regulatory system for sign language interpreters under the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters in the Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; establishing the Sign Language Interpreters Fund to be used exclusively to cover the documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the Board's duties, including development of programs to assist licensure of marginalized interpreters, development of certain mentorship programs, and financial assistance for certain applicants; etc.
Title
Maryland Sign Language Interpreters Act
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2023-04-10 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 47 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2023-03-18 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 101 N: 34 NV: 0 Abs: 5) [PASS]
2023-03-18 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 101 N: 34 NV: 0 Abs: 5) [PASS]
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2023-05-03 | House | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 270 |
2023-04-10 | House | Returned Passed |
2023-04-10 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (47-0) |
2023-04-10 | Senate | Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed |
2023-04-10 | Senate | Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment |
2023-03-20 | Senate | Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment |
2023-03-18 | House | Third Reading Passed (101-34) |
2023-03-16 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
2023-03-16 | House | Favorable with Amendments {173127/1 Adopted |
2023-03-16 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Health and Government Operations |
2023-01-26 | House | Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m. |
2023-01-25 | House | First Reading Health and Government Operations |
Same As/Similar To
HB1107 (Carry Over) 2022-03-21 - Referred Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
SB346 (Crossfiled) 2023-05-03 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 269
SB346 (Crossfiled) 2023-05-03 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 269
Subjects
Appropriations
Committees and Commissions
Comptroller
Crimes and Punishments
Data
Deaf Persons
Ethics
Fees
Fines
Governor
Language
Licenses
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
Reports
Revenue and Taxes
Rules and Regulations
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Sunset
Treasurers
Work, Labor, and Employment
Committees and Commissions
Comptroller
Crimes and Punishments
Data
Deaf Persons
Ethics
Fees
Fines
Governor
Language
Licenses
Notices
Penalties and Sentences
Reports
Revenue and Taxes
Rules and Regulations
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Sunset
Treasurers
Work, Labor, and Employment