Title 2. General Assembly — Subtitle 10A. Miscellaneous Statutory Committees

The Committee consists of 10 members.

Of the 10 members:

whether adequate flexibility exists under the current criteria to meet the special characteristics and needs of the individual counties and municipalities having land within the critical areas;

whether the current timetable for review of approved local critical area protection programs is adequate to meet the special characteristics and needs of the individual counties and municipalities having land within the critical areas; and

whether the criteria need to be strengthened in any area so as to make the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program more effective in the protection of the water quality and habitat of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

whether the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays should remain an autonomous organization or be incorporated into an existing executive agency;

how long the current oversight role of the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays should continue; and

whether the current appeal process is the most effective appeal process to meet the goals of the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area protection law.

The Committee consists of 16 members.

Of the 16 members:

The Committee shall examine and evaluate:

This examination shall include the regulations adopted by the Workers’ Compensation Commission that are to be used by physicians to measure impairment when preparing medical evaluations of claimants.

cooperate fully with the Committee;

keep the Committee fully informed as to the condition of workers’ compensation benefits and workers’ compensation insurance in the State; and

submit an annual report, subject to § 2–1257 of this title, to the Committee on or before October 1 of each year that incorporates the information described in item (2) of this subsection.

from the Senate:

from the House:

Members of the Committee shall be appointed on the basis of demonstrated ability and interest concerning issues affecting children, youth, and families.

In making appointments, the President and the Speaker shall provide for representation from:

From among the membership of the Committee, the President shall appoint a Senator to serve as the Senate chair of the Committee and the Speaker shall appoint a Delegate to serve as the House chair of the Committee.

The Senate chair and the House chair shall alternate annually as presiding chair and cochair of the Committee.

an organizational meeting promptly after the appointment of its members; and

any other meetings that the Committee considers necessary to carry out its duties efficiently.

hold a hearing on any matter relating to the functions of the Committee; and

consider a vote on a bill or resolution referred to it by the President or the Speaker.

investigate the problems that jeopardize the well–being of Maryland children, youth, and families;

identify State policies and actions that, in conjunction with public and private partners and in support of families and communities, can work to achieve conditions of well–being for Maryland children, youth, and families;

review and make recommendations to align State statutes, regulations, programs, services, and budgetary priorities with the State policies and actions described in item (2) of this subsection;

search for any interdepartmental gaps, inconsistencies, and inefficiencies in the implementation or attainment of the State policies and actions described in item (2) of this subsection;

identify any new laws, regulations, programs, services, and budgetary priorities that are needed to ensure and promote desired conditions of well–being for Maryland children, youth, and families;

serve as an informational resource for the Senate and the House on legislative policy matters concerning children, youth, and families; and

perform other activities, including improving public awareness of the special needs of Maryland children, youth, and families.

Subject to § 2–1257 of this title, the Committee shall submit an annual report to the General Assembly on or before December 1 of each year.

The report shall include:

The Joint Committee consists of eight members.

Of the eight members:

employment policies and personnel systems in the Executive Branch of State government, including:

matters in State government of equal employment opportunity policies and practices for State employees.

review reports;

evaluate the effectiveness of programs, policies, and practices; and

identify areas of concern and, as appropriate, recommend corrective measures to the Governor and the General Assembly.

three members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate;

three members of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House of Delegates;

the Secretary of Labor, or the Secretary’s designee;

the Secretary of Commerce, or the Secretary’s designee;

a representative of the Maryland Retailers Association, designated by the Maryland Retailers Association;

a representative of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, designated by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce;

a representative of the National Federation of Independent Business, designated by the National Federation of Independent Business;

a representative of the Job Opportunities Task Force, designated by the Job Opportunities Task Force;

two representatives of union labor, designated by the Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL–CIO; and

a representative of the academic profession who is knowledgeable in unemployment insurance law, designated jointly by the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates.

The Committee shall examine the condition of the unemployment insurance system in the State as a result of the implementation of Chapter 169 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2005.

The Committee may examine the need for additional alterations to the unemployment insurance system, including the charging and taxation provisions and the eligibility and benefit provisions, in consideration of the fairness of the system and in order to maintain the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund at a level sufficient to ensure that benefits will be paid from the Fund.

The Department of Legislative Services shall provide staffing for the Committee.

The Maryland Department of Labor shall report to the Committee on the condition of unemployment insurance in the State.

six members of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate; and

six members of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House.

work to broaden the support, knowledge, and awareness of advances in cybersecurity, information technology, and biotechnology to benefit the people of Maryland;

evaluate State cybersecurity systems and the adequacy of economic development and job skills training programs to advance cybersecurity in the State;

make recommendations regarding actions to promote cybersecurity, information technology, and biotechnology industries in the State; and

examine and evaluate additional cybersecurity–, information technology–, or biotechnology–related issues as designated by the cochairs of the Committee.

The Committee consists of 12 members.

Of the 12 members:

review and evaluate legislative information technology systems and goals for the General Assembly and its staff agencies;

identify areas in which the State can improve its technology, websites, programs, and services to increase transparency, citizen engagement, and public awareness of and access to government resources, publications, and actions;

evaluate the effects of transparency and open government policies and actions on the security of State information technology systems and information held by State units;

make recommendations regarding:

perform any other activity related to legislative information technology systems or open government as designated by the cochairs of the Committee.

Subject to § 2–1257 of this title, the Committee shall submit a report to the Legislative Policy Committee on or before December 1 each year.

The report shall include:

The Committee consists of 16 members.

Of the 16 members:

The members of the Committee serve at the pleasure of the presiding officer who appointed them.

an organizational meeting promptly after the appointment of its members; and

any other meetings that the Committee considers necessary to carry out its duties efficiently.

hold a hearing on any matter relating to the functions of the Committee; and

consider a vote on a bill or resolution referred to the Committee by the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House.

study issues relating to homelessness, including:

consult with governmental agencies, community–based organizations, and other stakeholders to identify State policies, programs, and actions that should or could prevent, mitigate the effects of, and end homelessness in Maryland;

review and make recommendations to align State statutes, regulations, programs, services, and budgetary priorities with the State policies and actions described in item (2) of this subsection;

search for any intradepartmental or interdepartmental gaps, inconsistencies, and inefficiencies in the implementation or attainment of the State policies, programs, and actions described in item (2) of this subsection; and

identify new laws, regulations, programs, services, and budgetary priorities that are needed to prevent, mitigate the effects of, and end homelessness in Maryland.

cooperate fully with the Committee;

keep the Committee fully informed as to its priorities and progress; and

submit an annual report, subject to § 2–1257 of this title, to the Committee on or before December 15 of each year that includes:

Subject to § 2–1257 of this title, the Committee shall submit a report to the General Assembly on or before December 1 each year.

The report shall include: