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Del. Julie Palakovich Carr
Total votes
10,482
all sessions
Attendance
99%
149 missed
Higher than 77% of chamber peers
With party
99%
of cast votes
Higher than 87% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
0%
crosses aisle rarely
Lower than 88% of chamber peers
Sponsored
779
bills & resolutions
Near the chamber average
Committees
2
assignments
779 bills and resolutions
Sponsored bills
Total
779
Primary
651
Co-sponsor
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Courts and Judicial Proceedings and Criminal Procedure - Technical Corrections - References to Intellectual Disability
Maddy summaryHB 432 updates Maryland state laws to replace the outdated term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" across various court and criminal procedure statutes. This change directly affects legal definitions used in juvenile proceedings, competency evaluations, and the handling of defendants who may be unable to stand trial. The bill ensures that references to intellectual disabilities are consistent throughout the legal code, including sections governing the commitment of children and the assessment of defendants' fitness for trial. By modernizing this terminology, the legislation aligns state laws with current medical and social standards without altering the underlying legal processes.
Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Vehicle Laws - Noise Abatement Monitoring Systems - Pilot Program
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a pilot program in Anne Arundel, Montgomery, and Prince George's Counties to allow local authorities to use automated noise monitoring systems for enforcing vehicle noise laws. The legislation permits these systems to issue civil citations to drivers whose vehicles exceed permitted noise levels and allows recorded audio evidence from these devices to be used in court without additional verification. Additionally, the bill clarifies how penalties collected from such violations are handled, enabling local governments to recover program costs and use any remaining funds for public safety initiatives. By updating existing state laws, the measure integrates noise monitoring technology alongside other automated enforcement tools like speed cameras and height monitors.
Signed into law May 9, 2024
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Signed into law May 9, 2024
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