Del. Marty Martinez

Maddy summaryHJ 562 is a ceremonial resolution commending Wesley Housing for its community service. It does not create new laws or affect any programs; it is a symbolic gesture of recognition. The resolution was formally adopted by both the House and Senate with voice votes in early 2025. As a commendation, it has no legal or financial impact on the recipient or the public.

Children with disabilities; annual individualized education program planning process; dual enrollment courses; certain parental notice required; model notice. Requires, during the annual individualized education program (IEP) planning process prior to any year in which a child with a disability who is enrolled at a public high school is entering the eleventh grade or twelfth grade, the IEP team to provide to the parent of such student written notice of the student's rights and obligations relating to dual enrollment courses, consistent with a model notice developed and made available by the Board of Education, including detailed information on the process for ensuring that the student is receiving both a free and appropriate public education pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act as a student enrolled in a public high school and the necessary educational accommodations pursuant to the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as a student enrolled in a comprehensive community college.

Wills, trusts, and fiduciaries; Consumer Price Index adjustments. Increases various dollar amounts relating to wills, estates, trusts, fiduciaries, guardianships of minors, and guardianships of incapacitated persons to reflect the change in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor. This bill incorporates HB 1644.

Dismissal of certain traffic violations for proof of compliance with law. Provides that a court may, in its discretion, dismiss a violation for driving without a license if such person can prove to the court compliance with the law on or before the court date and payment of court fees, unless such person was operating a commercial motor vehicle, defined in relevant law. The bill also provides that a court may, in its discretion and where there have been no prior violations or convictions within the past 10 years, dismiss a person's violation for driving while his driver's license, learner's permit, or privilege to drive is suspended or revoked if such person can prove to the court compliance with the law on or before the court date and payment of court fees, unless such person (i) possesses a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit, as those terms are defined in relevant law, or (ii) was operating a commercial motor vehicle. If there has been a prior violation or violations, the court, in its discretion, may dismiss or amend the summons or warrant, where proof of substantial compliance has been provided to the court.

Board for Professional and Occupational Regulation; powers and duties. Requires the Board for Professional and Occupational Regulation to (i) review and comment on the budget for the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation and (ii) periodically review professions and occupations regulated by the Department and determine whether the regulation level for such professions or occupations should change or whether such professions or occupations should be deregulated. Should the Board determine that a profession or occupation should be regulated at a different level than its current level of regulation or should be deregulated, the bill provides that it must make such recommendation to the General Assembly. This bill is identical to SB 1096.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HJ 532) is a ceremonial resolution commending the Adler Center for Caring for its work on the Van Metre Campus. It does not create new laws or alter policies; it is purely symbolic recognition. The resolution formally acknowledges the center’s efforts, directly affecting the Adler Center for Caring and its Van Metre Campus operations. As a procedural bill, it has no concrete policy impact beyond expressing legislative appreciation.

Maddy summaryHJ 530 is a ceremonial resolution commending Emily Ann Fox for her contributions. It does not create new laws or affect any policies, regulations, or individuals beyond the formal recognition. The bill passed unanimously in both the House and Senate with voice votes in January 2025 and was enrolled as passed on March 18, 2025. This type of resolution serves only to honor an individual and has no binding effect on government actions or public resources.

Maddy summaryHJ 531 is a ceremonial resolution commending Keith H. Johnson, a local resident or community member, for his contributions. It passed unanimously in both the House and Senate with voice votes and is now enrolled as a formal legislative expression of honor with no binding policy impact or effect on laws or individuals.

Maddy summaryHJ 517 is a ceremonial resolution commending the Tarara Summer Concert Series for its contributions to community cultural events. It does not create new laws or affect any individuals, organizations, or policies. The resolution formally recognizes the concert series' role in enriching local arts and recreation, with no tangible policy changes or implementation mechanisms. As a procedural measure, it was passed unanimously by both legislative chambers in early 2025.

Maddy summaryHJ 516 is a ceremonial resolution commending Anthony Cimino-Johnson for his contributions. It passed both the House and Senate by voice vote, serving as a formal recognition without creating legal obligations or affecting policy. This type of resolution does not impact any laws, programs, or individuals beyond the symbolic honor.