SB823Introduced in the Senate
Correctional Services - Maryland Parole Commission - Members
Introduced by William Smith, District 20
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the appointing authority and method of appointment of parole commissioners by repealing certain authority of the Secretary of Public Safety and Correctional Services and requiring the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to appoint members of the Maryland Parole Commission from nominees chosen by a certain panel; and requiring the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy to provide staffing for the panel.
Where it stands
Third Reading Passed (99-33)
April 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
99
Yes
33
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Absent |
Bill history
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings
Favorable with Amendments {283725/1
Motion Laid Over (Senator Ready) Adopted
Favorable with Amendments {283725/1 Adopted
Floor Amendment {223921/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (14-28)
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (30-10)
Referred Judiciary
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
Favorable with Amendments {893720/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (99-33)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 283725/1 (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 223921/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (14-28) (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 893720/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Judicial Proceedings (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
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