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LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD

SESSION 2007

MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

STATE OPERATING BUDGET

LEGISLATIVE ISSUE	MCC POSITION	OUTCOME
1.Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Early Education Programs
Child Care Subsidy Program (formerly Purchase of Care)	MCC supported the Governor’s proposed funding for the Child Care Subsidy Program. MCC also urged the General Assembly to reject a cut of $5 million that was recommended by the Department of Legislative Services.	The legislature approved a $110,900,000 appropriation, a $4 million increase over FY 07, and also added language mandating $3 million be spent to increase reimbursement rates.
Division of Early Childhood Development (DECD) Budget	MCC supported the Governor's proposed funding for DECD.	The legislature approved an appropriation of $41,755,417. This represents an increase in funding of $6,677,044.
Maryland Child Care Resource Network	MCC supported the Governor’s proposal for the Network and urged an additional restoration of funds	The legislature approved $4.6 million in FY 08, the same amount appropriated in FY 07.
Office of Credentialing	MCC supported the Governor's proposed funding for the Office of Credentialing.	The legislature approved an appropriation of $1.1 million.
Judy Centers	MCC supported the Governor's request to continue funding for the Judy Centers.	The legislature approved an appropriation of $7,625,000.
Early Care and Education Enhancement Grants	MCC supported continued funding for MSDE to assist providers participating in State or National accreditation programs and to allow local school systems to purchase early care and education services.	$2,950,000 was approved by the legislature.
Family Support Centers	MCC supported the Governor's budget request for the statewide network of Family Support Centers and urged an additional restoration of funding.	The legislature approved $5.3 million in FY 08, the same amount appropriated in FY 07.
Head Start	MCC supported the Governor's request to maintain supplemental State funding for Head Start.	The legislature approved $3 million in State funds for FY 08.

LEGISLATIVE ISSUE	MCC POSITION	OUTCOME
HB 1318 / SB 703- Maryland Partnership for Innovation and Quality in Family Child Care Act	MCC opposed this legislation, which would authorize family child care providers to designate which provider organization, if any, shall be the joint negotiating representative of all providers participating in the Child Care Subsidy Program.	Died in ECM. Died in FIN.
HB 1371 / SB 968- Quality and Stability in the Personal Workforce Act	MCC monitored this legislation, which would grant independent providers who provide services that are reimbursed under the State Medical Assistance Personal Care Program or the State Waiver for Older Adults Program the right to form, join, or assist a labor organization for the purpose of collective bargaining.	UNF in APP. Died in FIN.

ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND FAMILY SUPPORT

LEGISLATIVE ISSUE	MCC POSITION	OUTCOME
HB 154- Income Tax Credit for Employer - Provided Child Care for Employees	MCC supported this legislation, which would allow a State income tax credit in an amount equal to 25% of the expenses paid or incurred by an employer during the taxable year to provide on-site child care for employees at the employer's business location.	Died in W&M.
HB 212 / SB 260- Labor and Employment - Leave with Pay - Illness of Employee's Immediate Family	MCC supported this legislation, which would authorize employees of specified employers to use leave with pay for the illness of the employee's immediate family under certain circumstances.	Died in ECM. UNF in FIN.
HB 223 / SB 526- Income Tax – Earned Income Credit- Refundable Amount	MCC supported this legislation, which would increase from 20% to 25% the percentage of the federal earned income credit used for determining the amount that an individual with one or more dependents may claim as a refundable credit under the Maryland earned income credit.	Died in W&M. UNF in B&T.
HB 347- Tax Credit for Cost of Employee Child Care Expenses	MCC supported this legislation, which would allow a credit against the State income tax for costs incurred by an employer for child care expenses if the employer pays at least 10% of those expenses.	Died in W&M.
HB 534- Income Tax - Earned Income Tax Credit - Noncustodial Parent	MCC supported this legislation with an amendment, which would allow specified noncustodial parents making child support payments to claim an income tax credit for earned income under specified circumstances.	Died in W&M.
HB 851- Income Tax - Earned Income Tax Credit - Amount	MCC supported this legislation, which would raise from 50% to 75% the percentage of the federal earned income credit used for determining the amount that individuals may claim as a credit against the State income tax.	Died in W&M.
HB 998 / SB 513- Maryland Tax Preparers Act	MCC supported this legislation, which would create the State Board of Tax Preparers to regulate tax preparation services.	Withdrawn.

LEGISLATIVE ISSUE	MCC POSITION	OUTCOME
HB 155- Education - Prekindergarten Programs - Alternative Providers	MCC supported this legislation, which would require county boards of education to determine their capacity to provide prekindergarten programs and describe their plans for contracting with alternative providers.	Died in W&M.
SB 462- Education - Prekindergarten Providers - Alternative Providers	MCC supported this legislation, which would require county boards of education to determine their capacity to provide prekindergarten programs and describe their plans for contracting with alternative providers.	UNF in EHE.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

LEGISLATIVE ISSUE	MCC POSITION	OUTCOME
HB 704- Registered Sex Offenders - Residence Adjacent to Locations Where Children Congregate- Prohibition in Baltimore County	MCC monitored this legislation, which would prohibit a registered sex offender in Baltimore County from residing within 2,000 feet of a school, child care facility, or location where children congregate.	UNF in JUD.
HB 705- Registered Sex Offenders - Residence Adjacent to Locations Where Children Congregate- Prohibition	MCC monitored this legislation, which would prohibit a registered sex offender from residing within 2,000 feet of a school, child care facility, or location where children congregate.	UNF JUD.
HB 1332 / SB 876- Child Abuse and Neglect - Disclosure of Records to Nonpublic School Principals and Superintendents	MCC monitored this legislation, which would authorize the disclosure of specified reports and records concerning child abuse or neglect to specified nonpublic school officials.	PASSED.
SB 152- Family Law - Criminal History Records Check Costs - Exemption for Volunteers	MCC monitored this legislation, which would waive some costs and fees for specified volunteers at facilities and local departments of social services who are required to obtain a criminal history records check.	PASSED.
SB 168- Criminal Procedure - Registered Offenders - Residential Restrictions	MCC monitored this legislation, which would prohibit a person who is required to register on a specified offender registry for a term of life from residing within 1 mile of a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school or a park where children regularly gather.	Died in JPR.

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