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MARYLAND MANUAL 343 Proceedings; James A. Pine, Chairman, Committee on Economic Affairs; Jervis S. Finney and Edward T. Hall, Co-Minority Floor Leaders. Appointed members: Joseph Bertorelli, James dark, Jr., Ed- ward T. Conroy, Jervis S. Finney, Julian L. Lapides, Frederick C. Malkus, Jr., Mary L. Nock, Margaret C. Schweinhaut, Roy N. Staten, Verda Welcome. MEMBERS FROM THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES: Ex officio members: Benjamin L. Cardin, Chairman, Ways and Means Committee; Joseph E. Owens, Chairman, Judiciary Com- mittee; C. A. Porter Hopkins, Minority Floor Leader. Appointed members: John S. Arnick, Martin S. Becker, Arthur Dorman, John R. Hargreaves, William J. Helms, Jr., Lester V. Jones, Arthur A. King, Charles J. Krysiak, Lucille Maurer, C. Clifton Virts, Vacancy. Carl N. Everstine, Secretary and Research Director 16 Francis Street, P.O. Box 348, Annapolis 21401 Telephone: 267-5561 The Legislative Council, established by the General Assembly in 1939, consists of thirty members, fifteen from the Senate and fifteen from the House of Delegates. The President of the Senate, the Chair- man of the Committee on Judicial Proceedings, the Chairman of the Finance Committee, the Chairman of the Committee on Economic Af- fairs and the Minority Floor Leader are ex officio members from the Senate. The President of the Senate appoints the remaining ten mem- bers, and the appointments are subject to approval by majority vote of the Senate. The Speaker of the House of Delegates, the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, the Chairman of the Judiciary Com- mittee, and the Minority Floor Leader are ex officio members from the House. The Speaker appoints the remaining eleven members, and the appointments are subject to approval by majority vote of the House. The President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House serve as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Council respectively (Code 1957, 1971 Repl. Vol., Art. 40, sec. 27). Legislative expenses of members of the Council and its committees are approved by joint action of the President and Speaker. Each officer is responsible for decisions relating to the activities of members of their respective bodies (Chapter 377, Acts of 1972, Code, 1957, 1971 Repl. Vol., Art. 40, sec 27 (4). The Council meets in the interim between the regular sessions of the General Assembly to study previously enacted laws and suggest any necessary amendments thereto; to recommend a program of legislation in the form of proposed bills; and to study the rules of both Houses of the General Assembly and suggest revisions for expediting the busi- ness of the Legislature. The Council receives recommendations from the various State agencies, bar associations, labor unions, and other organized groups and private individuals. It holds hearings on legisla- tive proposals and may subpoena witnesses and records. COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE REVIEW Chairman: James S. McAuliffe, Jr. Vice Chairman: Carter M. Hickman Members from the Senate: Elroy G. Boyer, Alfred J. Lipin, Robert A. Pascal, Norman R. Stone, Jr. |
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