[B’ Spokes: While not directly bike related (though Brian Frosh is a cyclist), I will assert that Brian Frosh is one reason why our bike bills will typically pass the Senate while the House can have issues with them, that point is better expressed below in more general terms. And maybe there is some parallels to cycling like supporting the underdog that’s may lose to a big name.]
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\nBy Laslo Boyd, Center Maryland
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\nThe efforts of the candidates for Attorney General present a somewhat different picture. In light of Delegate Aisha Braveboy\u2019s minimalist campaign, with little money raised, evaluating her efforts during the General Assembly isn\u2019t particularly relevant even with her active role in the Legislative Black Caucus.<\/p>\n
A second candidate, Delegate Jon Cardin, through a strategy of continuous press releases, tried to claim credit for bills on which he had little impact and made pronouncements on many other issues. One of the most curious of those press releases was a joint one with Delegate Luiz Simmons calling on the Senate to act on their \u201cRevenge Porn Bill.\u201d Given that Simmons is one of the least well-regarded members of the House of Delegates, it is puzzling that Cardin wanted to associate with him so publicly.<\/p>\n
The candidate for Attorney General whose work in the General Assembly session was significant and substantive was Senator Brian Frosh, chair of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. <\/p>\n
The most important bill was one that changed the burden of proof for individuals seeking protective custody orders. This legislation, which had died in previous years in the House, was a top priority of victims\u2019 rights and women\u2019s groups and was incorporated into the Administration\u2019s legislative package. Frosh, however, was the real leader on the effort.<\/p>\n
Another Frosh bill on domestic violence that passed this session closed a legal gap in the time frame between temporary and permanent protective orders. A third outlawed a particularly disgusting practice known as \u201cRape by Proxy\u201d that previously was not covered by any statute. The term refers to a person using social media to pose as an ex-spouse and invite others to engage in sex with her or him.<\/p>\n
At the request of the Maryland State\u2019s Attorneys Association, Frosh managed to correct a legal defect in current law that sets the statute of limitations on felonies committed with a handgun at one year. The new law makes the time frame for prosecution of the use of a handgun in a felony the same as for the felony itself.<\/p>\n
In reviewing the results of the session, I also found an interesting historical footnote. In 1861, Maryland was one of three states which ratified a proposed Constitutional Amendment that would have prevented Congress from overriding any state law on slavery. Maryland\u2019s ratification of that law was repealed by SJ 1, sponsored by Frosh.<\/p>\n
Will yet another session of leadership in the Senate be helpful to Frosh\u2019s campaign to be elected Maryland\u2019s Attorney General? Or will having an opponent with a famous last name be too much to overcome?
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https:\/\/centermaryland.org\/index.php?option=com_easyblog&view=entry&id=915&Itemid=178<\/a> [B’ Spokes: While not directly bike related (though Brian Frosh is a cyclist), I will assert that Brian Frosh is one reason why our bike bills will typically pass the Senate while the House can have issues with them, that point is better expressed below in more general terms. And maybe there is some parallels … <\/p>\n
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\n[B’ Spokes: And personally I find Cardin’s marriage proposal fiasco in poor taste and judgement.
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