Report of the House Appropriations Committee To the Maryland House of Delegates 2021 SESSION Recommendations, Reductions, and Summary of Action Pertaining to: House Bill 588 For further information concerning this document contact: Library and Information Services Office of Policy Analysis Department of Legislative Services 90 State Circle Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Baltimore Area: 410-946-5400 ● Washington Area: 301-970-5400 Other Areas: 1-800-492-7122, Extension 5400 TTY: 410-946-5401 ● 301-970-5401 TTY users may also use the Maryland Relay Service to contact the General Assembly. Email: [email protected] Home Page: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov The Department of Legislative Services does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability in the admission or access to its programs, services, or activities. The Department’s Information Officer has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice Regulations. Requests for assistance should be directed to the Information Officer at the telephone numbers shown above. ii General Assembly of Maryland House Appropriations Committee 2021 Session Membership Roster Delegate Maggie McIntosh, Chair Delegate Mark S. Chang, Vice Chair Capital Budget Subcommittee Delegate Ben Barnes, Chair Delegate Mark S. Chang, Vice Chair Delegate Wendell R. Beitzel Delegate Jefferson L. Ghrist Delegate Keith E. Haynes Delegate Marc Korman Delegate Susie Proctor Delegate Kirill Reznik Delegate Pat Young Education and Economic Development Subcommittee Delegate Ben Barnes, Chair Delegate Jared Solomon, Vice Chair Delegate Tony Bridges Delegate Catherine M. Forbes Delegate Jefferson L. Ghrist Delegate Reid Novotny iii Health and Social Services Subcommittee Delegate Kirill Reznik, Chair Delegate Geraldine Valentino-Smith, Vice Chair Delegate Shaneka Henson Delegate Nino Mangione Delegate Pat Young Public Safety and Administration Subcommittee Delegate Keith E. Haynes, Chair Delegate Susie Proctor, Vice Chair Delegate Gabriel Acevero Delegate Mike McKay Transportation and the Environment Subcommittee Delegate Marc Korman, Chair Delegate Carol L. Krimm, Vice Chair Delegate Wendell R. Beitzel Delegate Trent Kittleman Delegate Jazz Lewis Delegate Ric Metzgar iv Department of Legislative Services Director, Office of Policy Analysis Ryan Bishop Coordinator, Fiscal and Policy Analysis David C. Romans Operating Budget Managers Simon G. Powell Rebecca J. Ruff Capital Budget Manager Matthew D. Klein Information Systems Support Patrick S. Frank Jason A. Kramer Quality Control Editor Maureen R. Merzlak Committee Report Coordinator Andrew D. Gray Committee Staff Michele K. Lambert Kenneth B. Weaver June Chung Budget Subcommittee Coordinators Andrew C. Garrison Ian M. Klein Laura H. Hyde Steven D. McCulloch Caleb E. Weiss Other Analysts Sara J. Baker Grace M. Pedersen Jacob C. Cash Samuel M. Quist Emily R. Haskel Anne P. Wagner Nicholas J. Konzelman Tonya D. Zimmerman Madelyn Miller Support Staff Mary Alice Gehrdes, Operating Budget Support Coordinator Katherine K. Hayward, Capital Budget Support Coordinator Robbie Adhikari Madeline H. Ross Katylee M. Cannon Deeksha Walia Brett A. Ogden v vi Department of Legislative Services 2021 Budget Assignments Sara J. Baker Maryland Higher Education Commission Overview University System of Maryland Overview University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus University of Maryland, College Park Campus University of Maryland Eastern Shore Towson University Jacob C. Cash Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Administration and Offices Community Supervision Corrections Division of Pretrial Detention Overview Police and Correctional Training Commissions Patrick S. Frank Board of Public Works Department of General Services Department of Information Technology General Assembly of Maryland Maryland Stadium Authority Public Debt Andrew C. Garrison Department of Veterans Affairs Maryland Department of Health Administration Behavioral Health Administration Health Professional Boards and Commissions Health Regulatory Commissions Office of Health Care Quality Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems vii Andrew D. Gray Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority Chesapeake Bay Overview Department of Agriculture Department of Natural Resources Department of Planning Department of the Environment Maryland Environmental Service Emily R. Haskel Department of Commerce Department of Housing and Community Development Maryland Department of Labor Maryland Economic Development Corporation Maryland Technology Development Corporation State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency Laura H. Hyde Interagency Commission on School Construction Maryland State Department of Education Aid to Education Funding for Educational Organizations Headquarters Ian M. Klein Aid to Community Colleges Baltimore City Community College Higher Education Overview Maryland Higher Education Commission Student Financial Assistance Morgan State University St. Mary’s College of Maryland University System of Maryland Frostburg State University Matthew D. Klein Capital Fiscal Briefing Nicholas J. Konzelman Department of Juvenile Services Department of State Police Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund Maryland State Department of Education Maryland Center for School Safety Military Department viii Jason A. Kramer Department of Budget and Management – Personnel Maryland Supplemental Retirement Plans Payments to Civil Divisions of the State State Retirement Agency Subsequent Injury Fund Uninsured Employer’s Fund Workers’ Compensation Commission Steven D. McCulloch Executive Department – Governor Maryland Department of Transportation Debt Service Requirements Maryland Transit Administration Overview State Highway Administration The Secretary’s Office Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Madelyn Miller Office of the Attorney General Office of the Public Defender Grace M. Pedersen Department of Aging Department of Disabilities Department of Human Services Administration Child Support Administration Overview Executive Department – Boards, Commissions, and Offices Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing State Board of Elections Simon G. Powell Maryland Department of Health Medical Care Programs Administration Samuel M. Quist Alcohol and Tobacco Commission Comptroller of Maryland Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission Maryland School for the Deaf Maryland State Library Agency Secretary of State State Department of Assessments and Taxation State Treasurer ix Rebecca J. Ruff Historic St. Mary’s City Commission Maryland African American Museum Corporation Maryland Tax Court Office of Administrative Hearings Office of the State Prosecutor Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board State Archives State Reserve Fund Anne P. Wagner Department of Budget and Management – Secretary Maryland Department of Health Developmental Disabilities Administration Overview Prevention and Health Promotion Administration Public Health Administration Maryland State Department of Education Early Childhood Development Caleb E. Weiss Judiciary Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Aviation Administration Maryland Port Administration Motor Vehicle Administration Maryland Insurance Administration Maryland Transportation Authority Tonya D. Zimmerman Department of Human Services Family Investment Administration Office of Home Energy Programs Social Services Administration Maryland Energy Administration Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Office of People’s Counsel Public Service Commission x Contents Budget Code Page House Budget and Taxation Committee – Reductions ......................... xv Legislative and Judicial Judiciary ................................................................................................ C00A00 1 Office of the Public Defender ............................................................... C80B00 5 Public Service Commission .................................................................. C90G00 6 Office of the People’s Counsel ............................................................. C91H00 7 Executive and Administrative Control Board of Public Works .......................................................................... D05E01 8 Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing................................................ D11A0401 9 Department of Disabilities .................................................................... D12A02 10 Maryland Energy Administration ......................................................... D13A13 11 Boards, Commissions, and Offices ....................................................... D15A05 14 Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services . D21 16 Department of Aging............................................................................. D26A07 22 Maryland Commission on Civil Rights ................................................ D27L00 26 State Board of Elections ........................................................................ D38I01 27 Military Department .............................................................................. D50H01 29 Maryland Health Benefit Exchange ...................................................... D78Y01 31 Financial and Revenue Administration