Appointed by Attorney General: Stanton Ades, P.D.; Robert H. Bass, M.D.; Teresa M. Bianco, R.N.; Alisa Billington, P.D.; Ed Bordin, M.D., J.D.; Father Timothy Brown, J.D.; Stephen C. Buckingham, Esq.; Rev. James J. Conn, J.D., J.C.D.; Ann Marie Doory; Virginia A. Dulany, M.D.; Thomas Finucane, M.D.; Janet H. Forlini, J.D.; Moises Fraiman, M.D.; F. Michael Gloth III, M.D.; Patricia Grimm, Ph.D., R.N.; Stuart Grossman, M.D.; Kathryn Hall; Diane E. Hoffman, Esq.; Paula C. Hollinger; Marion Keenan; Steven A. Levenson, M.D.; Sandra Martin, R.N.; Camilla O. McRory, Esq.; Joseph A. Mead, Jr., M.D.; Leonardo Ortega; Robert G. Rosenberg, M.D.; William Russell; Robert J. Ryan, Esq.; Clyde R. Shallenberger, D.D.; Henry Silverman, M.D.; George Smith; James Springrose, M.D.; Peter Staats, M.D.; Claudia L. Thomas, M.D.; Sue Vaeth; Janet Will, R.N.; Cheryl E. Winchell, M.D.; Jack M. Zimmerman, M.D.
Contacts: Jack Schwartz, Office of Attorney General (410) 576-6327
Ruth Gaare, Bioethics Institute, The Johns Hopkins University (410) 614-4188
In 1997, the Office of the Attorney General with the Bioethics Institute of The Johns Hopkins University began a project concerning health care services and the law. They joined together to identify in what significant ways the legal system affects the quality of care at the end of life, and to develop priorities for legal reform.
Created by the Attorney General in 1997, the Advisory Board on Ways that the Legal System Affects Care at the End of Life included representation from diverse organizations and individuals. The Board served as a forum for developing ideas and discussing goals and priorities. After funding ended, the Board disbanded in Jan. 1999.
AGING, HEALTH CARE, & SPECIAL PROJECTS
On July 1, 2008, Aging, Health Care, and Special Projects was created to coordinate outreach to senior citizens on a broad range of issues, including health care and finances. The division also developed initiatives, partnerships, and educational programs for seniors. Disbanded in April 2009.
ARBITRATION UNIT
Under Division of Consumer Protection, merged with Complaint Handling Unit to form Mediation Unit in 1997.
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Staff: Reuel P. Belt (410) 576-6312; e-mail: rbelt@oag.state.md.us
Appointed by Attorney General:
Carville B. Collins, Esq.; Jared DeMarinis; Ronald A. George; Ross K. Goldstein; John B. Howard, Jr.; Allan H. Kittleman; Bruce L. Marcus, Esq.; Lawrence H. Norton; Robert Ostrom; Jamin B. (Jamie) Raskin; Jay Walker; Katherine Winfree.
In November 2010, the Attorney General formed the Attorney General's Advisory Committee on Campaign Finance. The Committee considered certain issues concerning Maryland's campaign financing laws, including how slates are defined; various disclosure requirements; revising aggregate contribution limits; regulating the use of newer media; and campaign loans.
On January 4, 2011, the Committee submitted its report.
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S TASK FORCE ON ELECTRONIC WEAPONS
Staff: Carl O. Snowden (410) 576-6584; e-mail: csnowden@oag.state.md.us
Appointed by Attorney General:
F. Michael Higginbotham, Esq., Chair
Byron L. Warnken, Esq., Co-Chair
Donald M. Alves, M.D.; Cynthia M. Boersma; Carol A. Crawford, Esq., Scott M. Hammack; Cary J. Hansel III, Esq.; Col. James W. Johnson; Cristy E. Lopez; George K. McKinney; R. Kenneth Meekins; Carl R. Pelton; Vernon H. Ricks, Jr.; Mark Warren.
In November 2008, the Attorney General initiated the Attorney General's Task Force on Electronic Weapons. The Task Force examined how law enforcement agencies in Maryland currently use electronic weapons, such as tasers. Further, the Task Force recommended how best to train law enforcement personnel in the use of electronic weapons.
The Task Force reported to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Attorney General on December 17, 2009.
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S TASK FORCE ON VOTING IRREGULARITIES
Staff: Carl O. Snowden (410) 576-6584; e-mail: csnowden@oag.state.md.us
Appointed by Attorney General:
Sherrilyn A. Ifill, J.D., Chair
Orlan M. Johnson, Esq., Co-Chair
C. Christopher Brown, Esq.; Kimberly Haven; Moonyene S. Jackson-Amis; Deborah A. Jeon, Esq.; Daryl D. Jones, Esq.; John H. Morris, Jr., Esq.; Josue Pierre, Esq.; Lu Pierson; Carl O. Snowden; W. Gregory Wims.
In March 2007, the Attorney General created the Attorney General's Task Force on Voting Irregularities. The Task Force studied problems with voting procedures which occurred in the 2006 primary election, and made recommendations to improve the State's election practices.
COMPLAINT HANDLING UNIT
Under Division of Consumer Protection, merged with Arbitration Unit to form Mediation Unit in 1997.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATONS DIVISION
In Feb. 2007, reorganized as Criminal Division.
HEALTH CARE FRAUD UNIT
Under Criminal Investigations Division, disbanded in Dec. 1998.
HEALTH POLICY DEVELOPMENT UNIT
Reorganized as Aging, Healthcare, and Special Projects in July 2008.
HOMEBUILDER REGISTRATION UNIT
Under Division of Consumer Protection, renamed Home Builder and Home Builder Sales Representative Registration Unit on Oct. 1, 2008 (Chapters 480 & 481, Acts of 2008).
SPECIAL CRIMES UNIT
Under Criminal Investigations Division, phased out in Feb. 2007.
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