NEWS
By Michael Dresser, The Baltimore Sun | February 14, 2013
The Maryland Senate turned back efforts Thursday to allow taping of committee voting sessions and to make it more likely that people who come to Annapolis to testify on bills will be heard. On the recommendation of the Rules Committee, senators rejected an effort by Sen. Allan Kittleman, a Howard County Republican, to make public an audio record of the discussions that take place before committees vote on whether to kill bills or let them move to the floor for action. The vote was 41-6 against.
SPORTS
From Baltimore Sun news services | August 3, 2012
Looking to increase the pace of play in the sport, the NCAA men's lacrosse rules committee has recommended a 30-second countdown for teams to take a shot after the referee has issued a stall warning. The proposal follows growing criticism that stalling tactics such as those employed by Maryland in runs to the national title game the past two seasons are stunting the growth of the game and turning away potential fans. The 30-second rule -- as well as other wide-ranging recommendations by the committee, which met Monday to Thursday in Indianapolis -- must be approved by the Playing Rules Oversight Panel; the group is scheduled to meet via conference call in September.
NEWS
By John Fritze, The Baltimore Sun | July 12, 2012
Gov. Martin O'Malley will serve as co-chair of the Democratic convention's rules committee this year, a high-profile position that comes amid rampant speculation in party circles about his potential as a presidential candidate in 2016. The assignment, which the Democratic National Committee announced Thursday, will put O'Malley at the head of a committee that oversees not only logistical issues for the party's convention in Charlotte but that would also decide any internal delegation disputes that arise.
NEWS
By Steve Kilar and Jamie Smith Hopkins, The Baltimore Sun | September 7, 2011
Maryland's highest court on Wednesday approved changes to a set of rules that require debt collectors to provide greater proof that they are entitled to sue consumers, according to a Baltimore-based legal advocacy group. The Maryland Court of Appeals agreed to revise three rules of the Maryland Rules of Procedure that will, in part, force companies that buy past-due consumer debts — and attempt to collect by suing — to present sufficient evidence to back up their claims, said Jonathan F. Harris, an attorney with the Public Justice Center.
SPORTS
By MIKE PRESTON | February 13, 2008
After much debate, the NCAA lacrosse rules committee decided to implement changes in the faceoff rule this season, and even though it won't have significant impact, it helps the game. If there are fewer illegal-procedure penalties called on faceoffs this season, then the new rule probably will serve its purpose. And if there are more six-on-five fast breaks after faceoffs, then the rule definitely will be getting enforced. According to the rule change, if a wing player commits a technical violation before a faceoff, that team's faceoff man must leave the field through the special-substitution area as the official begins play with a quick restart at midfield.
SPORTS
By Kevin Van Valkenburg and Kevin Van Valkenburg,Sun reporter | September 8, 2006
If the NCAA proceeds with proposed rule changes setting new guidelines for lacrosse sticks, you might see fewer flashy moves in traffic and more ground balls, but possibly also better passing. Citing concerns that the ball no longer dislodges often enough from a player's stick upon contact, the sport's rules committee has recommended that lacrosse sticks return to a design that is bigger, more triangular, and more traditional in shape. The recommendations - which must be approved by the Playing Rules Oversight Panel before they become official, and would not be enforced until 2009 - were made public yesterday after being recommended last month.