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After an initial voice vote in support of his amendment, the county's delegation stood in protest on the floor to request a roll call vote. Even so, the measure to delete the funding passed 102 to 28.
A disappointed Del. Melony G. Griffith (D-Prince George's) said, "This presented an opportunity for us to share in some of the economic benefits of having a state agency in your county and access to department leaders."
Offender Bill Clears Panel
A measure aimed at enhancing restrictions on sex offenders passed a House of Delegates committee yesterday.
The bill was stitched together from several proposals offered this session, including those from Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr . (R), Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley (D) and Maryland Attorney General J. Joseph Curran Jr . (D).
Under the terms of the bill, those listed on the state's public sex offender registry would remain there for a minimum of 20 years instead of 10, would have to re-register every three months, submit a fresh photo every year and submit DNA. Those convicted of sex offenses in the future would face a more rigorous review upon release provision.
"We've come up with some reasonable enhancements," said Del. Carol S. Petzold (D-Montgomery), who chaired a work group that produced the version the committee will send to the floor.
The lawmakers left to a judge's discretion other restrictions, such as monitoring offenders with electronic bracelets or banning offenders from schools.
A similar Senate bill was discussed in committee yesterday but did not go to a vote.
Staff writer Matthew Mosk contributed to this report.
