The Legislative Affairs unit reviews all legislation being considered by the Maryland General Assembly, county or local councils for any direct or indirect impact on the Department of Juvenile Services; advocates the Department’s positions on proposed legislation, budgets and other governmental action; formulates position papers with input from staff; prepares testimony and briefing materials for presentation to the various committees of the Maryland General Assembly (MGA), county or local councils; attends all legislative hearings, briefings, and meetings of interest to the Department during the legislative session and the interim; guides all Departmental legislation through the legislative process to ensure its successful passage; and coordinates submission of all responses to Joint Chairmen Report requests.
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