ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Maryland lawmakers have plenty of work remaining on the last day of this year's legislative session.
The House and Senate will be waiting Monday for negotiators to reconcile differences in some high-priority bills between the chambers.
The legislature has yet to pass a bill to reform the state's correctional system, but House and Senate negotiators reached a hard-fought compromise Saturday night. The measure aims to save money by reducing incarceration of nonviolent drug offenders and increasing investments in treatment.
It eliminates mandatory-minimum sentences for drug offenses. It also includes provisions resembling a bill supported by Gov. Larry Hogan that would model state law after the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corruption Organization act to help better prosecute drug traffickers.
The compromise measure now goes to the legislature for final votes on Monday. The legislative session ends Monday at midnight.
Lawmakers also will be working to pass a police reform bill.
Both measures are the result of workgroups lawmakers worked on for months over the interim before session started in January.
Lawmakers also will be working on a tax-relief plan and legislation to require ignition interlock devices for drunken drivers.
