Senate Sponsors: O'MALLEY. Short description: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Solicitation for Charity Act to provide that a circuit court may (now, shall) impose a civil penalty upon an organization or trust estate that has failed to file a registration statement with the Office of the Attorney General. Provides that the governing board of certain parent-teacher organizations shall certify to the Attorney General, if the Attorney General makes a request for certification (now, made annually regardless of Attorney General's request), that the organization has made a full accounting to the school and has provided benefits and contributions to the school. Removes the criminal penalties for violation of certain provisions relating to professional fund raising activities. Abolishes the peer review rating system formerly assigned to the Attorney General's Charitable Advisory Council. Simplifies the reporting requirements for charitable organizations receiving between $15,000 and $25,000 in a 12-month period. Amends the Charitable Trust Act to provide that a circuit court may (now, shall) impose a civil penalty upon an organization or trust estate that has failed to register with the Office of the Attorney General or has failed to file certain reports required under the Act. Changes the amount in receipts that triggers certain financial disclosure requirements from $15,000 to $25,000. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status