Md. Lawmakers Working To Bridge Differences In Legislation

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- Maryland lawmakers are working to bridge differences in legislation as their 90-day session nears its end.

Both the House and Senate are working Saturday.

A panel of negotiators is wrestling with differences the two chambers have on a bill to reform the state's correctional system. Negotiators are scheduled to meet Saturday afternoon to continue working.

The measure aims to save money by incarcerating nonviolent inmates less and investing savings in drug treatment.

The House version of the bill repeals mandatory minimum sentences for some 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 session is scheduled to end Monday at midnight.

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