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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Calvert County Commissioners - Prohibited Gatherings and Events [HB-1401]
Authorizing the County Commissioners of Calvert County to enact a local law that authorizes the County Attorney or the State's Attorney for Calvert County to prohibit future events or gatherings that have a substantial likelihood of creating a nuisance or disturbance of the peace.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Hearing 3/11 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/04/2025
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Caroline County - Alcoholic Beverages - Rural Special Event Venue License and Multiple Event Licenses [HB-1335]
Establishing the rural special event venue beer, wine, and liquor license in Caroline County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners of Caroline County to issue the license to the owner of a venue with a certain zoning classification; authorizing holders of certain multiple event licenses in Caroline County to store alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises between individual events in a certain manner; requiring the license holder to keep complete records of all alcoholic beverages purchased and sold on the premises; etc.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Referred Finance on 03/18/2025
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Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Limited Special Event Permit [HB-1281]
Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Anne Arundel County to issue a limited special event permit to holders of certain alcoholic beverages licenses; and authorizing a permit holder to provide music, dancing, and other legal forms of entertainment.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Referred Finance on 03/18/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Garrett County Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2025 [SB-826]
Establishing certain deluxe complex restaurant and resort complex beer and wine and beer, wine, and liquor licenses in Garrett County; requiring the Board of License Commissioners for Garrett County to hold a hearing for the issuance of certain festival licenses and altering certain notice requirements for the hearing; requiring certain festival license applicants to apply to the Board in a certain manner; clarifying the entities to which the Board may issue certain multiple day and multiple event licenses; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay
Referred Economic Matters on 03/07/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Caroline County - Alcoholic Beverages - Special Event Venue License and Multiple Event Licenses [SB-910]
Establishing the special event venue beer, wine, and liquor license in Caroline County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Caroline County to issue the license to the owner of a venue with a certain zoning classification; authorizing holders of certain multiple event licenses in Caroline County to store alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises for use at subsequent events under certain circumstances; requiring a license holder to keep certain records of all alcoholic beverages purchased and sold on the premises; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Referred Economic Matters on 03/07/2025
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Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Athletic and Event Facility License [SB-799]
Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Wicomico County to issue a Class B (athletic and event facility) license to a certain facility under certain circumstances; authorizing the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption under certain circumstances; and prohibiting the Board from issuing the license before certain regulations take effect.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/17/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages - Temporary To-Go Event Permit and Class C Per Diem Municipal To-Go Beer, Wine, and Liquor License [SB-798]
Establishing a temporary to-go event permit in Wicomico County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Wicomico County to issue a temporary to-go event permit to a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license; establishing a Class C per diem municipal to-go beer, wine, and liquor license in the county; authorizing the Board to issue a Class C per diem municipal to-go beer, wine, and liquor license to a municipality in the county; requiring the Board to adopt certain regulations; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Referred Economic Matters on 03/07/2025
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Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Venue Beer, Wine, and Liquor License [SB-802]
Establishing in Dorchester County a venue beer, wine, and liquor license that authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption during an event where food is served; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Dorchester County to issue the license to certain nonprofit or for-profit retail businesses that meet certain criteria; and authorizing the issuance of a license to an establishment that is within 300 feet of a place of worship or a school with certain written consent.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Referred Economic Matters on 03/07/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Immigration Enforcement - Sensitive Locations - Guidelines and Policies (Protecting Sensitive Locations Act) [HB-1006]
Requiring the Attorney General to develop guidelines relating to immigration enforcement at sensitive locations; and requiring State agencies that operate at sensitive locations to adopt certain policies or provide notice of a decision not to adopt certain policies.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Hearing 2/27 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2025
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Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C (Theater) Beer, Wine, and Liquor License [HB-866]
Establishing a Class C (theater) beer, wine, and liquor license in Frederick County; authorizing the manager of the theater or any other official designated by the theater to sign the application for the license; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Frederick County to issue the license for use by certain theaters; authorizing the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption, subject to certain limitations; establishing an annual license fee of $150; etc.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Referred Finance on 03/18/2025
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Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C (Theater) Beer, Wine, and Liquor License [SB-670]
Establishing a Class C (theater) beer, wine, and liquor license in Frederick County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Frederick County to issue the license for use by certain theaters; authorizing the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption, subject to certain limitations; establishing an annual license fee of $150; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Referred Economic Matters on 03/07/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Natural Resources - State Boat Act - Alterations [HB-719]
Repealing certain advertising and public hearing requirements for proposed regulations implementing the State Boat Act; increasing certain funding thresholds for certain projects financed by the Waterway Improvement Fund; and altering the fees for manufacturer and dealer licenses, certificates of number, Maryland use stickers, and the issuance of certificates of title, transfer of title, or duplicate or corrected certificates of title.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Hearing 3/25 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/17/2025
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Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages - Temporary To-Go Event Permit and Class C Per Diem Municipal To-Go Beer, Wine, and Liquor License [HB-655]
Establishing a temporary to-go event permit in Wicomico County; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Wicomico County to issue a temporary to-go event permit to a holder of a Class B beer, wine, and liquor license; establishing a Class C per diem municipal to-go beer, wine, and liquor license in the county; authorizing the Board to issue a Class C per diem municipal to-go beer, wine, and liquor license to a municipality in the county; requiring the Board to adopt certain regulations; etc.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Referred Finance on 03/18/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Garrett County Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2025 [HB-685]
Establishing certain deluxe complex restaurant and resort complex beer and wine and beer, wine, and liquor licenses in Garrett County; requiring the Board of License Commissioners for Garrett County to hold a hearing for the issuance of certain festival licenses and altering certain notice requirements for the hearing; requiring certain festival license applicants to apply to the Board in a certain manner; clarifying the entities to which the Board may issue certain multiple day and multiple event licenses; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Hinebaugh
Referred Finance on 03/18/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Wicomico County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Athletic and Event Facility License [HB-656]
Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Wicomico County to issue a Class B (athletic and event facility) license to a certain facility under certain circumstances; authorizing the license holder to sell beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption under certain circumstances; and prohibiting the Board from issuing the license before certain regulations take effect.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/19/2025
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Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Class C Licenses - Events [HB-571]
Authorizing a holder of certain Class C licenses in Anne Arundel County to sell beer, wine, and liquor to certain individuals for on-premises consumption during events held at the licensed premises; and requiring an outside group to obtain a per diem license from the Board of License Commissioners for Anne Arundel County if the outside group holds an event hosted by the holder of a certain Class C license.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Referred Finance on 03/18/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Dorchester County - Alcoholic Beverages - Venue Beer, Wine, and Liquor License [HB-564]
Establishing in Dorchester County a venue beer, wine, and liquor license that authorizes the holder to sell or serve beer, wine, and liquor for on-premises consumption during an event where food is served; authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Dorchester County to issue the license to certain nonprofit or for-profit retail businesses that meet certain criteria; and authorizing the issuance of a license to an establishment that is within 300 feet of a place of worship or a school with certain written consent.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Referred Finance on 03/18/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Department of Aging - Senior Call-Check and Social Connections Program [SB-223]
Renaming the Senior Call-Check Service and Notification Program to be the Senior Call-Check and Social Connections Program; providing the purpose of the Program is to provide regular, direct communication from the Department of Aging or the Department's designee to an eligible participant to promote wellness and purposeful social engagement; authorizing the integration of services between the Program and Telecommunications Access of Maryland to promote awareness of the availability of accessible telecommunications equipment; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Hearing 3/20 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/15/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Motor Home and Recreational Vehicle Shows in Worcester County - Permit for Out-of-State Dealers [HB-163]
Establishing the reciprocal out-of-state motor home and recreational trailer vehicle show permit, to be issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration, authorizing the holder to display motor homes and recreational vehicles at vehicle shows in Worcester County; and requiring a permit holder, after the permit is approved, to file a bond with the Administration.
Sponsored by: Rep. Wayne Hartman
Third Reading Passed (133-4) on 03/17/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Department of Aging - Senior Call-Check and Social Connections Program [HB-158]
Renaming the Senior Call-Check Service and Notification Program to be the Senior Call-Check and Social Connections Program; providing the purpose of the program is to provide regular, direct communication from the Department of Aging or the Department's designee to an eligible participant to promote wellness and purposeful social engagement; authorizing the integration of services between the Program and Telecommunications Access of Maryland to promote awareness of the availability of accessible telecommunications equipment; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed on 03/25/2025