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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Higher Education - Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program - Alterations [SB-353]
Requiring the Governor, beginning in fiscal year 2025, to include in the annual budget bill a $225,000 appropriation for the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Program; requiring public institutions of higher education and regional higher education centers to include at least $25,000 in cash or in-kind contributions as part of the matching requirement for the Program; requiring the Maryland Higher Education Commission to allocate at least $25,000 and not more than $150,000 to institutions and centers for certain activities; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Washington
Rereferred To Appropriations on 04/05/2023
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Occupational Safety and Health - Public Buildings - Indoor Air Quality [SB-355]
Requiring the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, in consultation with the Secretary of the Environment, the Secretary of Health, and the Director of the Maryland Energy Administration, to adopt a comprehensive indoor air quality standard for public buildings on or before October 31, 2025; requiring the Commissioner to establish a technical advisory committee to make certain recommendations regarding the development of the comprehensive indoor air quality standard; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Pamela Beidle
Hearing 2/23 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/31/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Anne Arundel County - School Vehicles - Duration of Operation [HB-492]
Altering the number of years that a school vehicle may be operated in Anne Arundel County from 12 years to 15 years.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 64 on 04/11/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Environment - Publicly Owned Treatment Works - PFAS Monitoring [HB-499]
Requiring the owner or operator of a publicly owned treatment works to monitor and report the levels of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in effluent, influent, and biosolids.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Love
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/27/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Environment – Low Emissions Vehicle Program – Prohibition (Affordable Emissions Standards Act of 2023) [HB-487]
Prohibiting the Department of the Environment from adopting certain regulations to implement certain new motor vehicle emissions standards and compliance requirements adopted by the California Air Resources Board unless certain analyses are prepared and submitted to the General Assembly and the General Assembly enacts a law authorizing the adoption of the regulations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 04/10/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Public Utilities - Street Lighting Equipment - Acquisitions and Reporting (County and Municipal Street Lighting Investment Act) [HB-459]
Finding that local governments pay electric companies large sums to light streets and are limited in how this public safety resource can be managed, the Act authorizes certain counties or municipalities to acquire certain street lighting equipment by purchase or condemnation, convert its street lighting service to a customer-owned street lighting tariff, enter into an agreement to purchase electricity, and contract with an electric company for the maintenance of the street lighting equipment; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bonnie Cullison
Hearing 3/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/20/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Public Safety - Law Enforcement - Body-Worn Cameras (Body-Worn Camera Appropriation and Financing Act of 2023) [SB-330]
Requiring the Department of General Services, in coordination with the Department of Information Technology, to negotiate certain contracts with third parties for the acquisition or maintenance of body-worn cameras, equipment, or technology for certain law enforcement agencies; requiring the Department of Information Technology, in coordination with the Department of General Services, to study the cost and feasibility of implementing a statewide uniform storage and access system for law enforcement body-worn camera data; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Justin Ready
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 743 on 05/16/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Income Tax - Credit for Energy Efficiency Upgrades - Passive Houses [SB-317]
Allowing a credit against the State income tax for certain costs, paid or incurred after July 1, 2023, by an owner of certain residential property for certain energy efficiency upgrades; requiring the owner to obtain a tax credit certificate from the Maryland Energy Administration; and prohibiting a taxpayer from claiming the tax credit for a taxable year during which the Governor declares a state of emergency.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Brooks
Hearing 2/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/30/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Public Safety – Law Enforcement – Body–Worn Cameras (Body–Worn Camera Appropriation and Financing Act of 2023) [HB-332]
Requiring the Department of General Services, in coordination with the Department of Information Technology, to negotiate certain contracts with third parties for the acquisition or maintenance of body-worn cameras, equipment, or technology for certain law enforcement agencies; and requiring the Department of Information Technology, in coordination with the Department of General Services, to study the cost and feasibility of implementing a statewide uniform storage and access system for law enforcement body-worn camera data.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Healey
Referred Rules on 04/07/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Internet Gaming - Authorization and Implementation [SB-267]
Authorizing the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission to issue certain licenses to certain video lottery operators to conduct or participate in certain Internet gaming operations in the State; authorizing the Governor, on recommendation of the Commission, to enter into certain multijurisdictional Internet gaming agreements with certain other governments, subject to certain limitations; and submitting the Act to a referendum of the qualified voters of the State.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nancy King
Hearing 2/15 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/30/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Public Schools - Standardized Behavioral Health Questionnaire for Students - Development and Implementation [HB-265]
Requiring the Maryland Consortium on Coordinated Community Supports to develop, in consultation with certain stakeholders, guidelines for developing a standardized behavioral health questionnaire to identify students with behavioral health services needs; requiring each behavioral health services coordinator to develop and implement a standardized behavioral health questionnaire based on the guidelines developed by the Consortium; and requiring that the questionnaire be given to the parent or guardian of each student at certain times.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michele Guyton
First Reading Ways And Means on 01/25/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Environment - Publicly Owned Treatment Works - PFAS Monitoring [SB-225]
Requiring the owner or operator of a publicly owned treatment works to monitor and report the levels of certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in effluent, influent, and biosolids.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sarah Elfreth
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Department of Aging - Long-Term Care and Dementia Care Navigation Programs [SB-228]
Requiring the Department of Aging to oversee and train the staff of long-term care and dementia care navigation programs; requiring each area agency to develop a long-term care and dementia care navigation program that consists of new or existing services; requiring the Department to submit a report, by October 1, 2024, and each year thereafter, to the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House, and certain committees on the services provided; and requiring the Department to publish the report on its website.
Sponsored by: Sen. Clarence Lam
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 667 on 05/16/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Office of the Attorney General - Correctional Ombudsman [HB-64]
Establishing the Correctional Ombudsman in the Office of the Attorney General; requiring the Ombudsman to conduct investigations, reviews, and assessments of administrative acts taken by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services or in relation to individuals confined by the Department; requiring the Ombudsman to refer matters for criminal charges or disciplinary proceedings when appropriate; establishing the Correctional Ombudsman Advisory Board; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Debra Davis
Hearing 1/24 At 1:00 P.m. (judiciary) on 01/17/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Office of the Attorney General - Correctional Ombudsman Unit [SB-87]
Establishing the Correctional Ombudsman Unit in the Office of the Attorney General; requiring the Unit to conduct investigations, reviews, and assessments of administrative acts taken by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services or in relation to individuals confined by the Department; requiring the Unit to refer certain matters for criminal charges or disciplinary proceedings as appropriate; establishing the Correctional Ombudsman Advisory Board to assist the Unit in identifying certain matters to investigate; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelly Hettleman
Referred Rules And Executive Nominations on 03/30/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Public Information Act - Inspection of Records From Body-Worn Digital Recording Devices [SB-40]
Establishing certain requirements for a custodian of records related to certain recordings from a certain body-worn digital recording device worn by a law enforcement officer; and requiring the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission, in consultation with certain other entities and stakeholders, to develop certain uniform standards and policies.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Sydnor
Hearing 4/04 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/22/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Private Well Safety Act of 2023 [HB-11]
Requiring the Department of the Environment to adopt regulations by December 31, 2026, to identify additional standards for water quality testing; requiring the Department, subject to certain funding and in consultation with the Department of Information Technology, to utilize an online portal to receive and upload certain information and to provide public access to the information; requiring the Department of the Environment to consistently share the information collected with the Maryland Department of Health and local health departments; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Vaughn Stewart
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 587 on 05/08/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Department of General Services – Energy–Conserving Standards (Maryland Sustainable Buildings Act of 2023) [SB-92]
Requiring the Department of General Services to establish and update standards for State buildings to conserve energy and minimize adverse impacts on birds; requiring the Maryland Green Building Council to include the standards in any requirements established for participation in a higher-performance building program in the State; and defining "State building" as one acquired, constructed, or renovated by the State or one for which 50% of the money for acquisition, construction, or renovation came from State funds.
Sponsored by: Sen. Clarence Lam
Favorable With Amendments {873622/1 on 04/10/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Department of General Services - Energy-Conserving Standards (Maryland Sustainable Buildings Act of 2023) [HB-6]
Requiring the Department of General Services to establish and periodically update standards for State buildings to conserve energy and minimize adverse impacts on birds; requiring the Maryland Green Building Council to include the standards in certain requirements established for the Maryland High Performance Green Building Program; defining "State building" as one acquired, constructed, or renovated by the State or one for which 50% of the money for acquisition, construction, or renovation came from State funds; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Kaiser
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 581 on 05/08/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Public Schools - Dual Language Education - Teacher Certification, Program Implementation, and Study [HB-56]
Requiring the State Board of Education and the Professional Standards and Teacher Education Board to adopt regulations for the certification of and renewal of a certificate for dual language teachers in public schools on or before December 31, 2024; requiring the State Department of Education to develop guidelines for implementing dual language immersion programs in public schools; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lorig Charkoudian
Hearing 1/24 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/12/2023