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Number	Legislature	Summary	Subjects
HB-2	Federal	INVEST in America Act Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Among other provisions, the bill extends FY2020 enacted levels through FY2021 for federal-aid highway, transit, and safety programs; reauthorizes for FY2022-FY2025 several surface transportation programs, including the federal-aid highway program, transit programs, highway safety, motor carrier safety, and rail programs; addresses climate change, including strategies to reduce the climate change impacts of the surface transportation system and conduct a vulnerability assessment to identify opportunities to enhance the resilience of the surface transportation system and ensure the efficient use of federal resources; revises Buy America procurement requirements for highways, mass transit, and rail; establishes a rebuild rural grant program to improve the safety, state of good repair, and connectivity of transportation infrastructure in rural communities; implements new safety requirements across all transportation modes; and directs DOT to establish a pilot program to demonstrate a national motor vehicle per-mile user fee to restore and maintain the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and achieve and maintain a state of good repair in the surface transportation system. Democrat: 99% (129) Independent: 0% (1) 99% Democrat support 0% Independent support	Transportation And Public Works Accidents Air Quality Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Assault And Harassment Offenses Buy American Requirements Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Child Safety And Welfare Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases
HB-7095	Federal	INVEST in America Act Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act This bill addresses provisions related to federal-aid highway, transit, highway safety, motor carrier, research, hazardous materials, and rail programs of the Department of Transportation (DOT). Among other provisions, the bill extends FY2020 enacted levels through FY2021 for federal-aid highway, transit, and safety programs; reauthorizes for FY2022-FY2025 several surface transportation programs, including the federal-aid highway program, transit programs, highway safety, motor carrier safety, and rail programs; addresses climate change, including strategies to reduce the climate change impacts of the surface transportation system and conduct a vulnerability assessment to identify opportunities to enhance the resilience of the surface transportation system and ensure the efficient use of federal resources; revises Buy America procurement requirements for highways, mass transit, and rail; establishes a rebuild rural grant program to improve the safety, state of good repair, and connectivity of transportation infrastructure in rural communities; implements new safety requirements across all transportation modes; and directs DOT to establish a pilot program to demonstrate a national motor vehicle per-mile user fee to restore and maintain the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund and achieve and maintain a state of good repair in the surface transportation system. Democrat: 100% (3) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Accidents Air Quality Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships Assault And Harassment Offenses Buy American Requirements Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Child Safety And Welfare Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases
HB-6224	Federal	Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020 This bill establishes a grade separation investment program to award competitive grants to certain entities for projects that separate railway-highway grade crossings, improve safety by reducing the number of deaths and injuries at rail-highway crossings, increase the efficiency and reliability of the movement of people and freight over rail-highway crossings, increase the capacity of the freight and passenger rail system, reduce the amount of noise from trains, and improve air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from less idling at rail-highway crossings. Among other requirements, the bill (1) requires grant awards for large projects (projects with total costs of greater than $100 million) to be at least $50 million, and for any other projects not less than $2.5 million; and (2) directs the Department of Transportation to consider a number of factors in awarding grants, including accident history at the rail-highway crossing over the last 10 years, the annual average daily traffic at the crossing, the likelihood of a collision based on the geometry of the crossing, and the number of critical facilities near the crossing. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Accidents Air Quality Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases Congressional Oversight Economic Development Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research Government Studies And Investigations Noise Pollution Railroads
SB-1010	State (Maryland)	Establishing a Maryland Code of Military Justice; providing for jurisdiction and applicability of the Act; providing for authority of certain judge advocates; establishing the rights of certain victims; providing for the apprehension and restraint of certain offenders; providing for certain non-judicial punishment; establishing the jurisdiction for certain courts-martial; providing for the appointment and composition of certain courts-martial; establishing certain pre-trial procedures; etc. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Public Safety Abandoned Property Accidents Aircraft Alcoholic Beverages Appeals Armed Forces Arrests Assault Attorneys
HB-1418	State (Maryland)	Requiring an insurer that issues or delivers in the State a policy of motor vehicle liability insurance that provides coverage for the repair of physical damage to the insured motor vehicle to provide in the policy that the insured has the option of requiring repairs to be made to the insured motor vehicle using genuine crash parts, certified aftermarket crash parts, or aftermarket crash parts; authorizing the insured to consent in a certain manner to the use of certain aftermarket crash parts; etc. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Insurance - Other Than Health Accidents Certifications Communications Consumer Protection Industry And Technology Inspections Internet Liability Motor Vehicle Repair
HB-1324	State (Maryland)	Establishing the Workgroup on Statewide Vehicle Crash Data Collection and Reporting; requiring the Workgroup to examine the processes used to collect and report statewide vehicle crash data for injuries and fatalities, examine the categories into which the data is disaggregated and reported, and determine the most effective manner for the State to begin to collect, disaggregate, and report the data by race and ethnicity; requiring the Workgroup to report its findings and recommendations on or before December 1, 2020; etc. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Vehicle Laws - Miscellaneous Accidents Committees And Commissions Data Death Demographics Injury Motor Vehicles Reports Sunset
HB-1139	State (Maryland)	Establishing a Maryland Code of Military Justice; providing for jurisdiction and applicability of the Act; providing for authority of certain judge advocates; establishing the rights of certain victims; providing for the apprehension and restraint of certain offenders; providing for certain non-judicial punishment; establishing the jurisdiction for certain courts-martial; providing for the appointment and composition of certain courts-martial; establishing certain pre-trial procedures; etc. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Public Safety Abandoned Property Accidents Aircraft Alcoholic Beverages Appeals Armed Forces Arrests Arrests Assault
SB-934	State (Maryland)	Establishing the Lifeline Low-Cost Automobile Insurance Program to offer certain low cost insurance policies to residents of Baltimore City and Prince George's County who are in households with a gross annual household income not exceeding 300% of the federal poverty level and who meet certain other requirements; providing that the Program is part of the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund; requiring the Program, on receipt of a certain premium, to sell, issue, and deliver policies of automobile insurance to certain individuals; etc. Democrat: 100% (9) 100% Democrat support	Insurance - Other Than Health Accidents Administrative Agencies Age Age Agents And Brokers Baltimore City Certifications Certifications Claims
SB-755	State (Maryland)	Establishing that an entity operating a school bus under a contract with the Harford County Board of Education to provide student transportation services may not be held liable beyond the limits of the entity's insurance coverage under the contract with the Harford County Board of Education through the Maryland Association of Boards of Education in any suit that arises from a vehicular accident or an act or omission of an officer, a director, or an employee of the entity except under certain circumstances; etc. Republican: 50% (1) Unaffiliated: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Unaffiliated support	Primary And Secondary Education Transportation - Generally Accidents Contracts Education, Boards Of Harford County Insurance Liability Negligence Safety
HB-736	State (Maryland)	Requiring each law enforcement agency to provide access to an employee assistance program or mental health program to address the mental health issues of police officers stemming from personal and work-related concerns and to provide police officers access to confidential mental health services; requiring each law enforcement agency to develop a policy to provide access to the required services at minimal cost to the police officer; etc. Democrat: 72% (18) Republican: 28% (7) 72% Democrat support 28% Republican support	Public Safety State Government - Personnel Accidents Administrative Agencies Communications Death Emergencies Examinations Health Occupations Injury
HB-721	State (Maryland)	Prohibiting an individual from causing the serious physical injury or death of a vulnerable individual as a result of the individual operating a vehicle in a careless or distracted manner or in violation of any provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law; defining "vulnerable individual" as a pedestrian, including certain workers and emergency services personnel, an individual walking an animal, or an individual lawfully operating certain modes of transport; establishing certain financial penalties and including community service; etc. Democrat: 50% (1) Republican: 50% (1) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Vehicle Laws - Rules Of The Road Accidents Bicycles Citations Crimes And Punishments Death Disabilities Driver Education Drivers' Licenses Emergency Services
SB-512	State (Maryland)	Prohibiting an individual from causing the serious physical injury or death of a vulnerable individual as a result of the individual operating a vehicle in a careless or distracted manner or in violation of any provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law; defining "vulnerable individual" as a pedestrian, including certain workers and emergency services personnel, an individual walking an animal, or an individual lawfully operating certain modes of transport; establishing certain penalties, including community service; etc. Democrat: 100% (1) 100% Democrat support	Vehicle Laws - Rules Of The Road Accidents Bicycles Citations Crimes And Punishments Death Disabilities Driver Education Drivers' Licenses Emergency Services
HB-660	State (Maryland)	Establishing the Lifeline Low-Cost Automobile Insurance Program to offer certain low cost insurance policies to residents of Baltimore City and Prince George's County who are in households with a gross annual household income not exceeding 300% of the federal poverty level and who meet certain other requirements; providing that the Program is part of the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund; requiring the Program, on receipt of a certain premium, to sell, issue, and deliver policies of automobile insurance to certain individuals; etc. Democrat: 100% (21) 100% Democrat support	Insurance - Other Than Health Accidents Administrative Agencies Age Agents And Brokers Baltimore City Certifications Claims Committees And Commissions Death
HB-486	State (Maryland)	Authorizing certain emergency personnel to equip certain privately owned motor vehicles with certain emergency lights for use only while at the scene of an accident or other emergency. Republican: 100% (1) 100% Republican support	Vehicle Laws - Equipment And Inspections Accidents Ambulances Armed Forces Emergency Medical Services Emergencies Fire Protection Law Enforcement Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicle Equipment
S.3124	Federal	Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2019 This bill revises provisions related to passenger vessel security and safety. The bill directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to develop standards for cruise ship owners to provide passengers with a conspicuous and unambiguous summary of key terms of passage contracts before they are binding. Vessel owners must provide each passenger with a summary meeting those standards and include the summary in promotional literature. The bill prescribes civil and criminal penalties for violations. DOT must (1) establish a hotline for passenger complaints, (2) determine whether any of the enumerated rights in the international cruise line passenger bill of rights (adopted by the members of the Cruise Lines International Association) are enforceable under federal law, and (3) establish an advisory committee for passenger vessel consumer protection. Vessel owners must ensure that a vessel is staffed with sea marshals and medical staff. DOT must designate a director of victim support services, establish a 24-hour telephone number for crime victims, develop a written summary of rights for crime victims, maintain a statistical compilation of reported incidents, and study the feasibility of having an individual on board each vessel to provide victim support and related services. The Department of Homeland Security may withhold or revoke the clearance of, and the Coast Guard may deny entry into the United States to, any vessel owner who commits an act or omission for which a penalty is imposed under this bill or fails to pay the penalty. Democrat: 100% (2) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Accidents Administrative Law And Regulatory Procedures Advisory Bodies Assault And Harassment Offenses Business Records Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health Civil Actions And Liability Coast Guard Congressional Oversight
HB-4987	Federal	Fire Department Proper Response and Equipment Prioritization Act This bill directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to prioritize grants that provide for planning, training, and equipment to firefighters for crude oil-by-rail and ethanol-by-rail derailment and incident response, in making grants to fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical services organizations, and state fire training academies. Republican: 50% (1) Democrat: 50% (1) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Emergency Management Accidents Fires First Responders And Emergency Personnel Motor Fuels Oil And Gas Railroads Transportation Safety And Security Worker Safety And Health
S.2310	Federal	Bridge Investment Act of 2019 This bill establishes a bridge investment program to award competitive grants to certain governmental entities for projects that improve (1) the condition of bridges; and (2) the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of people and freight over bridges. Among other things, the bill requires grant awards for large projects (projects with total costs of greater than $100 million) to be at least $50 million, and for any other projects not less than $2.5 million; directs the Department of Transportation (DOT) to consider a number of factors in awarding grants, including the extent to which a project demonstrates cost savings by bundling multiple bridge projects; requires DOT to prioritize projects that are located within states for which at least two project applications were submitted in the current fiscal year and an average of two were submitted in prior fiscal years, and fewer than two grants have been awarded for projects within the state; and limits funding for projects that consist solely of culvert replacement or rehabilitation. Democrat: 50% (5) Republican: 50% (5) 50% Democrat support 50% Republican support	Transportation And Public Works Accidents Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Atmospheric Science And Weather Congressional Oversight Floods And Storm Protection Government Information And Archives Government Trust Funds Indian Lands And Resources Rights Natural Disasters
HB-4730	Federal	Advancing Gun Safety Technology Act of 2019 This bill authorizes the National Institute of Justice to establish a pilot program to make grants to small business concerns for the development of gun safety technology. Democrat: 100% (15) 100% Democrat support	Crime And Law Enforcement Accidents Advanced Technology And Technological Innovations Child Safety And Welfare Firearms And Explosives Law Enforcement Administration And Funding Product Safety And Quality Small Business Technology Transfer And Commercialization
HR-609	Federal	Expressing support to designate the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, Rail Safety Week in the United States, and to support the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week. Democrat: 100% (14) 100% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Commemorative Events And Holidays Railroads Transportation Safety And Security Accidents
SR-322	Federal	A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week. Republican: 50% (2) Democrat: 50% (2) 50% Republican support 50% Democrat support	Transportation And Public Works Accidents Commemorative Events And Holidays Railroads Transportation Safety And Security

Title: INVEST in America Act Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-2

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Accidents, Air Quality, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Arbitration, Animal Protection And Human-animal Relationships, Assault And Harassment Offenses, Buy American Requirements, Cardiovascular And Respiratory Health, Child Safety And Welfare, Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases

Democrat: 99% (129) Independent: 0% (1)

Title: INVEST in America Act Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-7095

Democrat: 100% (3)

Title: Building Much Needed Rail Grade Separations Act of 2020

Session: US Congress 116th Congress

Number: HB-6224

Subjects: Transportation And Public Works, Accidents, Air Quality, Climate Change And Greenhouse Gases, Congressional Oversight, Economic Development, Environmental Assessment, Monitoring, Research, Government Studies And Investigations, Noise Pollution, Railroads

Democrat: 100% (1)

Title: Public Safety - Maryland Code of Military Justice