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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
Income Tax Credit - Qualified Farms - Gleaning [SB-670]
Allowing a qualified farm a credit, for tax years 2014 through 2016, of up to $5,000 against the State income tax; providing that the credit is equal to 50% of the value of an eligible food donation or 75% of the value of donated certified organic produce; providing, for a calendar year, the total amount of tax credit certificates issued may not exceed $250,000; extending the termination date of a specified Task Force; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Middleton
Hearing 4/01 At 1:00 P.m. on 04/01/2014
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The Marijuana Taxation and Regulation Act [SB-658]
Repealing specified criminal prohibitions against the use, possession, and sale of marijuana; establishing specified exemptions from prosecution for specified persons for using, obtaining, purchasing, transporting, or possessing marijuana under specified circumstances; providing exemptions from prosecution for specified retailers, marijuana product manufacturers, marijuana cultivation facilities, and safety compliance facilities under specified circumstances; establishing a specified affirmative defense; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Hearing 2/25 At 1:00 P.m. (judicial Proceedings) on 02/25/2014
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Poultry Litter Energy-Generating Cooperative Program [SB-521]
Establishing a Poultry Litter Energy-Generating Cooperative Program; prohibiting the rates and structure of the Program from being used for distributed generation from other sources of energy; requiring the Public Service Commission to consult with the Maryland Energy Administration on administration of the Program; requiring that the Commission determine whether an energy-generating cooperative applicant meets requirements; requiring the Commission to adopt regulations; providing for the allocation of unsubscribed energy; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Middleton
Third Reading Passed With Amendments (136-0) on 04/07/2014
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Task Force on the Fiscal Impact Associated With Animal Cruelty Cases [SB-513]
Establishing the Task Force on the Fiscal Impact associated with Animal Cruelty Cases; providing for the composition, chair, and staffing of the Task Force; prohibiting a member of the Task Force from receiving specified compensation, but authorizing the reimbursement of specified expenses; requiring the Task Force to collect and review specified data and specified laws and make recommendations regarding specified matters; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Gladden
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/10/2014
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Nutrient Management - Phosphorus Risk Assessment Tool or Index - Economic Impact Analysis [SB-27]
Requiring the Department of Agriculture to prepare an economic impact analysis before making any change to a specified phosphorus risk assessment tool or index; requiring the economic impact analysis to estimate the cost or economic benefit of a proposed change to a phosphorus risk assessment tool or index to a person required to have a nutrient management plan for nitrogen and phosphorus; requiring the economic impact analysis to include estimates directly related to specified effects of the proposed change; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jim Mathias
Hearing 1/28 At 1:45 P.m. on 01/28/2014
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Department of Agriculture - Manure Transportation Project [SB-127]
Authorizing the Department of Agriculture to determine the amount of specified cost-share matching funds provided under the Manure Transportation Project; and repealing specified caps on the per ton amount of cost-share matching funds available under the Manure Transportation Project.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 36 on 04/08/2014
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Health General - Milk Products - Direct-to-Consumer Sale of Raw Milk [SB-1092]
Excluding specified sales of raw milk from specified State regulation of milk products; creating an exception to the prohibition against the sale of raw milk; authorizing the sale of raw milk directly to the consumer in accordance with specified requirements; restricting the authorization to sell raw milk directly to the consumer to specified persons; requiring testing of specified animals; prohibiting the sale of raw milk unless a specified contract is executed; requiring specified testing of specified animals; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. J.B. Jennings
Hearing 3/06 At 11:00 A.m. on 03/06/2014
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Marijuana Control Act of 2014 [HB-880]
Repealing specified criminal prohibitions against the use, possession, and sale of marijuana; establishing specified exemptions from prosecution for specified persons for using, obtaining, purchasing, transporting, or possessing marijuana under specified circumstances; providing exemptions from prosecution for specified retailers, marijuana product manufacturers, marijuana cultivation facilities, and safety compliance facilities under specified circumstances; establishing a specified affirmative defense; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Oaks
Hearing 3/13 At 1:00 P.m. (judiciary) on 03/13/2014
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Task Force on the Fiscal Impact Associated With Animal Cruelty Cases [HB-795]
Establishing the Task Force on the Fiscal Impact Associated With Animal Cruelty Cases; providing for the composition, chair, and staffing of the Task Force; prohibiting a member of the Task Force from receiving specified compensation, but authorizing the reimbursement of specified expenses; requiring the Task Force to collect and review specified data and specified laws and make recommendations regarding specified matters; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. C. William Frick
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/13/2014
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Maryland 2014 Regular Session
State Government - Legislative and Regulatory Procedures - Efficacy Analyses [HB-737]
Requiring specified Executive Branch agencies and the Department of Legislative Services to prepare efficacy analyses for specified bills that add to or amend the Agriculture Article, Environment Article, Land Use Article, or Natural Resources Article; requiring specified Executive Branch agencies to prepare efficacy analyses for regulations proposed by the Department of Agriculture, Department of the Environment, Department of Natural Resources, or Department of Planning; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Afzali
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/03/2014
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Alcoholic Beverages - Farmers' Market Permit - Establishment [HB-600]
Establishing a farmers' market permit; authorizing the Office of the Comptroller to issue the permit to a holder of a specified license under specified circumstances; requiring the permit holder to provide specified notice to the local licensing board of a specified jurisdiction; specifying the places and times in which a permit holder may use a farmers' market permit; prohibiting the Office of the Comptroller from issuing more than a specified number of permits for use at each farmers' market; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Craig Zucker
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 414 on 05/05/2014
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Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 - Diminution in Value of Real Property - Compensation [HB-576]
Requiring the State to pay just compensation to an owner of real property that experiences a diminution in fair market value as a result of specified land use or development restrictions; requiring a landowner to file a specified claim with the Department of Agriculture in order to apply for just compensation under the Act; requiring the Department to determine the amount of just compensation owed to a specified landowner in a specified manner; providing for the appeal of a specified determination; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Tony McConkey
Unfavorable Report By Environmental Matters on 03/27/2014
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Department of Agriculture - Phosphorus Assessment and Management - Study and Economic Impact Analysis [HB-284]
Requiring the Department of Agriculture to conduct a study of efforts to manage and reduce phosphorus pollution from agricultural sources in the State; requiring the study to include specified information and an economic impact analysis estimating specified costs and economic benefits of the Phosphorus Management Tool to a specified person; prohibiting the Department from implementing specified regulations until after the adjournment of the 2015 regular legislative session of the General Assembly; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kathy Afzali
Hearing 2/05 At 2:00 P.m. on 02/05/2014
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Nutrient Management - Phosphorus Risk Assessment Tool or Index - Economic Impact Analysis [HB-193]
Requiring the Department of Agriculture to prepare an economic impact analysis before making any change to a specified phosphorus risk assessment tool or index; requiring the economic impact analysis to estimate the cost or economic benefit of a proposed change to a phosphorus risk assessment tool or index to a person required to have a nutrient management plan for nitrogen and phosphorus; requiring the economic impact analysis to include estimates directly related to specified effects of the proposed change; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Adelaide Eckardt
Hearing 1/29 At 2:00 P.m. on 01/29/2014
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Agriculture - Industrial Hemp - Study [HB-1472]
Requiring the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with federal and State agencies and the University of Maryland, College Park, to study the feasibility of growing industrial hemp in the State and the availability of markets relating to industrial hemp and hemp products; requiring the Secretary to submit a report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2014, addressing strategies for safe cultivation and use of industrial hemp, the status of hemp programs in other states, and specified recommendations; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Luedtke
Hearing 4/04 At 1:00 P.m. on 04/04/2014
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Income Tax Credit - Qualified Farms - Gleaning [HB-1083]
Allowing a qualified farm a credit, for tax years 2014 through 2016, of up to $5,000 against the State income tax; providing that the credit is equal to 50% of the value of an eligible food donation or 75% of the value of donated certified organic produce; requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to establish specified values; requiring the Secretary, in consultation with the Comptroller, to establish a certification procedure and provide for the administration of the credit; extending the termination date of a specified Task Force; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sally Jameson
Hearing 3/07 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/07/2014
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Energy-Generating Cooperative Advisory Committee [HB-1076]
Establishing the Energy-Generating Cooperative Advisory Committee; providing for the credit structure for the energy generated from an energy-generating cooperative; specifying the duties of the Committee; requiring the Committee to present a report to the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2015, including information regarding energy-generating cooperatives and the most efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sound methods for utilizing poultry litter; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steven Arentz
First Reading Senate Rules on 04/07/2014
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Agriculture - Production and Sale of Industrial Hemp [HB-1010]
Authorizing a person to plant, grow, harvest, process, possess, sell, and buy industrial hemp in the State; prohibiting specified persons from contracting with or providing specified assistance or support to a federal agency or federal official for the enforcement of specified federal laws, regulations, rules, or orders; authorizing the Attorney General to bring a suit against a political subdivision of the State for a violation of the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Donald Dwyer
Unfavorable Report By Environmental Matters on 03/27/2014
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Maryland 2013 Regular Session
Private Property Rights - Regulatory Infringement - Compensation [SB-970]
Creating a cause of action under specified circumstances for an owner of property to use against the Department of Agriculture, the Department of the Environment, the Department of Natural Resources, or the Department of Planning if the application of specified regulations adopted by any of these agencies infringes on a private property right of the property owner; providing that the cause of action shall be filed in a specified court; providing for the sum that a private property owner may recover; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. E. J. Pipkin
Hearing 3/19 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/19/2013
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Animal Welfare - Spay/Neuter Fund - Establishment [SB-820]
Establishing the Spay/Neuter Fund within the Department of Agriculture; stating the purpose of the Fund; specifying the contents of the Fund; requiring the Department to establish a specified fee on commercial feed prepared and distributed for consumption by dogs or cats and deposit the revenue into the Fund; authorizing the Fund to be used to establish a competitive grant program to support the provision of spay/neuter services; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 561 on 05/16/2013