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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Baltimore Regional Water Authority Governance Workgroup - Established [SB-1174]
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Establishing the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Model Workgroup to study the regional water governance approach in the Baltimore region; requiring the Governor to include an appropriation of $500,000 in the annual budget bill for the Workgroup; and requiring the Workgroup to report, on or before June 30, 2027, its findings to the Mayor of Baltimore City, the County Executive of Baltimore County, the Governor, and the General Assembly.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory V. McCray
Third Reading Passed (45-2) on 04/08/2024
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Baltimore Regional Water Governance Model Workgroup - Established [HB-1509]
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Establishing the Baltimore Regional Water Governance Model Workgroup to study the regional water governance approach in the Baltimore region; requiring the Governor to include an appropriation of $500,000 in the annual budget bill for the Workgroup; and requiring the Workgroup to report, on or before June 30, 2027, its findings to the Mayor of Baltimore City, the County Executive of Baltimore County, the Governor, and the General Assembly.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana M Stein
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 503 on 05/09/2024
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Baltimore County - Out-of-State Vehicles - Improper Registration [SB-1164]
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[Housing ]
[Public Safety ]
Authorizing Baltimore County to tow, remove, or impound a vehicle owned by a new resident of the State who fails to register the vehicle with the Motor Vehicle Administration and display valid registration plates issued by the Administration within 60 days.
Sponsored by: Sen. J.B. Jennings
First Reading Senate Rules on 02/11/2024
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Baltimore County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Interstate 695 [HB-1502]
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Authorizing the placement and use of 16 speed monitoring systems on Interstate 695 in Baltimore County, except that only 4 may be operated at any given time; requiring that fines collected by Baltimore County as a result of violations enforced by speed monitoring systems on Interstate 695 be used to assist in covering the cost of roadway and safety improvements on Interstate 695 in Baltimore County; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana M Stein
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 02/19/2024
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Baltimore County - Out-of-State Vehicles - Improper Registration [HB-1495]
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Authorizing Baltimore County to tow, remove, or impound a vehicle owned by a new resident of the State who fails to register the vehicle with the Motor Vehicle Administration and display valid registration plates issued by the Administration within 60 days.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robin L. Grammer
Hearing 3/20 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/17/2024
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Transportation – Regional Transportation Authorities [SB-1126]
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Establishing the Baltimore Region, Capital Region, and Southern Maryland Region transportation authorities to develop and implement certain congestion relief plans; establishing the Baltimore Region, Capital Region, and Southern Maryland Region congestion relief funds as special, nonlapsing funds; requiring the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Comptroller, to study and report on the feasibility of creating local-option transportation revenues to fund the regional transportation authorities; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nancy King
First Reading Senate Rules on 02/09/2024
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Baltimore County – Property Taxes – Authority to Set a Special Rate for Vacant and Abandoned Property [HB-1477]
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Authorizing the governing body of Baltimore County to set a special property tax rate for a vacant lot or improved property cited as vacant and unfit for habitation or other authorized use on a housing or building violation notice; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2024.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric D. Ebersole
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 02/14/2024
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Baltimore County - Property Taxes - Authority to Set a Special Rate for Vacant and Abandoned Property [SB-1119]
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Authorizing the governing body of Baltimore County to set a special property tax rate for a vacant lot or improved property cited as vacant and unfit for habitation or other authorized use on a housing or building violation notice.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles E. Sydnor
Hearing Canceled on 03/11/2024
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Baltimore County - Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Stop Signs - Pilot Program [HB-1278]
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Establishing a light-emitting diode (LED) stop sign pilot program for certain intersections in Baltimore County to be implemented by the State Highway Administration in conjunction with Baltimore County; and requiring the Administration to report to the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2025 on the impact of LED stop signs and recommendations on the installation of LED stop signs at intersections throughout Baltimore County.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ric Metzgar
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/26/2024
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Baltimore County - Sheriff - Salary [HB-1213]
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Altering the annual salary of the Sheriff of Baltimore County.
Sponsored by: Rep. Cheryl E. Pasteur
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 991 on 05/16/2024
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Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - License Applications - Notice [HB-1269]
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Altering a certain notice requirement before the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore County may approve an application for an alcoholic beverages license; and authorizing the Board to fulfill the notice requirement by posting online notice of an application hearing for an alcoholic beverages license at least 14 days before the application hearing date.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric D. Ebersole
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 1037 on 05/16/2024
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Baltimore County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Interstate 695 [SB-1067]
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Authorizing the State Highway Administration to place and use 16 speed monitoring systems on Interstate 695 in Baltimore County, except that only 4 may be operated at any given time; requiring that fines collected in Baltimore County as a result of violations enforced by speed monitoring systems on Interstate 695 be used to assist in covering the cost of roadway and safety improvements on Interstate 695 in Baltimore County; requiring the Department of State Police to mail a warning notice instead of a citation for a certain violation; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin T. Brooks
Hearing Canceled on 04/02/2024
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Motor Vehicles - Automated Enforcement Programs - Privacy Protections [HB-1001]
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[Data Privacy ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Requiring a custodian of recorded images produced by certain automated enforcement systems to deny inspection of the images; prohibiting certain State and local agencies from using a recorded image or associated data from an automated enforcement system without a warrant, subpoena, or court order unless the use is for an appropriate traffic enforcement purpose; providing that an employee who violates the Act is subject to a fine of up to $1,000; and establishing certain requirements and authorizations for the removal of recorded images.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Norris Love
Referred Judicial Proceedings on 03/18/2024
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Workgroup on Establishing a Science and Technology Best Practices and Innovation Network [HB-999]
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Establishing the Workgroup on Establishing a Science and Technology Best Practices and Innovation Network to identify and analyze options for establishing and maintaining an open access science, technology, and innovation network or hub of citizen scientists and experts in science, technology, and industry for certain purposes; and requiring the Workgroup to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 1, 2024.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne R Kaiser
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 448 on 05/09/2024
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Baltimore County - Sheriff - Salary [SB-934]
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Altering the annual salary of the Sheriff of Baltimore County.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin T. Brooks
Referred Rules And Executive Nominations on 04/04/2024
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Vehicle Laws - Bus Lane Obstruction - Monitoring Systems Expansion and Workgroup (Better Bus Service Act of 2024) [SB-943]
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[Infrastructure ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Public Safety ]
Prohibiting a person from parking or standing certain vehicles in a dedicated bus lane; making statewide the authority of a local jurisdiction to use, in accordance with certain standards and procedures, a bus lane monitoring system to enforce the prohibition against driving, standing, or parking a motor vehicle in a designated bus lane; and establishing the Workgroup on Curb Space Management.
Sponsored by: Sen. Clarence K. Lam
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 751 on 05/16/2024
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Baltimore County - Alcoholic Beverages - Individual Storage Permits [SB-1010]
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Requiring an alcoholic beverages retailer in Baltimore County to have written approval from the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore County before applying to the Executive Director of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Cannabis Commission for an individual storage permit for alcoholic beverages.
Sponsored by: Sen. Katherine Ann Klausmeier
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 1046 on 05/16/2024
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Transportation – Regional Transportation Authorities [HB-924]
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Establishing the Baltimore Region, Capital Region, and Southern Maryland Region transportation authorities to develop and implement certain congestion relief plans; establishing the Baltimore Region, Capital Region, and Southern Maryland Region congestion relief funds as special, nonlapsing funds; requiring the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Comptroller, to study and report on the feasibility of creating local-option transportation revenues to fund the regional transportation authorities; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Nicole A. Williams
Hearing 3/01 At 1:00 P.m. (environment And Transportation) on 02/09/2024
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State Government - Commission on New Americans - Established [HB-961]
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[Community Development ]
Establishing the Commission on New Americans to study and periodically report on the contributions of new Americans and the availability of government services for new Americans; and requiring the Commission to submit to the Governor and the General Assembly by October 1, 2026, and at least once every 5 years thereafter a quantitative report detailing the contributions of new Americans and the services available to new Americans throughout the State.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne R Kaiser
Hearing 3/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/22/2024
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Northwest Baltimore County Sports Tourism Facility – Feasibility Study [SB-804]
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[Recreation ]
Requiring the Maryland Stadium Authority to conduct a certain feasibility study for developing, establishing, and operating a sports tourism facility at Reisterstown Regional Park in northwest Baltimore County; requiring the Authority to consult with certain governments, stakeholders and entities in conducting the study; and requiring the Authority to submit a final report of its findings, conclusions, and recommendations to certain committees of the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2025.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin T. Brooks
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 615 on 05/09/2024