AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 120, relative to building regulations. [HB-1876]
As enacted, specifies that a statewide building construction standard or another standard or requirement adopted by a local government shall not prohibit or limit the use of equipment with refrigerants, if the equipment contains a refrigerant listed in accordance with safety standards imposed by federal law or rule and is installed in accordance with the use conditions imposed by federal law or rule. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120.
HB-1876: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 120, relative to building regulations.
Sponsored by: Rep. Curtis Johnson
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 771 on 04/13/2022
Public Safety - Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Standards - Adoption [SB-319]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to adopt by regulation the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as the Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Standards; providing for the implementation of the Standards by the Maryland Department of Labor, local jurisdictions, counties, and municipalities; and requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to consult with the Maryland Department of Health on the implementation of the Standards in relation to the regulation of the operation and maintenance of swimming pools and spas.
SB-319: Public Safety - Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Standards - Adoption
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory McCray
Third Reading Passed (38-5) on 04/09/2022
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 120, relative to building regulations. [SB-1801]
As enacted, specifies that a statewide building construction standard or another standard or requirement adopted by a local government shall not prohibit or limit the use of equipment with refrigerants, if the equipment contains a refrigerant listed in accordance with safety standards imposed by federal law or rule and is installed in accordance with the use conditions imposed by federal law or rule. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 120.
SB-1801: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 120, relative to building regulations.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bill Powers
Effective Date(s) 04/08/2022 on 04/13/2022
Public Safety - Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Standards - Adoption [HB-303]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to adopt by regulation the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as the Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Standards; providing for the implementation of the Standards by local jurisdictions, counties, and municipalities; requiring the Department to consult with the Maryland Department of Health on the implementation of the Standards; applying the standards to swimming pools or spas for which an application for a permit is received by a local jurisdiction on or after June 1, 2023; etc.
HB-303: Public Safety - Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Standards - Adoption
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 730 on 05/29/2022
Baltimore County – Nuisance Actions – Community Association Standing [HB-265]
Altering the definitions of "community association" and "local code violation" to authorize community associations to seek judicial relief for nuisance abatement in Baltimore County; and repealing a provision of law requiring the Circuit Court for Baltimore County to determine the amount and conditions of a bond filed by a community association in a certain nuisance action.
HB-265: Baltimore County – Nuisance Actions – Community Association Standing
Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Grammer
Hearing 3/01 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2022
Public Safety - Fire Prevention Codes and Maryland Building Performance Standards - Solar Energy Generating Systems [SB-940]
Subjecting the adoption of a certain fire prevention code to authorizations granted to a county or municipal corporation for the installation of solar energy generating systems of any size on the rooftop of a single-family residential dwelling for which a permit is required; authorizing a county or municipal corporation to require the installation of a certain solar energy generating system to include a certain fire protection pathway, subject to certain exceptions; etc.
SB-940: Public Safety - Fire Prevention Codes and Maryland Building Performance Standards - Solar Energy Generating Systems
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman
Hearing 3/17 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2021
HB-905: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 12 and Title 68, Chapter 120, relative to accommodations in public restrooms.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sam Whitson
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Finance, Ways, And Means Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways, And Means Committee on 04/26/2022
Southern Maryland - Dwelling Registration and Inspection - Fees and Fines [SB-832]
Authorizing code home rule counties of the Southern Maryland class to require a certain property owner to register certain property with the county in order to offer the property for lease; authorizing code home rule counties of the Southern Maryland class to charge a fee for registering certain property with the county and to impose a fine for a dwelling that is not registered; authorizing code home rule counties of the Southern Maryland class to conduct certain inspections and impose certain fines for certain violations; etc.
SB-832: Southern Maryland - Dwelling Registration and Inspection - Fees and Fines
Sponsored by: Sen.
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 760 on 05/30/2021
Southern Maryland - Dwelling Registration and Inspection - Fees and Fines [HB-1061]
Authorizing the code home rule counties of the Southern Maryland class to require a certain property owner to register certain property with the county in order to offer the property for lease; authorizing the code home rule counties of the Southern Maryland class to charge a fee for registering certain property with the county and to impose a fine for a dwelling that is not registered with the county; and authorizing code home rule counties of the Southern Maryland class to conduct certain inspections and impose certain fines for certain violations.
HB-1061: Southern Maryland - Dwelling Registration and Inspection - Fees and Fines
Sponsored by: Rep.
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 759 on 05/30/2021
Real Property – Residential Rental Property Inspection – Remote Visual Inspection [HB-451]
Requiring certain local jurisdictions to adopt provisions for the remote visual inspection of certain residential rental property under certain circumstances; requiring a certain local provision to be calculated to achieve a remote visual inspection that is comparable to an on-site visual inspection, require inspections to be directed by a certain individual, require a certain verification, identify the aspects of a property that may be inspected remotely, and require, before any enforcement action, a certain on-site inspection; etc.
Landlord and Tenant - Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent - Lead Risk Reduction Compliance [HB-49]
Requiring an action for repossession for failure to pay rent to contain certain statements on whether the property is registered or licensed under local law and is an affected property under certain lead-based paint abatement laws; authorizing a court to adjourn a certain trial to enable either party to obtain documents or certain other proof under certain circumstances; repealing a certain prohibition against raising as an issue of fact a landlord's compliance with certain lead-based paint abatement laws; etc.
HB-49: Landlord and Tenant - Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent - Lead Risk Reduction Compliance
Sponsored by: Rep. Samuel Rosenberg
Hearing 1/26 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021
Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment for Multifamily Units Act [HB-110]
Providing that certain provisions of a recorded covenant or restriction, a declaration, or the bylaws or rules of a condominium or homeowners association are void and unenforceable if they prohibit or unreasonably restrict the installation or use of electric vehicle recharging equipment; requiring certain owners of electric vehicle recharging equipment to be responsible for certain costs and disclosures; requiring a unit owner or lot owner to obtain certain permits or approval; etc.
HB-110: Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment for Multifamily Units Act
Sponsored by: Rep. Marc Korman
Hearing 1/26 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021
State Government – Information Technology – Cybersecurity [SB-348]
Codifying the establishment of the Office of Security Management within the Department of Information Technology, the position of State Chief Information Security Officer, and the Maryland Cybersecurity Coordinating Council; altering the membership of the Council; requiring each unit of the Legislative or Judicial Branch of State government that uses a certain network to certify certain compliance to the Department on or before December 1 each year; etc.
SB-348: State Government – Information Technology – Cybersecurity
Sponsored by: Sen.
Hearing 1/19 At 2:00 P.m. on 12/29/2021
Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment for Multifamily Units Act [SB-144]
Providing that certain provisions of a recorded covenant or restriction, a declaration, or the bylaws or rules of a condominium or homeowners association are void and unenforceable if they prohibit or unreasonably restrict the installation or use of electric vehicle recharging equipment; requiring certain owners of electric vehicle recharging equipment to be responsible for certain costs and disclosures; requiring a unit owner or lot owner to obtain certain permits or approval; etc.
SB-144: Electric Vehicle Recharging Equipment for Multifamily Units Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Guy Guzzone
Hearing 1/28 At 11:00 A.m. on 12/28/2021
Public Safety – Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Standards – Adoption [HB-109]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to adopt by regulation the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as the Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Standards; requiring the Department to adopt each subsequent version of the Standards within 18 months after the Standards are issued; requiring the Department to take certain actions before adopting each version of the Standards; requiring the Department to consult with the Maryland Department of Health on the implementation of the Standards; etc.
HB-109: Public Safety – Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Standards – Adoption
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Hearing 1/26 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021
Public Safety - Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Standards - Adoption [SB-254]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to adopt by regulation the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as the Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Standards; requiring the Department to adopt each subsequent version of the Standards within 18 months after the version is issued; requiring the Department to take certain actions before adopting each version of the Standards; prohibiting the Department from adopting a modification of the Standards that is more stringent than certain requirements; etc.
SB-254: Public Safety - Maryland Swimming Pool and Spa Standards - Adoption
Sponsored by: Sen. Cory McCray
Hearing 2/03 At 11:00 A.m. on 12/28/2021