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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Aquaculture Coordinating Council - Application of Tidal Wetlands Permit Requirements to Aquaculture Operations - Study [SB-442] [Agriculture ] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Science ]
Requiring the Aquaculture Coordinating Council, in consultation with the Department of the Environment, to review the policies of the Department regarding the application of State or tidal wetlands license and permit requirements to aquaculture operations in the State, and to report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2021, on the Council's recommendations, including any proposed legislation, on changes needed to eliminate redundancies and conflicts in the oversight of aquaculture operations; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Katherine Klausmeier Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 458 on 05/30/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Homestead Property Tax Credit Program - Notice of Eligibility - Lead Registry and Code Compliance [HB-570] [Housing ] [Property Tax ] [Taxes ] [Environmental ] [Real Estate ]
Requiring the State Department of Assessments and Taxation to include with a required notice to a homeowner about the homestead property tax credit certain information regarding a homeowner's obligation to register residential rental property constructed before 1978 with the Maryland Department of the Environment and to comply with State and local building and housing codes for rental property.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robert Long Hearing 2/02 At 1:30 P.m. on 01/21/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Power Plant Research Program - Review of Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - Alterations [SB-417] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Air Quality ] [Science ] [Construction ]
Altering the circumstances under which the Public Service Commission must notify the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of the Environment about an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity associated with power plant construction; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to complete an independent environmental and socioeconomic project assessment report within 6 months after the Commission determines the application to be complete; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Pinsky Vetoed By The Governor (policy) on 05/28/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Department of the Environment - Supplemental Environmental Projects Database [SB-446] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Community Development ] [Public Health ]
Requiring the Department of the Environment to create a database of supplemental environmental projects from which a person that violates the Environment Article may choose to undertake as part of a settlement or enforcement action; requiring the Department to solicit input from certain communities in creating the database; and requiring the Department to prioritize the selection of a project located in the same area as the alleged violation and ensure that the scope and cost of a project is commensurate with the scope and cost of the violation.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chris West Favorable With Amendments {390214/1 Adopted on 04/12/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Solid Waste Management - Organics Recycling and Waste Diversion - Food Residuals [SB-483] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Food ] [Environmental ]
Requiring a certain person that generates food residuals to separate the food residuals from other solid waste and ensure that the food residuals are diverted from final disposal in a refuse disposal system in a certain manner; applying the requirements of the Act to certain persons that generate certain amounts of food residuals; authorizing a person experiencing undue hardship because of the costs of diverting food residuals to apply for a certain waiver; requiring the Department of the Environment to issue a certain warning; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cheryl Kagan Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 440 on 05/30/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Climate Solutions Now Act of 2021 [SB-414] [Environmental ] [Energy ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Climate Change ] [Air Quality ] [Public Health ]
Requiring the State to reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from 2006 levels by 2030; requiring the State to achieve net-zero statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 2045; requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to adopt regulations establishing certain energy conservation requirements for certain buildings by July 1, 2022; establishing a goal of planting and helping to maintain in the State 5,000,000 sustainable trees of species native to the State by the end of 2030; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley House Conference Committee Appointed (delegates Barve, Stein And Brooks) on 04/12/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Clean Water Commerce Act of 2021 [HB-507] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Establishing the Clean Water Commerce Account within the Bay Restoration Fund; requiring the Department of the Environment to transfer $20,000,000 from the Fund to the Account for certain purposes beginning in fiscal year 2022 and each year thereafter; altering the authorized uses of the Fund to include certain transfers to the Account; limiting the uses of the Account to the purchase of environmental outcomes in support of the State's efforts to achieve the Chesapeake Bay total maximum daily load; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 695 on 05/30/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Department of Transportation - Urban Tree Program - Establishment [SB-359] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Environmental ] [Community Development ] [Infrastructure ] [Construction ] [Public Health ]
Requiring the Department of Transportation to develop an urban tree program to replace trees removed during the construction of certain transportation projects; requiring the Department to consult with businesses, community representatives, local governments, and residents in developing the program; requiring the program to provide for the replacement of trees in areas affected by construction of a transportation facility project with priority given to those affected by environmental justice issues or the heat island effect; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe Approved By The Governor - Chapter 294 on 05/18/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Department of Assessments and Taxation - Identification Number for Business - Task Force [SB-366] [Small Business ] [Taxes ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Economic Development ]
Requiring the Department of Assessments and Taxation to convene a task force to study and make recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2021, on the adoption of a unique Maryland Identification Number for each registered or licensed business in the State to be used by certain State agencies; requiring the task force to include representatives of certain State agencies; authorizing the task force to include representatives of certain State agencies; providing for the duties of the task force; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Cory McCray Approved By The Governor - Chapter 88 on 04/13/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Department of Assessments and Taxation - Identification Number for Business - Task Force [HB-441] [Small Business ] [Taxes ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Economic Development ]
Requiring the Department of Assessments and Taxation to convene a task force to study and make recommendations on the adoption of a unique Maryland Identification Number for each registered or licensed business in the State to be used by certain State agencies; requiring the task force to include representatives of certain State agencies; authorizing the task force to include representatives of certain other State agencies; providing for the duties of the task force; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay Approved By The Governor - Chapter 89 on 04/13/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Emergency Management - Chief Resilience Officer - Appointment and Duties [HB-542] [Disaster Relief ] [Public Safety ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Climate Change ] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Economic Development ]
Requiring the Director of the Maryland Emergency Management Agency to appoint a Chief Resilience Officer to be responsible for coordinating State and local efforts to build resilience to risks identified in the Maryland Hazard Mitigation Plan; providing that the Chief Resilience Officer serves at the pleasure of the Director; establishing the duties of the Chief Resilience Officer, including identifying funding streams and technical assistance and working with leaders of vulnerable industries; requiring a certain annual report; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Courtney Watson Hearing 2/17 At 1:30 P.m. on 01/22/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Environmental Justice - At-Risk Communities and Environmental Permits - Requirements [HB-111] [Environmental ] [Air Quality ] [Public Health ] [Community Development ]
Requiring the Department of the Environment to develop, post, and maintain on its website a list of at-risk communities in the State by January 31, 2022; requiring the Department to update the list of at-risk communities at least once every 2 years; requiring the Department to notify a municipality if any part of the municipality has been designated an at-risk community; requiring an applicant for a certain permit to prepare an environmental justice impact statement and conduct a public hearing before an application may be considered; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Love Hearing 1/20 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Landlord and Tenant - Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent - Lead Risk Reduction Compliance [HB-49] [Housing ] [Consumer Protection ] [Real Estate ] [Public Health ]
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.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Samuel Rosenberg Hearing 1/26 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Sewage Treatment Plants - Effluent Discharges - Impacts on Midge Populations [HB-267] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Science ]
Requiring the Department of the Environment to monitor effluent discharged from sewage treatment plants and evaluate whether the effluent impacts midge populations in the surrounding land and water areas; and requiring the Department to report to the General Assembly on or before October 1 each year, beginning in 2022.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Grammer Hearing 1/27 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Clean Water Commerce Act of 2021 [SB-119] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Budget and Spending ] [Funding ]
Establishing the Clean Water Commerce Account within the Bay Restoration Fund; requiring the Department of the Environment to transfer $20,000,000 from the Fund to the Account for certain purposes beginning in fiscal year 2022 and each year thereafter; altering the authorized uses of the Fund to include certain transfers to the Account; limiting the uses of the Account to the purchase environmental outcomes in support of the State's efforts to achieve the Chesapeake Bay total maximum daily load; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Guy Guzzone Hearing 1/21 At 11:00 A.m. (education, Health, And Environmental Affairs) on 12/29/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Department of Transportation - Urban Tree Program - Establishment [HB-80] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Environmental ] [Community Development ] [Infrastructure ] [Construction ] [Public Health ]
Requiring the Department of Transportation to develop an urban tree program to replace trees removed during the construction of certain transportation projects; requiring the Department to consult with businesses, community representatives, local governments, and residents in developing the program; requiring the program to provide for the replacement of trees in areas affected by construction of a transportation facility project with priority given to those affected by environmental justice issues or the heat island effect; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lorig Charkoudian Hearing 1/21 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Environment – Statewide Green Business Certification Program – Establishment [HB-61] [Environmental ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Small Business ] [Consumer Protection ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ]
Requiring the Department of the Environment to establish and administer a statewide green business certification program; requiring the green business certification program to recognize businesses operating in a way that reduces their environmental footprint and to provide consumers with information on how to identify those businesses; requiring the Department to update and enhance the statewide green business certification program in consultation with the Montgomery County Green Business Certification Program; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Emily Shetty Hearing 1/15 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Department of the Environment – Office of Recycling – Recycling Market Development [HB-164] [Environmental ] [Waste Management / Recycling ]
Requiring the Office of Recycling in the Department of the Environment to promote the development of markets for recycled materials and products in the State; requiring the Office to evaluate the availability of certain markets and identify businesses in the State that use recycled materials; requiring the annual Maryland solid waste management and diversion report to be submitted to the General Assembly by September 1, 2022, and each year thereafter, and include certain activities; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein Hearing 1/15 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Water Pollution - Stormwater Management Regulations and Watershed Implementation Plans - Review and Update [HB-295] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Waste Management / Recycling ] [Public Health ]
Requiring the Department of the Environment to review and update certain regulations at least once every 5 years; requiring certain regulations to incorporate the most recent precipitation data available; requiring the Department to review and update certain regulations in a certain manner; requiring the Department to take certain actions at least 6 months before the proposal of regulations under the Act; altering the time by which the Department must hold a certain public hearing; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Love Hearing 1/27 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021

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Maryland 2021 Regular Session

On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems - Inspection - Licensing [SB-22] [Environmental ] [Water ] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Prohibiting an individual from engaging in the business of inspecting an on-site sewage disposal system unless the person holds a valid on-site wastewater property transfer inspection license issued by the Department of the Environment on or after July 1, 2022; requiring the Department to adopt regulations by January 1, 2022; providing an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 for a violation of the Act; providing that each inspection knowingly conducted without a valid license constitutes a separate violation of the Act; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Young Hearing 1/21 At 11:00 A.m. on 12/29/2021

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