Laws And Ordinances
Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Howard County - Board of Education - Terms [SB-951]
[Education ]
Altering the terms of the members of the Howard County Board of Education.
Sponsored by: Sen. Howard County Senators
Hearing 3/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/21/2023
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Harford County - Advisory Plumbing Board [SB-947]
[Construction ]
[Housing ]
[Community Development ]
Authorizing the governing body of Harford County to enact a local law providing for the membership and terms of the Harford County Advisory Plumbing Board.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jason C. Gallion
Referred Rules And Executive Nominations on 03/23/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Property Tax Credit for Disabled Veterans - Established [HB-1258]
[Property Tax ]
[Veterans ]
[Disabilities ]
[Taxes ]
Requiring the governing body of a county or of a municipal corporation to grant a tax credit against the property tax imposed on the dwelling house of certain disabled veterans; establishing a property tax credit in an amount equal to the service-connected disability rating of the disabled veteran; requiring certain disabled veterans to provide certain documents when applying for the credits under the Act; and applying the Act to taxable years beginning after June 30, 2023.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin M. Harris
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 02/16/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Land Use – Expedited Development Review Processes for Affordable Housing – Application to Religious Organizations [SB-903]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Community Development ]
[Religion ]
Requiring, on or after July 1, 2024, a county that uses an expedited development review process for proposed affordable housing developments to consider certain applications from bona fide religious organizations under the expedited development review process; and authorizing a county to opt out of the provisions of the Act by adopting a certain local law on or before June 30, 2024.
Sponsored by: Sen. Alonzo T. Washington
First Reading Senate Rules on 02/15/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Public Employee Relations Act [HB-984]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Safety ]
Consolidating and altering certain laws governing collective bargaining for certain public employees, including laws related to the establishment of bargaining units, election and certification of exclusive representatives, employee and employer rights, unfair labor practices, and strikes and lockouts; establishing the Public Employee Relations Board to oversee collective bargaining activities for certain public employees; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jazz Lewis
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 114 on 04/24/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Howard County - Board of Education - Terms and Public Campaign Financing Ho. Co. 14-23 [HB-1093]
[Education ]
[Elections ]
[Funding ]
Altering the terms of the members of the Howard County Board of Education; and authorizing the governing body of Howard County to establish a system of public campaign financing for members of the county board of education.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Hearing 3/07 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Harford County - Advisory Plumbing Board [HB-1127]
[Construction ]
[Housing ]
[Community Development ]
Authorizing the governing body of Harford County to enact a local law providing for the membership and terms of the Harford County Advisory Plumbing Board.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 604 on 05/08/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles - Off-the-Road Motorcycles - Local Regulation and Enforcement [HB-928]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Authorizing a municipal corporation to regulate the operation of and register off-the-road motorcycles; and authorizing a county or municipal corporation to enforce the Maryland Vehicle Law for violations involving off-the-road motorcycles and to enact and implement legislation governing impoundment, release from impoundment, and, if lawful, forfeiture.
Sponsored by: Rep. William J. Wivell
Hearing 3/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Voting Rights Act of 2023 - Counties and Municipalities [HB-1104]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Prohibiting local governments from impairing or diminishing the right of a protected class member to vote or influence election outcomes; establishing requirements on local governments regarding proposals for shifting methods of election and districting plans; requiring the Civil Rights Division of the Office of the Attorney General to approve or deny proposed local government remedies to address certain violations; establishing the Statewide Election Database and Information Office; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Stephanie Smith
Hearing 3/07 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Baltimore County - Speed Monitoring Systems - Residential Districts [HB-1171]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Establishing that certain provisions of law authorizing the use of speed monitoring systems in certain residential districts apply in Baltimore County; and requiring all speed limit signs within certain segments of certain highways in Baltimore County to include certain signs.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana M Stein
First Reading Environment And Transportation on 02/10/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Charles County - Property Tax - Credit for Volunteer Emergency Responders [HB-947]
[Property Tax ]
[Taxes ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Community Development ]
Authorizing the governing body of Charles County to grant, by law, a tax credit against the property tax imposed on the owner-occupied residence of certain emergency responders and their surviving spouses if the federal adjusted gross income of the emergency responder or the unmarried surviving spouse for the immediately preceding taxable years is $150,000 or less; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2023.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 599 on 05/08/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Baltimore City - Control Over Powers of Police Commissioner [HB-975]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
Altering the reporting requirements of the Advisory Board on the Transfer of Control of the Police Department of Baltimore City by requiring the Board to submit a final report on or before December 1, 2023; and repealing a prohibition on certain Baltimore City ordinances or acts of certain municipal officials from conflicting, impeding, obstructing, hindering, or interfering with the powers of the Baltimore City Police Commissioner.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank M Conaway
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/09/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Calvert County - Procurement - Local Preference [HB-1177]
[Small Business ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Authorizing the County Commissioners of Calvert County to enact an ordinance that establishes a local percentage preference for certain procurement contracts.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/17/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Historic St. Mary's City Commission Reform Act of 2023 [HB-1042]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Community Development ]
Altering certain provisions of law governing the Historic St. Mary's City Commission, including laws relating to membership of the Commission, appointment of certain officers, Commission meeting times, and duties; and specifying the process for the Commission to collaborate with the Historic St. Mary's City Foundation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brian M. Crosby
First Reading Appropriations on 02/10/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Prince George's County - Property Tax Credit - Offset of Annual Tax Increases PG 412-23 [HB-1078]
[Property Tax ]
[Housing ]
[Taxes ]
Authorizing the governing body of Prince George's County or the governing body of a municipal corporation in Prince George's County to grant a property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on a dwelling that is owned by a homeowner who has an annual gross income of $70,000 or less; and requiring the property tax credit to be of a sufficient amount to ensure that the total amount of real property taxes on the dwelling does not annually increase.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Hearing 3/30 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/23/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Hate Crimes - Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention - Establishment [HB-1066]
[Crime ]
[Human Rights ]
[Public Safety ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Establishing the Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention to develop strategies to prevent and respond to hate crime activity and evaluate State laws and policies relating to hate crimes; and requiring the Commission to report to the General Assembly on or before December 1 each year, beginning in 2024, on legislative recommendations to address hate crimes in the State.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank M Conaway
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 773 on 05/16/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Land Use - Expedited Development Review Processes for Affordable Housing - Application to Religious Organizations [HB-852]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Religion ]
[Community Development ]
Requiring, on or after July 1, 2024, a county that uses an expedited development review process for proposed affordable housing developments to consider certain applications from bona fide religious organizations under the expedited development review process; and authorizing a county to opt out of the provisions of the Act by establishing an expedited development review process and by adopting a local law prohibiting the consideration of applications from religious organizations on or before June 30, 2024.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marvin E Holmes
Hearing 2/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Baltimore City – Control Over Powers of Police Commissioner [HB-853]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Repealing a prohibition on certain Baltimore City ordinances or acts of certain municipal officials from conflicting, impeding, obstructing, hindering, or interfering with the powers of the Baltimore City Police Commissioner.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Third Reading Passed (117-19) on 03/20/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Retail Service Stations - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Property Tax Credit for Service Station Conversions [HB-889]
[Energy ]
[Taxes ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Property Tax ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Economic Development ]
Requiring, for the approval of a new retail service station on or after October 1, 2023, the person constructing the station to install at the station a certain number of electric charging stations; authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county or municipal corporation to grant, by law, a credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on real property under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Ruth
Hearing 3/09 At 1:00 P.m. (economic Matters) on 02/22/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Voting Rights Act of 2023 - Counties and Municipalities [SB-878]
[Voting Rights ]
[Elections ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Prohibiting local governments from impairing or diminishing the right of a protected class member to vote or influence election outcomes; establishing requirements on local governments regarding proposals for shifting methods of election and districting plans; requiring the Civil Rights Division of the Office of the Attorney General to approve or deny proposed local government remedies to address certain violations; establishing the Statewide Election Database and Information Office; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles E. Sydnor
Hearing 3/15 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/01/2023