Mass Transit
Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Maryland RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act [SB-606]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishing the statute of limitations for a certain civil action for damages resulting from a certain pattern of racketeering activity; prohibiting a person from participating in certain racketeering activity; authorizing the filing of and establishing procedures for civil actions for injunctive relief and damages arising out of certain racketeering activity; and establishing procedures for the forfeiture of property connected to certain racketeering activity.
Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Muse
Hearing 3/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023
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Transportation - Assaults on Public Transit Operators - Report [SB-693]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Requiring the Maryland Transit Administration to submit an annual report on assaults on public transit operators to certain persons; and requiring the report to include information for the immediately preceding 12 months on the nature of each assault, the mode of transit involved, the location of each assault, whether the police were involved in responding to each assault, and the outcome of any investigation, a comparison of the aggregate data with at least two other states, and a review of current transit industry best practices.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 503 on 05/08/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Crimes and Corrections - Penalties and Procedures (Violent Firearms Offender Act of 2023) [SB-744]
[Crime ]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Establishing that a violation of a condition of probation, parole, or mandatory supervision that involves the use or possession of a firearm is not a technical violation for certain purposes; requiring the Commissioner of Correction to provide a certain inmate with a certain reentry kit and assistance in obtaining Medicaid benefits under certain circumstances; altering the elements of certain prohibitions against using a certain firearm in the commission of a certain crime; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay
Hearing 3/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Baltimore Regional Transit Commission – Establishment [SB-876]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Infrastructure ]
Establishing the Baltimore Regional Transit Commission to review and comment on annual budget requests of the Maryland Transit Administration, updates to the Central Maryland Transportation Plan, and certain annual reports, and to perform other oversight and advocacy duties related to Baltimore region transit services; and requiring the Commission, by December 1 each year, to report its findings and recommendations on the Baltimore region transit systems to the Administration, the Governor, and the General Assembly.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Washington
Hearing Canceled (appropriations) on 03/26/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Overdosing in Public - Prohibition [HB-667]
[Crime ]
[Public Health ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Prohibiting a person from overdosing in certain public places or on a public conveyance; and authorizing a court to refer a person who overdoses in certain public places or on a public conveyance to drug court or substance abuse treatment rather than imposing a term of imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brooke Grossman
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/27/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Maryland Transit Administration – Fare Price Requirements – Alterations [HB-673]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Repealing certain requirements that the Maryland Transit Administration increase fares for certain transit services according to the Consumer Price Index; and repealing certain provisions prohibiting the Administration from increasing fares under certain circumstances.
Sponsored by: Rep. Robbyn Lewis
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 484 on 05/08/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Overdosing in Public - Prohibition [SB-532]
[Crime ]
[Public Health ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Prohibiting a person from overdosing in certain public places or on a public conveyance; and authorizing a court to refer a person who overdoses in certain public places or on a public conveyance to drug court or substance abuse treatment rather than imposing a term of imprisonment not exceeding 60 days or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Corderman
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/27/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Transportation – Commission to Study Establishing a Baltimore Regional Transit Authority [SB-465]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Establishing a Commission to Study Establishing a Baltimore Regional Transit Authority; requiring the Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of establishing a Baltimore Regional Transit Authority; and requiring the Commission to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before October 31, 2024.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Washington
Third Reading Passed (41-5) on 04/04/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Maryland Stadium Authority - Camden Yards Sports Facilities Funds and Bus Rapid Transit Fund [HB-524]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Sports ]
Altering the membership of the Maryland Stadium Authority; establishing the Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund and the Camden Yards Baseball Sports Facility Supplemental Financing Fund to enable the Maryland Stadium Authority to take certain actions; requiring the Authority to administer the funds; altering the amount the Comptroller is required to distribute from the State Lottery Fund to certain funds; establishing the Bus Rapid Transit Fund to provide grants to eligible grantees; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 112 on 04/24/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Baltimore City - Commercial Use - Definition [SB-371]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Community Development ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Construction ]
Defining "commercial use" in Baltimore City to include multifamily residential development if the development is located within a waterfront commercial zoning district and within a 0.50-mile radius of a commuter rail station.
Sponsored by: Sen. Antonio Hayes
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 524 on 05/08/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Transit - Commuter Bus Service - Procurement [HB-472]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Infrastructure ]
Requiring the Maryland Transit Administration, in selecting a commuter bus service provider, to use the competitive sealed proposal method of procurement and to conduct the procurement in accordance with the provisions of and the regulations adopted under Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article and regulations adopted under Division II of that article; and applying the Act prospectively.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Kaiser
Vetoed By The Governor (policy) on 05/19/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Transportation – Commission to Study Establishing a Baltimore Regional Transit Authority [HB-491]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Establishing a Commission to Study Establishing a Baltimore Regional Transit Authority; requiring the Commission to conduct a comprehensive study of establishing a Baltimore Regional Transit Authority; and requiring the Commission to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by October 31, 2024.
Sponsored by: Rep. Regina Boyce
Hearing 2/21 At 1:00 P.m. (appropriations) And Hearing 2/23 At 1:00 P.m. (environment And Transportation) on 02/06/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Department of Transportation – Heads of Business Units – Appointment and Senate Confirmation [HB-485]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Requiring that the Executive Directors of the Maryland Transportation Authority, Aviation Administration, and Port Administration, the Maryland Transit Administrator, the State Highway Administrator, and the Motor Vehicle Administrator be appointed with the advice and consent of the Senate; and requiring that the Executive Directors of the Maryland Transportation Authority, Aviation Administration, and Port Administration be appointed by the Secretary of Transportation with the approval of the Governor.
Sponsored by: Rep. Heather Bagnall
Hearing Canceled (environment And Transportation) on 02/13/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Baltimore City - Commercial Use - Definition [HB-338]
[Housing ]
[Real Estate ]
[Community Development ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Construction ]
Defining "commercial use" in Baltimore City to include multifamily residential development if the development is located within a waterfront commercial zoning district and within a 0.50-mile radius of a commuter rail station.
Sponsored by: Rep. Samuel Rosenberg
Referred Rules on 04/06/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Transit - Commuter Bus Service - Procurement [SB-217]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Infrastructure ]
Requiring the Maryland Transit Administration, in selecting a commuter bus service provider, to use the competitive sealed proposal method of procurement and to conduct the procurement in accordance with the provisions of Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article and regulations adopted under Division II.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joanne Benson
Vetoed By The Governor (policy) on 05/19/2023
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Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Relating To Housing Density. [HB-416]
[Housing ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Real Estate ]
[Construction ]
Prohibits each county from adopting ordinances that restrict housing density on state lands that are within 0.5 miles of an elevated mass transit station.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
Referred To Hsg, Wal, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/25/2023
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Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Relating To Climate Change. [SB-457]
[Climate Change ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Air Quality ]
Requires all state, county, and private bus operators to upgrade to zero emission buses by 2045.
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Referred To Tca/aen/psm, Wam. on 01/25/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Maryland Department of Transportation – Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Awareness, Training, and Response [SB-203]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Human Rights ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Public Safety ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Human Services ]
[Crime ]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Transportation to develop and implement a certain training program for certain transportation-sector employees on the identification and reporting of suspected child exploitation and human trafficking; requiring transportation-sector employers to certify that certain employees have completed the training program; requiring certain transportation-sector employers to establish procedures for reporting suspected child exploitation and human trafficking to certain entities; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Jackson
Hearing 2/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/24/2023
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Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Relating To Housing Density. [SB-332]
[Housing ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Real Estate ]
[Construction ]
Prohibits each county from adopting ordinances that restrict housing density on state lands that are within 0.5 miles of an elevated mass transit station.
Sponsored by: Sen. Henry Aquino
Referred To Hou/psm/wtl, Jdc. on 01/25/2023
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Hawaii 2023 Regular Session
Relating To Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. [SB-278]
[Arts and Culture ]
[Community Development ]
[Housing ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Requires certain public buildings near mass transit projects and on Hawaiian home lands to display portraits of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Sponsored by: Sen. Henry Aquino
The Committee(s) On Cai Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 03/15/2023