Noise
Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Noise Pollution. [HB-1545]
Requires the department of health to adopt rules for the control, prevention, and abatement of noise pollution emitted by vehicles in the State. Prohibits the use, ownership, and sale of excessively loud vehicles. Effective 7/1/2060. (HD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
The Committee(s) On Cpc Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/23/2022
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Gettr Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Noise Pollution. [SB-2127]
Establishes the noise pollution task force within the Department of Health to investigate noise pollution and provide recommendations on how to better regulate excessive noise pollution throughout the State, from both stationary and non-stationary sources. Appropriates funds. (SD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Reported From Hth/trs (stand. Com. Rep. No. 2435) With Recommendation Of Passage On Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referral To Jdc. on 02/17/2022
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Leaf Blowers. [HB-296]
Restricts the use of leaf blowers in the Waikiki special improvement district within a residential zone or near a residence to between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday or a state or federal holiday and between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday or any state or federal holiday. Allows commercial and hotel operators to operate leaf blowers on their premises at least one hundred feet away from a residential zone or residence between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday or a state or
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adrian Tam
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Leaf Blowers. [SB-327]
Restricts the use of leaf blowers in special improvement districts within a residential zone or near a residence to between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday or a state or federal holiday and between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday or any state or federal holiday. Allows commercial and hotel operators to operate leaf blowers on their premises at least one hundred feet away from a residential zone or residence between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday or a state or federal holiday,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sharon Moriwaki
Carried Over To 2022 Regular Session. on 12/10/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Property Tax Credit - Airport Noise Zones - Eligibility [HB-1180]
Altering eligibility for a certain property tax credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on certain residential real property located within a certain airport noise zone; authorizing the governing body of a county or municipal corporation to choose to provide the tax credit only within a certain noise contour; authorizing the governing body of a county or municipal corporation to vary the amount of the credit based on where the property is situated within the noise zone; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Hill
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 340 on 05/18/2021
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Hawaii 2021 Regular Session
Relating To Leaf Blowers. [HB-296]
Restricts the use of leaf blowers in the Waikiki special improvement district within a residential zone or near a residence to between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday or a state or federal holiday and between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Sunday or any state or federal holiday. Allows commercial and hotel operators to operate leaf blowers on their premises at least one hundred feet away from a residential zone or residence between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday or a state or
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Sponsored by: Rep. Adrian Tam
Re-referred To Jdc. on 03/24/2021
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Hawaii 2021 Regular Session
Relating To Leaf Blowers. [SB-327]
Restricts the use of leaf blowers in special improvement districts within a residential zone or near a residence to between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday or a state or federal holiday and between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday or any state or federal holiday. Allows commercial and hotel operators to operate leaf blowers on their premises at least one hundred feet away from a residential zone or residence between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday or a state or federal holiday,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Sharon Moriwaki
Re-referred To Hth, Jdc. on 01/29/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Disturbing the Peace - Prohibited Actions [HB-198]
Altering the prohibited actions for the crime of disturbing the peace; and repealing certain definitions.
Sponsored by: Rep. C.T. Wilson
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/02/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
University of Maryland, Baltimore - Study on the Health Effects of Air Traffic Noise [HB-254]
Requiring the University of Maryland, Baltimore to study the health effects of air traffic noise on communities near Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport since the implementation of the Next Generation Air Transportation System; requiring the study to evaluate health outcomes and certain costs; requiring the Governor to provide in the 2023 budget bill at least $100,000 for the study; requiring a report be submitted by September 1, 2023, to the Governor, the General Assembly, and certain county executives and councils; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Chang
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/05/2021
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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Race and Speed Contests - Penalties [HB-178]
Providing a penalty of up to $1,000 and up to 1 year of imprisonment or both for a violation of the Act; providing an increased points assessment for certain motor vehicle violations related to participation in a race or speed contest; providing for an assessment of 8 points for an individual participating in a race or speed contest on a highway or, if the speed contest results in serious bodily injury to another person, an assessment of 12 points; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Vaughn Stewart
Hearing 1/21 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/22/2021
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Baltimore County Animal Services [SB-941]
Authorizing the creation of a State Debt not to exceed $100,000, the proceeds to be used as a grant to the County Executive and County Council of Baltimore County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of a sound wall along the property line of the Baltimore County Animal Services facility, located in Baltimore County; providing for disbursement of the loan proceeds, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Brochin
Hearing 3/10 At 3:00 P.m. on 03/10/2018
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Maryland 2018 Regular Session
Creation of a State Debt - Baltimore County - Baltimore County Animal Services [HB-835]
Authorizing the creation of a State Debt not to exceed $100,000, the proceeds to be used as a grant to the County Executive and County Council of Baltimore County for the acquisition, planning, design, construction, repair, renovation, reconstruction, site improvement, and capital equipping of a sound wall along the property line of the Baltimore County Animal Services facility, located in Baltimore County; providing for disbursement of the loan proceeds, subject to a requirement that the grantee provide and expend a matching fund; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Aumann
Unfavorable Report By Appropriations on 04/09/2018
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Criminal Law - Neighborhood Nuisance - Civil Penalties [SB-692]
Prohibiting a person responsible for any premises from conducting, causing, permitting, or aiding a neighborhood nuisance or unruly social event; authorizing certain law enforcement officers to issue a citation for certain violations of the Act; specifying who may be issued a citation for certain violations; requiring that a citation include certain information; authorizing a person issued a citation to stand trial if certain notice is filed with the District Court at a certain time; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Kramer
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn on 03/13/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Highways - Bridge Realignments - Sound Barriers [SB-1033]
Requiring the State Highway Administration to install a sound barrier in an area adjacent to a bridge that is realigned if the adjacent area had a sound barrier before the bridge realignment; and providing for the retroactive application of the Act.
Sponsored by: Sen. Katherine Klausmeier
Hearing 3/20 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/12/2019
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Hawaii 2019 Regular Session
Relating To Noise. [HB-836]
Prohibits the operation of refuse collection vehicles near or within residential zones except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on any weekday and Saturday, and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on Sunday and any state or federal holiday.
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Referred To Hlt/trn, Jud, Referral Sheet 6 on 01/28/2019
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
State Highway Administration - Policy Concerning Sound Barriers Along Highways [SB-752]
Requiring the State Highway Administration, in collaboration with county governing bodies, to develop and adopt by regulation a policy concerning sound barriers along highways in the State; requiring, on or before December 31, 2019, and every 3 years thereafter, the Administration to review and evaluate the specified policy for effectiveness and continued viability; requiring the Administration to make a specified report regarding sound barriers to the Governor and the General Assembly no later than December 1, 2017; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Middleton
Hearing 3/31 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/31/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Citizens Committee for the Enhancement of Communities Surrounding Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport - Membership [SB-72]
Altering the designation of a specified certified noise zone that is used in determining the membership of the Citizens Committee for the Enhancement of Communities Surrounding Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Sponsored by: Sen. James DeGrange
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 153 on 04/26/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - Licenses [SB-33]
Authorizing in Anne Arundel County a holder of a Class BLX license to be issued a music permit, an entertainment permit, an outdoor permit or an outdoor entertainment permit; authorizing a holder of a Class BLX license to be issued a dancing permit, except under specified circumstances; exempting specified alcoholic beverages licenses in the county from a prohibition against issuing multiple licenses to any one person; exempting a Class BLX license from a prohibition against issuing an alcoholic beverages license for a specified location; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. John Astle
Vetoed By The Governor (duplicative) on 05/27/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Juvenile Law - Citations for Violations [SB-149]
Adding specified offenses to the list of offenses for which a law enforcement officer authorized to make arrests is required to issue a citation to a child under specified circumstances; and altering a specified definition.
Sponsored by: Sen. Bryan Simonaire
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn on 02/15/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Citizens Committee for the Enhancement of Communities Surrounding Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport - Membership [HB-233]
Altering the designation of a specified certified noise zone that is used in determining the membership of the Citizens Committee for the Enhancement of Communities Surrounding Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Sponsored by: Rep. Ned Carey
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 154 on 04/26/2016