Public Buildings And Facilities
Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Environment - Climate Crisis Plan - Requirement [HB-147]
[Environmental ]
[Climate Change ]
[Water ]
[Air Quality ]
[Energy ]
[Science ]
[Community Development ]
Requiring each county to prepare a climate crisis plan to address the effects of climate change in the county; requiring each county to submit its plan to the Department of the Environment for review and feedback on or before June 1, 2024; requiring the Department to provide feedback to each county on or before November 1, 2024; requiring each county to finalize its plan on or before January 1, 2025; and requiring each county to review and update its plan at least once every 3 years.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Vincent Fraser-hidalgo
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 04/10/2023
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Task Force on Recycling Policy and Recycling and Waste Systems in Maryland [HB-109]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Environmental ]
Establishing the Task Force on Recycling Policy and Recycling and Waste Systems in Maryland to review the Maryland Recycling Act, study the recycling and waste systems in Maryland, and make recommendations on updating the Maryland Recycling Act and implementing regional recycling and waste disposal facilities; and requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations to certain committees of the General Assembly by June 30, 2024.
Sponsored by: Sen. Sara Norris Love
Hearing 3/30 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/21/2023
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Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting Firearms - Restrictions (Gun Safety Act of 2023) [SB-1]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Prohibiting a person from knowingly wearing, carrying, or transporting a firearm in certain locations; prohibiting a person from wearing, carrying, or transporting a firearm onto certain property unless the owner or owner's agent has given certain permission; altering certain provisions of law relating to the authority of the Secretary of State Police to limit the wearing, carrying, or transporting of a handgun at certain times and locations; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James C. Rosapepe
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 680 on 05/16/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Places of Public Accommodation and Public Buildings - Gender-Inclusive Signage [SB-84]
[Public Safety ]
[Construction ]
[Housing ]
[Human Rights ]
[Disabilities ]
Requiring that single-occupancy public restrooms be marked with gender-inclusive signage that does not indicate a specific gender, contains certain descriptive language, and contains a picture or icon that does not indicate a specific gender in certain places of public accommodation and certain public buildings; providing that a county is responsible for enforcing the signage requirement in places of public accommodation; and authorizing a county to set certain fines for second and subsequent violations after a certain period of time.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cheryl C. Kagan
Hearing 1/31 At 1:00 P.m. (judicial Proceedings) on 01/16/2023
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Department of General Services – Energy–Conserving Standards (Maryland Sustainable Buildings Act of 2023) [SB-92]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Construction ]
[Public Safety ]
Requiring the Department of General Services to establish and update standards for State buildings to conserve energy and minimize adverse impacts on birds; requiring the Maryland Green Building Council to include the standards in any requirements established for participation in a higher-performance building program in the State; and defining "State building" as one acquired, constructed, or renovated by the State or one for which 50% of the money for acquisition, construction, or renovation came from State funds.
Sponsored by: Sen. Clarence K. Lam
Favorable With Amendments {873622/1 on 04/10/2023
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Criminal Law – Prohibitions on Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting Firearms [SB-118]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Prohibiting a person from wearing, carrying, or transporting a firearm on private property unless the owner has given the person certain permission or posted a certain sign; and prohibiting a person from wearing, carrying, or transporting a firearm in any place where prohibited by statute or a certain regulation.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan C Lee
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/14/2023
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Places of Public Accommodation and Public Buildings - Gender-Inclusive Signage [HB-40]
[Public Safety ]
[Construction ]
[Housing ]
[Human Rights ]
[Disabilities ]
Requiring that single-occupancy public restrooms be marked with gender-inclusive signage that does not indicate a specific gender, contains certain descriptive language, and contains a picture or icon that does not indicate a specific gender in certain places of public accommodation and certain public buildings; providing that a county is responsible for enforcing the signage requirement in places of public accommodation; and authorizing a county to set certain fines for second and subsequent violations after a certain period of time.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Scott Solomon
Hearing 2/08 At 1:00 P.m. (economic Matters) And Hearing Canceled (health And Government Operations) on 02/13/2023
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Department of General Services - Energy-Conserving Standards (Maryland Sustainable Buildings Act of 2023) [HB-6]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Construction ]
[Public Safety ]
Requiring the Department of General Services to establish and periodically update standards for State buildings to conserve energy and minimize adverse impacts on birds; requiring the Maryland Green Building Council to include the standards in certain requirements established for the Maryland High Performance Green Building Program; defining "State building" as one acquired, constructed, or renovated by the State or one for which 50% of the money for acquisition, construction, or renovation came from State funds; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne R Kaiser
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 581 on 05/08/2023
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Prior Authorizations of State Debt - Alterations [SB-1009]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
Amending certain prior authorizations of State Debt to alter the requirement that certain grantees provide certain matching funds; extending the termination date of certain grants; altering the authorized uses of certain grants; and changing the names of certain grantees.
Sponsored by: Sen. Craig Zucker
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 626 on 05/29/2022
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University System of Maryland - Academic Facilities Bonding Authority [SB-1007]
[Education ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
[Construction ]
Increasing the bonding authority from $1,400,000,000 to $1,700,000,000 for the University System of Maryland; approving certain projects for the acquisition, development, and improvement of certain academic facilities for the University System of Maryland; authorizing the issuance of bonds by the University System of Maryland for financing the projects; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Budget and Taxation
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 233 on 04/21/2022
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Code Counties - Legislative Procedure - Notice Requirements [HB-1428]
[Elections ]
Altering the notice requirements in code counties for bill hearings and passage of bills.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Hearing Canceled on 03/11/2022
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Capital Projects - High Performance and Green Buildings [HB-1165]
[Construction ]
[Energy ]
[Environmental ]
[Public Safety ]
[Education ]
[Climate Change ]
[Housing ]
[Community Development ]
Altering the definition of "high performance building" to include certain schools and public safety buildings; altering the definition of "major renovation" to mean a renovation of a certain size or value or resulting in a change in occupancy or replacement of certain utility installations; altering the type of capital projects to which certain high performance building standards apply; repealing a requirement that the Maryland Green Building Council develop certain guidelines for new public school buildings; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Catherine M. Forbes
Hearing 2/22 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/15/2022
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Graywater Systems - Public and Private Buildings - Authorization [HB-1126]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Construction ]
[Public Safety ]
Authorizing the use of a certain graywater system to serve a public or private building that is located on a former dredge site or is located in a remote area with minimal public access and operates on a seasonal basis; and requiring the owner or operator of a building using a graywater system to safely dispose of graywater in a certain manner.
Sponsored by: Rep. Carl Anderton
Hearing 3/02 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2022
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Authority of the Secretary of Health and Medical Information [HB-1347]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Education ]
[Children and Youth ]
Altering a provision of law that prohibits a parent or guardian from being required to present a certain certificate of immunization under certain circumstances to be admitted to school to apply only to public schools; requiring the Secretary of Health to include an exclusion for certain individuals when exercising certain authority; and prohibiting an individual from being required to provide certain proof to obtain employment, to travel, or to access a public facility.
Sponsored by: Rep. April Rose
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/15/2022
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Beach Erosion Control District - State- and City-Owned Structures [HB-1300]
[Environmental ]
[Real Estate ]
[Construction ]
[Community Development ]
[Water ]
Exempting the repair, renovation, reconstruction, and limited expansion of certain existing structures in the Beach Erosion Control District from a certain prohibition, under certain circumstances and subject to certain requirements; and repealing certain exemptions from a certain prohibition for the widening of the boardwalk in Ocean City and the construction of certain restroom facilities in the District.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charles James Otto
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 473 on 05/16/2022
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Prince George's County - Recreation Blue Ribbon Workgroup PG 406-22 [HB-1057]
[Recreation ]
[Community Development ]
[Public Safety ]
Establishing the Prince George's County Recreation Blue Ribbon Workgroup to study and make recommendations to the Prince George's County Council on improving access to certain programming, facilities, and opportunities, the potential costs, benefits, and advantages of transferring the responsibility for certain operations from the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission to another entity; and requiring the Workgroup to submit its recommendations to the Prince George's County Council by April 11, 2023.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 218 on 04/21/2022
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State Government - Legislative Complex - Authority, Operation, and Maintenance [HB-1047]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Funding ]
Establishing that the presiding officers of the General Assembly have full and final authority over the State legislative buildings in the City of Annapolis, including managing daily operations and maintenance; requiring that certain appropriations be transferred to the General Assembly on a certain date; providing for the transfer of certain functions, powers, duties, property, records, fixtures, credits, assets, liability, obligations, rights, and privileges; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Talmadge Branch
Hearing 3/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/10/2022
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Calvert County - Public Facilities Bonds [HB-893]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Construction ]
[Community Development ]
[Funding ]
[Infrastructure ]
[Public Safety ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Authorizing and empowering the County Commissioners of Calvert County, from time to time, to borrow not more than $28,183,000 to finance the construction, improvement, or development of certain public buildings, roads, and facilities in Calvert County, and to effect such borrowing by the issuance and sale at public or private sale of its general obligation bonds in like par amount; etc.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 617 on 05/29/2022
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Senator William H. Amoss Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Funds - Property Acquisition and Construction of Facilities [HB-930]
[Construction ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
Repealing certain requirements regarding the location of land that may be acquired by the State under the Senator William H. Amoss Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance Fund; and authorizing the use of the Fund for certain construction.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana M Stein
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 421 on 05/16/2022
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Graywater Systems – Public and Private Buildings – Authorization [SB-854]
[Water ]
[Environmental ]
[Construction ]
[Public Safety ]
Authorizing the use of a certain graywater system to serve a public or private building that is located on a former dredge site or is located in a remote area with minimal public access and operates on a seasonal basis; and requiring the owner or operator of a building using a graywater system to safely dispose of graywater in a certain manner.
Sponsored by: Sen. Adelaide C Eckardt
Hearing 2/24 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/09/2022