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Maryland 2021 Regular Session
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Economic Development – Maryland Stadium Authority – Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility [SB-926]
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Authorizing the Maryland Stadium Authority to review and make recommendations on the Hagerstown Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility; authorizing the Authority to acquire a site or an interest in a site for the Facility; requiring the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $3,750,000 for the Hagerstown Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility Fund; requiring the Hagerstown-Washington County Industrial Foundation to report to certain committees of the General Assembly by December 31 each year; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. George C Edwards
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 353 on 05/18/2021
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Economic and Community Development - Income Tax Credit for Catalytic Revitalization Projects and Historic Revitalization Tax Credit [SB-885]
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[Taxes ]
[Community Development ]
[Construction ]
[Housing ]
[Nonprofit ]
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Allowing a credit against the State income tax to individuals, nonprofit organizations, or business entities for certain new construction costs and rehabilitation costs for certain catalytic revitalization projects; requiring the Secretary of Housing and Community Development to issue tax credit certificates in a certain amount; requiring the Governor, in each of fiscal years 2023 and 2024, to include in the budget bill an appropriation to the Historic Revitalization Tax Credit Reserve Fund of at least $12,000,000; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Katie Fry Hester
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 332 on 05/18/2021
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Mental Health Facilities - Sexual Abuse and Harassment - Reporting and Prevention [SB-815]
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[Children and Youth ]
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[Law Enforcement ]
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Requiring residential treatment facilities to report complaints of sexual abuse and sexual harassment within 24 hours of receiving the complaint to the Behavioral Health Administration, the Office of Health Care Quality, or in the case of a minor, to Child Protective Services; requiring the Office and the Administration to develop and implement a certain reporting system; requiring facilities to develop and implement policies and procedures for responding to complaints of sexual abuse and harassment of patients receiving treatment; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Katherine Ann Klausmeier
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 156 on 05/18/2021
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Calvert County - Public Facilities Bond [HB-1173]
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[Infrastructure ]
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[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
Authorizing and empowering the County Commissioners of Calvert County, from time to time, to borrow not more than $26,453,345 to finance the construction, improvement, or development of certain public buildings, roads, and facilities in Calvert County, as herein defined, 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: Rep. Calvert County Delegation
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 729 on 05/30/2021
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Economic Development – Maryland Stadium Authority – Hagerstown Multi–Use Sports and Events Facility [HB-1162]
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[Sports ]
[Funding ]
[Community Development ]
[Construction ]
Authorizing the Maryland Stadium Authority to review certain matters and make certain recommendations relating to the Hagerstown Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility; authorizing the Authority to acquire by certain means a Hagerstown Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility site or an interest in the site; requiring the Authority to transfer certain lease payments to the Hagerstown Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility Fund under certain circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Brenda J. Thiam
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/01/2021
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Maryland Department of Health – Gene Synthesis Providers and Manufacturers of Gene Synthesis Equipment – Certification [HB-1256]
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[Science ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Cybersecurity ]
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Requiring the Maryland Department of Health, by January 1, 2023, to develop gene sequence and customer screening guidelines for gene synthesis providers and manufacturers of gene synthesis equipment that include certain requirements; requiring the Department to develop a process to certify that gene synthesis providers and manufacturers of gene synthesis equipment are in compliance with the guidelines; requiring, on or after January 1, 2024, the Department to certify certain gene synthesis providers and equipment manufacturers; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Karen Lewis Young
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 04/05/2021
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Task Force to Study Recycling and the Processing of Solid Waste [HB-1103]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
[Environmental ]
Establishing the Task Force to Study Recycling and the Processing of Solid Waste to study recycling and the new technologies available for processing of municipal solid waste for purposes of reducing the amount of solid waste being landfilled; prohibiting a member of the Task Force from receiving certain compensation, but authorizing the reimbursement of certain expenses; requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2021; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. William J. Wivell
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/20/2021
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Carroll County - Public Facilities Bond [HB-1131]
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Authorizing and empowering the County Commissioners of Carroll County to borrow not more than $48,450,000 in order to finance the construction, improvement, or development of certain public facilities in Carroll County, and to effect such borrowing by the issuance and sale at public or private sale of its general obligation bonds; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Carroll County Delegation
Vetoed By The Governor (duplicative) on 05/28/2021
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COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing, and Vaccination Act of 2021 [SB-741]
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Requiring, on or before June 1, 2021, the Maryland Department of Health, in collaboration with local health departments of the State and the Maryland State Department of Education, to adopt and implement a 2-year plan to respond to the outbreak of COVID-19; requiring the plan to address the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on underserved and minority communities in the State; establishing the Maryland Public Health Modernization Workgroup to assess the current public health infrastructure and resources in the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James C. Rosapepe
Vetoed By The Governor (policy) on 05/28/2021
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Cannabis – Legalization and Regulation [SB-708]
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[Law Enforcement ]
Substituting the term "cannabis" for the term "marijuana" in certain provisions of law; altering a certain quantity threshold and establishing a certain age limit applicable to a certain civil offense of use or possession of cannabis; establishing a civil offense for use or possession of a certain amount of cannabis for a person of at least a certain age; establishing the Social Equity Start-Up Fund, the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund, the Cannabis Regulation Fund, and the Cannabis Education and Training Fund; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian J. Feldman
Hearing 3/04 At 1:00 P.m. (finance) on 02/08/2021
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Gaming - Regulation of Fantasy Gaming Competitions and Implementation of Sports Wagering - Supplementary Appropriation [HB-940]
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[Small Business ]
[Finance ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Authorizing sports wagering license holders to accept wagers on sporting events by certain methods and in certain locations; requiring certain fantasy competition operators to register with the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission before offering fantasy competition or services; authorizing the Commission to impose a fee for the registration of an operator; establishing the Small, Minority-Owned, and Women-Owned Business Sports Wagering Assistance Fund to assist certain businesses entering the sports wagering market; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Adrienne A. Jones
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 356 on 05/18/2021
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State Airports - Commercial Activity - Rental Vehicles and Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing [SB-705]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Air Quality ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Economic Development ]
Establishing certain standards and requirements governing the provision of services and the granting of privileges by the Maryland Aviation Administration with respect to commercial activity undertaken by rental vehicle companies and peer-to-peer car sharing programs at State airports; establishing the Administration's authority over commercial activity at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport extends to a commercial zone that is within a 7-mile radius of the main terminal; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian J. Feldman
Referred Economic Matters Environment And Transportation on 03/20/2021
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Mental Health Facilities - Sexual Abuse and Harassment - Reporting and Prevention [HB-881]
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[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
Requiring residential treatment facilities to report complaints of sexual abuse and sexual harassment within 24 hours of receiving the complaint to the Behavioral Health Administration, the Office of Health Care Quality, or in the case of a minor, to Child Protective Services; requiring the Office and the Administration to develop and implement a certain reporting system; requiring facilities to develop and implement policies and procedures for responding to complaints of sexual abuse and harassment; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Geraldine Valentino-Smith
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 155 on 05/18/2021
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Power Plant Research Program – Review of Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity – Alterations [HB-777]
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[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. Benjamin T. Brooks
Vetoed By The Governor (policy) on 05/28/2021
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COVID-19 Testing, Contact Tracing, and Vaccination Act of 2021 [HB-836]
[Healthcare ]
[Public Health ]
[Race and Civil Rights ]
[Education ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Human Services ]
Requiring, on or before June 1, 2021, the Maryland Department of Health, in collaboration with local health departments of the State and the Maryland State Department of Education, to adopt and implement a 2-year plan to respond to the outbreak of COVID-19; requiring the plan to address the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on underserved and minority communities in the State; establishing the Maryland Public Health Modernization Workgroup to assess the current public health infrastructure and resources in the State; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Joseline A Pena-Melnyk
Vetoed By The Governor (policy) on 05/28/2021
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Carroll County - Public Facilities Bond [SB-612]
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[Construction ]
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[Public Safety ]
Authorizing and empowering the County Commissioners of Carroll County to borrow not more than $48,450,000 in order to finance the construction, improvement, or development of certain public facilities in Carroll 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: Sen. Carroll County Senators
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 730 on 05/30/2021
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St. Mary's County - Public Facilities Bond [HB-813]
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Authorizing and empowering the County Commissioners of St. Mary's County to borrow not more than $30,000,000 in order to finance the construction, improvement, or development of certain public facilities in St. Mary's County, and to effect such borrowing by the issuance and sale at public or private sale of its general obligation bonds; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. St. Mary's County Delegation
Vetoed By The Governor (duplicative) on 05/28/2021
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21st Century School Facilities Act and Built to Learn Act - Revisions [SB-551]
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[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
[Budget and Spending ]
Requiring certain public school facilities projects to comply with a certain memorandum of understanding; prohibiting the Interagency Commission on School Construction from the unreasonable delay of certain approval under certain circumstances; adding roofs and pipe insulation to reduce condensation in order to prevent mold to the list of issues that require priority in awarding a grant under the Healthy Schools Facility Fund; requiring the Maryland Stadium Authority to use certain funds for certain purposes; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James C. Rosapepe
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 698 on 05/30/2021
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Building Opportunity Act of 2021 [SB-576]
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[Construction ]
[Community Development ]
[Public Safety ]
[Economic Development ]
Requiring or authorizing, under certain circumstances, the Maryland Stadium Authority to contract for, manage, and oversee certain public school facility projects; authorizing the Prince George's County government and Board of Education to enter into a certain public-private partnership to enhance the delivery of public school construction projects in the county; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William C. Ferguson
Hearing Canceled on 01/29/2021
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Building Opportunity Act of 2021 [HB-740]
[Education ]
[Construction ]
[Community Development ]
[Public Safety ]
[Economic Development ]
Requiring or authorizing, under certain circumstances, the Maryland Stadium Authority to contract for, manage, and oversee certain public school facility projects; authorizing the Prince George's County government and Board of Education to enter into a certain public-private partnership to enhance the delivery of public school construction projects in the county; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Adrienne A. Jones
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/01/2021