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Maryland 2020 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Bicycles, EPAMDs, or Motor Scooters [HB-1263]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
Authorizing the driver of a vehicle to drive on the left side of the roadway in a no-passing zone to overtake and pass at a safe distance a pedestrian, a bicycle, an electric personal assistive mobility device (EPAMD), or a motor scooter traveling in the same direction if the vehicle is driven in accordance with certain provisions of law and the driver reasonably believes, based on certain conditions, that the adjustment does not endanger, impede, or interfere with another pedestrian or vehicle; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Malone
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 03/14/2020
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Environment – Water Quality Certifications – Requests
(Water Quality Certification Improvement Act) [HB-1128]
[Environmental ]
[Water ]
[Air Quality ]
[Public Health ]
Requiring a person seeking a certain water quality certification to submit a request to the Department of the Environment; requiring that a request for a water quality certification include certain information concerning the potential environmental impacts of certain projects; requiring the Department to begin reviewing a request immediately on receipt of the request; requiring the Department to issue a decision on a request in accordance with the timeline for environmental review provided under the federal Clean Water Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation; Withdrawn on 03/12/2020
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Member-Regulated Cooperatives - Establishment (Rural Broadband for the Eastern Shore Act of 2020) [HB-999]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
Establishing a process for an electric cooperative to operate as a member-regulated cooperative in a certain area; requiring a cooperative's board of directors to hold a certain meeting and forums and provide a certain notice and information to the cooperative's members on whether to operate as a member-regulated cooperative; requiring a member-regulated cooperative to report to certain committees of the General Assembly on the status of the deployment of broadband Internet service to the cooperative's members; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 606 on 05/08/2020
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Public Utilities - Low-Income and Middle-Income Housing - Energy Performance Targets [HB-982]
[Energy ]
[Housing ]
[Public Health ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Requiring the Public Service Commission, for the 2021-2023 program cycle, by regulation or order, to the extent that the Commission determines that low-income programs are available, to require the Department of Housing and Community Development to procure or provide for electricity customers energy efficiency and conservation programs and services designed to achieve a target annual incremental gross energy savings of at least 1% per year starting in 2021; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Fraser-hidalgo
Hearing 2/27 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/06/2020
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Racing and Community Development Act of 2020 [SB-987]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Grants ]
[Public Safety ]
[Recreation ]
[Sports ]
Requiring the State Racing Commission to establish the Equine Health, Safety, and Welfare Advisory Committee; requiring the owner of Bowie Race Course Training Center to convey the property to the City of Bowie in a certain manner; authorizing, subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Maryland Stadium Authority to issue up to $375,000,000 of bonds for the redevelopment of certain racing facilities; requiring the Authority, before issuing certain bonds, to ensure certain agreements are executed; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Ferguson
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 590 on 05/08/2020
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Day Care Centers for the Elderly and Day Care Centers for Adults - Reimbursement [SB-965]
[Healthcare ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
[Disaster Relief ]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to reimburse day care centers for the elderly and day care centers for adults for a day of care even if the day care center could not provide the minimum 4 hours of care in a day because of a weather-related closure or a medical emergency experienced by the participant while at the center.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelly Hettleman
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2020
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Environment - Climate Crisis and Education Act [SB-912]
[Environmental ]
[Energy ]
[Climate Change ]
[Air Quality ]
[Education ]
Establishing a Climate Crisis Initiative in the Department of the Environment for certain purposes; requiring the Secretary of the Environment to administer certain schedules of greenhouse gas pollution fees; requiring the Secretary to delegate certain collection and benefit functions to the Comptroller; requiring the Comptroller to carry out certain functions; requiring the collection of a certain greenhouse gas pollution fee on certain fuels for certain purposes; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Kramer
Hearing 3/11 At 1:00 P.m. (budget And Taxation) on 02/18/2020
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Public Utilities - Low-Income and Middle-Income Housing - Energy Performance Targets [SB-740]
[Energy ]
[Housing ]
[Public Health ]
[Consumer Protection ]
Requiring the Public Service Commission, for the 2021-2023 program cycle, by regulation or order, to the extent that the Commission determines that low-income programs are available, to require the Department of Housing and Community Development to procure or provide for electricity customers energy efficiency and conservation programs and services designed to achieve a target annual incremental gross energy savings of at least 1% per year starting in 2021; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2020
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Crimes - Unattended Dogs in Extreme Weather Conditions [SB-627]
[Animals ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Public Safety ]
[Crime ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Prohibiting a person from leaving a dog outside and unattended for longer than 30 minutes without access to continuous suitable shelter during extreme weather conditions; providing that a violation of the Act is a civil offense with a first violation receiving a warning, a second violation receiving a $500 fine, and a subsequent violation receiving a fine of $1,000 each.
Sponsored by: Sen. Brian Feldman
Hearing 3/10 At 12:00 P.m. on 02/06/2020
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Public Schools - Flexible Instructional Days - Policy Requirements [SB-562]
[Education ]
[Disaster Relief ]
Authorizing a county board of education to apply to the State Board of Education to implement a policy for the use up to 5 flexible instructional days during the school year; defining "flexible instructional day" as one in which a public school provides remote academic instruction because a natural or civil disaster or severe weather conditions prevented schools from opening; requiring the State Board to adopt certain guidelines and a certain model policy and to approve or deny a certain application; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Salling
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/05/2020
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Public Schools - Flexible Instructional Days - Policy Requirements [SB-562]
[Education ]
[Disaster Relief ]
Authorizing a county board of education to apply to the State Board of Education to implement a policy for the use up to 5 flexible instructional days during the school year; defining "flexible instructional day" as one in which a public school provides remote academic instruction because a natural or civil disaster or severe weather conditions prevented schools from opening; requiring the State Board to adopt certain guidelines and a certain model policy and to approve or deny a certain application; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Salling
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/05/2020
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Highway Construction - Storm Drains - Covers and Task Force on Preventing Debris From Entering Storm Drains [HB-700]
[Infrastructure ]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Water ]
[Construction ]
[Environmental ]
[Waste Management / Recycling ]
Requiring that any new or replacement storm drain cover installed on a street or highway in the State prevent debris larger than 1 inch in height or circumference from passing through the storm drain; establishing the Task Force on Preventing Debris From Entering Storm Drains; providing for the composition, chair, and staffing of the Task Force; prohibiting a member of the Task Force from receiving certain compensation, but authorizing the reimbursement of certain expenses; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Richard Impallaria
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 03/06/2020
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Vehicle Laws - Overtaking and Passing Bicycles, EPAMDs, or Motor Scooters [HB-710]
[Transportation and Motor Vehicles ]
[Public Safety ]
Authorizing the driver of a vehicle to drive on the left side of the roadway in a no-passing zone to overtake and pass at a safe distance a bicycle, an EPAMD, or a motor scooter traveling in the same direction if the vehicle is driven in accordance with certain provisions of law and the driver reasonably believes, based on weather, road, and vehicular or pedestrian traffic conditions, that the adjustment does not endanger, impede, or interfere with another vehicle.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation; Withdrawn on 02/24/2020
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Member-Regulated Cooperatives - Establishment (Rural Broadband for the Eastern Shore Act of 2020) [SB-540]
[Telecommunications ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Small Business ]
[Community Development ]
[Economic Development ]
Establishing a process for a cooperative to operate as a member-regulated cooperative in a certain area; specifying that the Public Service Commission does not have jurisdiction over a member-regulated cooperative, subject to certain exceptions; prohibiting a member-regulated cooperative from exercising a certain power of condemnation for the sole purpose of providing broadband Internet service; specifying certain provisions of law that apply to a member-regulated cooperative; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Carozza
Hearing 2/25 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/31/2020
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Public School Students - Daily Physical Activity (Student Health and Fitness Act) [SB-542]
[Education ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Providing as the goal of the State that each public school student in elementary school be provided a daily program of at least 150 minutes each week of developmentally appropriate, moderate-to-vigorous physical activity that includes recess and at least 90 minutes each week of physical education; requiring that the program of physical activity for a certain category of student be consistent with the student's Individualized Education Program; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Young
Hearing 3/03 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/05/2020
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Labor and Employment - Occupational Safety and Health - Heat Stress Standards [HB-722]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Construction ]
[Small Business ]
[Agriculture ]
Requiring the Commissioner of Labor and Industry, in consultation with the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Board to develop and adopt regulations, on or before October 1, 2022, that require employers to protect employees from heat-related illness caused by heat stress; requiring Maryland Occupational Safety and Health to hold certain informational meetings before beginning a certain process; requiring the Commissioner to consider certain standards in developing regulations; requiring the Commissioner to make a certain report; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Benjamin Brooks
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 308 on 05/08/2020
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Labor and Employment - Occupational Safety and Health - Heat Stress Standards [SB-434]
[Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
[Public Health ]
[Workers' Compensation ]
[Manufacturing ]
[Small Business ]
[Construction ]
[Agriculture ]
Requiring the Commissioner of Labor and Industry to adopt regulations, on or before October 1, 2022, that include a certain standard establishing certain heat stress levels and to ensure that all employers comply with certain requirements with respect to occupational exposure to excessive heat; requiring certain employers to develop, implement, and maintain a certain excessive heat-related illness prevention plan for employees; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Hearing 2/20 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/29/2020
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Public School Students - Daily Physical Activity (Student Health and Fitness Act) [HB-516]
[Education ]
[Public Health ]
[Children and Youth ]
Requiring a public school student in elementary school to be provided a daily program of physical activity totaling 150 minutes each week to include physical education and developmentally appropriate, moderate-to-vigorous activity, including recess and at least 90 minutes each week of physical education; requiring that the program of physical activity for a certain category of student be consistent with the student's Individualized Education Program; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Talmadge Branch
Hearing 2/19 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/04/2020
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Day Care Centers for the Elderly and Day Care Centers for Adults - Reimbursement [HB-584]
[Healthcare ]
[Senior Citizens ]
[Human Services ]
[Public Health ]
[Disaster Relief ]
Requiring the Maryland Department of Health to reimburse day care centers for the elderly and day care centers for adults for a day of care even if the day care center could not provide the minimum 4 hours of care in a day because of a weather-related closure or a medical emergency experienced by the participant while at the center.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelly Hettleman
Hearing 2/25 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/31/2020
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Homeowner's Insurance - Weather-Related Claims and Notice of Cancellation or Nonrenewal [SB-345]
[Insurance ]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Disaster Relief ]
[Housing ]
Repealing a certain exception that allowed an insurer to cancel or refuse to renew coverage for homeowner's insurance based on weather-related claims if there were three or more weather-related claims within the preceding 3-year period; and requiring that a certain written notice of intention to cancel or not renew a homeowner's insurance policy include a form adopted by the Maryland Insurance Commissioner that allows the insured to protest the proposed action and request a hearing 30 days after the mailing date of the notice.
Sponsored by: Sen. Cheryl Kagan
Hearing Canceled on 01/24/2020