Created: 1/5/2024 1:55 PM
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Organizational Meeting
Members and Staff Only
Created: 1/4/2024 12:10 PM
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Briefing
1:30 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Energy Capacity Briefing
For questions regarding this briefing, please contact Alexis Foxworth at 410-841-3661.
(Added - 1/9/2024 12:01 PM)
Energy Capacity Briefing
(Removed - 1/4/2024 12:12 PM)
Created: 1/8/2024 2:05 PM
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Briefing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Education Briefing - Agenda
For questions regarding this briefing, please contact Stacy Goodman at 410-841-3661.
(Added - 1/9/2024 12:01 PM)
Agenda
Created: 1/5/2024 1:09 PM
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Briefing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Briefing on Artificial Intelligence - Agenda
For questions regarding this briefing, please contact Alexis Foxworth at 410-841-3661.
(Added - 1/9/2024 12:01 PM)
Created: 1/10/2024 12:00 PM
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
3:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0165
Sen Hettleman, et al
Education – Coaches – Mental Health Training
SB0189
Sen Ellis
Public Schools - Inclusive and Diverse English Language Arts - Development of Content Standards and Implementation
SB0112
Sen Salling
County Boards of Education - Student Cellular Phone Use - Policy Required
SB0248
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Libraries - Regional Resource Centers - Governing Board Membership
SB0250
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
County Public Libraries - Overdue Library Materials - Minors
SB0122
Sen Augustine
Education - Provision of Maryland Youth Crisis Hotline Telephone Number - Alteration
SB0170
Sen Gallion
County Boards of Education - Hearing Notices and Bid Advertisements - Electronic Posting
SB0180
Sen Hester
Public and Nonpublic Schools - Auto-Injectable Epinephrine and Bronchodilators - Use, Availability, Training, and Policies
The bill hearings will begin immediately following the conclusion of the Artificial Intelligence briefing.
Created: 1/5/2024 1:09 PM
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Briefing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Briefing on Solar Energy - Agenda
For questions regarding this briefing, please contact Alexis Foxworth at 410-841-3661.
(Added - 1/9/2024 12:01 PM)
Created: 1/12/2024 2:56 PM
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
3:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0292
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
State Government - Deputy Secretary of State - Title
SB0297
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
State Board for Professional Engineers - Engineer Members - Qualifications
SB0294
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
State Government - Information Technology - Major Information Technology Development Projects
SB0088
Sen Gile, et al
Maryland Commission on Veterans and Military Families
SB0185
Sen M. Washington
Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Deafblind Co-Navigation Services Program - Established
(Removed - 1/15/2024 10:23 AM)
Bill hearings will begin immediately following the conclusion of the Solar Energy briefing.
Created: 1/18/2024 10:04 AM
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
4:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting List
The voting session will begin immediately following the conclusion of the bill hearings.
Created: 1/11/2024 4:37 PM
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0311
Sen West
Agriculture - Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program - Expansion
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
SB0193
Sen Lewis Young
Agriculture - Confinement of Egg-Laying Hens in Commercial Egg Production - Prohibitions
SB0278
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Department of Agriculture - Licensing, Registration, Fees and Penalties, and Regulation
SB0290
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Certified Local Farm and Fish Program - Annual Waiver Reports - Alterations
SB0301
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Aquaculture - Placement of Shellfish, Bags, Nets, and Structures on Submerged Aquatic Vegetation - Extension
SB0302
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Commercial Northern Snakehead License - Gear
SB0303
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Aquaculture - Definition of Shellfish - Alteration
SB0152
Sen Bailey
Fishing Licenses and Stamps - Fee Exemptions - Residents Eligible for Assistance Programs
SB0207
Sen Bailey
Natural Resources - Northern Snakehead - Common Name
SB0196
Sen Gallion
Soil Conservation Districts - Small Ponds - Plan Review Fees
Created: 1/9/2024 11:57 AM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Briefing
2:30 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Briefing on Maryland's Climate Pollution Reduction Plan - Agenda
Briefing Materials
For questions regarding this briefing, please contact Darragh Moriarty at 410-841-3661.
(Added - 1/9/2024 12:02 PM)
For questions regarding the briefing, please contact Darragh Moriarty at 410-841-3661
(Removed - 1/9/2024 12:01 PM)
Created: 1/11/2024 10:32 AM
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
2:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0069
Anne Arundel County Senators
Anne Arundel County - Board of Community College Trustees - Membership Alterations and Appointment Requirements
SB0005
Sen Augustine
Higher Education - University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, and St. Mary's College of Maryland - Guaranteed Admissions
SB0205
Sen Hayes
University System of Maryland - Board of Regents - Membership
SB0127
Sen Watson, et al
Maryland Center for School Safety - Firearm Detection Platforms - Evaluation (Maryland Firearm Detection Platform Act)
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Judicial Proceedings)
SB0061
Sen A. Washington
Higher Education - Disciplinary Records - Use in Admissions and Disciplinary Proceedings
SB0012
Sen Ellis
College of Southern Maryland - Board of Trustees Membership - Alterations
SB0081
Sen Ellis
Higher Education - College of Southern Maryland - Budget
The bill hearings will begin immediately following the conclusion of the briefing.
Created: 1/18/2024 12:23 PM
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Briefing
11:00 AM - House Office Building, Room 250, Annapolis, MD
Briefing on the Building Energy Performance and the Building Energy Transition Implementation Task Force.
This is a joint briefing with the Environment and Transportation Committee.
Created: 1/12/2024 3:01 PM
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
2:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
1:30 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0310
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Department of Planning - State Repository and Clearinghouse for Federal and State Financial and Technical Assistance
SB0295
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Department of Planning - Inventory Responsibilities
SB0298
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
State Board of Electricians - Licensing - Penalties
SB0150
Chr Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee
State Government - Office of Legislative Audits - Performance Audits
SB0274
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Charter Counties - Comprehensive Plans - Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
SB0252
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Public Safety - 9-1-1 Trust Fund - Alterations
SB0312
Sen Folden
Public Information Act - Personnel Records of Elected Officials and Joint Ethics Committee Records
SB0203
Sen Waldstreicher
Housing Innovation Pilot Program and Housing Innovation Fund - Establishment (Housing Innovation Pilot Program Act of 2024)
SB0027
Sen Gile, et al
Cosmetology Licensure Compact
SB0001
Sen Augustine
Electricity and Gas - Retail Supply - Regulation and Consumer Protection
(Added - 1/15/2024 3:04 PM)
SB0146
Sen Lewis Young, et al
Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2024)
Created: 1/25/2024 9:47 AM
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
4:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting List
The voting session will begin immediately following the conclusion of the bill hearings.
Created: 1/17/2024 1:59 PM
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0140
Sen Lam
General Assembly Vacancy - Political Party Central Committees - Procedures
SB0372
Sens Feldman and Kagan
Election Law - Deadline for Selection of Lieutenant Governor
SB0016
Sen Kagan
Election Law - Campaign Finance - Draft Committees and Exploratory Committees
SB0029
Sen Kagan
Special Elections - Procedures and General Assembly Vacancies and Ties
SB0099
Sen Kagan
Election Law - Affiliating With a Party and Voting - Unaffiliated Voters
SB0115
Sen Kagan
Election Law – Recounts – Procedures
SB0271
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Election Law - Revisions
SB0291
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Persons Doing Public Business - Disclosure Requirements
SB0185
Sen M. Washington
Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Deafblind Co-Navigation Services Program - Established
(Removed - 1/23/2024 1:54 PM)
There will be a break in the bill hearings at 2:00 p.m. At that time, the PFAS briefing will begin and is expected to conclude at 3:00 p.m. SB 185 is expected to begin at approximately 3:00 p.m.
Created: 1/20/2024 3:04 PM
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Briefing
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
2:15 PM to 3:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Briefing on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - Agenda
PFAS in Maryland - MDE
PFAS Regulations - CSG East
The briefing will begin immediately following the conclusion of the bill hearings.
Created: 1/23/2024 1:55 PM
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
4:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
3:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0185
Sen M. Washington
Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - Deafblind Co-Navigation Services Program - Established
This bill hearing will begin at the conclusion of the briefing.
Created: 1/9/2024 11:57 AM
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Briefing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Critical Area Program Briefing - Agenda
Briefing Materials
For questions regarding this briefing, please contact Darragh Moriarty at 410-841-3661.
Created: 1/11/2024 4:45 PM
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
2:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0258
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Department of General Services - State Buildings and Facilities - Energy Conservation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions
SB0020
Sen Simonaire
Environment - Cox Creek Citizens Oversight Committee - Membership
SB0249
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Environment - Membership and Duties of Cox Creek Citizens Oversight Committee - Alterations
SB0268
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Program - Enforcement
SB0281
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Natural Resources - Submerged Aquatic Vegetation - Alteration or Removal Requirements
SB0284
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Natural Resources - Sale, Barter, or Exchange of Mounted Specimens From Decedent's Estate
SB0293
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Maryland Environmental Service - Governance and Requirements
SB0299
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Coast Smart Council - Duties and Authority
SB0300
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Natural Resources - Wildland Areas - Belt Woods Wildland
SB0304
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Natural Resources - State Boat Act - Alterations
SB0305
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Department of Natural Resources - Maryland Geological Survey Fund - Establishment
SB0306
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Climate, Equity, and Administrative Provisions
The bill hearings will begin immediately following the conclusion of the Critical Area Program Briefing. Please note, the order of the bills has been updated.
Created: 1/24/2024 4:25 PM
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Briefing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Department of Legislative Services Fiscal Briefing - Agenda
Briefing Materials
Created: 1/16/2024 6:17 PM
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
1:30 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Updated Bill Order
SB0255
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Public Safety - Volunteer Company Assistance Fund - Alterations
SB0341
Sen McCray
Commission on African American History and Culture - Museum Name Change
SB0309
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Sustainable Growth Subcabinet and Repeal of the Office of Smart Growth
SB0356
Sen Muse
Land Use – Expedited Development Review Processes for Affordable Housing – Requirements
SB0308
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Housing and Community Development - Just Community Designation
SB0037
Sen Waldstreicher
Public Utilities - Street Lighting Equipment - Acquisitions and Reporting (County and Municipal Street Lighting Investment Act)
(Removed - 1/24/2024 8:07 PM)
SB0247
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Information Technology - Modernize Maryland Oversight Commission - Membership, Responsibilities, and Staffing
(Removed - 1/29/2024 10:45 AM)
The bill hearings will begin immediately following the conclusion of the Fiscal briefing.
Created: 1/31/2024 4:09 PM
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
3:30 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting List
The voting session will begin immediately following the bill hearings.
Created: 1/25/2024 3:05 PM
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0325
Sens Brooks and West
Maryland Paint Stewardship
SB0337
Sen Feldman
Environment - Commission on Climate Change Membership - Addition
SB0148
Sen A. Washington
Comprehensive Flood Management Grant Program - Funding for Underserved and Overburdened Communities
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
SB0135
Sens Ellis and McKay
Workgroup to Study Funding for the Westernport Wastewater Treatment Facility - Establishment
SB0353
Sen Simonaire
Confined Aquatic Disposal Task Force
SB0056
Sen Hester
Food Waste and Solid Waste Reduction – Grants, Fund, and Surcharge
SB0572
Sen M. Washington
Environment - Collection and Reporting of Drinking Water and Wastewater Documents, Data, and Information - Requirements
SB0542
Sen Brooks
Real Estate Brokers - Brokerage Agreements - Requirements
(Removed - 1/26/2024 11:49 AM)
SB0546
Sen Elfreth, et al
Environment - State Wetlands - Shoreline Stabilization Measures
(Removed - 1/29/2024 4:18 PM)
SB0482
The Pres (Admin), et al
Governor's Office for Children - Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households (ENOUGH) Grant Program (ENOUGH Act of 2024)
(Removed - 2/2/2024 2:08 PM)
SB0483
The Pres (Admin), et al
Maryland Community Investment Corporation - Establishment (Housing and Community Development Financing Act of 2024)
(Removed - 2/2/2024 2:08 PM)
SB0484
The Pres (Admin), et al
Land Use - Affordable Housing - Zoning Density and Permitting (Housing Expansion and Affordability Act of 2024)
(Removed - 2/2/2024 2:08 PM)
SB0339
Sen Carozza
Environment - Duck Nest Boxes - Wetlands License Requirements
(Removed - 2/4/2024 2:01 PM)
Updated bill order as of 9:30 a.m.
Created: 1/24/2024 11:09 AM
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
2:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0381
Sen Carozza, et al
Education - Interscholastic and Intramural Junior Varsity and Varsity Teams - Designation Based on Sex (Fairness In Girls' Sports Act)
SB0444
Sen Zucker
Maryland Longitudinal Data System Center - Student Information - United States Census Bureau
SB0078
Sen Sydnor
Education - Baltimore County School Board Nominating Commission - Records and Meetings Requirements
SB0033
Sen Rosapepe
More Opportunities for Career–Focused Students Act of 2024
SB0200
Sen Ellis
Counties - Construction of Sidewalks and Crosswalks - Safe Alternative Routes to Public Schools
SB0425
Sen Hettleman, et al
Maryland Meals for Achievement In-Classroom Breakfast Program - Alterations (Maryland Meals for Achievement Flexibility Act of 2024)
SB0426
Sen Hettleman, et al
Education - Maryland STEM Program - Established
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
SB0432
Sens Kagan and Feldman
Public Schools - Active Shooter Safety Drills or Trainings - Requirements
SB0386
Sen Lewis Young, et al
County Boards of Education - Student Members - Voting Rights and Participation in Executive Sessions
SB0370
Sen Hettleman
Community Schools - Rental Assistance for Community School Families Program and Fund - Establishment
(Removed - 1/25/2024 1:30 PM)
Bill order updated at 1:40 p.m.
Created: 1/24/2024 4:39 PM
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0247
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Information Technology - Modernize Maryland Oversight Commission - Membership, Responsibilities, and Staffing
(Added - 1/29/2024 10:46 AM)
SB0333
Sen Hettleman
Housing and Community Development - Affordable Housing - Identifying Suitable Property
SB0411
Sen Gile, et al
Department of Veterans Affairs - Renaming and Deputy Secretary of Military Family Policy and Programs
SB0448
Sen Muse
Commission to Study African American Civil War Soldiers in Maryland
SB0445
Sens Zucker and Augustine
Maryland Department of Health - 2-1-1 Maryland - Oversight
SB0524
Sen M. Washington
General Assembly - Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs - Gender-Neutral Language
SB0416
Sen Lewis Young
Renewable Energy - Customer-Sited Solar Program
SB0522
Sen Augustine
Charter Counties - Enforcement of Local Laws
SB0418
Sen Watson
Seed Community Development Anchor Institution Fund - Alterations
SB0461
Sen Watson
State Real Estate Commission - Complaints - Advertising Violations
SB0462
Sen Watson
Licensed Real Estate Brokers - Branch Offices - Designation of Managers
SB0542
Sen Brooks
Real Estate Brokers - Brokerage Agreements - Requirements
(Added - 1/26/2024 11:50 AM)
Updated Bill Order as of 9:52 a.m.
Created: 2/7/2024 5:11 PM
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
4:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting List
The voting session will begin immediately following the conclusion of the bill hearings.
Created: 1/29/2024 9:41 AM
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0367
Sen Mautz
Natural Resources - Antlerless Deer Hunting Programs - Authorization
SB0507
Sen Bailey
Special Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Sport Fishing License - Nonresidents - License Fee
SB0508
Sen Bailey
Hunting - Nonresident Sika Deer Stamp - Fee Alteration
SB0611
Sen Folden, et al
Frederick and Washington Counties – Bow Hunting – Openly Carrying Handguns
SB0547
Sen Elfreth, et al
Wildlife - Traveling Animal Acts - Prohibition
SB0553
Sen Corderman
Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council - Membership
(Added - 2/7/2024 8:48 PM)
SB0392
Sen Gallion
Agricultural Land - Adversarial Foreign Governments - Restrictions on Property Interests
SB0533
Sen Gallion
Fishing and Hunting Licenses and Trout Stamps - Complimentary Licenses and Stamp Exemption - Veterans Determined to Be Unemployable
SB0384
Sens Lewis Young and Muse
Maryland Energy Administration - Carbon Capture Opportunity Program - Establishment
(Added - 2/7/2024 8:48 PM)
SB0586
Sen Brooks, et al
Public Safety - Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing for Fuel Gas Piping Systems - Requirements and Prohibitions
(Added - 2/7/2024 8:48 PM)
SB0329
Sen Beidle
Chesapeake Bay Trust - Authority to Retain Outside Counsel
(Removed - 2/12/2024 10:48 AM)
Created: 1/25/2024 2:11 PM
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0527
Sens Kelly and Kagan
Community Colleges - Contraception - Access Requirements
SB0864
Sen King, et al
Universities at Shady Grove Regional Higher Education Center – Designation as Community of Innovation
(Added - 2/7/2024 8:52 PM)
SB0377
Sen King
Higher Education - Teacher Development and Retention Program - Definition
SB0334
Sen Klausmeier
Higher Education - Maryland Dent-Care Program - Eligibility
SB0567
Sen Muse
Public Institutions of Higher Education - Student Withdrawal Policy - Reimbursement of Tuition and Fees (Cameron Carden Act of 2024)
SB0455
Sen A. Washington
College Preparatory Programs and College Admissions Applications – Fees – Prohibition
SB0517
Sen A. Washington
Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program - Program Administrator - Alterations
SB0543
Sen Brooks
Institutions of Higher Education - Admissions Standards - Prohibition on Consideration of Legacy Preference
SB0737
Harford County Senators
Higher Education - Harford Community College Board of Trustees - Alterations
(Added - 2/7/2024 8:52 PM)
SB0566
Sen Watson
Education - Transporting Students and Jobs That Require Driving - Authorization and Requirements (Drivers Education for Good Jobs Act of 2024)
SB0395
Sens Augustine and Rosapepe
Higher Education - Credit Eligibility and Transfer of Credits - English as a Second Language Courses (Credit for All Language Learning (CALL) Act)
SB0500
Sen M. Washington
Education - Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund - Alterations
SB0441
Sen Beidle
Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Nancy Grasmick Public School Professional Award - School Nurses
Updated date bill order as of 11:25 a.m.
Created: 1/26/2024 12:38 PM
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0505
Sen Kramer
Public Utilities - Transportation Network Service - Assessment Cap Increase
SB0548
Sen Sydnor
Natural Gas - Strategic Infrastructure Development and Enhancement (Ratepayer Protection Act)
SB0573
Sen Corderman
General Provisions - State Flag - Casket of an Eligible Decedent
SB0629
Sen Gile
State Board of Cosmetologists - Membership - Alteration
SB0401
Sen Kagan
Department of Transportation and Maryland Transportation Authority - Utilities Installation - Data Submission
SB0564
Sen Watson
Real Estate Brokers - Licensing - License Renewals and Continuing Education
SB0570
Sen Hester
Public Utilities - Thermal Energy Network Systems - Authorization and Establishment (Working for Accessible Renewable Maryland Thermal Heat (WARMTH) Act)
(Removed - 2/6/2024 11:01 AM)
SB0982
Sen Hester
Information Technology - Modernization of Information Technology Projects
(Removed - 2/7/2024 11:26 AM)
SB0675
The Pres (Office of the Comptroller)
Individual Tax Preparers - Code of Ethics, Notification of Actions, Enforcement, and Penalties (Stop Scam Tax Preparers Act)
(Removed - 2/12/2024 1:49 PM)
Bill order updated as of 12:56 p.m.
Created: 2/14/2024 8:13 PM
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
3:30 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting List
The voting session will begin immediately following the conclusion of the bill hearings.
Created: 2/9/2024 9:25 AM
Friday, February 16, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
9:00 AM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0675
The Pres (Office of the Comptroller)
Individual Tax Preparers - Code of Ethics, Notification of Actions, Enforcement, and Penalties (Stop Scam Tax Preparers Act)
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
(Added - 2/12/2024 1:49 PM)
SJ0003
Sen Bailey
Commercial Fishery Disaster Declaration Due to Invasive Species
(Added - 2/9/2024 9:26 AM)
SB0645
Sen Elfreth
Maryland Trails Advisory Committee and the Maryland Office of Trails - Establishment (Great Maryland Trails Act)
SB0772
Sen Ready, et al
Elections - In-Person Voting - Proof of Identity
(Added - 2/9/2024 11:47 AM)
SB0762
Sens Kagan and Ready
Education - Maryland Civic Excellence Program - Established
(Added - 2/9/2024 11:53 AM)
SB0641
Sen Brooks
Department of Agriculture - Spay/Neuter Fund
SB0916
Sen Brooks
Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species - Definitions, Petitions, and Regulations
(Added - 2/9/2024 9:26 AM)
SB0828
Sen Benson
Public Institutions of Higher Education - Student Withdrawal Policy - Reimbursement of Tuition and Fees (Cameron Carden Act of 2024)
(Removed - 2/15/2024 5:24 PM)
Updated bill order as of 8:30 a.m.
Created: 2/15/2024 5:40 PM
Friday, February 16, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
11:30 AM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting List
The voting session will begin immediately following the conclusion of the bill hearings.
Created: 2/7/2024 2:14 PM
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB1048
Sen Mautz
Environment – Tidal Wetland Permit – Ownership of Land
SB0837
Sen McKay
Deep Creek Lake - Lower Lake Levels - Requirement and Impact Study
SB0405
Sen Smith
Outdoor Lighting - Standards and Use of State Funds
(Added - 2/7/2024 3:34 PM)
SB0546
Sen Elfreth, et al
Environment - State Wetlands - Shoreline Stabilization Measures
SB0674
Sen Elfreth, et al
Abandoned or Sunken Vessels and Waterway Improvement Fund Grants
SB0686
Sen Augustine
Environment - Covered Electronic Devices Recycling Program - Establishment
(Added - 2/7/2024 3:34 PM)
SB0726
Sen Lewis Young
Bay Restoration Fund - Authorized Uses - Decommission of Wastewater Treatment Lagoon
SB0958
Sen Hester, et al
Responding to Emergency Needs From Extreme Weather (RENEW) Act of 2024
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Finance)
SB0683
Sen Hester
Tree Expert Licenses - Workers' Compensation Insurance Requirements and Application and Renewal Fee Alterations
(Added - 2/7/2024 3:34 PM)
SB0835
Sen Hester
Environment - Delegated Authorities - Well and Septic Program Permits
SB0956
Sen Hester
Environment - Water Pollution Control - Protecting State Waters From PFAS Pollution (Protecting State Waters From PFAS Pollution Act)
SB0798
Sen Hester
Stream Restoration Contractors Licensing Board, Stream Restoration Contractors, and Stream Restoration Project Requirements
(Removed - 2/7/2024 3:34 PM)
SB0969
Sens Elfreth and Guzzone
Stream and Watershed Restoration – Stream Restoration Contractor Licensing and Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Restoration and Funding (Whole Watershed Act)
(Removed - 2/7/2024 3:34 PM)
SB0339
Sen Carozza
Environment - Duck Nest Boxes - Wetlands License Requirements
(Removed - 2/15/2024 9:10 AM)
SB0942
Sen Gile
Environment - Managed Aquifer Recharge Pilot Program - Establishment
(Removed - 2/16/2024 11:42 AM)
SB1049
Sen Mautz
Environment - Tidal Wetlands - Construction of Piers
(Removed - 2/19/2024 1:21 PM)
Updated bill order as of 9:28 a.m.
Created: 1/25/2024 2:13 PM
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0480
The Pres (Admin), et al
Protecting Election Officials Act of 2024
SB0557
Sen Augustine
Election Law – Polling Place Procedures – Individual Assisting a Voter
SB0913
Sen McKay
Election Law - Approval Voting - Authorization for County Elections
(Added - 2/7/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0812
Sen Ellis
Election Law - Party and Elected Public Offices - Prohibition
(Added - 2/7/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0515
Sen A. Washington
Elections - Voter Registration Age - Alteration
SB0660
Sen Sydnor
Maryland Voting Rights Act of 2024 - Counties and Municipalities
(Added - 2/7/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0824
Sen Kramer
Election Law – Absentee Ballot Application – Sending to Eligible Voters Before Primary Elections
(Added - 2/7/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0458
Sen Kagan
Campaign Finance - Political Organizations - Prohibitions and Disclosures
SB0494
Sen Kagan
Election Law - Postelection Procedures
SB0495
Sen Kagan
Election Law - Petitions and Ballot Questions - Plain Language Requirement
(Added - 1/25/2024 2:31 PM)
SB0709
Sen Kagan
Election Law - Absentee Ballots - Internet-Delivered Absentee Ballot Study
(Added - 2/7/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0364
Sens Ready and Carozza
Election Law - Casting General Election Ballot in Multiple States - Prohibition
SB0978
Sen Hester
Election Law - Synthetic Media - Disclosure and Regulation
(Added - 2/7/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0417
Sen Hayes
Election Administration - State Administrator, Local Boards, and Election Directors
(Added - 2/7/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0802
Sen Brooks, et al
Election Law - Voters With Disabilities - Electronic Ballot Return
(Added - 2/7/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0523
Sen M. Washington
Election Law - Postelection Tabulation Audits - Risk-Limiting Audits
SB0605
Sen M. Washington
Election Law - Automatic Voter Registration - Alterations
(Added - 2/7/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0129
Sen Kagan
Election Law - Election Costs and Administration
(Removed - 1/25/2024 2:31 PM)
SB0493
Sen Kagan
Elections – Ranked–Choice Voting – Contests for Presidential Nomination in 2028
(Removed - 1/25/2024 2:31 PM)
Created: 2/19/2024 2:33 PM
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Work Session
8:00 AM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Workgroup on SB0001 - Electricity and Gas - Retail Supply - Regulation and Consumer Protection
If you have any questions, please contact Alexis Foxworth at 410-841-3661.
Created: 2/2/2024 12:05 PM
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0483
The Pres (Admin), et al
Maryland Community Investment Corporation - Establishment (Housing and Community Development Financing Act of 2024)
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
(Added - 2/2/2024 2:09 PM)
SB0649
Sen Kagan
Public Safety Answering Point Personnel - Training in Telecommunications Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
SB0597
Sen Guzzone
Human Services - Individuals With Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Boating Fund
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
SB0474
The Pres (Admin), et al
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and Related Approvals - Definition of Generating Station (Critical Infrastructure Streamlining Act of 2024)
SB0472
The Pres (Admin), et al
State Government - Permits, Licenses, and Certificates - Processing (Transparent Government Act of 2024)
SB0682
Sen Hester
Limitations on Cost Recovery by Public Service Companies and Reports on Votes Cast at Meetings of Regional Transmission Organizations (Utility Transparency and Accountability Act)
SB0982
Sen Hester
Information Technology - Modernization of Information Technology Projects
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
(Added - 2/7/2024 11:26 AM)
SB0955
Sen Sydnor
State Government - Technology Advisory Commission - Established
(Added - 2/9/2024 9:19 AM)
SB1087
Sen McCray
Maryland Artificial Intelligence Advisory and Oversight Commission
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:39 PM)
SB1044
Sens Gile and Kelly
Cosmetologists - Esthetic Services - Definition
(Added - 2/9/2024 9:19 AM)
SB0532
Sen Gallion
Commission to Advance Lithium–Ion Battery Safety in Maryland
SB1022
Sens King and Watson
Maryland Higher Education Commission - Academic Program Approval and Institutional Mission Statements - Requirements
(Removed - 2/8/2024 1:39 PM)
SB0482
The Pres (Admin), et al
Governor's Office for Children - Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households (ENOUGH) Grant Program (ENOUGH Act of 2024)
(Removed - 2/13/2024 10:38 AM)
SB0484
The Pres (Admin), et al
Land Use - Affordable Housing - Zoning Density and Permitting (Housing Expansion and Affordability Act of 2024)
(Removed - 2/13/2024 10:38 AM)
Updated bill order as of 12:41 p.m.
Created: 2/9/2024 9:18 AM
Friday, February 23, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
9:00 AM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0592
Sen Zucker, et al
Maryland Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program - Materials for Individualized Education Program Meetings
SB1091
Sen Watson, et al
Education – Blind and Visually Impaired Students – Textbook Equity
SB0612
Sen Salling
County Boards of Education - Volunteer Aides - School Chaplain
SB0638
Sens Brooks and Klausmeier
Education - Student Service Hours - Financial Literacy Course
SB0698
Sen M. Washington
Accountability and Implementation Board - Scope of Authority - Alterations
(Added - 2/13/2024 10:06 AM)
SB1089
Sen M. Washington
Education - Student and School Employee Data Privacy - Protections
SB0771
Sen M. Washington
Education - Initial Teacher Certification - Requirements
SB1102
The Pres (Accountability and Implementati
Education – Blueprint for Maryland’s Future – Alterations
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
SB0598
Sens Kramer and Jackson
State Board of Education - Membership - School Principal
SB1058
Sen Kramer, et al
Education - Curriculum Standards - Antihate and Holocaust Education (Educate to Stop the Hate Act)
SB0738
Sen King, et al
Freedom to Read Act
SB0882
Sen King
Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Pilot Program – Permanent Establishment
SB0797
Sen Hester
Education - Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Program and Fund - Established
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
SB0762
Sens Kagan and Ready
Education - Maryland Civic Excellence Program - Established
(Removed - 2/9/2024 11:53 AM)
SB0749
Sen Corderman
Institutions of Higher Education - Dually Enrolled Students - Alterations
(Removed - 2/13/2024 9:58 AM)
Updated bill order as of 8:26 a.m.
Created: 2/21/2024 5:14 PM
Friday, February 23, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
Thursday, February 22, 2024 4:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
12:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting Lists
The voting session will begin immediately following the conclusion of the bill hearings.
Created: 2/22/2024 4:30 PM
Monday, February 26, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Work Session
3:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
4:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Information Technology Workgroup
(Added - 2/26/2024 11:01 AM)
Information Technology Workforce
(Removed - 2/26/2024 11:01 AM)
If you have any questions, please contact Alexis Foxworth at 410-841-3661.
Created: 2/7/2024 5:05 PM
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0879
Sen Klausmeier, et al
Shellfish Aquaculture - Harvest Hours
SB0847
Sen Mautz
Dorchester County - Sunday Hunting - Repeal of Time Restrictions
(Added - 2/9/2024 11:42 AM)
SB0922
Sens Mautz and Bailey
Natural Resources – Fisheries – Oyster Management
SB1053
Sens Mautz and Carozza
Fisheries - Striped Bass - Closed Season
SB0653
Sen Augustine
Standing - Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Proceedings (Clean Water Justice Act of 2024)
SB0685
Sen Augustine
Program Open Space - Use of Property - Renewable Energy and Storage
SB0886
Sen Folden
State and Local Parks - Playgrounds - Safety Standards (Our Kids Play Safe Playground Safety Act of 2024)
SB0317
Sen Bailey
Oysters, Striped Bass, and Crabs - Commercial Authorizations - Suspensions and Revocations
SB0711
Sen Bailey
Fisheries – Striped Bass or Rockfish – Juvenile Survey
SB0893
Sens M. Washington and Elfreth
Environment - Siting Requirements for Crematories and Crematory Incinerators - Areas III and IV
(Added - 2/13/2024 1:29 PM)
SB1086
Sen M. Washington
Environment - Environmental Justice Districts - Designation and Requirements
SB1088
Sen M. Washington
Environment - Public Participation in the Permitting Process - Alterations
SB0902
Sen Lewis Young
Wildlife – Protections and Highway Crossings
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
SB0983
Sen Lewis Young
Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out
SB0916
Sen Brooks
Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species - Definitions, Petitions, and Regulations
(Removed - 2/9/2024 9:25 AM)
SJ0003
Sen Bailey
Commercial Fishery Disaster Declaration Due to Invasive Species
(Removed - 2/9/2024 9:25 AM)
SB0924
Sen Mautz
Boating - Migratory Waterfowl Season - Prohibited Acts
(Removed - 2/26/2024 12:14 PM)
SB0925
Sen Mautz, et al
Tidal Fish Licenses - Oyster Authorizations - Reinstatement
(Removed - 2/26/2024 12:14 PM)
Updated bill order as of 10:42 a.m.
Created: 1/25/2024 2:36 PM
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0433
Sen King
State Department of Education - Soccer Opportunities Program - Establishment
SB1022
Sens King and Watson
Maryland Higher Education Commission - Academic Program Approval and Institutional Mission Statements - Requirements
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:40 PM)
SB0499
Sen M. Washington
State Department of Education - School Psychologist Recruitment Program
SB0691
Sen Augustine
Higher Education - Firefighters and EMS Recruitment and Retention - Scholarship and Loan Repayment Assistance
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB1024
Sen Brooks
Public Schools - Cardiac Emergency Action Plan - Requirements
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0654
Sen A. Washington
Prince George's County - Student Support - Specialist Networks and Success Action Plans (Student Supports and Success Act)
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0512
Sen A. Washington
Education - Prohibited Behavior on School Grounds and Property - Application
SB0745
Sen Jennings
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine - Funding
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0819
Sen Jennings, et al
Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Firearms Required
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0967
Sen Zucker, et al
Higher Education - Part-Time Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships - Alterations
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0756
Sen Hester
Primary and Secondary Education - School Safety and Student Well-Being - Examination of Policies and Funding
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0900
Sen Corderman
Higher Education – Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program – Eligibility
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0620
Sen Carter
Resources and Education for All Prisons (REAP) Act
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Finance)
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB1032
Sen Carter
Public Schools - Student Use of Force - Authorization
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0545
Sen Elfreth, et al
Primary and Secondary Education - Public School Employees - Salaries
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
SB1090
Sens Waldstreicher and Kagan
Maryland Center for School Safety – Statewide Secure Schools Emergency Response Program – Established
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0540
Sen Gile, et al
Education - School Mapping Data Program - Established
SB0741
Sens Gile and M. Washington
Public Senior Higher Education Institutions - Pregnant and Parenting Students - Policy Requirements (Pregnant and Parenting Support Act)
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB1042
Sen Gile
Education - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery - Student Information
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0657
Anne Arundel County Senators
Anne Arundel County - Student Loan Assistance Repayment Program for Educators - Established
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0909
Anne Arundel County Senators
Anne Arundel County - Public Schools - Innovative Scheduling Pilot Program
(Added - 2/9/2024 12:10 PM)
SB0492
Sen Kagan
Public Schools - Student Telehealth Appointments - Policy and Access
SB0451
Sens Brooks and Hettleman
Baltimore County Board of Education - Nonstudent Member Compensation and Student Member Scholarships - Alterations
SB0637
Sens Brooks and Hettleman
Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility
(Added - 2/8/2024 1:25 PM)
SB0828
Sen Benson
Public Institutions of Higher Education - Student Withdrawal Policy - Reimbursement of Tuition and Fees (Cameron Carden Act of 2024)
(Removed - 2/9/2024 11:53 AM)
Updated bill order as of 9:47 a.m.
Created: 2/6/2024 10:07 AM
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0775
The Pres (State Treasurer)
State Officers and Employees - Required Surety Bonds - Insurance Policies Authorized
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
SB0704
Sen Hayes
Appraisal Gap From Historic Redlining Financial Assistance Program - Alterations
SB0713
Sen Kramer
Security Systems Technicians - Applicants - Authority to Practice
SB0707
Sen Jackson
Armed Forces – Support of Military Families and Addition of Space Force
SB0692
Sen Jennings, et al
Cybersecurity - Workgroup to Study Data Security - Establishment
SB0831
Sen Klausmeier
Veterans - Persons Providing Veterans Benefits Services and Veterans Benefits Appeals Services - Fees and Compensation
(Added - 2/9/2024 9:20 AM)
SB0783
Sen Elfreth, et al
Renewable Energy – Net Energy Metering Aggregation, Solar Renewable Energy Credits, and Taxes on Solar Energy Generating Systems (Brighter Tomorrow Act)
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
SB0959
Sen Feldman
Electricity - Tariffs, Distributed Energy Resources, and Electric Distribution System Support Services (Distributed Renewable Integration and Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE) Act)
SB0570
Sen Hester
Public Utilities - Thermal Energy Network Systems - Authorization and Establishment (Working for Accessible Renewable Maryland Thermal Heat (WARMTH) Act)
(Added - 2/6/2024 11:02 AM)
SB0805
Sens Brooks and Klausmeier
Nuclear Energy Development Task Force
SB0710
Sen M. Washington
Water Utilities Shutoff Protections
SB0757
Sen Carozza, et al
State Information Technology - Prohibited Applications and Websites
SB1034
Sen Carozza, et al
9–1–1 Specialist Recruitment and Retention Workgroup
(Added - 2/9/2024 9:20 AM)
SB0659
Sen Augustine
Prince George's Gateway Development Authority - Modifications
(Added - 2/9/2024 9:20 AM)
SB0906
Sen Augustine
Housing and Community Development - Conversion of Commercial Buildings for Residential Use - Report
(Added - 2/9/2024 9:20 AM)
SB0731
Sen Carter
State Facilities – Procedures for Changes and Closures – Definition and Reporting
(Removed - 2/29/2024 11:58 AM)
Updated bill order as of 11:58 a.m.
Created: 2/28/2024 5:42 PM
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
4:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting Lists
The voting session will begin immediately following the conclusion of the bill hearings.
Created: 2/9/2024 9:21 AM
Friday, March 1, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
9:00 AM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0482
The Pres (Admin), et al
Governor's Office for Children - Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households (ENOUGH) Grant Program (ENOUGH Act of 2024)
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
(Added - 2/13/2024 10:38 AM)
SB0484
The Pres (Admin), et al
Land Use - Affordable Housing - Zoning Density and Permitting (Housing Expansion and Affordability Act of 2024)
(Added - 2/13/2024 10:38 AM)
SB0689
Sen Smith
Fire Protection and Prevention – Residential Rental Property – Requirements (Melanie Nicholle Diaz Fire Safety Act)
(Added - 2/9/2024 11:55 AM)
SB1099
Sen Smith, et al
Emergency Services - Automated External Defibrillator and Naloxone Co-Location Initiative - Requirements for Public Buildings
(Added - 2/9/2024 11:55 AM)
SB0926
Sens Mautz and Hershey
State Government – Permits, Licenses, and Certificates – Reimbursement
SB0867
Sen Ready, et al
General Assembly - Fiscal Notes - Family Impact Statements
SB1073
Sen Ready, et al
Amendments Convention Called Under Article V of the U.S. Constitution - Delegation to the Convention
(Added - 2/9/2024 11:46 AM)
SB1029
Sen Carter
Election Law - Registered Voter List and Petitions (Ballot Petition Modernization Act)
(Added - 2/9/2024 11:46 AM)
SB1033
Sen Carter
Maryland Building Performance Standards - Local Requests for Guidance - Religious Considerations
(Added - 2/9/2024 11:55 AM)
SB0887
Sens Folden and Gile
Veterans Affairs - Responses to Arrested Veterans and Veterans in Crisis
SB1072
Sen McKay
Occupational and Professional Licensing - Military Training and Military Spouses
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Finance)
SB0129
Sen Kagan
Election Law - Election Costs and Administration
(Removed - 2/28/2024 2:20 PM)
SB0493
Sen Kagan
Elections – Ranked–Choice Voting – Contests for Presidential Nomination in 2028
(Removed - 2/28/2024 2:20 PM)
SB0695
Sen Feldman
Building Code - Construction and Significant Renovation of Housing Units - Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces
(Removed - 2/28/2024 2:20 PM)
SB0918
Sen Brooks
Retail Choice Customer Education and Protection Fund - Purposes and Uses
(Removed - 2/28/2024 2:20 PM)
SB0935
Sen Gallion
Department of General Services - Renewable Natural Gas Pilot Program - Establishment
(Removed - 2/28/2024 2:20 PM)
SB1084
Sen M. Washington
State Government - Commission for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing
(Removed - 2/28/2024 2:20 PM)
SB1023
Sen Brooks, et al
Maryland Building Performance Standards – Fossil Fuel Use, Energy Conservation, and Electric– and Solar–Ready Standards (Better Buildings Act of 2024)
(Removed - 2/28/2024 3:00 PM)
Updated bill order as of 8:46 a.m. Bills will resume thirth (30) minutes following the adjournment of the floor session.
Created: 3/1/2024 11:13 AM
Friday, March 1, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
4:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting list
The voting session will resume immediately after the conclusion of the bill hearings.
Created: 2/28/2024 2:22 PM
Monday, March 4, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB1084
Sen M. Washington
State Government - Commission for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing
SB0935
Sen Gallion
Department of General Services - Renewable Natural Gas Pilot Program - Establishment
SB0695
Sen Feldman
Building Code - Construction and Significant Renovation of Housing Units - Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces
SB0129
Sen Kagan
Election Law - Election Costs and Administration
SB0493
Sen Kagan
Elections – Ranked–Choice Voting – Contests for Presidential Nomination in 2028
SB0918
Sen Brooks
Retail Choice Customer Education and Protection Fund - Purposes and Uses
SB1023
Sen Brooks, et al
Maryland Building Performance Standards – Fossil Fuel Use, Energy Conservation, and Electric– and Solar–Ready Standards (Better Buildings Act of 2024)
(Added - 2/28/2024 3:01 PM)
Updated bill order as of 10:15 a.m.
Created: 2/9/2024 12:53 PM
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0536
Sen Jackson
Environment - Nuclear Power Plants - Emergency Preparedness (Radiation and Emergency Preparedness and Protection Act)
SB0096
Sen Jackson
Environment - Impact of Environmental Permits and State Agency Actions
SB0969
Sens Elfreth and Guzzone
Stream and Watershed Restoration – Stream Restoration Contractor Licensing and Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Restoration and Funding (Whole Watershed Act)
SB1055
Sen Kramer
Agriculture - Roosters - Restrictions
SB1063
Sen Hershey
Environment - Advanced Clean Cars II Program - Application and Enforcement
SB1074
Sen Ready, et al
Environment - Industrial Sludge Utilization Permit - Establishment
SB1028
Sen Waldstreicher
Human Remains - Alkaline Hydrolysis and Natural Organic Reduction (Green Death Care Options Act)
SB0808
Sen Carozza, et al
Anaerobic Digestion Technology - Coordination and Guidance
SB0642
Sen Brooks, et al
Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program
SB0915
Sen Brooks
Agriculture – Invasive Plant Species – Regulation (Biodiversity and Agriculture Protection Act)
SB0893
Sens M. Washington and Elfreth
Environment - Siting Requirements for Crematories and Crematory Incinerators - Areas III and IV
(Removed - 2/13/2024 1:28 PM)
SB0936
Sen Gallion
Environment - Wood Vaults - Authorization and Permit Requirements
(Removed - 3/4/2024 10:26 AM)
SB0798
Sen Hester
Stream Restoration Contractors Licensing Board, Stream Restoration Contractors, and Stream Restoration Project Requirements
(Removed - 3/4/2024 12:26 PM)
Updated bill order as of 10:34 a.m.
Created: 2/8/2024 1:27 PM
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB1026
Sen Brooks
County Boards of Education - Budgets - Notice (Transparency in Education Spending Act)
SB1081
Sen McCray
Education - Public Schools - Driver Education and Transportation to Field Trips
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
SB0937
Sen Augustine
Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program - Established
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Judicial Proceedings)
SB1035
Sen Rosapepe
Focusing Federal Career and Technical Education Act Funds on Blueprint School-to-Work Apprenticeship Goals Act
SB1062
Sen Hershey
Education – Prekindergarten and Withholding of County Board Funding (Blueprint Accountability and Flexibility Act of 2024)
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
SB0749
Sen Corderman
Institutions of Higher Education - Dually Enrolled Students - Alterations
(Added - 2/13/2024 9:59 AM)
SB0851
Sens Corderman and McKay
Public Schools – Interscholastic Athletics – Student Eligibility Waiver and School Classification
SB0852
Washington County Senators
Washington County Board of Education - Members - Residency Requirement
SB0883
Sen King
Education – Virtual Tutoring Services – Applicant Review
SB1043
Sen Gile
Education - Public School Employers and Employees - Subcontracting for Services
SB0984
Sen Lewis Young
Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Alterations
SB0917
Sen Brooks
Public Schools – Restorative Practices Schools – Establishment
SB0979
Sen Hester
Education - Artificial Intelligence - Guidelines and Pilot Program
SB0980
Sen Hester
Education - Computer Science - Content Standards and Requirements
SB0909
Anne Arundel County Senators
Anne Arundel County - Public Schools - Innovative Scheduling Pilot Program
(Removed - 2/9/2024 12:10 PM)
SB0698
Sen M. Washington
Accountability and Implementation Board - Scope of Authority - Alterations
(Removed - 2/13/2024 10:05 AM)
SB0856
Sen McKay
Education - Minimum School Funding - Waiver
(Removed - 3/4/2024 8:29 PM)
Created: 3/6/2024 12:28 PM
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
4:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting List
The voting session will begin immediately following the conclusion of the bill hearings.
Created: 3/7/2024 8:27 AM
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
9:00 AM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting List
Created: 2/6/2024 10:09 AM
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0806
Sens Zucker and Feldman
Business Regulation – Licensed Home Improvement Contractors – Liability Insurance
SB0807
Sen Carozza
Somerset County - Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services
SB0810
Sen Mautz
Dorchester County - County Property Leases - Notice Exemptions
SB0811
Sen Mautz
Legal Advertisement or Legal Notice - Publication in Newspaper or Newspaper in General Circulation - Digital Newspapers
SB1051
Sen Mautz
Dorchester County – Sanitary Commission – Transfer of Powers to County Council
(Added - 2/9/2024 9:22 AM)
SB1054
Sen Kramer
Local Government - Building Permits for Residential Solar Energy and Residential Energy Storage Systems - Required Platform and Inspections
(Added - 2/9/2024 9:22 AM)
SB1045
Sen Gile
Zoning – Board of Appeals Decisions or Zoning Actions – Judicial Review
(Added - 2/9/2024 9:22 AM)
SB1068
Sen Kagan
Human Services - 2-1-1 and 3-1-1 Systems - Nonemergency Information and Referrals
(Added - 2/9/2024 9:22 AM)
SB0818
Sen Hester, et al
Information Technology - Artificial Intelligence - Policies and Procedures (Artificial Intelligence Governance Act of 2024)
SB0981
Sen Hester
Local Cybersecurity Preparedness and Local Cybersecurity Support Fund - Alterations
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
SB1082
Sen Hester
Solar Energy and Energy Storage - Development and State Procurement
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
(Added - 2/9/2024 9:22 AM)
SB1083
Sen Hester
Public Utilities - Electric Distribution System Planning - Regulations, Plans, and Fund
(Added - 2/9/2024 9:22 AM)
SB1025
Sen Brooks
Public Utilities – Distributed Generation Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
SB0861
Sens Lewis Young and Watson
Public Utilities - High-Energy-Use Facilities - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions
SB0814
Sen M. Washington
Public Utilities - Definition of Qualified Offshore Wind Project - Alteration
SB0982
Sen Hester
Information Technology - Modernization of Information Technology Projects
(Removed - 2/6/2024 2:22 PM)
SB0993
Sen Benson
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - System Development Charge - Review and Credit for Construction of Facility
(Removed - 3/6/2024 2:32 PM)
Updated bill order as of 12:36 p.m.
Created: 3/6/2024 6:26 PM
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
4:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting Lists 15 and 17
Voting Results for Voting List 14
Voting Results for Voting List 16
The voting session will begin immediately following the conclusion of the bill hearings.
Created: 2/9/2024 9:23 AM
Friday, March 8, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
9:00 AM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0615
Sen Simonaire, et al
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Maryland Veterans Suicide Awareness Day
(Added - 2/13/2024 11:50 AM)
SB0261
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
State Board of Barbers - Sunset Extension
Sponsor only oral testimony.
(Added - 2/13/2024 11:50 AM)
SB0264
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
State Board of Cosmetologists - Sunset Extension
Sponsor only oral testimony.
(Added - 2/13/2024 11:50 AM)
SB0288
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
State Board of Individual Tax Preparers - Sunset Extension
Sponsor only oral testimony.
(Added - 2/13/2024 11:50 AM)
SB0296
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
State Board for Professional Land Surveyors - Sunset Extension
Sponsor only oral testimony.
(Added - 2/13/2024 11:50 AM)
SB0307
Chr Education, Energy, and the Environmen
Public Safety - Board of Boiler Rules - Sunset Extension
Sponsor only oral testimony.
(Added - 2/13/2024 11:50 AM)
SB0993
Sen Benson
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - System Development Charge - Review and Credit for Construction of Facility
(Added - 3/6/2024 2:33 PM)
SB0951
Sen Hettleman
Business Regulation – Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment – Regulations for Retail Use
SB0467
Sen McCray
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Prince Hall Day
(Added - 2/13/2024 11:50 AM)
SB0103
Sen Jackson
Overdose Awareness Day
(Added - 2/13/2024 11:50 AM)
SB0832
Sen Klausmeier
State Designations - State Natural History Museum - Natural History Society of Maryland
(Added - 2/13/2024 11:50 AM)
SB1052
Sen Mautz
Local Boards of Elections - Maintenance and Public Disclosure of Election Records
(Added - 2/9/2024 12:24 PM)
SB0854
Washington County Senators
Agriculture – Nuisance Insects
(Added - 2/12/2024 9:50 AM)
SB0761
Sen Kramer, et al
Testing Facilities That Use Animals - Licensing and Regulation
(Added - 2/12/2024 9:50 AM)
SB0074
Sen Ellis
State Designations - State Fruit - Persimmon
(Added - 2/14/2024 4:00 PM)
SB0932
Sen Elfreth, et al
Maryland Agricultural BMP Best in Show Program - Established
(Added - 2/12/2024 9:50 AM)
SB0387
Sens Lam and Hester
Korean American Day
(Added - 2/13/2024 11:50 AM)
SB0646
Sens Carter and McCray
General Provisions – Commemorative Days – Hip Hop Day of Service
(Added - 2/13/2024 11:50 AM)
SJ0002
Sen Carter, et al
Use of Nuclear Weapons
(Added - 2/13/2024 11:50 AM)
SB0920
Sen Hester
State Government - Maryland Electric Transmission Authority - Established
(Removed - 2/27/2024 7:20 PM)
SB1078
Washington County Senators
Task Force on Washington County Regional Water and Wastewater Governance
(Removed - 3/6/2024 11:38 AM)
Updated bill order as of 8:35 a.m. Bills will resume thirth (30) minutes following the adjournment of the floor session.
Created: 3/7/2024 9:03 PM
Friday, March 8, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
3:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
3:30 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting List 18
Voting Results for Voting List 15
Voting List 19
The voting session will begin immediately following the conclusion of the bill hearings.
Created: 3/10/2024 8:25 PM
Monday, March 11, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
4:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting Results for Voting List 20
Created: 3/4/2024 12:27 PM
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
Monday, March 11, 2024 1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Updated bill order as of 12:12 p.m.
SB1178
Sen Bailey, et al
Higher Education - Douglas J. J. Peters Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship - Repeal of Service Terminal Date
Sponsor only testimony
(Added - 3/9/2024 5:22 PM)
SB1107
Sen M. Washington, et al
Department of Housing and Community Development – Homeless Shelter Licensing Program – Establishment
Maximum of three oral proponents and three oral opponents.
(Added - 3/9/2024 5:22 PM)
SB0798
Sen Hester
Stream Restoration Contractors Licensing Board, Stream Restoration Contractors, and Stream Restoration Project Requirements
(Removed - 3/11/2024 11:48 AM)
Created: 3/12/2024 12:16 PM
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
1:30 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting List 21
Voting Results
The voting session will begin immediately following the conclusion of the bill hearings.
Created: 3/13/2024 11:18 AM
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting Results for Voting List 22
Created: 3/13/2024 8:52 PM
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
9:30 AM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB0818
Sen Hester, et al
Information Technology - Artificial Intelligence - Policies and Procedures (Artificial Intelligence Governance Act of 2024)
Created: 3/14/2024 9:50 AM
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
2:45 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
3:15 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting List 23
Voting Results for Voting List 23
Created: 3/14/2024 7:50 PM
Friday, March 15, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
10:00 AM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting List
Voting Results
Created: 3/15/2024 2:21 PM
Friday, March 15, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
3:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
3:45 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting List
Voting Results
Created: 3/15/2024 5:19 PM
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
HB0060
Del Guyton
Rehabilitation Services - Disability - Definition
HB0662
Del Guyton, et al
Large Family Child Care Homes and Child Care Centers - Child Care Teachers - Minimum Age
Sponsor only testimony
HB0607
Del Harris
Community Colleges - Maryland Community College Promise Scholarship - Requirements
Sponsor only testimony
HB0678
Dels Harris and Boafo
Public Higher Education - Communities of Interest - Targeted Recruitment and Outreach Efforts
Sponsor only testimony
HB0760
Dels Palakovich Carr and Hornberger
Office of Legislative Audits - Local School Systems - Report
Sponsor only testimony
HB0811
Del Wolek, et al
Higher Education - Financial Well-Being Pilot Program - Establishment
Sponsor only testimony
HB0152
Del Boyce, et al
Department of the Environment - Study on Deathcare and Funeral Practices
Sponsor only testimony
(Added - 3/18/2024 8:24 PM)
HB0420
Del Lehman, et al
State and Local Parks - Play Area Accessibility - Recreation Communication Boards Pilot Program
Sponsor only testimony
(Added - 3/18/2024 8:24 PM)
HB0457
Del Lehman, et al
Environment - Synthetic Turf - Chain of Custody
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents, three opponents
(Added - 3/18/2024 8:24 PM)
House bills are sponsor only, unless there is opposition. If there is opposition, the Committee will hear from a limited number of proponents and a limited number of opponents.
Created: 3/18/2024 8:03 PM
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
House bills are sponsor only unless there is opposition. If there is opposition, the Committee will hear from a limited number of proponents and a limited number of opponents. Below each bill, is indication of whether it will be sponsor only or limited witness hearing.
HB1296
Dels Wilson and Crosby
Electricity - Offshore Wind Projects - Alterations
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
HB0864
Dels Crosby and Qi
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans
Limited oral testimony - three proponents and three opponents
HB1393
Del Crosby
Electric System Planning - Scope and Funding
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
HB1321
Charles County Delegation
Land Use - Southern Maryland Code Counties - Subdivision Regulations - Property Dedication and Fee
* (Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation) * Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
HB0131
Del Stewart, et al
Housing Development Permit Applications - Local Reporting Requirements
Sponsor only testimony
HB0510
Del Stewart
Business Facade Improvement Program - Eligible Funding Recipients
Sponsor only testimony
HB0180
Del Kerr
State Board of Cosmetologists – Licensing – Eyelash Extensions
Sponsor only testimony
HB0242
Chr ECM (Dept)
State Amusement Ride Safety Advisory Board - Sunset Repeal
Sponsor only testimony
HB0809
Del Vogel, et al
Members of Boards, Committees, Commissions, Task Forces, or Workgroups – Removal or Suspension
Sponsor only testimony
HB1024
PG Co Deleg and Mont Co Deleg
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission - Connection Pipe Emergency Replacement Loan Program - Expansion PG/MC 101-24
Sponsor only testimony
Created: 3/21/2024 10:43 AM
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
House Bills are sponsor only, unless there is opposition. If there is opposition, the committee will hear from a limited number of proponents and a limited number of opponents. Below each bill, is indication of whether it will be a sponsor only or limited witness hearing.
HB1101
Del Love, et al
Standing - Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Proceedings (Clean Water Justice Act of 2024)
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
(Added - 3/21/2024 1:58 PM)
HB1511
Del Love
Forest Conservation Act – Modifications
Sponsor only testimony
HB0245
Chr ENT (Dept)
Department of the Environment - Fees, Penalties, Funding, and Regulation
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
HB0512
Del Boyce, et al
Natural Resources - Fish and Fisheries - Reporting Requirements
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
HB0613
Del Boyce, et al
Natural Resources - Recreational Catching of Oysters or Clams - Requirements
Sponsor only testimony
HB1318
Del Boyce, et al
Wasted Food Reduction and Diversion Fund and Grant Programs - Established
Sponsor only testimony
HB1112
Del Charkoudian
Public Service Commission - Energy Storage Devices - Acquisition and Deployment
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
(Added - 3/21/2024 3:32 PM)
HB0173
Del Lehman, et al
State Buildings and State Highways - Collection of Yard Waste
Sponsor only testimony
HB0807
Del Stein, et al
Natural Resources – Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Surveys
Sponsor only testimony
HB0990
Del Stein
Environment - Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions - Manufacturers
Sponsor only testimony
HB1266
Del Stein
Clean Water Commerce Account - Contracts for the Purchase of Environmental Outcomes
* (Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation) * Sponsor only testimony
HB0841
Del Ruth, et al
Environment - Plastic Bottle Waste Reduction - Water Bottle Filling Stations and Reporting
Sponsor only testimony
HB1055
Del Qi, et al
Environment – Highways – Salt Application
Sponsor only testimony
HB1147
Del Guyton, et al
Environment - Playground Surfacing Materials - Prohibitions
Sponsor only testimony
Created: 3/26/2024 10:46 AM
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
3:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting Lists
Created: 3/19/2024 4:34 PM
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
House bills are sponsor only unless there is opposition. If there is opposition, the Committee will hear from a limited number of proponents and a limited number of opponents. Below each bill, is indication on whether it will be a sponsor only or limited witness hearing
HB1287
The Spkr, et al
School Leadership Training Program - Alterations
Sponsor only testimony
HB1503
Del Roberts
Election Law - Campaign Finance Activities - State Treasurer
Sponsor only testimony
HB0434
Del Atterbeary
Persons Providing Lobbyist Compensation – Statement of Political Contributions – Exemption for Nonprofits
Sponsor only testimony
HB0558
Del Atterbeary, et al
Primary and Secondary Education - Comprehensive Health Education Framework - Established
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
HB1386
Del Atterbeary, et al
Education - School Employee Anti-Bias Training - Requirements
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
HB1441
Del Atterbeary, et al
Early Childhood Education - Publicly Funded Prekindergarten Programs - Alterations
* (Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation) * Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
HB0475
Del Korman, et al
Education - Open-Source Phonics Matching Grant Program - Establishment (Open-Source Phonics Matching Grant Program Act)
Sponsor only testimony
HB0333
Del Rosenberg, et al
Election Law - Election Disinformation and Improper Influence Related to Voting
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
HB0331
Del Guyton, et al
Election Law - Candidate Expenditures - Campaign-Related Caregiving Expenses
Sponsor only testimony
HB0506
Dels Boyce and Embry
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training - Morgan State University and St. Mary's College of Maryland - Training Format
Sponsor only testimony
(Added - 3/25/2024 6:18 PM)
HB0700
Dels D. Jones and Fair
Election Law - Election Judges - Revisions
Sponsor only testimony
HB1237
Del Miller, et al
State Department of Education - Task Force to Study the Maryland Online Special Education System
Sponsor only testimony
HB0627
Del Wilkins
Election Law - Automatic Voter Registration - State Correctional Facilities
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
HB1195
Del Palakovich Carr
Child Care Providers - Anaphylactic Food Allergies - Guidelines and Indemnity (Elijah's Law)
Sponsor only testimony
HB1254
Del Wells
Child Care Providers - Criminal History Records Checks and Abuse and Neglect Clearances - Requirements
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
HB0902
Del Ghrist, et al
Prekindergarten - Ulysses Currie Head Start Program - Eligibility for State Funds
(Removed - 3/20/2024 11:33 AM)
Updated bill order as of 11:34 a.m.
Created: 3/27/2024 10:42 AM
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
3:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting Lists
Created: 3/22/2024 2:01 PM
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
HB0424
Montgomery County Delegation
Montgomery County - Housing Opportunities Commission - Alterations MC 3-24
Sponsor only testimony
HB1110
Dels Kerr and Simpson
Maryland Intrastate Emergency Management Assistance Compact - City of Frederick
Sponsor only testimony
HB0999
Del Hill, et al
Workgroup on Establishing a Science and Technology Best Practices and Innovation Network
Sponsor only testimony
HB0993
Del Stein
Commemorative Weeks - Maryland Climate Education Week
Sponsor only testimony
HB0989
PG Co Deleg and Mont Co Deleg
Montgomery County – Subdivision Plats – Conditions PG/MC 111–24
Sponsor only testimony
HB0981
Del Martinez, et al
Principal Departments - Individuals With Limited English Proficiency - Access to Public Services
Sponsor only testimony
HB0961
Del Taveras, et al
State Government - Commission on New Americans - Established
Sponsor only testimony
HB0566
Del Grossman, et al
Commission on State and Local Government Real Property Bearing Confederate Names
Sponsor only testimony
HB0568
Dels Bagnall and R. Lewis
Community Health Worker Appreciation Day
Sponsor only testimony
HB0860
Dels Allen and Boafo
Housing and Community Development - Community Action Boards
Sponsor only testimony
HB1420
Del Kaiser
Cybersecurity - Office of People's Counsel, Public Service Companies, Public Service Commission, and Maryland Cybersecurity Council
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
Created: 3/26/2024 10:55 AM
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Work Session
3:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Workgroup on SB0484
Created: 3/28/2024 11:20 AM
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
4:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting Lists
Created: 3/28/2024 2:42 PM
Friday, March 29, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
9:00 AM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
SB1187
Sens Simonaire and Salling
State of Emergency – Restoration, Repair, or Replacement of Critical Infrastructure – Suspension of State or Local Law
Sponsor only testimony
Created: 3/28/2024 8:05 PM
Friday, March 29, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
9:30 AM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
9:15 AM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting Lists
SB0783
Sen Elfreth, et al
Renewable Energy – Net Energy Metering Aggregation, Solar Renewable Energy Credits, and Taxes on Solar Energy Generating Systems (Brighter Tomorrow Act)
(Jointly assigned to Education, Energy, and the Environment\Budget and Taxation)
(Added - 3/29/2024 6:51 AM)
Created: 4/1/2024 1:51 PM
Monday, April 1, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
4:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting Lists (3)
Voting Lists (2)
Created: 3/19/2024 4:39 PM
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Bill Hearing
1:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
House bills are sponsor only unless there is opposition. If there is opposition, the Committee will hear from a limited number of proponents and a limited number of opponents. Below each bill is indication of whether it will be a sponsor only or limited witness hearing.
SB1118
Sen Guzzone
Natural Resources - Fish and Fisheries - Reporting Requirements
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
(Added - 3/27/2024 3:06 PM)
SB1169
Sen Hershey
Real Estate Brokers - Commercial Transactions - Buyer's Rights
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
(Added - 3/26/2024 8:27 AM)
SB1174
Sen McCray (BCA)
Baltimore Regional Water Authority Governance Workgroup - Established
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
(Added - 3/29/2024 11:55 AM)
SB1183
Sen Carter (BCA)
Natural Resources - Establishment of Gwynns Falls State Park
Sponsor only testimony
(Added - 4/1/2024 5:27 PM)
HB0151
Del Patterson
Charles County Board of Education - Vacancy Procedures - Timing and Video Streaming and Archiving
Sponsor only testimony
HB0167
Del Harrison
Public Schools - Student Health - Information on Accessible Dental Health
Sponsor only testimony
HB0641
Dels Williams and Wilkins
Election Law - Curbside Voting
Sponsor only testimony
(Added - 3/27/2024 10:25 AM)
HB0834
Calvert County Delegation
Calvert County - Ethics - Conflict of Interest and Commissioner Expulsion
Sponsor only testimony
HB1017
Frederick County Delegation
Boundary of the Frederick County Soil Conservation District - Alteration
Sponsor only testimony
(Added - 3/22/2024 2:05 PM)
HB1097
Del Guyton, et al
State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners - Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants
Sponsor only testimony
(Added - 3/22/2024 2:05 PM)
HB1264
Del Allen
Reservoir, Dam, or Waterway Obstruction Construction Permits - Conditions for Exemption
Sponsor only testimony
(Added - 3/22/2024 2:05 PM)
HB1338
Howard County Delegation
Howard County Agricultural Preservation Advisory Board - Term Length - Alteration Ho. Co. 15-24
Sponsor only testimony
(Added - 3/22/2024 2:05 PM)
HB1358
Del Ruff, et al
Natural Resources - Gwynns Falls State Park - Focus Group, Advisory Committee, and Report
Sponsor only testimony
(Added - 3/22/2024 2:05 PM)
HB1409
Dorchester County Delegation
Dorchester County - Definition of Public School Employee - Alteration
Sponsor only testimony
HB1512
Dels Adams and Hutchinson
Bay Restoration Fund - Use of Funds - Municipal Wastewater Facilities - Sunset Repeal
Sponsor only testimony
(Added - 3/22/2024 2:05 PM)
HB0620
Del S. Johnson, et al
Education - Sexual Abuse and Assault Awareness and Prevention Program - Human and Sex Trafficking
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
HB0730
Del Conaway, et al
Education - Public Middle Schools - Instructive Program on Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
HB1164
Dels Smith and Toles
Nonpublic Schools – Transcripts – Prohibition on Punitive Measures Related to Student Debt
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
HB1189
Del Rose, et al
Public Schools - Mathematics Credit - College Preparatory Computer Science or Computer Programming Course
Limited oral testimony - Three proponents and three opponents
Created: 4/2/2024 1:41 PM
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
3:30 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting Lists
Created: 4/3/2024 12:32 PM
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
1:30 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
3:15 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting Lists
Created: 4/4/2024 12:26 PM
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
1:15 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Votings Lists (3)
Created: 4/5/2024 9:17 AM
Friday, April 5, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
10:30 AM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Created: 4/5/2024 2:08 PM
Friday, April 5, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
3:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting Lists (3)
Created: 4/5/2024 8:34 PM
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
12:00 PM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting Lists
Created: 4/8/2024 10:49 AM
Monday, April 8, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee - Voting Session
11:00 AM - West Miller Senate Building, Room 2, Annapolis, MD
Voting List
Created: 9/20/2024 8:40 AM
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Site Visit
Morgan State University and Boordy Winery, Baltimore, MD
Morgan State University: Presentation and tour of Center for Equitable Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Systems (CEAMLS).
Boordy Winery: Presentation and tour of Boordy vineyards.
Created: 9/20/2024 8:43 AM
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM - Site Visit
Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and Cove Point LNG: Lusby, MD
Presentation and tour of Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plan and Cove Point LNG
Created: 9/20/2024 8:46 AM
Monday, November 18, 2024
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM - Site Visit
College Park, MD and Derwood, MD
Presentation and tour at the University of Maryland, College Park.
Presentation and tour at Montgomery County Material Recovering Facility.