Environmental Matters

2013 Regular Session

Total Bills: 84

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NumberTitlePrimary SponsorStatusOriginal House
and Hearing Dates
Opposite House
and Hearing Dates
Broad Subject
HB0044Environment - Maryland Clean Water Fund - UsesDelegate VitaleIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental MattersEnvironmental Matters
02/06/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
HB0102Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2013SpeakerApproved by the Governor - Chapter 425Appropriations
02/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Budget and TaxationOperating Budget (B1)
HB0106Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 - RepealDelegate McDermottIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental MattersEnvironmental Matters
02/06/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
HB0135Environment - Motor Vehicle Batteries - RecyclingDelegate Miller, A.In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental MattersEnvironmental Matters
02/06/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
HB0226Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013SpeakerApproved by the Governor - Chapter 3Economic Matters
02/05/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Finance
02/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
HB0252State Development Plan - RepealDelegate SmigielIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental MattersEnvironmental Matters
02/14/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Local Government - Generally (L6)
HB0268University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science - Joint Graduate Degree Granting AuthorityChair, Appropriations CommitteeApproved by the Governor - Chapter 95Appropriations
02/05/2013 - 2:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
03/20/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Higher Education (F2)
HB0341Environment - Hydraulic Fracturing Wastewater - Prohibited ActsDelegate Robinson, S.In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental MattersEnvironmental Matters
03/08/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
HB0385Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program - Funding ExtensionDelegate Robinson, S.Approved by the Governor - Chapter 435Environmental Matters
02/13/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsNatural Resources - Generally (M1)
HB0389Lead Safe Income Tax CreditDelegate HoganIn the House - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.Ways and Means
02/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Taxes - Income (Q3)
HB0400Agriculture - Management-Intensive Farming and GrazingDelegate SteinIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters WithdrawnEnvironmental Matters
02/13/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Agriculture (M4)
HB0407Environment - Frederick County - Soil Erosion and Sediment Control StandardsFrederick County DelegationIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters WithdrawnEnvironmental MattersEnvironment (M3)
HB0434Frederick County - Stormwater Management - Watershed Protection and Restoration Program - ExemptionFrederick County DelegationIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters WithdrawnEnvironmental MattersEnvironment (M3)
HB0451Garrett County - Coal Combustion By-Products - StorageDelegate BeitzelIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters WithdrawnEnvironmental Matters
02/13/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
HB0472Local Government ArticleSpeakerApproved by the Governor - Chapter 119Environmental Matters
02/14/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
03/21/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Local Government - Generally (L6)
HB0474Health Occupations - Maryland Behavior Analysts ActDelegate ReznikIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations WithdrawnHealth and Government Operations
02/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Health Occupations (J2)
HB0506Environment - Dental Mercury - Water or Sewerage Service Bill InsertDelegate CarrIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental MattersEnvironmental Matters
02/20/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
HB0554Environment and Public Utilities - Notice to Neighboring Jurisdictions of ApplicationsDelegate SchuhApproved by the Governor - Chapter 501Environmental Matters
02/20/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsEnvironment (M3)
HB0561Agriculture - Nutrient Management - Limiting ApplicabilityDelegate HubbardApproved by the Governor - Chapter 315Environmental Matters
02/20/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsAgriculture (M4)
HB0573Environment - Healthy Homes InitiativeDelegate GlennIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters WithdrawnEnvironmental MattersEnvironment (M3)
HB0613Sustainable Communities - Designation and FinancingChair, Environmental Matters CommitteeApproved by the Governor - Chapter 624Environmental Matters
02/21/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Ways and Means
Budget and Taxation
04/02/2013 - 1:30 p.m.
Economic and Community Development (C8)
HB0637Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - High Performance Buildings MC/PG 101-13Montgomery County Delegation and Prince George's County DelegationApproved by the Governor - Chapter 626Environmental Matters
03/21/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
04/02/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Bi-County Agencies (L5)
HB0708Natural Resources - Nuisance Organisms - PenaltiesDelegate McIntoshApproved by the Governor - Chapter 285Environmental Matters
02/27/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsNatural Resources - Generally (M1)
HB0766Environment - Severn River Watershed - Silt and Erosion Control - CertificationDelegate FrushApproved by the Governor - Chapter 139Environmental Matters
02/22/2013 - 2:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
03/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
HB0799Environment - Water Pollution Control - PenaltyDelegate FrushIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental MattersEnvironmental Matters
02/22/2013 - 2:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
HB0800Wetlands and Riparian Rights - Licenses and Permits for Nonwater-Dependent Projects on State or Private WetlandsDelegate FrushIn the House - Hearing 2/22 at 2:00 p.m.Environmental Matters
02/22/2013 - 2:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
HB0824Environment - Sewer Overflow or Treatment Plant Bypass - Electronic NoticeDelegate SzeligaIn the House - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.Environmental Matters
03/13/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
HB0835Environment - Retail Service Stations - Setback CertificationDelegate CarrIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic MattersEconomic Matters
02/21/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
HB0936Natural Resources - Maryland Botanical Heritage WorkgroupDelegate Robinson, S.Approved by the Governor - Chapter 655Environmental Matters
03/01/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
03/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Natural Resources - Generally (M1)
HB0949SmartStat Technical Assistance and Support CenterDelegate BoboIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters WithdrawnEnvironmental MattersLocal Government - Generally (L6)
HB0953Pipeline Safety and Community Protection ActDelegate MorhaimIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters WithdrawnEconomic Matters
03/08/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Public Safety (E4)
HB1083Prince George's County - Gaming - Charity Chips PG 312-13Prince George's County DelegationIn the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.Ways and Means
03/01/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Gaming (C7)
HB1085Statewide Container Recycling Incentive ProgramDelegate McIntoshIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental MattersEnvironmental Matters
03/08/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
Environment (M3)
HB1086Community Cleanup and Greening Act of 2013Delegate Washington, M.In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Environmental Matters)Environmental Matters
03/08/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Economic Matters
Business Regulation and Occupations (C2)
HB1111Prince George's County - Authority to Impose Fees for Use of Disposable Bags PG 401-13Prince George's County DelegationIn the House - First Reading Environmental Matters and Economic MattersEnvironmental Matters
Economic Matters
Counties - Local Laws (L2)
HB1208Bay Restoration Fee - Exemption - On-Site Sewage Disposal System Using Best Available TechnologyDelegate HersheyIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental MattersEnvironmental Matters
03/06/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
HB1266Energy - Landfill Diversion - Municipal Solid Waste Portfolio StandardDelegate LaffertyIn the House - Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.Economic Matters
03/14/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Utility Regulation (C5)
HB1274Maryland Hydraulic Fracturing Moratorium and Right to Know Act of 2013Delegate MizeurIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters WithdrawnEnvironmental Matters
03/08/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
HB1282Agricultural Land Condemnation BoardDelegate EckardtIn the House - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.Environmental Matters
03/01/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Agriculture (M4)
HB1343Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Workgroup on Cancer Clusters and Environmental Causes of CancerDelegate GlennApproved by the Governor - Chapter 249Health and Government Operations
03/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
FinancePublic Health (J1)
HB1352State Government - Commemorative Days - Earth HourDelegate CarterIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Health and Government Operations WithdrawnHealth and Government Operations
03/27/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials (P1)
HB1369Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2010 - Prince George's County - Community Forklift ProjectDelegate GainesIn the House - Unfavorable Report by AppropriationsAppropriations
03/20/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Prior Authorizations (B4)
HB1385Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 - Deadline ExtensionDelegate McDermottIn the House - Unfavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations WithdrawnRules and Executive NominationsEnvironment (M3)
HB1392Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Decentralization - StudyDelegate O'DonnellIn the House - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.Environmental Matters
03/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Vehicle Laws - Equipment and Inspections (R6)
HB1451Creation of a State Debt - Washington County - Municipal Electric Light Plant ProjectDelegate DonoghueIn the House - Unfavorable Report by AppropriationsAppropriations
03/09/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
State Debt (Bond Bills) (B2)
HB1453Criminal Law - Marijuana - Regulation, Penalties, and TaxationDelegate AndersonIn the House - Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.Judiciary
03/19/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes (E1)
HB1489Housing - Energy-Efficient and Green Homes - Construction FinancingDelegate MizeurIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental MattersEnvironmental Matters
03/20/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Economic and Community Development (C8)
HJ0001Reform of the Federal Toxic Substances Control Act of 1976Delegate HubbardIn the House - Hearing 3/04 at 2:00 p.m.Rules and Executive Nominations
03/04/2013 - 2:00 p.m.
Public Health (J1)
SB0027Chesapeake Conservation Corps Program - Funding ExtensionSenator AstleApproved by the Governor - Chapter 434Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
01/23/2013 - 2:00 p.m.
Environmental Matters
03/27/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Natural Resources - Generally (M1)
SB0093Transportation - Chesapeake Bay Bridge Crossing - Environmental Impact Study for a Third SpanSenator AstleIn the Senate - Hearing 1/23 at 2:30 p.m.Finance
01/23/2013 - 2:30 p.m.
Transportation - Highways (R1)
SB0275Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013PresidentIn the Senate - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.Finance
02/13/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0289Environment - Water Pollution Control - PenaltySenator SimonaireIn the Senate - Recommitted to Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs (Senator Conway)Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0302Environment - Water Pollution Control - ReportingSenator GlassmanApproved by the Governor - Chapter 222Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environmental Matters
03/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0310Garrett County - Coal Combustion By-Products - StorageSenator EdwardsIn the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsEducation, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0317Frederick County - Stormwater Management - Watershed Protection and Restoration Program - ExemptionSenator BrinkleyIn the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsEducation, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0325Environment - Frederick County - Soil Erosion and Sediment Control StandardsSenator BrinkleyIn the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsEducation, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0364Agriculture - Management-Intensive Farming and GrazingSenator YoungIn the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs WithdrawnEducation, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Agriculture (M4)
SB0380Department of Health and Mental Hygiene - Workgroup on Cancer Clusters and Environmental Causes of CancerSenator MuseApproved by the Governor - Chapter 248Finance
02/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Health and Government Operations
03/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Public Health (J1)
SB0391Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012 - RepealSenator PipkinIn the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsEducation, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0500Environment - On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems - Nitrogen Removal Technology - ProhibitionSenator BrinkleyIn the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsEducation, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0513Environment - Hydraulic Fracturing Wastewater - Prohibited ActsSenator MontgomeryIn the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs WithdrawnEducation, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0524Wetlands and Riparian Rights - Licenses and Permits for Nonwater-Dependent Projects on State or Private WetlandsSenator ColburnApproved by the Governor - Chapter 492Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/19/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environmental Matters
04/03/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0547Natural Resources - Nuisance Organisms - PenaltiesSenator MiddletonApproved by the Governor - Chapter 284Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environmental Matters
03/27/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Natural Resources - Generally (M1)
SB0563Environment and Public Utilities - Notice to Neighboring Jurisdictions of ApplicationsSenator SimonaireApproved by the Governor - Chapter 500Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environmental Matters
03/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0575Environment - Maryland Clean Water Fund - Annual ReportSenator SimonaireApproved by the Governor - Chapter 502Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environmental Matters
04/03/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0576Community Cleanup and Greening Act of 2013Senator RaskinIn the Senate - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Finance
Business Regulation and Occupations (C2)
SB0601Maryland Hydraulic Fracturing Moratorium and Right to Know Act of 2013Senator ZirkinIn the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsEducation, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/26/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0611Health Occupations - Maryland Behavior Analysts ActSenator KlausmeierIn the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs WithdrawnEducation, Health, and Environmental Affairs
02/27/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Health Occupations (J2)
SB0641Statewide Container Recycling Incentive ProgramSenator FroshIn the Senate - Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs)Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
03/05/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Finance
Environment (M3)
SB0739Agriculture - Nutrient Management Plans - Fertility Index Value Soil TestingSenator PinskyIn the House - Unfavorable Report by Environmental MattersEducation, Health, and Environmental Affairs
03/05/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environmental Matters
04/03/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Agriculture (M4)
SB0748Agriculture - Nutrient Management - Limiting ApplicabilitySenator MiddletonApproved by the Governor - Chapter 314Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
03/05/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environmental Matters
04/03/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Agriculture (M4)
SB0799Environment - Solid Waste Management Practices - Maryland Recycling and Landfill Diversion Task ForceSenator MiddletonIn the House - Rereferred to Economic MattersFinance
03/05/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Economic MattersUtility Regulation (C5)
SB0839General Assembly and Department of Legislative Services - Reduction in Paper UseSenator KlausmeierIn the Senate - Hearing 3/13 at 9:00 a.m.Rules
03/13/2013 - 9:00 a.m.
State Government - General Assembly (P5)
SB0854Environment - Gas and Oil Drilling - Financial AssuranceSenator EdwardsApproved by the Governor - Chapter 568Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
03/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environmental Matters
04/03/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0875Maryland Oil Disaster Containment, Clean-Up and Contingency Fund and Oil Contaminated Site Environmental Cleanup FundSenator ConwayIn the House - Hearing 4/03 at 1:00 p.m.Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
03/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environmental Matters
04/03/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0879Natural Gas Severance Tax and Impact AccountSenator EdwardsIn the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.Budget and Taxation
03/15/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Taxes - Miscellaneous (Q7)
SB0907Pipeline Safety and Community Protection ActSenator ZirkinIn the Senate - Unfavorable Report by FinanceFinance
03/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Public Safety (E4)
SB0935Housing - Energy-Efficient and Green Homes - Construction FinancingSenator YoungIn the Senate - Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m. (Budget and Taxation)Budget and Taxation
03/19/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Finance
Economic and Community Development (C8)
SB0936SmartStat Technical Assistance and Support CenterSenator YoungIn the Senate - First Reading Senate RulesRulesLocal Government - Generally (L6)
SB0943Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program - Decentralization - StudySenator ShankIn the Senate - Hearing 3/21 at 1:00 p.m.Judicial Proceedings
03/21/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Vehicle Laws - Equipment and Inspections (R6)
SB0948Environment - Retail Service Stations - Setback CertificationSenator MadalenoIn the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Finance WithdrawnFinance
Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
Environment (M3)
SB0973Environment - On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems - Nitrogen Removal TechnologySenator PipkinIn the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsEducation, Health, and Environmental Affairs
03/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB0979Environment - Watershed Implementation Plan - Conowingo Dam Environmental AssessmentSenator PipkinIn the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsEducation, Health, and Environmental Affairs
03/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)
SB1008Sewage Sludge Utilization Permits - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area - Judicial ReviewSenator PipkinIn the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsEducation, Health, and Environmental Affairs
03/12/2013 - 1:00 p.m.
Environment (M3)