1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 669

CHAPTER NUMBER: 467 File Code: Agriculture
Sponsored By:
Delegates Finifter, Morhaim, and Frank
Entitled:
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation - Release of Lots From Easements - Limitation on Resulting Density

Synopsis:

Requiring that when the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation releases lots from an easement for the construction of dwelling houses, the resulting density on the property does not exceed the density allowed under zoning of the property before the Foundation purchased the easement; requiring the Foundation to certify that the resulting density on the property does not exceed the density allowed under zoning of the property before the Foundation purchased the easement before the Foundation issues a preliminary release; etc.

Legislative History

House Action
1/30
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/5
Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
3/3
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environmental Matters
3/4
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/6
Third Reading Passed (135-0)
3/30
Returned Passed
5/8
Signed by the Governor Chapter 467
Senate Action
3/7
First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs
3/12
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
3/28
Favorable Report by Economic and Environmental Affairs
3/31
Favorable
Special Order 4/1 (Senator Haines) Adopted
4/1
Favorable
Special Order 4/2 (Senator Boozer) Adopted
4/2
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/3
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
Sponsored by:
Delegate Michael J. Finifter, District 11
Delegate Robert L. Frank, District 11
Delegate Dan K. Morhaim, District 11
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
EASEMENTS
FARMLAND
HOUSING -see also- APARTMENTS; MORTGAGES
ZONING AND PLANNING
Bill affects the following Statute:
Agriculture
( 2-513 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments:
House
Number: 419377/1 (PDF) Offered on: MARCH 4, 1997 at: 11:36 Status: Adopted