2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 174

CHAPTER NUMBER: 281 File Code: Environment Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 320
Sponsored By:
Delegates Morhaim and Kach
Entitled:
Department of the Environment - Noise Control and Pollution

Synopsis:

Encouraging a political subdivision to consider compliance with specified standards before acting on a proposed variance request or change in zoning classification; altering the membership of the Environmental Noise Advisory Council; requiring the Department of the Environment to conduct hearings and prepare or solicit specified input before proposing any changes in a specified statute or regulation; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
1/27
First Reading Environmental Matters
1/29
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
2/17
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environmental Matters
2/19
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
2/25
Third Reading Passed (120-15)
3/31
Returned Passed
5/13
Signed by the Governor Chapter 281
Senate Action
2/26
First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
4/3
Favorable Report by Education Health and Environmental Affairs
4/1
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/2
Third Reading Passed (32-14)
Sponsored by:
Delegate Dan K. Morhaim, District 11
Delegate Wade Kach, District 5B
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BUILDING PERMITS
COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS -see also- POLITICAL COMMITTEES
COUNTIES -see also- CHARTERED COUNTIES; CODE COUNTIES
ENVIRONMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS -see also- CONSERV; NAT RSRCES; POLLUT
HEARINGS
HEATING AND COOLING
LAWS AND ORDINANCES -see also- PUB LOCAL LAWS; UNIFORM LAWS.
LICENSES -see also- ALCOHOLIC BEV LIC; DRIVERS' LICENSES
MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS -see also- ANNAP; BALT; HAGER; OC
NOISE
POLLUTION -see also- SEDIMENT CONTROL
RULES AND REGULATIONS
ZONING AND PLANNING
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Environment
( 3-105 , 3-201 , 3-202 , 3-205 , 3-301 , 3-302 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments:
House
Number: 170710/01 (PDF)     Offered on: February 19, 2003   at: 10:21 a.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
House
February 25, 2003: Third Reading Passed (120-15)
Senate
April 2, 2003: Third Reading Passed (32-14)