HOUSE BILL 1254

File Code: Natural Resources - Generally

Sponsored By:

Delegates Smigiel, Rosenberg, and Sossi

Entitled:

Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation and Rural Legacy Program - Bonus Density - Prohibition

Synopsis:

Prohibiting the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation from purchasing easements in specified zoning districts; prohibiting counties from using specified funds for the purchase of easements in certain zoning districts; prohibiting funds under the Rural Legacy Program from being used to purchase easements or acquire property in specified zoning districts; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/10

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/15

Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m.

3/14

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr., District 36

Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg, District 41

Delegate Richard A. Sossi, District 36

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

AGRICULTURE -see also- FARMLAND

CONSERVATION -see also- SOIL CONSERVATION

COUNTIES -see also- CHARTERED COUNTIES; CODE COUNTIES

EASEMENTS

FARMLAND

ZONING AND PLANNING

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Agriculture

( 2-508 , 2-508.1 )

Natural Resources

( 5-9A-05 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered