Senate Agenda for Proceedings No. 48
Laid Over Calendar No. 36 Completed Laid Over Calendar No. 37 Completed Laid Over Calendar No. 38 Completed Laid Over Calendar No. 39 Completed Laid Over Calendar No. 40 Completed Laid Over Calendar No. 41 Completed Laid Over Calendar No. 42 Completed Laid Over Calendar No. 43 Completed Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee Report No. 33 Completed Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee Report No. 34 Completed Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee Report No. 35 Completed Budget and Taxation Committee Report No. 16 Completed Budget and Taxation Committee Report No. 17 Completed Budget and Taxation Committee Report No. 18 Completed Special Order Calendar No. 55 Completed Special Order Calendar No. 56 Completed Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 61 (General Senate Bills) Completed Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 62 (General Senate Bills) Completed Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 63 (General Senate Bills) Completed Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 64 (General Senate Bills) Completed Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 65 (General Senate Bills) Completed Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 66 (General Senate Bills) Completed Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 67 (General Senate Bills) Completed Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 68 (General Senate Bills) Completed

March 15, 2024
66th Day of Session
Laid Over Calendar No. 36
SB0651 Business Regulation - Sale of Motor Fuel - Pricing Signage (Gas Price Gouging Act)
Senator Kagan Calendar Day 03/15/24 Reported Favorably with Amendments (2) by the Committee on Finance and Laid Over under the Rule.
QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (2) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT.
March 15, 2024
66th Day of Session
Laid Over Calendar No. 37
SB1102 Education - Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Alterations
President Calendar Day 03/15/24 Reported Favorably with Amendments (2) by the Committee on Education, Energy and the Environment and Laid Over under the Rule.
QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (2) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT.
March 15, 2024
66th Day of Session
Laid Over Calendar No. 38
SB0902 Wildlife - Protections and Highway Crossings
Senator Lewis Young Calendar Day 03/15/24 Reported Favorably with Amendments (2) by the Committee on Education, Energy and the Environment and Laid Over under the Rule.
QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (2) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT.
March 15, 2024
66th Day of Session
Laid Over Calendar No. 39
SB0057 Evidence - Wiretapping and Electronic Surveillance - Fair Housing Testing
Senator Sydnor Calendar Day 03/15/24 Reported Favorably with Amendments (2) by the Committee on Judicial Proceedings and Laid Over under the Rule.
QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (2) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT.
March 15, 2024
66th Day of Session
Laid Over Calendar No. 40
SB0017 Criminal Law - Crimes Relating to Animals - Conviction and Sentencing
Senator West Reported Favorably with Amendments (2) by the Committee on Judicial Proceedings and Laid Over under the Rule.
QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (2) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT.
March 15, 2024
66th Day of Session
Laid Over Calendar No. 41
SB0537 Cannabis - Licensee Locations - Restrictions
Senator Feldman Calendar Day 03/15/24 Reported Favorably with Amendments (2) by the Committee on Finance and Laid Over under the Rule.
QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (2) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT.
March 15, 2024
66th Day of Session
Laid Over Calendar No. 42
SB0975 Public Safety - Reproductive Health Care Clinic Security Grant Program - Establishment (Supporting Reproductive Health Care Clinics Act)
Senator Elfreth Calendar Day 03/15/25 Reported Favorably with Amendments (3) by the Committee on Finance and Laid Over under the Rule.
QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (3) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT.
March 15, 2024
66th Day of Session
Laid Over Calendar No. 43
SB1056 Cigarettes, Other Tobacco Products, and Electronic Smoking Devices - Revisions (Tobacco Retail Modernization Act of 2024)
Senator Kramer Calendar Day 03/15/24 Reported Favorably with Amendments (3) by the Committee on Finance and Laid Over under the Rule.
QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS (3) AND THE FAVORABLE REPORT.
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee Report No. 33
Distribution Date: March 15, 2024
Second Reading Date: March 15, 2024
FAVORABLE
SB0597 Favorable with Amendments(1) Senator Guzzone
(Jointly Considered Education, Energy, and the Environment/Budget and Taxation)
Human Services - Individuals With Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Boating Fund
SB0969 Favorable with Amendments(2) Senator Elfreth
Stream and Watershed Restoration – Stream Restoration Contractor Licensing and Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Restoration and Funding (Whole Watershed Act)
SB1055 Favorable with Amendments(1) Senator Kramer
Agriculture - Roosters - Restrictions
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee Report No. 34
Distribution Date: March 15, 2024
Second Reading Date: March 15, 2024
FAVORABLE
SB0074 Favorable with Amendments(2) Senator Ellis
State Designations - State Fruit - Persimmon
SB0615 Favorable with Amendments(2) Senator Simonaire
General Provisions - Commemorative Days - Maryland Veterans Suicide Awareness Day
SB1042 Favorable Senator Gile
Education - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery - Student Information
SB1084 Favorable with Amendments(2) Senator Washington, M.
State Government - Commission for the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing
SB1107 Favorable with Amendments(2) Senator Washington, M.
Department of Housing and Community Development – Homeless Shelter Licensing Program – Establishment
Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee Report No. 35
Distribution Date: March 15, 2024
Second Reading Date: March 15, 2024
FAVORABLE
SB0536 Favorable Senator Jackson
Environment - Nuclear Power Plants - Emergency Preparedness (Radiation and Emergency Preparedness and Protection Act)
SB0808 Favorable with Amendments(1) Senator Carozza
Anaerobic Digestion Technology - Coordination and Guidance
SB0837 Favorable with Amendments(2) Senator McKay
Deep Creek Lake - Lower Lake Levels - Requirement and Impact Study
SB1099 Favorable with Amendments(2) Senator Smith
Emergency Services - Automated External Defibrillator and Naloxone Co-Location Initiative - Requirements for Public Buildings
Budget and Taxation Committee Report No. 16
Distribution Date: March 15, 2024
Second Reading Date: March 15, 2024
FAVORABLE
SB0259 Favorable with Amendments(2) Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee
Natural Resources - Maryland State Parks - Funds and Plan Alterations
Budget and Taxation Committee Report No. 17
Distribution Date: March 15, 2024
Second Reading Date: March 15, 2024
FAVORABLE
SB0202 Favorable with Amendments(2) Senator Benson
Income Tax – Caregiver Tax Credit
Budget and Taxation Committee Report No. 18
Distribution Date: March 15, 2024
Second Reading Date: March 15, 2024
FAVORABLE
SB0289 Favorable Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee
State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Office of the Director - Administrative Expenses
March 15, 2024
66th Day of Session
Special Order Calendar No. 55
SB0905 Public Safety - Extreme Risk Protective Orders - Review of Court Records
Senator Kelly Calendar Day 03/14/24 Reported Favorably by the Committee on Judicial Proceedings. Made a Special Order for Calendar Day 03/15/24. Calendar Day 03/15/24 Made a Special Order for the 2nd Session.
QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE FAVORABLE REPORT.
March 15, 2024
66th Day of Session
Special Order Calendar No. 56
SB0784 Comprehensive Community Safety Funding Act
Senator Elfreth Calendar Day 03/14/24 Reported Favorably with Amendments (2) by the Committee on Budget and Taxation and Laid Over under the Rule. Calendar Day 03/14/24 Second Session – Made a Special Order for Calendar Day 03/15/24. Calendar Day 03/15/24 Committee Amendments (2) and Favorable Report Adopted. Amendments offered from the Floor by Senator Ready. Made a Special Order for the 2nd Session.
QUESTION IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENTS OFFERED FROM THE FLOOR BY SENATOR READY.
Distribution Date: March 14, 2024
Third Reading Date: March 15, 2024
Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 61 (General Senate Bills)
SB0071 Senator Carter Judicial Proceedings
Correctional Services - Pregnancy and Postpartum Support (Prevention of Forced Infant Separation Act)
SB0468 Senator McCray Judicial Proceedings
Criminal Law - Private Home Detention Monitoring - Notification
SB0540 Senator Gile Education, Energy, and the Environment
Education - School Mapping Data Program - Established
SB0550 Senator Sydnor Judicial Proceedings
Children - Labor Trafficking
SB0714 Senator Kramer Finance
State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists - Appointment of Members
SB0764 Senator Hayes Finance
Arts Incubator Workgroup - Established
SB0765 Senator Hayes Finance
Economic Development - Business Diversity Incubator Program and Fund - Established
Distribution Date: March 14, 2024
Third Reading Date: March 15, 2024
Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 62 (General Senate Bills)
SB0804 Senator Brooks Finance
Northwest Baltimore County Sports Tourism Facility – Feasibility Study
SB0838 Senator Gallion Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Lighting - Privately Owned Vehicles
SB0882 Senator King Education, Energy, and the Environment
Growing Family Child Care Opportunities Pilot Program – Permanent Establishment
SB0965 Carroll County Senators Judicial Proceedings
Carroll County - Sheriff - Salary
SB0972 Senator Guzzone Budget and Taxation
Correctional Officers' Retirement System - Membership
SB0974 Senator Guzzone Budget and Taxation
Behavioral Health Crisis Response Services - 9-8-8 Trust Fund Fees
SB1003 Senator Folden Judicial Proceedings
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Delivery of Vehicles
Distribution Date: March 14, 2024
Third Reading Date: March 15, 2024
Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 63 (General Senate Bills)
SB1004 Senator Folden Judicial Proceedings
Motor Vehicles - Specially Designed Vintage Reproduction Registration Plates
SB1006
(Emergency Bill) 		Senator Hayes Finance
Hospitals - Medical Debt Collection - Sale of Patient Debt
SB1027
(Emergency Bill) 		Senator Guzzone Budget and Taxation
Property Tax - Appeals - Definition of "Taxpayer"
SB1036 Senator West Judicial Proceedings
Task Force on the Creation of a Division of Returning Citizens and Expanded Reentry Services - Establishment
SB1095 Senator Smith Judicial Proceedings
Workgroup on Home Detention Monitoring
SB1097 Senator Smith Judicial Proceedings
Public Safety - Firearm Safety and Firearm Crimes
SB1108
(Emergency Bill) 		Carroll County Senators Judicial Proceedings
Carroll County - Deputy Clerk or Deputy Sheriff - Oath of Office
Distribution Date: March 14, 2024
Third Reading Date: March 15, 2024
Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 64 (General Senate Bills)
SB0013 Senator Jackson Finance
Public Health - Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund and Commission
SB0482 President Education, Energy, and the Environment
Budget and Taxation
Governor's Office for Children - Engaging Neighborhoods, Organizations, Unions, Governments, and Households (ENOUGH) Grant Program (ENOUGH Act of 2024)
SB0539 Senator Gile Finance
Commercial Law – Consumer Protection – Sale and Resale of Tickets
SB0858 Senator Hester Judicial Proceedings
Revenge Porn - Civil Action and Reporting Requirement
SB0960 Senator Feldman Budget and Taxation
Maryland Clean Energy Center - Climate Technology Founder's Fund
SB0999 Senator Beidle Finance
Certified Nursing Assistants - Licensing Requirements and Administrative Updates
SB1103 President Finance
Hospitals and Related Institutions – Outpatient Facility Fees
Distribution Date: March 15, 2024
Third Reading Date: March 15, 2024
Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 65 (General Senate Bills)
SB0091 Senator McCray Finance
Workforce Development and Adult Learning – Leasing Training Program – Establishment
SB0134 Senator Hettleman Judicial Proceedings
Office of the Correctional Ombudsman - Establishment and Funding
SB0174 Senator Muse Judicial Proceedings
Child Support - Suspension of Driver's Licenses
SB0319 Senator West Judicial Proceedings
Regulated Firearms - Maryland Judiciary - Reporting Requirements
SB0416 Senator Lewis Young Education, Energy, and the Environment
Renewable Energy - Customer-Sited Solar Program
SB0674 Senator Elfreth Education, Energy, and the Environment
Abandoned or Sunken Vessels and Waterway Improvement Fund Grants
SB0675 President Education, Energy, and the Environment
Budget and Taxation
Individual Tax Preparers - Code of Ethics, Notification of Actions, Enforcement, and Penalties (Stop Scam Tax Preparers Act)
SB0684
(Emergency Bill) 		Senator Augustine Finance
Health Insurance – Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Benefits – Sunset Repeal and Modification of Reporting Requirements
Distribution Date: March 15, 2024
Third Reading Date: March 15, 2024
Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 66 (General Senate Bills)
SB0699 Senator Washington, M. Finance
Budget and Taxation
Cannabis – Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund – Distribution and Use of Funds for Baltimore City
SB0703 Senator Hayes Budget and Taxation
Board of Public Works - Transparency Data Dashboard
SB0706 Senator Jackson Budget and Taxation
Law Enforcement Officers' Pension System - Reemployment as Sheriff
SB0729 Senator Carter Judicial Proceedings
Business Occupations and Professions - Security Guards - Use of Force Reporting, Standards, and Certifications
SB0796 Senator Simonaire Finance
Maryland Disability Service Animal Program - Established
SB0818 Senator Hester Education, Energy, and the Environment
Information Technology - Artificial Intelligence - Policies and Procedures (Artificial Intelligence Governance Act of 2024)
SB0880 Senator Jackson Budget and Taxation
State Retirement and Pension System - Average Final Compensation - Compensation Adjustments
Distribution Date: March 15, 2024
Third Reading Date: March 15, 2024
Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 67 (General Senate Bills)
SB0881 Senator Zucker Budget and Taxation
Public Health – Federally Qualified Health Centers Grant Program – Recovery of Funding
SB0938 Senator Augustine Finance
Maryland Department of Health - Public Education Campaign on Prostate, Lung, and Breast Cancer Prevention
SB0959 Senator Feldman Education, Energy, and the Environment
Electricity - Tariffs, Distributed Energy Resources, and Electric Distribution System Support Services (Distributed Renewable Integration and Vehicle Electrification (DRIVE) Act)
SB1007
(Emergency Bill) 		Senator Hayes Executive Nominations
State Government - Executive Appointments
SB1046 Anne Arundel County Senators Finance
Anne Arundel County - Alcoholic Beverages - License Fees and Technical Corrections
SB1105 President Budget and Taxation
Income Tax - Individual Income Tax Credit Eligibility Awareness Campaign
SB1120 Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee Budget and Taxation
University System of Maryland – Academic Facilities Bonding Authority
SB1145 Senator Salling Judicial Proceedings
Public and Nonpublic Schools - Child Sex Offenders - Prohibition on In-Person Attendance
Distribution Date: March 15, 2024
Third Reading Date: March 18, 2024
Senate Third Reading Calendar No. 68 (General Senate Bills)
SB0488 Senator Waldstreicher Judicial Proceedings
Civil Actions - Public Nuisances - Firearm Industry Members (Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2024)
SB0791 Senator Klausmeier Finance
Health Insurance - Utilization Review - Revisions
SB0840 Senator Sydnor Judicial Proceedings
Public Safety - Automatic License Plate Readers - Captured Plate Data Storage and Upload
SB0951 Senator Hettleman Education, Energy, and the Environment
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Workgroup
SB1038 Anne Arundel County Senators Judicial Proceedings
Anne Arundel County - Human Relations Commission - Subpoena Enforcement
SB1065 Senator Guzzone Budget and Taxation
Motor Vehicles - Registration - Annual Surcharge
SB1077 Senator Corderman Budget and Taxation
Public Schools - Appropriations for School Safety Expenditures - School Security Employees
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