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Legislative Status Report: 2023

Bills Requested by the Commissioners of St. Mary's County

HB 247 - St. Mary's County - Transfer Tax - Sunset Extension

Sponsor:St. Mary's County DelegationNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 427

HB 263 - St. Mary's County - Gaming - Devices and Events

Sponsor:Delegate MorganNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 425

HB 219 - St. Mary's County - Motor Vehicle Registration - Exception for Golf Carts

Sponsor:Delegate MorganNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 609

HB 574 / SB 457 - St. Mary's County - Public Facilities Bond

Sponsor:St. Mary's County Delegation, Senator BaileyNotes:HB 574 - In the House - Hearing canceled., SB 457 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 130

HB 575 / SB 458 - St. Mary's County - Bond Authority - YMCA Facility

Sponsor:St. Mary's County Delegation, Senator BaileyNotes:HB 575 - In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m., SB 458 -In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 623 - St. Mary's County - Public Facilities Bond

Sponsor:Delegate CrosbyNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m.

Correspondence:

HB 887 - St. Mary’s County – Metropolitan Commission – New Facilities

Sponsor:St. Mary's County DelegationNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 426

Bills specific to St. Mary's County not requested by the Commissioners of St. Mary's County

HB 447 - Local Elections - County Commissioner - District Voting

Sponsor:Delegate CrosbyNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.

Correspondence:

HB 597 - St. Mary's County - County Commissioners Election Method - Straw Ballot

Sponsor:St. Mary's County DelegationNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.

Correspondence:

SB 539 / HB 1037 - Economic Development – Tri–County Council for Southern Maryland – Membership

Sponsor:Charles County Senators,Charles County Delegation Notes:SB 539 - In the Senate - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m., HB 1037 -In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.

Other Legislation of Interest

SB 103 - Income Tax – Maryland Residential Solar Investment Tax Credit

Sponsor:Senator EllisNotes: In the Senate - Hearing 1/19 at 1:30 p.m. in Budget and Taxation

Correspondence:

HB 11 / SB 483 - Private Well Safety Act of 2023

Sponsor:Delegate Stewart, Senators Lewis Young and RosapepeNotes:HB 11 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 587., SB 483 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 586

HB 40/SB 84 - Places of Public Accommodation and Public Buildings - Gender-Inclusive Signage

Sponsor:HB 40 - Delegate Solomon; SB 84 - Senator KaganNotes:HB 40 -In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) and Hearing canceled (Health and Government Operations); SB 84 - In the Senate - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)

HB 43 - Property Tax - Tax Sales - Payment of Balance After Foreclosure

Sponsor:Delegate AtterbearyNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 271

HB 56 / SB 389 - Public Schools - Dual Language Education - Teacher Certification, Program Implementation, and Study

Sponsor:Delegate Charkoudian, Senators Lewis Young and RosapepeNotes:HB 56 - In the House - Hearing 1/24 at 1:00 p.m. in Ways and Means., SB 389 - In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 57 - Property Tax – Tax Sales – Requirement to Sell

Sponsor:Delegate AtterbearyNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 272

HB 59 - Health and Wellness Standards - Correctional Facilities

Sponsor:Delegate HillNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. (Health and Government Operations)

HB 65 / SB 352 - Education - Public Libraries - Collective Bargaining

Sponsor: Delegates S. Johnson and CharkoudianNotes:HB 65 -In the Senate - First Reading Finance and Education, Energy, and the Environment,. SB 352 - In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. (Finance) and Hearing canceled (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

HB 83 - Property Tax - Tax Sales - Redemption

Sponsor:Delegate AtterbearyNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 273

HB 91 - Environment – Recycling – Hotels

Sponsor:Delegate AmpreyNotes:In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor

HB 94 / SB 484 - Vehicle Laws - Reduction of Speed Limits by Local Authorities

Sponsor:Delegates Lehman, Foley, PalakovIch Carr, and Terrasa,Senators Lewis Young and Rosapepe Notes:HB 94 - In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor.,- SB 484 -In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor

HB 115 - Civil Rights - Violation of Rights - Government Liability

Sponsor:Delegate AceveroNotes:In the House - Hearing 1/19 at 1:00 p.m. in Judiciary

HB 137 - Civil Actions - Civil Immunity - Educator Intervention

Sponsor:Delegate GrammerNotes:In the Senate - Hearing 3/23 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 138/SB 30 - Study on Statewide 2-1-1 and 3-1-1 Systems

Sponsor:Delegates Kerr, Bagnall, Bartlett, Conaway, Crosby, Fair, A. Johnson, Phillips, Rogers, Simpson, Solomon, and Vogel; SB 30 -Senator Kagan Notes:HB 138 - In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules., SB 30 - In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

HB 176 - Local Public Campaign Financing - Expansion to Additional Offices

Sponsor:Delegates Feldmark, Lehman, Charkoudian, Davis, Ebersole, Hill, D. Jones, R. Lewis, Lopez, Palakovich Carr, Ruth, Shetty, Smith, Terrasa, and ZieglerNotes:In the House - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m. in Ways and Means

HB 181/ SB 197 - Four–Day Workweek Pilot Program and Income Tax Credit – Established (Four–Day Workweek Act of 2023)

Sponsor:Delegates Stewart, Amprey, Charkoudian, Foley, Lehman, Moon, Ruth, Shetty, and Solomon, Senator Hettleman Notes:HB 181- In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor., SB 197 -In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor

SB 1 - Criminal Law - Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting Firearms - Restrictions (Gun Safety Act of 2023)

Sponsor:Senators Waldstreicher and LeeNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 680

SB 34/ HB 389 - Department of Agriculture - State Ombudsman for Value-Added Agriculture

Sponsor:Senator Hester, Delegates T. Morgan, Bagnall, Crosby, Griffith, Hartman, D. Jones, Love, M. Morgan, Rose, and ZieglerNotes:SB 34 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 436., HB 389 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 435

SB 40 - Public Information Act - Inspection of Records From Body-Worn Digital Recording Devices

Sponsor:Senator SydnorNotes: In the House - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m.

SB 110 - Public Safety – Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission

Sponsor:Senator JacksonNotes:In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

SB 114 - Property Tax - Real Property Tax Rate Increases - Notice Requirements

Sponsor:Senator HayesNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 531

SB 117 - State Highway Administration - Litter Collection and Mowing

Sponsor:Senator EllisNotes:In the Senate - Hearing 2/01 at 2:30 p.m. in Finance

SB 118 - Criminal Law – Prohibitions on Wearing, Carrying, or Transporting Firearms

Sponsor:Senators Lee and WaldstreicherNotes:In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor

SB 132 - State's Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Register of Wills, Sheriff, and Judge of the Orphans' Court - Nonpartisan Elections

Sponsor: Senator JacksonNotes:In the Senate - Hearing canceled (Education, Energy, and the Environment)

HB 55 - Local Government - Condominium and Homeowners Associations - Repair and Rehabilitation Funds

Sponsor:Delegate HolmesNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m in Environment and Transportation

HB 79 / SB 296 - Housing and Community Development - Whole-Home Repairs Act of 2023

Sponsor:Delegate Stewart, Senator McKayNotes:HB 79 -In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor., SB 296 - In the Senate - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. -

HB15 /SB 83 - Income Tax Subtraction Modification - Military and Public Safety Retirement Income

Sponsor:Delegate Rogers, Senator JacksonNotes:HB 15 - In the House - Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m.., SB 83 - In the Senate - Hearing 1/19 at 1:00 p.m.

SB 49 - Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Retirement Income

Sponsor:Senator BrooksNotes:In the Senate - Hearing 1/19 at 1:30 p.m.

HB 28 - Income Tax – Credit for Caregivers of Senior Family Members

Sponsor:Delegates Lehman, Foley, Hartman, Henson, Hill, D. Jones, Pena-Melnyk, Ruth, Solomon, and TerrasaNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m.

Correspondence:

SB 32 - Property Tax - Exemption for Dwellings of Disabled Veterans - Application

Sponsor:Senator BrooksNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 673

HB 142/ SB 270 - More Local Tax Relief for Working Families Act of 2023

Sponsor:Delegate Palakovich Carr, Senators Rosapepe, Lewis Young, and MuseNotes:HB 142 - In the House - Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m., - SB 270 -In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 147/ SB 250 - Environment - Climate Crisis Plan - Requirement

Sponsor:Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo, Senator KramerNotes:HB 147 -In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor ., SB 250 - In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 276 / SB 205 - Education - Libraries - Funding

Sponsor: Delegates D. JoneBagnall, Feldmark, Foley, Guzzone, Lehman, Lopez, Love, Palakovich Carr, Patterson, Ruth, Shetty, Solomon, and Watson, Senator King Notes:HB 276 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 158,. SB 205 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 159

HB 259 / SB 113 - Civil Actions - Public Nuisances - Firearm Industry Members (Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2023)

Sponsor:Delegates Atterbeary and Rosenberg, Senators Waldstreicher and Lee Notes:HB 259 - In the House - Hearing 2/01 at 2:30 p.m., SB 113 - In the Senate - Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 353 - Traffic Control Device Monitoring Systems - Authorization

Sponsor:Delegates Healey, Allen, Holmes, and J. LongNotes:In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation

HB 367 - Vehicle Laws - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems - Authorization

Sponsor:Delegate CharkoudianNotes:In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation

SB 229 / HB 1130 - Vehicle Laws - Noise Abatement Monitoring Systems - Authorization, Use, and Penalties

Sponsor:Senator Beidle, Delegate Palakovich CarrNotes:SB 229 - In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m., - HB 1130 - In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m

SB 285 - County Police Accountability Boards - Investigation of Complaints of Police Misconduct

Sponsor:Senator CarterNotes:In the Senate - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.

SB 0336 /HB 0478 - Waterway Incident Notification System (WINS) Workgroup

Sponsor:Senators Bailey, Beidle, Carozza, Elfreth, Gile, Hershey, Jackson, Mautz, and Salling, Delegates D. Jones, Bagnall, Bartlett, Howard, Kipke, and Rogers Notes:SB 0336 -.In the House - First Reading Environment and Transportation,. HB 0478 - In the House - Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 506 - Criminal Law - Manufacturing of Controlled Dangerous Substances - Cannabis Products and Concentrated Cannabis

Sponsor:Delegates Grammer and MoonNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 458 - SB 360 - Public School Construction – Grant Programs, Approvals, and Administration – Alterations

Sponsor:Delegates J. Lewis, B. Barnes, and Smith,Senator Guzzone Notes:HB 458 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 679., SB 360 -In the House - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 459 - County and Municipal Street Lighting Investment Act

Sponsor:Delegates Kaufman, Amprey, Boafo, Boyce, Cullison, Edelson, Fair, Guyton, Harris, Kelly, Lopez, Shetty, Simpson, and TaylorNotes:In the Senate - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 471 / SB 0333 - Economic Development – Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone Program – Alterations and Financing

Sponsor:Delegate Attar, Senators Hayes and GuzzoneNotes:HB 471 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 522., SB 0333 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 523

SB 395 / HB 581 - State Employee and Retiree Health Benefits - Creditable Service - Historic St. Mary's City Commission

Sponsor:Senator Bailey, Delegates T. Morgan, Crosby, and M. MorganNotes:SB 395 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 127,. HB 591 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 128

SB 418 / HB 592 - Property Tax - Agricultural Land and Improvements - Assessment

Sponsor:Senators Elfreth, Hester, Feldman, Gile, Guzzone, Jackson, King, and Zucker, Delegate Watson Notes:SB 418 - In the Senate - Hearing 2 /22 at 1:00 p.m., HB 592 -In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 60 / SB 315 - Housing Innovation Pilot Program and Housing Innovation Fund - Establishment (Housing Innovation Pilot Program Act of 2023)

Sponsor:Delegate Stewart, Senator WaldstreicherNotes:HB 60 - In the House - Hearing 1/31 2:30 p.m., SB 315 - In the Senate - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 499 / SB 225 - Environment - Publicly Owned Treatment Works - PFAS Monitoring

Sponsor:Delegate Love, Senator ElfrethNotes:HB 499 - In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor., SB 225 -In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor

HB 556 / SB 516 - Cannabis Reform

Sponsor:Delegates Wilson and Atterbeary, Senators Feldman and HayesNotes:HB 556 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 254,. SB 516 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 255

SB 508 / HB 1067 - Hemp Farming Program - Use of Hemp and Hemp Products in Consumable Products

Sponsor:Senators Elfreth and Feldman, Delegates Fraser-Hidalgo, Barve, Howard, and LoveNotes:SB 508 - In the House - Hearing canceled (Economic Matters)., HB 1067 - In the In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:0 0 p.m. (Economic Matters).,

SB 61 / HB 599 - Property Tax Credit - Public Safety Officer

Sponsor: Senators Bailey, Benson, Corderman, Elfreth, Guzzone, Hester, Hettleman, Jackson, Jennings, King, McCray, Rosapepe, Salling, and Zucker,. Delegates Hartman, Adams, Alston, Anderton, Arentz, Notes:SB 61 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 559., HB 599 - In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules

SB 76 / HB 521 - Income Tax – Subtraction Modification – Public Safety Volunteers

Sponsor:Senator Bailey,Delegates Griffith, Adams, Arentz, Arikan, Baker, Buckel, Chisholm, Ciliberti, Ghrist, Hartman, Hinebaugh, Hornberger, Hutchinson, Jacobs, A. Johnson, S. Johnson, Kipke, R. Long, McCo Notes:SB 76 - In the Senate - Hearing 1/19 at 1:00 p.m., HB 521 -In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor

HB 501 - Revitalizing Neighborhoods Through Homeownership Program and Fund – Established

Sponsor:Delegate QueenNotes: In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation

HB 582 / SB 571 - Public Safety - Police Accountability - Time Limit for Filing Administrative Charges

Sponsor:Delegates Cardin and Simmons. / Senators Folden, Corderman, and GallionNotes:HB 582 - In the House - Hearing 2 /28 at 1:00 p.m,. SB 571 -In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 551 / SB 547 - Broadband Expansion Incentive Act of 2023

Sponsor:The Speaker (By Request - Administration) and Delegates & 71 others, The President (By Request - Administration) and Senators & 21 others. Notes:HB 551 -Approved by the Governor - Chapter 440., SB 547 -In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

HB 692 / SB 489 - Public Service Commission – Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity – Local Permits

Sponsor:Delegate Crosby, Senator BrooksNotes:HB 692 -Approved by the Governor - Chapter 515., SB 489 - In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

HB 695 - Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund – Revisions and Sunset Repeal (Rural Communities Improvement Act of 2023)

Sponsor:Delegates Sample-Hughes and AdamsNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 439

HB 552 / SB 549 - Economic Development - Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program and Fund (Innovation Economy Infrastructure Act of 2023)

Sponsor:The Speaker (By Request - Administration) and Delegates & 64 others,. The President (By Request - Administration) and Senators Augustine, Beidle, Benson, Carozza, Carter, Elfreth, Ellis, Feldman, Gi Notes:HB 552 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 430., SB 549 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 431

HB 622 - Economic Development - Industry 4.0 Technology Grant Program

Sponsor:Delegates Qi, Phillips, and StonkoNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 498

HB 830 / SB 477 - Residential Construction or Significant Renovation - Electric Vehicle Charging

Sponsor:Delegates Terrasa, Lehman, Charkoudian, Fraser-Hidalgo, and Wu, Senator FeldmanNotes:HB 830 -Approved by the Governor - Chapter 582, SB 477 -In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

HB 834 - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure - Requirements (Electric Vehicle Charging Reliability Act)

Sponsor:Delegates Fraser-Hidalgo, Terrasa, Barve, and ReznikNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 569

HB 840 / SB 743 - Climate, Labor, and Environmental Equity Act of 2023

Sponsor:Delegate Boyce , Senators Jackson and Lewis YoungNotes:HB 840 - In the House - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation),.SB 743 -In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 874 / SB 0611 - Office of the Attorney General - Environment and Natural Resources Monitoring Unit - Establishment

Sponsor:Delegates Stewart, Hornberger, Love, Moon, Ruth, Solomon, and Wilkins, Notes:HB 874 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 690., SB 0611 -Approved by the Governor - Chapter 689

HB 889 - Retail Service Stations - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Property Tax Credit for Service Station Conversions

Sponsor:Delegate RuthNotes:In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)

SB 594 / HB 127 - District Court - Small Claims - Enforcement of Money Judgments

Sponsor:Senators Smith, Waldstreicher, Guzzone, Kagan, Augustine, Rosapepe, Hettleman, and Brooks, Delegates Moon and Clippinger Notes:SB 594 -In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 1:00 p.m., HB 127 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 709

SB 878 / HB 1104 - Voting Rights Act of 2023 - Counties and Municipalities

Sponsor:Senator Sydnor, Delegate SmithNotes:SB 878 -In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.., HB 1104 -In the House - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 1065/ SB 868 - State and Local Cybersecurity - Revisions

Sponsor:Delegates Kaiser, Bartlett, Feldmark, Kerr, and Kipke,Senator Hester Notes:HB 1065 - In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor., SB 868 - In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor

HB 1213 - Wireless Facilities - Permitting and Siting

Sponsor:Delegate WilsonNotes:In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor

HB 549 / SB 555 - Fair Wage Act of 2023

Sponsor:The Speaker (By Request - Administration) and Delegates & 45 others, The President (By Request - Administration) and Senators & 13 others. , Notes:HB 549 - In the House - Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m., SB 555 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 2

HB 230 / SB 224 - Department of the Environment - Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Regulations (Clean Trucks Act of 2023)

Sponsor:Delegates Love, Fraser-Hidalgo, Charkoudian, Foley, Guyton, Moon, Queen, Terrasa, Turner, and Vogel, Senators Augustine, Feldman, Smith, M. Washington, Watson, and Zucker Notes:HB 230 -Approved by the Governo - Chapter 97., SB 224 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 96

HB 171 - Corporations and Associations – Annual Reports – Filing Fees

Sponsor:Delegates Qi, Cardin, Griffith, Harris, Hartman, Hutchinson, Kipke, Metzgar, Rose, Ruth, and TolesNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m.

Correspondence:

HB 631 / SB 470 - Natural Resources - Land Conservation - Establishment of Goals and Programs (Maryland the Beautiful Act)

Sponsor:Delegate Stein, Senators Elfreth, Gile, Guzzone, Hettleman, Jackson, James, King, Rosapepe, and ZuckerNotes:HB 631 -In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (47-0) ., SB 470 -Approved by the Governor - Chapter 546

HB 503/ SB 923 - Natural Resources - Greenspace Equity Program - Establishment

Sponsor:Delegates Stein, Lehman, Addison, Allen, Boyce, Bridges, Edelson, Healey, Ruth, Smith, and Stewart, Senator Rosapepe Notes:HB 503 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 487., SB 923 - In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

HB41 - Election Law - Curbside Voting - Establishment

Sponsor:Delegate WilliamsNotes: In the House - Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 95 - Election Judges - Training and Signs - Accommodations for Voters in Need of Assistance

Sponsor: Delegate HillNotes: In the House - Hearing 1/24 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 160/SB 137 - Income Tax - Credit for Long-Term Care Premiums (Long-Term Care Relief Act of 2023)

Sponsor:HB 160 - Delegates Stewart, Williams, Amprey, Charkoudian, Crosby, Foley, Lehman, R. Lewis, Moon, Ruth, Shetty, Solomon, and Vogel; SB 137 - Senator KlausmeierNotes:HB 160 - In the House - Hearing 2/02 at 1:00 p.m.; SB 137 - In the Senate - Hearing 1/25 at 2:00 p.m.

HB 227 - Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Military Retirement

Sponsor:In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m.Notes:In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 480/SB 286 - Department of Veterans Affairs - Burial in State Veterans' Cemeteries - Spouses and Dependents

Sponsor:HB 480 - Delegates Rogers, Adams ,Allen, Bagnall, Bartlett, Chang , Charles, Chisholm, Crosby, Crutchfield, and others; SB 286 - Simonaire, Brooks, Folden, Jennings, Gallion, Bailey, Salling, August Notes:HB 480 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 615., SB 286 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 616

Correspondence:

HB 1258/SB 134 - Property Tax Credit for Disabled Veterans - Established

Sponsor:HB 1258 - Delegate Harris; SB 134 - Senator JacksonNotes:HB 1258 - In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations., SB 134 - In the Senate - Hearing 1/19 at 1:30 p.m.

SB 207 - Income Tax - Octogenarian Credit

Sponsor:Senator WatsonNotes: In the Senate - Hearing 1/25 at 2:00 p.m.

SB 828/HB 988 - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Modifications

Sponsor:SB 828 -Senator Hayes; HB 988- Delegates Qi, Embry, and R. LewisNotes:SB 828 -Approved by the Governor - Chapter 259,. HB 988 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 258

HB 349/SB 345 - Maryland Fair Scheduling Act

Sponsor:HB 349 - Delegates Foley, Allen, Charkoudian, Lehman, Moon, Palakovich Carr, Ruth, Shetty, Stewart, and Terrasa; SB 345 - Senators Benson and EllisNotes:HB 349 - In the House - Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m.; SB 345 - In the Senate - Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m.

SB 432 - Inheritance Tax - Repeal

Sponsor:Senators Corderman, Bailey, Carozza, Folden, Ready, and SimonaireNotes:In the Senate - Hearing 2/22 at 1:00 p.m.

SB 540/HB 772 - Human Relations - Civil Rights Enforcement - Powers of the Attorney General

Sponsor:SB 540 - The President (By Request - Office of the Attorney General); HB 772 - The Speaker (By Request - Office of the Attorney General)Notes:SB 540 -Approved by the Governor - Chapter 629., HB 772 -In the Senate - Rereferred to Judicial Proceedings

HB 554/SB 553 - Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Military Retirement Income (Keep Our Heroes Home Act)

Sponsor:The Speaker and others; The President and othersNotes:HB 554 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 613., SB 553 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 614

HB 724/SB 670 - Unemployment Insurance Modernization Act of 2023

Sponsor:HB 724 - Delegate Charkoudian; SB 670 - Senator RosapepeNotes:HB 724 - In the House - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.; SB 670 - In the Senate - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m

HB 1134 - Maryland Building Performance Standards – Fossil Fuel Use and Electric–Ready Standards

Sponsor:Delegates Acevero, Bridges, and IveyNotes:In the House - Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation

Correspondence:

HB 915/SB 843 - Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Payment Program and Climate Impact Health Coverage Program – Establishment

Sponsor:Delegates Fraser-Hidalgo, Barve, Boyce, Charkoudian, Cullison, Embry, Foley, Lehman, Love, Pena-Melnyk, Reznik, Solomon, and Stewart; SB 843 - Senator KramerNotes:HB 915 -In the House - Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters); SB 843 - In the Senate - Hearing 3/07 at 1:30 p.m. (Education, Energy, and the Environment) and Hearing canceled (Finance)

HB 239 / SB 382 - Accessory Dwelling Unit Promotion and Policy Task Force

Sponsor:Delegates J. Long, Addison, Charles, Foley, Grossman, Holmes, Lehman, Palakovich Carr, Smith, Stewart, Toles, and Woods, Senator M. Washington Notes:HB 239 - In the House - Passed Enrolled., SB 382 -In the Senate - Passed Enrolled

HB 332 / SB 330 - Public Safety – Law Enforcement – Body–Worn Cameras (Body–Worn Camera Appropriation and Financing Act of 2023)

Sponsor:Delegates J. Lewis, Allen, Attar, Bagnall, Boafo, Charkoudian, Conaway, Feldmark, Harrison, Healey, Henson, Kaiser, J. Long, Lopez, McCaskill, Palakovich Carr, Simmons, Simpson, Taveras, and Woods Notes:HB 332 - In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules., SB 330 -Approved by the Governor - Chapter 743

HB 1196 - Blueprint for Maryland's Future Implementation - Funding and Independent Evaluation - Alterations

Sponsor:Delegate SmithNotes:In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (46-1)

HB 1015 / SB 902 - Labor and Employment - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act - Seasonal Temporary Workers

Sponsor:Delegates Hartman, Chisholm, Howard, Kipke, R. Long, McComas,T. Morgan, Nawrocki, Otto, Schmidt, and Szeliga ,Senators Carozza, Mautz, Hershey, and Corderman Notes:HB 1015 - In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters., SB 902 - In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules

HB 1256 / SB 803 - Labor and Employment - Payment of Minimum Wage - Tipped Employees

Sponsor:Delegate Turner, Senator EllisNotes:HB 1256 - In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations., SB 803 - In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 1261 / SB 838 - Workplace Fraud and Prevailing Wage - Violations - Penalties and Referrals

Sponsor:Delegate Valderrama, Senators Kramer, Augustine, Beidle, Gile, Klausmeier, McCray, Muse, Salling, and WaldstreicherNotes:HB 1261 - In the House - Rereferred to Economic Matters., SB 838 - In the House - Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 596 / SB 511 - Health and Human Services Transportation Improvement Act of 2023

Sponsor:Delegates Kerr, Pena-Melnyk, Cullison, Alston, Bagnall, Bhandari, Guzzone, Hill, S. Johnson, Kaiser, R. Lewis, Lopez, Martinez, Rosenberg, Taveras, White, and Woods, Senators Ellis and Hester Notes:HB 596 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 332,. SB 511 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 331

SB 974/HB 1301 - State-Owned Nursing Homes - Deficiencies, Citations, and Fines - Contractor Reporting Requirements

Sponsor:SB 974 - Senator Bailey and others; HB 1301 - Delegate Crosby and othersNotes:SB 974 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 106., HB 1301 - In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules