Legislative Status Report: 2021

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

Not Introduced - To request to de-couple the METCOM debt from the Commissioners of St. Mary's County Debt

Correspondence:

CSMC Letter of Support

HB 862 - St. Mary’s County and Metropolitan Commission – Debt Limitations

Sponsor:St. Mary's County DelegationNotes:Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 510

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HB 813/SB 861 - St. Mary's County - Public Facilities Bond

Sponsor:St. Mary's County DelegationNotes:HB 813 Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative); SB 861 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 731

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HB 528 - St. Mary’s County – Repeal of Impact Fee – Authorization of Building Excise Tax

Sponsor:St. Mary's County DelegationNotes:Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 589

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Not Introduced - Transfer Tax - Repeal of Sunset Date

Correspondence:

CSMC Letter of Support

Not Introduced - Public Accommodations Tax Cap Rate Increase

Correspondence:

CSMC Letter of Support

Not Introduced - St. Mary's County Open Meetings Act - Repeal

Correspondence:

CSMC Letter of Support

Not Introduced - Body Worn Cameras - Animal Control Officers in St. Mary's County

Correspondence:

CSMC Letter of Support

HB 527 - St. Mary’s County Human Relations Commission – Equal Treatment

Sponsor:St. Mary's County DelegationNotes:In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs

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HB 530 - St. Mary's County - Gaming - Administration of Bingo Licenses

Sponsor:St. Mary's County DelegationNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 283

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HB 863 - St. Mary’s County – Motor Vehicle Registration – Exception for Golf Carts

Sponsor:St. Mary's County DelegationNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/25 at 1:30 p.m.

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Not Introduced - To exempt Volunteer Fire Department and Volunteer Rescue Squads from paying Recordation Tax in St. Mary's County

Correspondence:

CSMC Letter of Support

St. Mary's County Sports Complex - Bond Bill Request

Notes:Introduced by Senator Bailey

Correspondence:

CSMC Letter of Support

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

HB 529 - St. Mary's County - Alcoholic Beverages - Distillery On-Site Consumption Permit

Sponsor:St. Mary's County DelegationNotes:Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 665

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Not introduced - Breton Bay golf and Country Club - Bond Bill Request - Pond/Dam repair/replacement

Correspondence:

CSMC Letter of Support

SB 239/HB 526 - Education - St. Mary's County - Prohibition of Tobacco Products in Schools

Sponsor:Senator BaileyNotes:SB- 239 In the Senate - Unfavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs; HB 526 In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 1:30 p.m. (Ways and Means)

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SB 51 - Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland - Property Management - Southern Maryland Regional Agricultural Center

Sponsor:Senator BaileyNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 276

HB 333 - Marine Contractor License – Performance of Services – Licensing Requirements and Fees

Sponsor:Delegate ClarkNotes:In the Senate - Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m

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HB 525 - St. Mary’s County – Law Enforcement Hearing Board – Civilian Members

Sponsor:Delegate MorganNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/12 at 1:30 p.m.

Correspondence:

Letter of Support

HB 814 - St. Mary’s County – Alcoholic Beverages Licenses – Annual Fees

Sponsor:Delegate MorganNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 234

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HB 1097 - St. Mary's County - Local Officials - Salaries

Sponsor:St. Mary's County Delegation Notes:Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 650

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Other Legislation of Interest

HB 38 / SB 49 - State Government – Department of Information Technology – Cybersecurity

Sponsor:Delegate CareyNotes:HB 38 - In the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (46-0)-: SB 49 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 318

HB 43 - Department of Information Technology - Office of Broadband and Joint Committee on Broadband

Sponsor:Delegate KrimmNotes:In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

HB 73/SB 710 - State and Local Government and Private Employers – Teleworking

Sponsor:Delegate KrimmNotes:HB 73 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 696; SB 710 -In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 97 / SB 66 - Department of Housing and Community Development - Office of Digital Inclusion - Established (Digital Connectivity Act of 2021)

Sponsor:Delegates Lierman, Attar, Bridges, Henson, D. Jones, Rosenberg, and Smith Notes:HB 97 - Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative); SB 66 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 74

HB 76/ SB 334 - Water Pollution Control – Intervention in Civil Actions – Rights and Authority

Sponsor:Delegate LoveNotes:HB 76 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 618; SB 334 -Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 619

HB 82/SB 151 - Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights

Sponsor:Delegates W. Fisher, Barron, and StewartNotes:HB 82 - In the House - Hearing 1/20 at 1:30 p.m.; SB 151-In the Senate - Hearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings)

SB 203 - Aquaculture Lease Applications - Notices, Protests, Meetings, and Conflict Resolution

Sponsor:Senator BaileyNotes:In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 204/SB 324 - Environment and Natural Resources - Complaints, Inspections, and Enforcement - Information Maintenance and Reporting

Sponsor:Delegate LiermanNotes:HB 204 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 442 ; SB 324 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 443

SB 269/HB 1311 - Property Tax Exemption - Disabled Active Duty Service Members, Disabled Veterans, and Surviving Spouses - Refund

Sponsor:Senator EllisNotes:SB 269 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 727; HB 1311 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 726

HB 512/SB 528 - Coast Smart Siting and Design Criteria - Private Construction or Reconstruction Projects and Enforcement

Sponsor:Delegate LehmanNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/03 at 1:30 p.m.; SB 528 - In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 129/SB 70 - Environment - Mold Inspections - Standards, Reporting, and Penalties

Sponsor:Delegate HensonNotes:HB 129 - In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor; SB 70 - In the Senate - Hearing 1/28 at 11:00 a.m.

HB 589/SB 493 - Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2021

Sponsor: The Speaker (By Request - Administration)Notes:HB- 589- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 150.; - SB 493 -In the House - Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

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HB 591/SB 258 - Property Tax Exemption – Disabled Veterans

Notes:HB 591 - In the House - Hearing 2/02 at 1:30 p.m.; SB 258 - In the Senate - Hearing 1/14 at 11:00 a.m.

HB 0655 - Local Government – County Commissioner Elections – District Voting

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

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HB-0656 - Election Law - Early Voting Centers - Bus Stops

Sponsor:Delegate CrosbyNotes:In the Senate - Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

HB - 151 - Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights - Repeal

Sponsor:Delegate AceveroNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:30 p.m.

Correspondence:

Letter of Opposition to Committee

HB 187 - Public Safety – Law Enforcement – Body–Worn Cameras

Sponsor:Delegate IveyNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:30 p.m

HB 472 - Agriculture - Use of Glyphosate - Prohibition

Sponsor:Delegate P. YoungNotes: In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor

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Letter of Opposition to Committee

HB 183/SB 449 - Public Information Act – Revisions (Equitable Access to Records Act)

Sponsor:Delegate Lierman, Senator KaganNotes:HB 183 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 658; SB 449 - In the House - Rereferred to Health and Government Operations

HB 264/SB 483 - Solid Waste Management - Organics Recycling and Waste Diversion - Food Residuals

Sponsor:Delegate CharkoudianNotes:HB 264 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 439.; SB 483 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 440

HB 443/SB 577 - Economic Development - Makerspace Initiative Pilot Program

Sponsor:Delegate McKayNotes:HB 433 - In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 1:30 p.m; SB 577 - In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

SB 211/HB375 - Labor and Employment - Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Establishment (Time to Care Act of 2021)

Notes:In the Senate - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.

SB 68 - Maryland Department of Emergency Management - Establishment

Notes:In the Senate - Hearing 1/28 at 11:00 a.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs)

SB 174 - Property Tax Assessments – 5–Year Assessment Cycle

Notes:In the Senate - Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.

SB 245 - Public Schools - School Resource Officers - Requirements and Prohibitions

Sponsor:Senator EllisNotes:In the Senate - Hearing 1/27 at 11:00 a.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs)

Correspondence:

Letter of Opposition to Committee

HB 1300 - Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Implementation (2020 Legislation vetoed by Governor Hogan)

Notes:Became law per Maryland Constitution, Chapter 36 of 2021

HB 745 - Election Law - Early Voting Centers - Number Required

Sponsor:Delegate Luedtke Notes: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 43

Correspondence:

Letter of Opposition to Committee

HB 36 - Environment – Packaging, Containers, and Paper Products – Producer Responsibility

Sponsor:Delegates Lierman, Charkoudian, D. Jones, R. Lewis, Love, and TerrasaNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/09 at 1:30 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)

HB 1005 - Election Law - Early Voting Centers - Number Required

Sponsor:Delegate CrosbyNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:30 p.m.

Correspondence:

Letter of Opposition to Committee

SB 645 - 9-1-1 Board - Procurement Reform

Sponsor:Senators Kagan, Reilly, and Jackson Notes:In the Senate - Hearing Feb. 17, 2021

Correspondence:

Letter of Opposition to Committee

HB 459 - Disabled Active Duty Service Members, Disabled Veterans, and Surviving Spouses - Exemption From Property Tax and Other Charges and Refunds

Sponsor:Delegate MangioneNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/02 at 1:30 p.m.

HB 1175 - Property Tax Credit for Disabled Veterans - Established

Sponsor:Delegate BrooksNotes:In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:30 p.m.

SB 325 - Tax Sales – Redemption – Nondelinquent Taxes

Sponsor:Chair, Budget and Taxation Committee (By Request - Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)Notes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 108

HB 852 - Property Tax - Tax Sales - Homeowner Protection Program

Sponsor:Delegate Kaiser Notes:Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 382

HB 1182 - Tax - Property - Tax Sales

Sponsor:Delegate KipkeNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 87

HB 954/ SB 841 - Property Tax – Solar Energy Systems

Sponsor:Delegate Washington, Senators Hershey, Feldman, and GuzzoneNotes:HB 954- In the House - Hearing 2/16 at 1:30 p.m.; SB 841 - In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:30 p.m.

HB 851 - Corrections - Restrictive Housing - Serious Mental Illness

Sponsor:Delegate RuthNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:30 p.m.

HB 1137/SB 887 - Property Tax Credit – Business Entities – State of Emergency

Sponsor:Delegate Kerr Notes: HB 1137 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 210; SB 887 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211

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HB 1050 - Tax Sales – Notices

Sponsor:Delegate RosenbergNotes:In the House - Hearing 2/23 at 1:30 p.m.

SB 602/HB 721 - Tort Claims Acts - Limits on Liability

Sponsor:Senator Smith & Delegate MoonNotes:SB 602 - In the Senate - Hearing 2/04 at 11:00 a.m.; HB 721 In the House - Hearing 2/10 at 1:30 p.m.

HB 610 - Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Eligibility of Surviving Family Member

Sponsor:Delegate HillNotes:Approved by the Governor - Chapter 333

HB 1199/SB 813 - Workers’ Compensation – Occupational Disease Presumptions – COVID–19

Sponsor:Delegate Valderrama & Senator Klausmeier (Chair, Workers' Compensation Benefit and Insurance Oversight Committee) Notes:HB 1199 - In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:30 p.m.; SB 813 - In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 1247/SB 725 - Workers' Compensation - Occupational Disease Presumptions - COVID-19

Sponsor:Delegate Washington & Senator PetersNotes:HB 1247 - In the House - Hearing 3/02 at 1:30 p.m.; SB 725 - In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 1326/SB 727 - Maryland Healthy Working Families Act – Revisions and Public Health Emergency Leave

Sponsor:Delegate Dumais & Senator FeldmanNotes:HB 1326 - In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor.; SB 727 - In the Senate - Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 1214 - Procurement - Transparency and Application to County Contracts

Sponsor:Delegate Wilson Notes:In the Senate - Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

HB 1129/SB 873 - Department of Information Technology – State and Local Government Employees and Contractors – Cybersecurity Training

Sponsor:Delegate Krimm & Senator Jackson (By Request - Joint Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Biotechnology CommitteeNotes:HB 1129 - In the House - Hearing 3/10 at 1:30 p.m.; SB 873 In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.

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HB 894/SB 746 - Education - Community Colleges - Collective Bargaining

Sponsor:Senators Guzzone, Feldman, Augustine, Benson, Carter, Elfreth, Hettleman, Kagan, King, Kramer, Lam, Pinsky, Washington, Young, McCray, Smith, Sydnor, Waldstreicher, and Zucker & Delegate HaynesNotes:HB 894 -Vetoed by the Governor (Policy); SB 746 - Vetoed by the Governor (Policy)

HB 1328/SB 824 - Economic Development - Broadband Providers - Joint Trenching and Fee (Building Out Broadband Act of 2021)

Sponsor:Delegate Feldmark & Senator Hester (Chair, Joint Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Biotechnology Committee) Notes:HB 1328 -Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 632; SB 824 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 633

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HB 634/SB 621 - Association Health Coverage Plans

Notes:In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m.

Correspondence:

Letter of Support with Amendment

HB 1038/ SB 747 - State Board of Elections – Membership, Contract Management, Ballot Drop Boxes, and Voting System Financing

Sponsor:Delegate Palakovich Carr & Senator KaganNotes:HB 1038- In the House - Hearing 3/09 at 1:30 p.m.; SB 747 In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m.

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