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Environment (M3)
Total Number of Bills: 94
HB 34
Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Impervious Surface - Statewide Database
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 59
Status as of May 19, 2009:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
State Board of Well Drillers - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 90
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 127
Department of the Environment - Bay Restoration Fund and Bay Restoration Fee
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 128
Status as of January 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Environment - Disposal of Coal Combustion Byproducts - Zoning and Land Use Requirements
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 135
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Sewage Sludge Utilization - Zoning and Land Use Requirements
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 154
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 225
Environment - Green Building Council
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 176
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Bay Restoration Act of 2009
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 218
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 135
Garrett County - Sanitary Commission - Collection of Unpaid Benefit Assessments
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 221
Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Bay Restoration Fund - Disbursement of Funds
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 226
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
State Capital Projects - High Performance Buildings - Green Globe Rating
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
HB 236
Status as of January 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Environment - Reducing Lead Risk in Housing - Lead Paint Dust Testing
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 248
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Task Force to Study Strategies to Reduce Solid Waste
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 315
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 171
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act of 2009
House:
Economic Matters and Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 346
Status as of March 21, 2009: Bill is in the House - Recommit to Committee Environmental Matters
Bay Restoration Fund - Nitrogen-Removing Septic Systems
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 357
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Business Occupations and Professions - Plumbers - Lead-Free Materials
House:
Economic Matters
HB 395
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Ammonia Emissions from Animal Waste on Poultry Farms - Reporting
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 420
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 391
Environment - Limitation of Actions - Political Subdivisions
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 447
Status as of February 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Landfills - Disposal of Motor Vehicle Oil Filters
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: February 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 529
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit - Septage
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 573
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Floating Vessel Platforms
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 595
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 408
State Government - Recycling Program - Aluminum, Glass, Paper, and Plastic
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 748
Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Dormant Mineral Interests Act
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Judicial Proceedings
HB 763
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Lead Wheel Weights - Prohibited
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 804
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Environment - Coal Combustion By-Product Disposal Facilities
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 876
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Healthy Homes Initiative
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 992
Status as of March 26, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Driver Relief Act of 2009
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1053
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Community Environmental Protection Act of 2009
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1054
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Environment - Permitting Process - Environmental Justice Review
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1058
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 437
Environment - Sewage Sludge Utilization Permits - Local Notice
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1063
Status as of March 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Environment - Noise Control Ordinances - Political Subdivisions
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1078
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 193
Environment - Permit Applications - Notice Requirements
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1083
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems - Requirements
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1092
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Environment - Recycling Receptacles - Events and Forests and Parks
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 6, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1105
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 708
Private Wastewater Treatment Act of 2009
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1106
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Bay Restoration Fund - Septic Systems - Nitrogen Removal Projects
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1171
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 444
Alternative Energy Tax Incentive Act of 2009
House:
Ways and Means
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1187
Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Environment - Dishwashing Detergent Containing Phosphorus - Penalties
House:
Environmental Matters
HB 1236
Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Economic Matters
Maryland Energy Administration - Clean Energy Loan Payment Program
House:
Economic Matters and Ways and Means
(Heard: February 25, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1238
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Maryland Energy Administration - Standards for Televisions
House:
Economic Matters
HB 1263
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 713
Mercury Switch Removal from Vehicles
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1290
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 265
Environment - Recycling - Public School Plans
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1305
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 717
Environment - Coal Combustion Byproducts - Department Regulations - Transport and Beneficial Use
House:
Environmental Matters and Economic Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1306
Status as of March 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Environmental Matters
Recycling - Restaurants and Bars - Aluminum, Glass, and Plastic Bottles
House:
Environmental Matters and Economic Matters
HB 1362
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Environment - Bay Restoration Fund - Authorized Uses
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1368
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Task Force on Residential Pier Construction
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1407
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 167
Environmental Trust Fund - Environmental Surcharge - Sunset Extension
House:
Economic Matters
Senate:
Finance
HB 1416
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 463
Small Business Pollution Compliance Loan Fund - Repeal
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1417
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 168
Water Quality and Drinking Water Quality Revolving Loan Funds - Use of Funds
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1457
Status as of February 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Environment - Stormwater Management - Stormwater User Charge
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1536
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Department of the Environment - Licensing and Permitting Prohibited for Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1547
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Environment - Water Pollution Control - Incentives and Penalties
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HB 1556
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 480
Environment - Coal Combustion By-Products - Fees
House:
Economic Matters and Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 1569
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 651
Standing - Miscellaneous Environmental Protection Proceedings and Judicial Review
House:
Environmental Matters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HJ 6
Status as of February 19, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
HJ 8
Status as of March 2, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Federal Mandates Regarding Environmentally Damaging Corn Ethanol
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
SB 4
Status as of January 14, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Permitting Process - Environmental Justice Review
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: February 3, 2009, 1:45 p.m.)
SB 26
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Landfills - Disposal of Motor Vehicle Oil Filters
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 47
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 192
Environment - Permit Applications - Notice Requirements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 117
Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 29
State Board of Well Drillers - Sunset Extension and Program Evaluation
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 120
Status as of February 13, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Permit Process - Modifications
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 212
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 224
Environment - Green Building Council
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
SB 243
Status as of January 28, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
State Capital Projects - High Performance Buildings - Green Globe Rating
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
(Heard: February 11, 2009, 1:30 p.m.)
SB 278
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 172
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Economic Matters and Environmental Matters
SB 329
Status as of March 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Dorchester County - Bay Restoration Fee - Lien Against Property
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Judicial Proceedings
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: April 1, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 361
Status as of April 7, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed
Environment - Reducing Lead Risk in Housing - Lead Paint Dust Testing
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
SB 408
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 258
Environment - Water Pollution Control - Penalties
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 432
Status as of March 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Sewage Sludge Utilization - Zoning and Lane Use Requirements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 465
Status as of March 17, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Floating Vessel Platforms
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 473
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 264
Environment - Recycling - Public School Plans
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 509
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Noise Control Ordinances - Political Subdivisions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 529
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Environmental Justice Review - Public Service Companies
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Finance
(Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 530
Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Task Force to Study Required Deposits on Returnable Beverage Containers
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 539
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Driver Relief Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 3, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 554
Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 280
Chesapeake Bay Nitrogen Reduction Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 606
Status as of April 1, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Environmental Matters
Carroll County - Privately Employed Sanitarians Licensed by the State - Soil Percolation Tests
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: April 8, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 621
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 574
Sales and Use and Property Tax - Exemptions - Solar Energy Equipment and Property
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
House:
Ways and Means
SB 672
Status as of March 29, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Failed
Environment - Stormwater Management - Stormwater User Charge
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 721
Status as of May 19, 2009:
Vetoed by the Governor - Policy
Private Wastewater Treatment Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SB 775
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Maryland Dormant Mineral Interests Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Judicial Proceedings
(Heard: March 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 824
Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Community Environmental Protection Act of 2009
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 828
Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Independent Audit - Use of State Money by Nongovernmental Organizations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs and Budget and Taxation
SB 841
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Landfills - Methane Testing
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 922
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Bay Restoration Fund - Septic Systems - Nitrogen Removal Projects
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 953
Status as of February 26, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Recycling - Apartment Buildings and Complexes
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 24, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 967
Status as of April 7, 2009: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Environmental Matters
Environment - Bay Restoration Fund - Authorized Uses
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
(Heard: April 9, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 972
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems - Requirements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 1009
Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Environment - Incinerator Permits - Limitation on Issuance near National Parks
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
SB 1017
Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Marine Contractors - Licensure and Regulation - Wetland Permits and Authorizations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 31, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SB 1021
Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Environment - Dishwashing Detergent Containing Phosphorus - Penalties
Senate:
Senate Rules
SB 1056
Status as of March 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Environment - Incinerator Permits - Conditions for Issuance
Senate:
Senate Rules
SB 1065
Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 650
Standing - Miscellaneous Environmental Protection Proceedings and Judicial Review
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
House:
Environmental Matters
SJ 8
Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Federal Mandates Regarding Environmentally Damaging Corn Ethanol
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SJ 9
Status as of February 26, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
(Heard: March 18, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
SJ 12
Status as of March 27, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland - GreenTech Maryland
Senate:
Finance
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
