On Record (32)
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Health OccupationsAccreditationAPPEALSApplicants and ApplicationsChild Abuse and NeglectClassifications and DesignationsCommittees and CommissionsComptrollerContinuing EducationCONTRACTSCriminal Background InvestigationsDisciplineDRUGSEducationETHICSEvaluations and ReviewsEvidenceFeesFinesFraudHEARINGSJob TrainingJudicial ReviewLicensesMedical TreatmentsPHYSICIANSPleasPricesPRIVACYRecordsRevenue and TaxesRules and RegulationsSchool TestingStandards and Best PracticesSubstance AbuseTime
Establishing a licensing and regulatory system for anesthesiologist assistants under the State Board of Physicians.
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Motor vehiclesFeesPERMITSSunsetReportsTraffic RegulationMotor Vehicle AdministrationVehicle Laws - Rules of the RoadState Police, Department ofMotor Vehicle OperationState Highway AdministrationElectric Motor Vehicles
Extending the termination date of a provision of law that authorizes certain plug-in electric drive vehicles to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes regardless of the number of passengers in the vehicle to September 30, 2030.
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ADVERTISINGProcurementNews MediaWork, Labor, and EmploymentAdministrative AgenciesRevenue and TaxesState Government - Procurement
Requiring units of State government to ensure that at least 50% of the unit's total dollar value of procurement contracts for print and digital advertising is being made directly to local news organizations.
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SAFETYINTERNETCOMMUNICATIONSMontgomery CountyInspectionsRecordsNoticesCertificationsDataPricesEvidenceReportsEquipmentRecordingsCitationsMotor Vehicle RegistrationCRIMES AND PUNISHMENTSJob TrainingStandards and Best PracticesPenalties and SentencesTraffic MonitoringVideoCivil OffensesPilot ProgramsSigns and BillboardsMotor Vehicle OperationPrince George's CountyDistrict CourtsState Highway AdministrationDigital ImagesVehicle Laws - Equipment and Inspections
Establishing a pilot program to authorize the use of distracted driving monitoring systems in Montgomery County and Prince George's County to enforce certain prohibitions regarding the use of certain devices while operating a vehicle; and requiring that a county that authorizes a program of distracted driving monitoring systems under the Act to report on the effectiveness of the systems on …
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ReligionSports and RecreationCondominiumsReal PropertyVital RecordsRecordsDiscriminationHomeowners AssociationsSwimming PoolsImmigrants and Citizenship
Prohibiting a cooperative housing corporation, condominium association, or homeowners association from requiring certain sensitive information of certain individuals as a condition for access to a recreational common area; and defining "sensitive information" as an individual's Social Security card or Social Security number, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, birth certificate, racial or ethnic origin, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religious or …
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NoticesEquipmentEnvironmentAir PollutionFuelRetail SalesNoiseTimeEnvironmental MattersEnergy MattersIndependent ContractorsCommerce and Business
Prohibiting the State from purchasing gasoline-powered leaf blowers beginning July 1, 2025; establishing a certain process to phase out on or before a certain date the use by the State of gasoline-powered leaf blowers; requiring a person that sells or offers for sale a gasoline-powered leaf blower in the State to provide certain notice to the purchaser or potential purchaser; …
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EducationHigher educationTEACHERSCOLLECTIVE BARGAININGWork, Labor, and EmploymentState Universities and CollegesState Government - PersonnelEducation - Miscellaneous
Providing collective bargaining rights to certain faculty at certain State institutions of higher education; establishing separate collective bargaining units for faculty and contingent, contractual, or temporary faculty; and authorizing the bargaining units to combine into a single bargaining unit.
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LAW ENFORCEMENTNoticesRegistrationParkingTowingAbandoned VehiclesRules and RegulationsMotor Vehicle AdministrationElectronic CommunicationVehicle Laws - Miscellaneous
Authorizing a person who tows or removes a vehicle from a parking lot to provide electronic notice of the tow or removal to the vehicle owner through the Motor Vehicle Administration under certain circumstances; and authorizing a police department that takes an abandoned vehicle into custody to send an electronic notice to the last known registered owner of the vehicle …
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HealthSAFETYHOUSINGPRIVACYReal PropertyResidential PropertyCountiesReportsLandlords And TenantsFormsComptrollerCRIMES AND PUNISHMENTSHotels and MotelsRules and RegulationsElectronic GovernmentLaws and OrdinancesBaltimore CityRevenue and TaxesBusiness RegulationCriminal Law - Substantive CrimesLeases and RentElectronic CommerceAgents and BrokersTaxes - Miscellaneous - LocalElectronic Surveillance
Applying certain health and safety requirements to short-term rental units and home amenities; prohibiting certain activities at a home amenity or short-term rental; authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City or the governing body of a county to adopt certain rules or regulations relating to short-term rentals; including "short-term rental platform" and "short-term rental unit" in the definition …
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FeesSAFETYLAW ENFORCEMENTADVERTISINGINTERNETPUBLIC SAFETYFIRE PROTECTIONInspectionsNoticesEmergenciesCountiesCertificationsPricesReportsEquipmentInformation TechnologyRules and RegulationsTelephonesBaltimore CityBusiness RegulationSigns and BillboardsMaps and ChartsLeases and RentElectronic CommerceCommerce and BusinessPublic Local Laws
Requiring certain short-term rental units to post certain evacuation diagrams and certain emergency telephone numbers in the unit and to provide certain fire extinguishers and smoke alarms in the unit; requiring a certain short-term rental host to replace a smoke alarm under certain circumstances; requiring certain booking services to notify certain short-term rental hosts about certain fire safety requirements; etc.
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UTILITIESWATERPricesUtility RegulationPublic Service CommissionRevenue and TaxesSewage
Requiring the Public Service Commission to authorize certain rate consolidations involving two or more water systems or sewage disposal systems; requiring the Commission to allow water companies, sewage disposal companies, and water and sewage disposal companies to aggregate certain revenues and costs for certain purposes; authorizing the Commission to order gradual adjustments to certain rates charged to a system over …
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CONTRACTORSExemptionsRecordsReportsState EmployeesAccountantsSTATE PROCUREMENTWork, Labor, and EmploymentPublic Service CommissionRules and RegulationsAdministrative AgenciesState Government - PersonnelBudget and Management, Department ofRevenue and TaxesEvaluations and ReviewsState Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsAuditors and Audits
Establishing that the exercise by the Public Service Commission of its authority is an essential government function; altering the duties of the Commission and the Executive Secretary of the Commission; providing for the designation of a certain employee as Deputy Executive Secretary of the Commission; requiring the Commission to submit certain information to the Department of Budget and Management each …
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FarmlandAGRICULTUREEnvironmentStandards and Best PracticesRules and RegulationsFlood ControlEnvironmental MattersAnnotated Code of MarylandEnvironment, Department of theSoil Conservation
Requiring the Department of the Environment to adopt regulations that establish provisions and a model ordinance that require local stormwater management programs to enforce stormwater management regulations on agricultural land with the advice and consent of the local soil conservation district; and requiring the Department, in the Maryland Stormwater Design Manual, to specify certain definitions and provisions related to the …
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SAFETYUTILITIESINTERNETConsumer ProtectionComplaintsNoticesEmergenciesDataPricesReportsInternet AccessInformation TechnologyTelecommunicationsUtility RegulationPlans and ProposalsPublic Service CommissionStandards and Best PracticesRules and RegulationsPenalties and SentencesEvaluations and ReviewsInformation Technology - GenerallyAuditors and Audits
Authorizing the Public Service Commission to exercise certain oversight of broadband service and voice over Internet protocol service; requiring the Commission to assess the adequacy of certain plans for each Internet service provider; authorizing the Commission to conduct certain evaluations or audits and require certain remedial action under certain circumstances; and repealing provisions of law prohibiting the Commission from regulating …
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TechnologyCertificationsStorageEnvironmentPollutionRules and RegulationsAdministrative AgenciesRevenue and TaxesEnvironmental MattersEnergy and ClimateEnvironment, Department of the
Requiring the Department of the Environment to adopt regulations governing the permitting of certain carbon removal technology and practices; and requiring each State agency to use available funding sources to fund carbon removal projects that utilize certain carbon removal technology and practices.
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LAW ENFORCEMENTPUBLIC SAFETYDiscriminationHate CrimesPolice Training and Standards CommissionPolice ConductViolenceRacial MattersEthnic Affairs
Requiring the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission to prohibit police officers from affiliating with, supporting, or advocating for White supremacist groups, ideologies, or causes or participating in or actively promoting a certain extremist group.
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RailroadsMunicipal CorporationsCountiesFinesReportsLicense PlatesTraffic RegulationCamerasCitationsNoiseMotor Vehicle RegistrationSchool BusesTraffic MonitoringLocal Government MandatesSigns and BillboardsMotor Vehicle OperationTransportation, Department ofInterstate AffairsVehicle Laws - Miscellaneous
Requiring each county and municipal automated traffic enforcement program to submit to the Vision Zero coordinator a quarterly report containing certain information regarding each citation issued under the program during the quarter to a motor vehicle registered in another state.
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ProcurementEquipmentEnvironmentFuelAdministrative AgenciesEnvironmental MattersRefuse Disposal
Prohibiting the State from purchasing gasoline-powered leaf blowers beginning July 1, 2026; prohibiting the State or any contractor or subcontractor employed by the State from using gasoline-powered leaf blowers beginning January 1, 2031; and requiring the State or any contractor or subcontractor employed by the State to comply with certain local government standards.
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Higher educationTEACHERSCOLLECTIVE BARGAININGStudentsState EmployeesWork, Labor, and EmploymentState Universities and CollegesState Government - PersonnelEducation - MiscellaneousApprenticeships and Internships
Providing collective bargaining rights to certain graduate assistants at a system institution, Morgan State University, or St. Mary's College of Maryland; defining "graduate assistant" as a graduate student at a system institution, Morgan State University, or St. Mary's College of Maryland who is a teaching, administrative, or research assistant or in a comparable position, a fellow, or a postdoctoral intern; …
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Higher educationCOLLECTIVE BARGAININGState EmployeesState Universities and CollegesState Government - PersonnelEducation - Miscellaneous
Providing collective bargaining rights to nontenure track faculty at State system institutions, Morgan State University, or St. Mary's College of Maryland; defining "nontenure track faculty" as full-time, part-time, or adjunct nontenure track employees whose assignments involve academic responsibilities, including teachers, researchers, and department heads and those in comparable positions; and establishing a separate collective bargaining unit for nontenure track faculty.
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HealthDISCLOSUREFOODPublic HealthRestaurantsElectronic DocumentsBusiness RegulationMedical Conditions
Requiring restaurants to make available to each customer a written disclosure of each main food allergen, if any, that is an ingredient in each menu item; and excluding a violation of the Act from certain criminal penalties.
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ELECTIONSGOVERNORConstitutional AmendmentsPublic OfficialsGeneral AssemblyCommittees and CommissionsWork, Labor, and EmploymentState Government - General Assembly
Proposing a Constitutional Amendment requiring that a special election be held at the same time as the regular statewide primary and general elections that are held in the second year of a term to fill a vacancy in the office of Delegate or Senator in the General Assembly if the vacancy occurs on or before the date that is 55 …
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Postal serviceDISCLOSUREADVERTISINGPERMITSPublicationsProcurementNews MediaSTATE PROCUREMENTWork, Labor, and EmploymentRevenue and Taxes
Requiring units of State government to ensure that at least 50% of the unit's total dollar value of procurement contracts for print and digital advertising is being made directly to local news organizations.
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HealthEnvironmental healthAGRICULTUREReal PropertyMunicipal CorporationsCountiesFinesTreesInvasive SpeciesInsectsPest ControlLocal Government - GenerallyLaws and OrdinancesCivil OffensesEnvironmental MattersClassifications and Designations
Authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to adopt certain ordinances to regulate tree of heaven and certain invasive trees; and authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to establish certain programs to incentivize the removal of tree of heaven and certain invasive trees.
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PUBLIC SAFETYPricesReportsMotor Vehicle InsuranceTowingMotor Vehicle RegistrationCommittees and CommissionsState Police, Department of
Altering provisions related to the rates the Department of State Police sets for towing companies involved in police-initiated towing of motor vehicles to include the towing and recovery of light-duty vehicles; defining "light-duty towing" as towing and recovery of a vehicle including trailers or semitrailers with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less; and altering the duties …
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HarassmentCountiesDataDiscriminationReportsFormsCommittees and CommissionsElectronic CommunicationPrimary and Secondary EducationBaltimore CityEducation, Boards ofEducation, State Department of
Altering the contents of a certain bullying, harassment, or intimidation form to require, if the incident is believed to have been motivated in whole or in substantial part by an actual or perceived personal characteristic including race, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry, physical attributes, socioeconomic status, familial status, or physical or mental ability or …
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ADVERTISINGRESIDENCYNONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONSPublicationsRecordsNoticesMunicipal CorporationsCountiesCourt OrdersNews MediaJUDGMENTSTimeElectronic CommunicationLocal Government - GenerallyDigital ProductsDorchester CountyElectronic DocumentsLaws and Ordinances
Establishing certain requirements for the print or digital publication of legal advertisements and notices in counties and municipalities in the State; requiring digital publications that publish a legal advertisement or notice to maintain an archive of all published legal advertisements and legal notices that shall be available to the public; and requiring digital publications that publish a legal advertisement or …
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Repealing certain limitations on noneconomic damages in civil actions for personal injury or wrongful death; and applying the Act prospectively.
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Establishing certain restrictions for the commencement of a foreclosure and an order to docket or a complaint to foreclose a mortgage or deed of trust on residential property.
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Requiring each county board of education to ensure that each public school regularly restock dispensers in the women's restrooms at the school with menstrual hygiene products.
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Requiring the Governor to annually proclaim October 1 as Purple Lights Night to honor the individuals in the State who are victims or survivors of domestic violence and express support for the elimination of domestic violence in the State.
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Extending to December 31, 2027, the Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances to study and make recommendations related to the use of natural psychedelic substances; adding a representative of a historically Black college or university in the …
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Prohibiting employees and agents of State and local correctional facilities from taking certain actions related to immigration enforcement, subject to certain exceptions; and prohibiting law enforcement agents from taking certain actions related to immigration enforcement, subject to certain exceptions.
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Establishing that certain certificated and noncertificated public school employees, library system employees, and employer organizations have the right to engage in a strike; repealing the authority of the Public Employee Relations Board to deny or revoke an employee organization's certification …
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Exempting from certain requirements relating to the offering of health benefit plans to small employers in the State health benefit plans issued through a professional employer organization located in the State; and requiring professional employer organizations that enter into agreements …
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Repealing the 90-day time limit within which an individual receiving services from the Developmental Disabilities Administration must appeal a loss of eligibility for services; establishing requirements related to eligibility determinations and redeterminations under the Maryland Medical Assistance Program; prohibiting the …
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Altering the definition of "abuse" to include female genital mutilation for the purposes of a provision of law requiring certain persons to provide notice of suspected abuse or neglect of a child or make a written report of suspected abuse …
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Requiring the University System of Maryland to conduct a study to evaluate the relationship between climate change, homeowner's insurance, and emergency and disaster preparedness; requiring the University, by January 1, 2027, to submit its report to the General Assembly addressing …
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Establishing a minimum wage rate of at least $25 per hour to be paid by county boards of education to certain education support professionals beginning on July 1, 2028; and requiring the State Department of Education to report to the …
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Establishing the Board of Directors for Baltimore Core Transit Service in the Maryland Transit Administration as a governing body with certain authority over the provision of Baltimore Core Transit Service; establishing the Commuter Services Advisory Board to provide certain oversight …
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Prohibiting manufacturers from selling, offering for sale, distributing, or distributing for sale in the State, certain products containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals on or after certain dates; establishing registration requirements for certain products that contain intentionally added …
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Prohibiting certain facilities from involuntarily transferring or discharging a resident to certain housing or before receiving certain confirmations; altering the information required to be included in a certain notice or updated notice; requiring that a certain notice or updated notice …
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Establishing the Workgroup to Study Youth Camp and RV Park Emergency Preparedness; requiring the Workgroup to study model local emergency preparedness policies in the State for youth camps and RV parks; and requiring the Workgroup to make recommendations regarding potential …
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Establishing restrictions on the land application, on or after October 1, 2027, of sewage sludge or products containing sewage sludge with total concentrations of certain regulated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances equal to or greater than certain levels; authorizing, on or …
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Providing for the automatic designation of certain transit-oriented developments as enterprise zones; requiring the Maryland Development Corporation to prioritize certain redevelopment projects when making loans under the Strategic Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program; altering the authority of local legislative bodies to …
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Requiring institutions of postsecondary education to submit a report on institutional debt to the Maryland Higher Education Commission by October 1 each year, beginning in 2027; authorizing the Commission to assess a civil penalty, up to $10,000 per violation, against …
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Prohibiting a railroad train used in connection with the movement of freight from being operated in the State unless it has at least two crew members, subject to certain exceptions; providing a penalty for a first offense of up to …
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Requiring, beginning on certain dates, certain State and local projects for which 50% of project costs are funded with State funds to be in compliance with riverine siting and design criteria established under the Act; and requiring, on or before …
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Requiring the State Tax Sale Ombudsman to develop a process to allow a homeowner to designate a family member or another representative of the homeowner to communicate and work with the Ombudsman on the homeowner's behalf; requiring the dwelling of …
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Establishing the Maryland Financial Empowerment Center Network Pilot Program within the Office of the Comptroller to establish a statewide network of financial empowerment centers in different regions of the State; requiring each center to provide one-on-one financial counseling and coaching …
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Altering the required specifications for a certain prerelease facility for female incarcerated individuals; requiring the Department of General Services to direct the procurement processes for the construction of a certain prerelease facility for female incarcerated individuals; requiring the Commissioner of …
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Prohibiting a research facility or a testing facility from using certain dogs and cats for research or testing purposes; prohibiting a research facility or testing facility from performing devocalization procedures on dogs or cats; prohibiting a testing facility from using …
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Requiring, beginning on or before July 1, 2026, and every 6 months thereafter, the Department of the Environment to report to the General Assembly on any changes in federal policy on greenhouse gas emissions that have been deemed legally valid …
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Requiring the Maryland Aviation Administration to develop certain passenger forms for aircraft traveling with detained individuals; requiring certain flight crews to distribute and collect certain forms; requiring certain aeronautical service providers to confirm that the forms are on board an …
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Requiring the Secretary of Health to issue recommendations for certain immunizations, screenings, and preventive services based on certain evidence-based scientific and clinical guidance; altering the authority of pharmacists to administer certain vaccinations; altering the health insurance coverage requirements for certain …
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Authorizing the Department of Housing and Community Development to adopt certain regulations related to affirmatively furthering fair housing; providing that certain discriminatory housing practices may be committed without intent; prohibiting a person from acting in a certain manner that has …
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Authorizing a landlord to impose an increased security deposit if a tenant operates or plans to operate a family child care home on the leased premises; prohibiting a landlord of certain residential rental property from prohibiting or unreasonably limiting the …
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Altering the definitions of "transportation network company" and "transportation network operator" for purposes of provisions of law regarding transportation network companies; requiring a transportation network company to maintain a deactivation policy that provides the policies and procedures for the deactivation …
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Prohibiting a person from operating or towing a vehicle without removing from exposed vehicle surfaces accumulated snow and ice; and prohibiting a person from committing a violation of the Act that contributes to an accident resulting in property damage or …
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Establishing the Rural Readiness Program administered by the Rural Maryland Council to provide assistance to rural communities to enhance their capacity for economic development; requiring priority to be given when making certain grants to entities that have completed the Rural …
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Altering the deadlines for the interim and final reporting requirements for the Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council; and extending the termination date for the Council from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2031.
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Prohibiting a court or a party in a criminal or juvenile delinquency case from disclosing or allowing inspection of a certain court filing or record to a nonparty unless the court or the party redacts certain identifying information relating to …
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Establishing the On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program in the Department of Agriculture to award grants to eligible entities to develop and implement on-farm organics recycling, compost use, wasted food prevention, and food rescue; and establishing the Wasted Food …
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Requiring the Governor to withhold 35% of the annual appropriation for grants to the Washington Suburban Transit District under certain circumstances; altering the calculation of the amount that the Governor is required to include in the annual budget each year …
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Establishing a certain process for bringing vehicles owned by State residents that are improperly registered in another state into compliance with the Maryland Vehicle Law; providing that if a vehicle's owner fails to properly register the vehicle within 60 days …
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Establishing qualifications for an individual to be appointed by a court as a custody evaluator; and authorizing a court to waive certain requirements for a court employee or an individual under contract with the court under certain circumstances.
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Establishing the Intelligent Speed Assistance System Pilot Program; requiring individuals whose driver's licenses are subject to certain suspension or revocation to participate in the Program; requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to issue to participants a restricted license requiring the use …
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Altering an exception to the prohibition against the possession of certain nondomesticated animals in the State by reducing from 10 days to 48 hours the amount of time a nonresident may travel through the State with an otherwise prohibited animal; …
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Prohibiting a certain public service company from recovering through rates any costs associated with a supervisor's annual compensation once the compensation exceeds 110% of the maximum annual salary payable to the chair of the Commission for the same calendar year; …