Maryland Bills

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State Legislature US Congress

All 26,430 Active 0 In committee 1,368 Passed 3,332 Signed 7,901 Failed 2,336

signed · Maryland · Senate May 9, 2024

SB 316: Motor Vehicle Registration - Exceptions for Golf Carts - Authorization

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 491

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 9, 2024

HB 1524: Horse Racing - Racing Facility Ownership and Construction - Racing Operations

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 410

signed · Maryland · Senate May 9, 2024

SB 783: Public Utilities - Solar Energy Systems and Programs, Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund, and Prevailing Wage (Brighter Tomorrow Act)

This bill, known as the Brighter Tomorrow Act, updates Maryland's laws to support solar energy development by adjusting financial incentives, labor rules, and administrative requirements. It allows homeowners to combine energy output from multiple solar systems for billing purposes and extends the time solar projects can earn renewable energy credits. The legislation also introduces new fees for solar owners, mandates prevailing wage standards for large solar construction projects, and creates a grant program to help customers install solar systems. Additionally, the bill modifies tax exemptions for community and nonresidential solar facilities and requires local governments to use specific software to track residential solar permits.

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 9, 2024

HB 515: Workgroup to Study the Fiscal and Operational Viability of Public-Private Partnerships for Calvert County Public Schools

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 238

signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 25, 2024

SB 76: Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Transparency, Grievances, and Unit Reoccupancy

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 257

signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 25, 2024

SB 680: State Government - Attorney General - Determinations and Settlements

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 137

Maryland Bills

SB 316: Motor Vehicle Registration - Exceptions for Golf Carts - Authorization

HB 1524: Horse Racing - Racing Facility Ownership and Construction - Racing Operations

SB 783: Public Utilities - Solar Energy Systems and Programs, Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund, and Prevailing Wage (Brighter Tomorrow Act)

HB 685: Economic Development - Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission

HB 96: Health - Newborn Screening Program - Implementation of Testing

HB 1516: Real Property Assessments - Notice of Change in Value or Classification - Time Period

SB 1169: Real Estate Brokers - Commercial Transactions - Buyer's Rights

HB 1525: Maryland Stadium Authority - Camden Yards Football Sports Facility Special Funds - Established

SB 577: Income Tax - Opportunity for Filers to Register to Make Anatomical Gift

HB 515: Workgroup to Study the Fiscal and Operational Viability of Public-Private Partnerships for Calvert County Public Schools

SB 76: Continuing Care Retirement Communities - Transparency, Grievances, and Unit Reoccupancy

SB 680: State Government - Attorney General - Determinations and Settlements

Maryland Bills

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