Maryland House approves sunset bill for 60 regulatory boards
The House of Delegates voted 104 to 91 to require 60 regulatory and licensing boards to justify existence within four years or be shuttered. Supporters say sunsetting spreads review load and spurs efficiency, while opponents warn of cosmetic effects and budget distractions.
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Annapolis
House of Delegates
Del
Theodore Levin
House
Senate
Levin
David L. Scull
Montgomery County
Scull
Colorado
Donald B. Robertson
Montgomery Democrat
Delegates Ease Maryland Air Standards For Economic Growth
In Annapolis the House votes 56 to 47 to relax Maryland air rules to federal levels, arguing it will boost Western Maryland coal use, attract industry, and possibly lower rates. Critics warn it risks air quality and localities may seek stricter rules. bill proceeds to the Senate.
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Annapolis
House of Delegates
Maryland
del. Casper R. Taylor
Allegany
Lee accuses Hoyer of game playing over ethics law
Annapolis acting Gov. Blair Lee said chances for a strong conflict of interest law this year are slim as Senate President Steny Hoyer is blamed for games on the issue. He criticized a competing bill and a weakened divorce law measure, while signaling support for extending drug assistance and noting doubt about a prison move bill. The Senate approved subsidies for high school driver education and preliminarily backed sub metering in apartments.
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Annapolis
Blair Lee
Senate
Steny H. Hoyer
Lee
General Assembly
Hoyer
Judicial Proceedings Committee
Edward T. Conroy
Arthur Dorman
Prince Georges County
Public Service Commission
Maryland
Blair Lee HI
Court of Appeals
7 Percent Spending Cap Sails Through Senate to House
A broad bill to cap annual spending increases for state and local governments at 7 percent advanced from the Maryland Senate to the House of Delegates. The measure, led by Sen. James Clark, passed 28 to 15, while a constitutional amendment to strengthen legislative budget control was defeated. Clark said the verdict leaves applicability to local spending uncertain, but an attorney general opinion suggests local limits could still be imposed. The bill would require voter approval to exceed the cap. Separately, the Senate sent to the House a measure granting the Department of Natural Resources power over underground geothermal energy exploration.
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Sklar
Baltimore Democrat
State Health Department
Del
Patricia Aiken
D-Anne Arundel
House
Maryland
Senate
Lee
Annapolis
House of Delegates
James Clark
D-Howard
General Assembly
Clark
State Department of Natural Resources
Ocean City
Baltimore
Memorial Stadium
Peabody Institute
Baltimore Museum of Art
USF Constellation
Zoo
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Department of Budget and Fiscal Services
Appropriations Committees
Timothy R. Hickman
Common Cause
Lee Perlman
Common Cause of
Perlman
Casper
Steven V. Sklar
Treeland Nurseries, Inc
Frederick Towne Mall
Wien
Leven
Ati
East St
Frederick
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