Oil and Natural Gas - Hydraulic Fracturing - Authorization
2025
Withdrawn by Sponsor
Sponsored Legislation
State Designations - State Cocktail - Original Maryland Orange Crush
2025
Designates the Original Maryland Orange Crush as Maryland's official state cocktail, effective June 1, 2025; a symbolic recognition with no regulatory or fiscal impact.
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Public Utilities - Solar Energy Generating Stations - Local Approval
2025
SB 478 would force the Maryland PSC to obtain written approval from every affected county or municipality before approving a CPCN for a solar project, giving local veto power.
Hearing 3/06 at 1:00 p.m.
Real Time for Violent Crime Act (Geri's Law)
2025
Tightens violent-crime rules by banning murder diminution credits and capping other violence credits at 10%, prolonging confinement for offenders.
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Coverage for the Treatment of Obesity
2025
MD Medicaid must cover comprehensive obesity treatment (behavioral therapy, bariatric surgery, FDA-approved meds) starting July 1, 2026; MDH must notify recipients.
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
