House Bill 0979 (HB0970) was heard by the Environment and Transportation Committee on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Support was overwhelmingly positive with only one witness in opposition. The next step is to make sure that the committee votes and records a favorable resolution. Hopefully that vote will take place before March 18th which is the last possible date for it to cross over to the other Chamber (The Senate).
Now is the time to contact the Committee members urging a quick and favorable vote. Committee membership can be found with the following link. Click on the names to contact them asking for a favorable vote! https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Committees/Details?cmte=ent
Follow the progress of HB0979 here:
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0979
Follow the cross-filed Senate bill SB0915 here:
https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0915?ys=2024RS