MD HB614 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-0)
Status: Introduced on January 29 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-30 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 29 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-30 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing the Office of the Environmental and Natural Resources Ombudsman; requiring the Ombudsman to have the ability to analyze environmental and natural resource-related data and communicate effectively with State agencies and the public; providing for the appointment, qualifications, term, and salary of the Ombudsman; requiring the Ombudsman to receive and process complaints involving suspected environmental and natural resources violations in a certain manner; etc.
Title
State Government - Office of the Environmental and Natural Resources Ombudsman - Establishment (Environmental Accountability and Transparency Act)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-30 | House | Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2020-01-29 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation |
Same As/Similar To
SB460 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-15 - Referred Environment and Transportation
Subjects
Administrative Agencies
Agriculture, Department of
Attorney General
Committees and Commissions
Communications
Crimes and Punishments
Data
Disclosure
Electronic Communication
Electronic Government
Environment
Environment, Department of the
Environmental Matters
Examinations
internet
Investigations and Inquiries
Law Enforcement
Natural Resources
Natural Resources - Generally
Natural Resources, Department of
Notices
Ombudsmen
Open Government
Penalties and Sentences
Public Information
Public Officials
Records
Rules and Regulations
Salaries and Compensation
State Employees
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Work, Labor and Employment
Agriculture, Department of
Attorney General
Committees and Commissions
Communications
Crimes and Punishments
Data
Disclosure
Electronic Communication
Electronic Government
Environment
Environment, Department of the
Environmental Matters
Examinations
internet
Investigations and Inquiries
Law Enforcement
Natural Resources
Natural Resources - Generally
Natural Resources, Department of
Notices
Ombudsmen
Open Government
Penalties and Sentences
Public Information
Public Officials
Records
Rules and Regulations
Salaries and Compensation
State Employees
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Work, Labor and Employment
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government | 6 | 501 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 6 | 502 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 6 | 503 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 6 | 504 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0614?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0614f.pdf |
