MD HB90 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Passed on May 8 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-05-08 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 517
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-0)
Status: Passed on May 8 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-05-08 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 517
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing the governing bodies of counties and municipalities to adopt ordinances to regulate invasive bamboo, including by prohibiting a person from selling, planting, and allowing invasive bamboo to grow on the property of the person without proper upkeep and appropriate containment measures.
Title
Local Government - Regulatory Powers - Regulation of Invasive Bamboo
Sponsors
| Del. Linda Foley [D] | Del. Regina Boyce [D] | Del. Michele Guyton [D] | Del. Mary Lehman [D] |
| Del. Sara Love [D] | Del. Sheila Ruth [D] | Del. Vaughn Stewart [D] | Del. Jen Terrasa [D] |
Roll Calls
2023-04-07 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 38 N: 5 NV: 1 Abs: 3) [PASS]
2023-03-15 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 131 N: 8 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2023-03-15 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 131 N: 8 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-08 | House | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 517 |
| 2023-04-08 | House | Returned Passed |
| 2023-04-07 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (38-5) |
| 2023-04-06 | Senate | Second Reading Passed |
| 2023-04-06 | Senate | Favorable Adopted |
| 2023-04-06 | Senate | Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2023-03-20 | Senate | Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2023-03-16 | Senate | Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2023-03-15 | House | Third Reading Passed (131-8) |
| 2023-03-14 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2023-03-14 | House | Favorable with Amendments {583221/1 Adopted |
| 2023-03-13 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation |
| 2023-01-12 | House | Hearing 2/07 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2023-01-11 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation |
| 2022-11-11 | House | Pre-filed |
Subjects
Counties
Fines
Laws and Ordinances
Local Government - Generally
Municipal Corporations
Nuisances
Penalties and Sentences
Rules and Regulations
Fines
Laws and Ordinances
Local Government - Generally
Municipal Corporations
Nuisances
Penalties and Sentences
Rules and Regulations
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government | 1 | 1318 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
