MD SB611 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on May 16 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-05-16 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 689
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Passed on May 16 2023 - 100% progression
Action: 2023-05-16 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 689
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing the Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit of the Office of the Attorney General to investigate and prosecute cases against persons that violate State criminal environmental and natural resources laws; requiring, on or before November 30 each year, the Attorney General to report to the Governor and the General Assembly on all the activities of the Unit and any actions taken by the Department of the Environment or the Department of Natural Resources in response to the findings and recommendations of the Unit; etc.
Title
Office of the Attorney General - Environmental and Natural Resources Crimes Unit - Establishment
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2023-04-10 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 38 N: 9 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2023-04-06 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 101 N: 35 NV: 0 Abs: 4) [PASS]
2023-03-17 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 34 N: 11 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2023-04-06 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 101 N: 35 NV: 0 Abs: 4) [PASS]
2023-03-17 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 34 N: 11 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-16 | Senate | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 689 |
| 2023-04-10 | Senate | Passed Enrolled |
| 2023-04-10 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (38-9) |
| 2023-04-10 | Senate | Senate Concurs House Amendments |
| 2023-04-06 | House | Third Reading Passed (101-35) |
| 2023-04-05 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2023-04-05 | House | Favorable with Amendments {143524/1 Adopted |
| 2023-04-05 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation |
| 2023-03-20 | House | Referred Environment and Transportation Appropriations |
| 2023-03-17 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (34-11) |
| 2023-03-17 | Senate | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2023-03-17 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments {973422/1 Adopted |
| 2023-03-17 | Senate | Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2023-02-09 | Senate | Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2023-02-09 | Senate | Hearing canceled |
| 2023-02-07 | Senate | Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2023-02-06 | Senate | First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment |
Same As/Similar To
HB874 (Crossfiled) 2023-05-16 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 690
Subjects
Attorney General
Civil Actions
Crimes and Punishments
Environment
Environment, Department of the
Environmental Matters
Investigations and Inquiries
Law Enforcement
Natural Resources
Natural Resources - Generally
Natural Resources, Department of
Penalties and Sentences
Reports
Salaries and Compensation
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Work, Labor, and Employment
Civil Actions
Crimes and Punishments
Environment
Environment, Department of the
Environmental Matters
Investigations and Inquiries
Law Enforcement
Natural Resources
Natural Resources - Generally
Natural Resources, Department of
Penalties and Sentences
Reports
Salaries and Compensation
State Government - Agencies, Offices, and Officials
Work, Labor, and Employment
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government | 6 | 701 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 6 | 702 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 6 | 703 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
