MD SJ4 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 6 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-09 - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 6 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-09 - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Reaffirming the principle enshrined in the Maryland Environmental Policy Act that every person has the fundamental and inalienable right to a healthful environment; and requiring the State to rededicate itself, its agencies, and all concerned stakeholders to furthering the development, implementation, and enforcement of certain environmental laws, practices, and policies for the benefit of both current and future generations.
Title
Environmental Human Rights
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 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
HJ1 (Crossfiled) 2023-02-28 - Hearing 3/03 at 12:00 p.m.
Subjects
Chesapeake Bay
Commerce and Business
Environment
Environmental Health
Environmental Matters
Health
Human Rights
Natural Resources
Welfare
Commerce and Business
Environment
Environmental Health
Environmental Matters
Health
Human Rights
Natural Resources
Welfare
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SJ0004?ys=2023RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sj/sj0004f.pdf |
