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The committee approved concurrence with Senate amendments on a batch of House bills, including House Bill 1322 (carbon monoxide warning labels for certain vessels), HB 964 (a Montgomery County local bill updating the county historical society name), HB 716 (statewide rental assistance voucher program staffing distribution changes), HB 707 (an ID-related bill), HB 698 (local government development impact fees reporting), HB 913 (Baltimore City speed monitoring camera limits) and others. Most measures were moved to concur without extended debate.

Notable procedural actions: On House Bill 292, regarding the funding of reserve accounts and preparation of funding plans, the committee voted not to concur with Senate floor amendments. The committee appointed Delegate Holmes, Delegate Stewart and Delegate Nooraki to a conference committee to resolve differences. On SB 600 (a related pilot program expansion), the committee adopted an amendment to add additional legislative districts in Baltimore City and the city of Takoma Park to an existing Prince George's County pilot and moved the cross-file (House Bill 1226) to conform to SB 600.

Other environmental and land-use measures advanced: The panel approved SB 968 to authorize actions by DNR within the Patuxent River Wildland, approved SB 117 and SB 168 (a four-year moratorium on confined aquatic disposal cells), and reported favorably on SB 425, which alters coal combustion byproduct (CCB) fee factors to include the volume stored and removes a requirement that MDE reduce fees if revenues exceed program costs. The committee held SB 580 (an agritourism exemption from building performance standards) for further review.

Votes at a glance: The committee recorded named opposition on several measures. For SB 600/HB 1226, members recorded in opposition included Delegate Jacobs, Delegate Otto, Delegate Silberde, Delegate Naraki and Delegate Baker. For SB 425 and its cross-file HB 902, similar named oppositions were recorded in committee minutes (Delegates Jacobs, Otto, Silberde, Naraki, Morgan and Baker asked to be recorded in opposition). Many other bills were reported favorably without recorded individual opposition in the committee transcript.

Why it matters: The package includes public-safety rules (vessel labels, speed cameras), housing-adjacent funding adjustments and environmental regulation changes that could alter fee structures and local reporting requirements. The conference committee appointment on HB 292 signals a continued dispute between the House and Senate versions of that funding measure.

Next steps: Several bills reported favorably will proceed to the floor for further consideration; the conference committee will attempt to reconcile HB 292 with the Senate version.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","ENT Committee Session, 4/4/2025 #1","oneSentenceSummary","The committee took concurrence votes on a package of bills ranging from vessel carbon monoxide warning labels to speed camera limits and expanded pilot programs; it voted not to concur on House Bill 292's Senate floor changes and appointed conferees to a conference committee.","taxTitle","Environment and Transportation Committee, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Committees, Legislative, Maryland","taxId",15060,"location","Maryland","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6612941,"House Environment and Transportation Committee advances mold assessment and remediation bill, delays tenant-reimbursement amendment",431,837000,1268000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2879296-a4cf542584a9f046ba79bb2880850a35&start=837&end=1268","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2879296-a4cf542584a9f046ba79bb2880850a35/thumbnail_837000.jpg","/articles/6612941/Maryland/House-Environment-and-Transportation-Committee-advances-mold-assessment-and-remediation-bill-delays-tenant-reimbursement-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6612941-a6708e51af71ebd07be08ca9405c0f59/orig.mp4?Expires=1775611977&Signature=GrFXYHk-cX18NHksfQxr4o9DtGmGqDRb0ksbdEXAsOFJtrL9P72aDy0088xI980UERcvSszf9hpiE6QOoO60TE84Q8NfO6LQfQDg2pDK~u81FByuF8oG6pZV0h1xFfDxH509ZlGVI5XanfWg9Pt1sDNE7ED-9iCVxfzuBzBeqwELiNH~dlUn-BdhQ-k4c3HlSUwe61TFsPujFmuLGTyW0oCgZzbW-RIIqmHFTLqOcutZ3HtJFrfjvRfKF2VjKrC-5~zqL7eNu71ApgiPTKs1mJt2B~br1-sFFSB58U57SlxxqKXvdImnJOFv-l~tHLcQaDjeEN~BAV3NixwLkR5kgQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Environment and Transportation Committee on April 4 voted to advance Senate Bill 856, legislation that would require the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), in consultation with several state agencies, to develop centralized public information and to adopt uniform standards for mold assessment and remediation by June 1, 2027.

The bill directs MDE, in consultation with the Department of Health, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Labor, and the Department of General Services, to maintain a centralized website and to prepare an informational pamphlet with resources about mold remediation and dampness. Committee members adopted an amendment from Delegate Ruth clarifying that nothing in the statute requires local health departments or local governments to conduct mold assessments or remediation; the amendment also states that when a local government owns or manages residential property it must comply with the statute for that property.

Why it matters: The measure creates a statewide framework for mold assessment and remediation and sets a timetable for state rulemaking, which could affect landlords, tenants and local housing authorities across Maryland. Supporters say uniform standards and public resources will help address health and habitability concerns; opponents raised questions about costs, enforcement and interaction with existing landlord-tenant law.

Key details: The committee record shows the Ruth amendment passed. Delegate Foley offered a separate amendment that would have required landlords to reimburse tenants for necessary expenses — including reasonable alternate housing costs — incurred because of detected mold unless the tenant was at fault. Committee members did not vote on the Foley amendment at the meeting; the chair and several delegates said the amendment was substantial and should be circulated for review. Committee counsel noted that, under current law, tenants often must sue to recover such costs.

Committee debate focused on scope and timing. Delegates asked whether the Realtors' earlier unfavorable testimony remained unchanged; members said some changes requested by the Maryland Association of Counties were incorporated but that the association remained “not supportive.” Delegate Stewart and others urged caution about adding the Foley reimbursement language without time to review it; several members said a floor amendment could be considered later if needed.

Outcome and next steps: The committee voted to report SB 856 favorably as amended (excluding the Foley reimbursement amendment). The record lists members who asked to be recorded in opposition on the final passage vote: Delegate Jacobs, Delegate Otto, Delegate Silberde, Delegate Naraki, Delegate Morgan and Delegate Baker. Delegate Foley agreed to circulate her draft amendment to committee staff for distribution.","The committee voted to pass the mold assessment and remediation measure with amendments that limit local governments' obligations and require state rulemaking by June 1, 2027; a proposed amendment to require landlord reimbursement to tenants was not adopted and will be circulated for later consideration.","actionData","errors"]

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Environment and Transportation Committee concurs on multiple bills, appoints conferees for budget/reserve dispute

House Environment and Transportation Committee advances mold assessment and remediation bill, delays tenant-reimbursement amendment