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PGCPS committee reviews Annapolis bills on school energy, safe routes and waste diversion

Climate Change Action Plan Ad Hoc Committee (Prince George's County Public Schools) · March 17, 2026

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Summary

Board member Timothy Meyer briefed the committee on several Maryland General Assembly measures of interest: HB79 (Climate Solutions Affordability Act) facing opposition; HB429/SB599 (organics/waste diversion grants, ~ $2M by FY29); HB614/SB381 (monthly school energy reporting); HB486/SB526 (Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day advancing in the House); and HB394/SB158 (safe routes/sidewalks).

Board member Timothy Meyer presented a legislative update to the committee on Feb. 18, highlighting bills in the 2026 Maryland General Assembly that relate to climate actions, school energy usage and safe routes to school.

Meyer flagged HB79 (labeled the Climate Solutions Affordability Act) as effectively language that would allow agencies to adopt climate actions only "to the extent…

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