MD HB305 | 2024 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB851
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 15 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-14 - Hearing 2/14 at 1:15 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 15 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-14 - Hearing 2/14 at 1:15 p.m.
Pending: House Environment and Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the Department of the Environment, on or before October 1, 2025, to develop outdoor lighting standards that consider energy consumption, the environment, and public health and safety; requiring the Department to consult with the Maryland Department of Health, the Maryland Energy Administration, and the State Highway Administration in developing the standards; prohibiting the use of State funds for the installation or replacement of certain permanent outdoor luminaires in certain areas under certain circumstances; etc.
Title
Outdoor Lighting - Standards and Use of State Funds
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-14 | House | Hearing 2/14 at 1:15 p.m. |
| 2024-02-14 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2024-01-23 | House | Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2024-01-23 | House | Hearing canceled |
| 2024-01-18 | House | Hearing 2/07 at 2:30 p.m. |
| 2024-01-15 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation |
Same As/Similar To
HB851 (Carry Over) 2023-02-27 - Hearing 3/01 at 1:30 p.m.
SB405 (Crossfiled) 2024-02-07 - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
SB405 (Crossfiled) 2024-02-07 - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Energy
Energy Administration
Energy Matters
Environment
Environment, Department of the
Forests and Parks
Health
Health, Department of
Public Buildings and Facilities
Public Health
Public Safety
Public Works
Safety
Standards and Best Practices
State Highway Administration
Street Lights
Energy Administration
Energy Matters
Environment
Environment, Department of the
Forests and Parks
Health
Health, Department of
Public Buildings and Facilities
Public Health
Public Safety
Public Works
Safety
Standards and Best Practices
State Highway Administration
Street Lights
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Safety | 12 | 1301 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Finance and Procurement | 14 | 412 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0305?ys=2024RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0305f.pdf |
