STATE BILLMD SB 228PASSED

Maryland Environmental Service - Authorizations and Requirements - Alterations

Expanding the authority of the Treasurer of the Maryland Environmental Service to delegate certain functions to the Deputy Treasurer of the Service; increasing the threshold amount from $25,000 to $50,000 or less for estimated contract costs under which the Service may use the small procurement process; and altering the process for providing notice of the establishment or adjustment of certain rates charged for Service projects, products, or services.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: Apr 14, 2026; 212 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD SB 228 · PassedApr 14

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 78 · Apr 14, 2026

Sponsor

EEEducation, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenatorPrimary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 78Senate

Apr 8, 2026Returned PassedSenate

Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed (100-34)House

Apr 7, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse

Apr 7, 2026Favorable Report by AppropriationsHouse

Mar 30, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)House

Mar 30, 2026Hearing canceled (Appropriations)House

Mar 26, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)House

Show 8 earlier actions

Feb 13, 2026Referred Appropriations Environment and TransportationHouse

Feb 12, 2026Third Reading Passed (44-0)Senate

Feb 10, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate

Feb 10, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate

Feb 9, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Jan 15, 2026Hearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m.Senate

Jan 14, 2026First Reading Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSenate

Sep 25, 2025Pre-filedSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedFeb 12, 2026 · Senate · 44 yea · 0 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 8, 2026 · House · 100 yea · 34 nayPassed

Subjects

Environment
Electronic Communication
Environmental Service, Maryland
Fees
internet
Mobile Devices
Notices
Open Government
Postal Service
Prices
Procurement
Time
Treasurers
Natural Resources

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