MD HB440 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Committee Bill
Status: Passed on May 8 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-05-08 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 208
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Altering the definition of "public agency" for purposes of the St. Mary's County Open Meetings Act to include the St. Mary's County Board of Library Trustees, the St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission, and the St. Mary's County Housing Authority; and encouraging certain public agencies to use new technology when available to aid in public accessibility and transparency.

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Title

St. Mary's County Open Meetings Act - Public Agencies and Use of New Technology

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2020-03-18 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 45 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2020-02-27 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 137 N: 0 NV: 2 Abs: 1) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-05-08HouseEnacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 208
2020-03-18HouseReturned Passed
2020-03-18SenateThird Reading Passed (45-0)
2020-03-17SenateFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
2020-03-17SenateFavorable Report by Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2020-03-15SenateHearing canceled
2020-03-10SenateHearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
2020-02-28SenateReferred Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
2020-02-27HouseThird Reading Passed (137-0)
2020-02-25HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
2020-02-24HouseFavorable Report by Health and Government Operations
2020-01-28HouseHearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
2020-01-23HouseFirst Reading Health and Government Operations

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Local Government9501(n/a)See Bill Text
Local Government9509(n/a)See Bill Text

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