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2025 Legislative Bill Tracking
Monday, January 20, 2025 10:35 PM


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Priority Legislation

Bill (Crossfile)Bill Title & Upcoming HearingsSponsorStatusPositionTestimony
HB 86 Institutions of Higher Education and Elementary and Secondary Schools - Title VI Coordinators

Vogel
In the House - First Reading Appropriations and Ways and Means (1/8) Letter of Information
HB 118 Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m.@Ways and Means
Mireku-North
In the House - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. (1/15) Monitor
HB 145 (SB 105) Green and Renewable Energy for Nonprofit Organizations Loan Program and Fund

Hearing 1/23 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)@Economic Matters
Boafo
In the House - Hearing 1/23 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters) (1/8) Support
SB 105 (HB 145) Green and Renewable Energy for Nonprofit Organizations Loan Program and Fund

Kagan
In the Senate - Hearing 1/15 at 10:30 a.m. (1/8) Support
HB 321 (SB 303) Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Definition of Purchaser and Alteration of Application of Law

Hearing 1/23 at 2:00 p.m.@Health and Government Operations
Kipke
In the House - Hearing 1/23 at 2:00 p.m. (1/15) Monitor
SB 303 (HB 321) Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Definition of Purchaser and Alteration of Application of Law

Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.@Finance
Lam
In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. (1/20) Monitor
HB 479 (SB 9) Maryland Higher Education Commission - Academic Program Approval - Revisions

Barnes
In the House - First Reading Appropriations (1/20) Support
SB 9 (HB 479) Maryland Higher Education Commission - Academic Program Approval - Revisions

Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m.@Education, Energy, and the Environment
Chair, Education, Energy the Environment Committee
In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m. (1/14) SupportSB 9 Academic Program Approval Revisions - Favorable.pdf (1-20)
SB 151 Higher Education - Disciplinary Records - Use in Admissions and Disciplinary Proceedings

Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m.@Education, Energy, and the Environment
A. Washington
In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m. (1/14) Monitor
SB 283 Students With Financial Need - College Preparatory Programs - Exam Fee Prohibition

Hearing 1/29 at 1:30 p.m.@Education, Energy, and the Environment
McCray
In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:30 p.m. (1/15) Monitor
SB 355 Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Delay of Implementation

Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.@Finance
Hershey
In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. (1/20) Monitor


Relevant Legislation

Bill (Crossfile)Bill Title & Upcoming HearingsSponsorStatus
HB 10 Higher Education - Edward T. and Mary A. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program - Eligibility

Crosby
In the House - First Reading Appropriations (1/8)
HB 19 (SB 216) Health Occupations - Nursing - Loan Repayment, Education, and Sunset Extension (Building Opportunities for Nurses Act of 2025)

Hearing 1/28 at 2:00 p.m.@Health and Government Operations
Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee
In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 2:00 p.m. (1/8)
SB 216 (HB 19) Health Occupations - Nursing - Loan Repayment, Education, and Sunset Extension (Building Opportunities for Nurses Act of 2025)

Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.@Finance
Chair, Finance Committee
In the Senate - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. (1/14)
HB 37 Declaration of Rights - Right to Organize

Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m.@Appropriations
Vogel
In the House - Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. (1/17)
HB 114 (SB 249) Pesticide and Pest Control - Revisions to Pesticide Applicator's Law and Repeal of Obsolete Provisions

Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.@Environment and Transportation
Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee
In the House - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. (1/15)
SB 249 (HB 114) Pesticide and Pest Control - Revisions to Pesticide Applicator's Law and Repeal of Obsolete Provisions

Hearing 1/28 at 2:30 p.m.@Education, Energy, and the Environment
Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
In the Senate - Hearing 1/28 at 2:30 p.m. (1/14)
HB 207 (SB 268) Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility

Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m.@Appropriations
Pasteur
In the House - Hearing 1/21 at 1:00 p.m. (1/10)
SB 268 (HB 207) Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility

Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m.@Education, Energy, and the Environment
Brooks
In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m. (1/14)
HB 221 (SB 242) Department of Information Technology - Maryland Digital Service - Establishment

Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m.@Health and Government Operations
Chair, Health and Government Operations Committee
In the House - Hearing 2/04 at 2:00 p.m. (1/8)
SB 242 (HB 221) Department of Information Technology - Maryland Digital Service - Establishment

Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
In the Senate - Hearing 1/16 at 2:00 p.m. (1/13)
HB 230 (SB 251) Maryland Public Ethics Law - Training and Financial Disclosure Requirements - Revisions

Hearing 1/30 at 1:30 p.m.@Environment and Transportation
Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee
In the House - Hearing 1/30 at 1:30 p.m. (1/15)
SB 251 (HB 230) Maryland Public Ethics Law - Training and Financial Disclosure Requirements - Revisions

Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
In the Senate - Hearing 1/15 at 1:00 p.m. (1/9)
HB 233 Labor and Employment - Mandatory Meetings on Religious or Political Matters - Employee Attendance and Participation (Maryland Worker Freedom Act)

Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m.@Economic Matters
Vogel
In the House - Hearing 1/30 at 1:00 p.m. (1/8)
HB 239 (SB 184) Charitable Organizations - Late Fees and Registration - Suspension and Cancellation Requirements

Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m.@Economic Matters
Chair, Economic Matters Committee
In the House - Hearing 1/22 at 1:00 p.m. (1/8)
SB 184 (HB 239) Charitable Organizations - Late Fees and Registration - Suspension and Cancellation Requirements

Chair, Judicial Proceedings Committee
In the Senate - Hearing 1/14 at 1:00 p.m. (1/6)
HB 263 Maryland Transportation Authority - Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge - Naming

Hearing 1/30 at 1:30 p.m.@Environment and Transportation
R. Long
In the House - Hearing 1/30 at 1:30 p.m. (1/15)
HB 298 Maryland Higher Education Commission - Demographic Data Collection - Parental Status

Kerr
In the House - First Reading Appropriations (1/9)
HB 321 (SB 303) Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Definition of Purchaser and Alteration of Application of Law

Hearing 1/23 at 2:00 p.m.@Health and Government Operations
Kipke
In the House - Hearing 1/23 at 2:00 p.m. (1/15)
SB 303 (HB 321) Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Definition of Purchaser and Alteration of Application of Law

Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.@Finance
Lam
In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. (1/20)
HB 457 (SB 350) Primary and Secondary Education - Educator Professional Development - Course on Student Well-Being and Flourishing

Wolek
In the House - First Reading Ways and Means (1/20)
SB 350 (HB 457) Primary and Secondary Education - Educator Professional Development - Course on Student Well-Being and Flourishing

Lam
In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment (1/16)
SB 58 Labor and Employment - Parental School Engagement Leave Act

Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m.@Finance
Benson
In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. (1/14)
SB 82 College Preparatory Programs and College Admissions Applications - Fees - Prohibition

Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m.@Education, Energy, and the Environment
A. Washington
In the Senate - Hearing 1/22 at 10:00 a.m. (1/14)
SB 318 Higher Education - Janet L. Hoffman Loan Assistance Repayment Program - Eligibility

Lewis Young
In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment (1/14)
SB 377 Economic Development - Business Resource Initiative for Developmental Growth and Empowerment (BRIDGE) Program - Establishment

A. Washington
In the Senate - First Reading Finance (1/17)