HB247Introduced in the House of Delegates
Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program - Variances - Alterations
Introduced by Environment and Transportation
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering certain standards and requirements for variances from land use requirements under the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area Protection Program.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 79
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026
33
Yes
8
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | No |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | No |
| Justin Ready | 5 | No |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | No |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | No |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {653929/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (96-37)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (33-8)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 79
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 653929/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Environment and Transportation (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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