SB165Introduced in the Senate
Environment - On-Site Wastewater Systems - Implementation Dates
Introduced by Benjamin Brooks, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Extending the date from July 1, 2025 to July 1, 2027, by which the Department of the Environment, in consultation with the State Board of On-Site Wastewater Professionals, is required to adopt certain regulations; and extending the date from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2028, by which all individuals who provide on-site wastewater services in the State are required to be licensed by the State Board of On-Site Wastewater Professionals.
Where it stands
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
April 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026
29
Yes
11
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | No |
| 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 Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {993726/1
Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Ready) Adopted
Favorable with Amendments {993726/1 Adopted
Floor Amendment {713423/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (14-27)
Floor Amendment {843221/1 (Senator Hershey)
Motion Special Order until Later Today (Senator Feldman) Adopted
Floor Amendment {843221/1 (Senator Hershey) Withdrawn
Motion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Hershey) Adopted
Floor Amendment {403621/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-28)
Floor Amendment {643421/1 (Senator Hershey)
Motion Recommit to Committee (Senator Feldman) Adopted
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {273326/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (29-11)
Referred Rules and Executive Nominations
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 993726/1 (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 713423/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (14-27) (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 843221/1 (Senator Hershey) (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 403621/1 (Senator Ready) Rejected (13-28) (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 643421/1 (Senator Hershey) (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 273326/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
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