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HB4100Introduced in the House

Relating to bulk fuel terminals; and declaring an emergency.

Passed

Introduced by Shannon Isadore, District 33

What does this bill do?

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Official description

This Act makes owners of bulk oils and liquid fuels terminals show they can cover the costs of oil or fuel spills. (Flesch Readability Score: 80.6). Requires owners or operators of bulk oils or liquid fuels terminals to obtain a certificate of financial responsibility from the Department of Environmental Quality. Directs the Environmental Quality Commission to establish rules pertaining to certificates of financial responsibility. Requires the department to report to the Legislative Assembly on the implementation of the Act each even-numbered year. Preempts local governments from requiring financial assurance that exceeds or is in addition to the requirements of the Act. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

Where it stands

Chapter 54, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.

April 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · March 6, 2026

25

Yes

3

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

30 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

Bill history

  1. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  2. Referred to Emergency Management and Veterans.

  3. Public Hearing held.

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.

  6. Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.

  7. Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.

  8. Work Session held.

  9. Work Session held.

  10. Returned to Full Committee.

  11. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.

  12. Second reading.

  13. Third reading. Carried by Isadore, Nelson. Passed. Ayes, 56; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Boshart Davis.

  14. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

  15. Referred to Ways and Means.

  16. Recommendation: Do pass the B-Eng. bill.

  17. Second reading.

  18. Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. Ayes, 25; Nays, 3--Linthicum, Nash, Robinson; Excused, 2--Hayden, Thatcher.

  19. Speaker signed.

  20. President signed.

  21. Governor signed.

  22. Chapter 54, (2026 Laws): Effective date March 31, 2026.

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