Environment - Cox Creek Citizens Oversight Committee - Alterations
This bill updates the membership rules for the Cox Creek Citizens Oversight Committee in Maryland, which oversees dredged material management at the Cox Creek facility. The law changes the committee's composition to include representatives from various local groups, such as land trusts, waterfront communities, recreational birders, and specific residents, while removing some previous categories like the Maryland Saltwater Sport Fishermen's Association. Additionally, it clarifies the committee's role to include providing input and recommendations to the Maryland Port Administration on how dredged material is handled and its potential impact on nearby areas. The changes take effect on July 1, 2024, ensuring the committee reflects a broader range of local interests in its oversight duties.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Aug 17, 2023
Signed May 16, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Feb 10, 2024 · House of Delegates Mar 16, 2024
How they voted
43–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 44
Feb 10, 2024
D
Democratic31
96% Yea
R
Republican13
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
17
Key actions
10
Committee
6
May 16, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 806
executive
Apr 1, 2024
Upper · Passed
Returned Passed
upper
Mar 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Mar 27, 2024
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted
lower
Mar 27, 2024
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
lower
Mar 16, 2024
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (133-0-1)
house of delegates
Feb 16, 2024
Committee
Referred Environment and Transportation
lower
Feb 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Feb 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
upper
Feb 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
upper
Feb 10, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (43-0-1)
senate
Jan 10, 2024
Committee
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
upper
Aug 17, 2023
Introduced
Pre-filed
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bryan Simonaire
RRepublican
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