Sen. Katie Hester

Primary SB 196

Signed into law · Maryland Senate · Lead sponsor

Soil Conservation Districts - Small Ponds - Plan Review Fees

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 541

Signed into law · Maryland Senate · Lead sponsor

Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 448

Signed into law · Maryland Senate · Lead sponsor

Commission to Study African American Civil War Soldiers in Maryland

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 982

Signed into law · Maryland Senate · Lead sponsor

Information Technology - Modernization of Information Technology Projects

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 835

Signed into law · Maryland Senate · Lead sponsor

Environment - Delegated Authorities - Well and Septic Program Permits

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 783

Signed into law · Maryland Senate · Lead sponsor

Public Utilities - Solar Energy Systems and Programs, Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Fund, and Prevailing Wage (Brighter Tomorrow Act)

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Brighter Tomorrow Act, updates Maryland's laws to support solar energy development by adjusting financial incentives, labor rules, and administrative requirements. It allows homeowners to combine energy output from multiple solar systems for billing purposes and extends the time solar projects can earn renewable energy credits. The legislation also introduces new fees for solar owners, mandates prevailing wage standards for large solar construction projects, and creates a grant program to help customers install solar systems. Additionally, the bill modifies tax exemptions for community and nonresidential solar facilities and requires local governments to use specific software to track residential solar permits.

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 816

Signed into law · Maryland Senate · Lead sponsor

Economic Development – Cyber Maryland Fund and Program – Alterations

Signed into law May 9, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 1077

Signed into law · Maryland Senate · Lead sponsor

Public Schools - School Security Employees - Appropriations

Signed into law Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 797

Signed into law · Maryland Senate · Lead sponsor

Education - Access to Attorneys, Advocates, and Consultants for Special Education Program and Fund - Established

Signed into law Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary SB 33

Signed into law · Maryland Senate · Lead sponsor

More Opportunities for Career–Focused Students Act of 2024

Signed into law Apr 25, 2024 0 co-sponsors