HB 250

Maryland House of Delegates bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: June 20, 2026.

Environment - Appropriation or Use of Water and Dam Safety - Enforcement.

Bill ID MD-2026-HB-250
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Environment and Transportation; Education, Energy, and the Environment
House of Delegates enacted 2026-06-20
Environment / Climate Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Authorizing the Department of the Environment to impose an administrative penalty for certain violations related to the appropriation or use of water and dam safety; repealing a certain limitation on the Department's authority to issue certain orders and send certain notices related to dam safety; requiring the Department to take certain actions before imposing certain civil or administrative penalties; etc.

Sponsor
Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-14 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-06-20 Status enacted
2026-06-20 Latest Action Approved by the Governor - Chapter 273
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