MarylandHB 03952026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Water Pollution Control - Discharge Permits - Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations

Sponsored By: Regina T. Boyce (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

EnvironmentAgricultureAnimals -see also- Birds; Dogs; Domestic An; Horses; LivestkBuilding PermitsConstructionEmergency BillsEnvironment, Department of theEnvironmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; PollutFood -see also- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Milk; etc.Permits -see also- Building PermitsTimeWater Pollution

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Farms can build new animal operations during permit extensions

When the general discharge permit for animal feeding operations is administratively extended, the Department of the Environment can approve construction on parts of a new animal feeding operation. Applicants must use the Department’s approval process and show they meet the coverage rules under the extended general permit. They must also meet all other laws, regulations, and required construction permits. This law takes effect on the date it is enacted, so the change applies right away.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Regina T. Boyce
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Christopher T. Adams
Republican • House
H. Kevin Anderson
Republican • House
Steven J. Arentz
Republican • House
Barry Beauchamp
Republican • House
Jefferson L. Ghrist
Republican • House
Robin L. Grammer
Republican • House
Mike Griffith
Republican • House
Wayne A. Hartman
Republican • House
Marvin E. Holmes
Democratic • House
Kevin B. Hornberger
Republican • House
Thomas S. Hutchinson
Republican • House
Jay A. Jacobs
Republican • House
Ryan Nawrocki
Republican • House
Darrell Odom
Democratic • House
Teresa E. Reilly
Republican • House
Sheree Sample-Hughes
Democratic • House
Dana Stein
Democratic • House
Natalie Ziegler
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 169 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/4/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 126 • No: 0 • Other: 9

Actions Timeline

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 254
4/28/2026
Returned Passed
4/8/2026House
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
4/8/2026Senate
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/3/2026Senate
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
4/2/2026Senate
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/5/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (126-0)
3/4/2026House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/3/2026House
Favorable with Amendments {173128/1 Adopted
3/3/2026House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
3/2/2026House
Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
1/28/2026House
First Reading Environment and Transportation
1/22/2026House

Bill Text

Third Reading
3/3/2026
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First Reading
1/22/2026
PDF

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