MarylandHB 10712026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Environment - Stormwater Management for Agritourism

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Developers face tighter stormwater design rules

Beginning October 1, 2026, developers must use environmental site design (ESD) to the maximum extent possible. You must show ESD first in your stormwater plan and use standard practices only when truly needed. Local rules are reviewed and changed to remove blocks to ESD. The rules also use the most recent rainfall data for sizing and design. These steps can raise design costs but improve flood and runoff resilience.

Farm stormwater enforcement with local input

Beginning October 1, 2026, local programs enforce stormwater rules on farms. Enforcement must follow the advice and consent of the local soil conservation district. The Stormwater Design Manual treats agriculture and on‑farm accessory uses as different from commercial development. The law allows flexibility in how stormwater rules are enforced on agricultural land. Farmers face enforceable duties, with local guidance and flexibility.

Clear stormwater guidance for agritourism sites

Beginning October 1, 2026, the state defines “agritourism” with the Agriculture Department. It considers best practices for stormwater at these sites. This includes a standard plan for temporary parking areas and using pasture, meadows, and cropland to treat runoff. This gives clearer guidance to agritourism operators and local reviewers.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Linda Foley
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Regina T. Boyce
Democratic • House
David Fraser-Hidalgo
Democratic • House
Anne R. Kaiser
Democratic • House
Bernice Mireku-North
Democratic • House
Lily Qi
Democratic • House
Pam Queen
Democratic • House
Natalie Ziegler
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 167 • No: 7

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 124 • No: 7 • Other: 10

Actions Timeline

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 14
4/14/2026
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
3/19/2026Senate
Third Reading Passed (124-7)
3/18/2026House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/17/2026House
Favorable with Amendments {583421/1 Adopted
3/17/2026House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
3/16/2026House
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
2/12/2026House
First Reading Environment and Transportation
2/10/2026House

Bill Text

Enacted
4/14/2026
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Third Reading
3/17/2026
PDF
First Reading
2/10/2026
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