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Yes: 179 • No: 0
MarylandSB 03712026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Water Pollution Control - Discharge Permits - Animal Feeding Operations
Sponsored By: Mary Beth Carozza (Republican)
Signed by Governor
EnvironmentAgricultureAnimals -see also- Birds; Dogs; Domestic An; Horses; LivestkConstructionEmergency BillsEnvironment, Department of theEnvironmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; PollutFood -see also- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood; Milk; etc.Permits -see also- Building PermitsRules and RegulationsTimeWater Pollution
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Farms can start building with approval
The Department of the Environment can approve construction on new animal feeding operations when the general discharge permit is administratively extended. Farm operators can start building after Department approval. They must show they meet the extended permit’s coverage and all other laws, rules, and required construction permits. For other facilities, the rule still requires a discharge permit before construction.
Emergency law rules apply now
The law is an emergency measure and takes effect the day it is enacted. It passed with a three-fifths vote in each House. Its rules apply right away.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Mary Beth Carozza
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Jason C. Gallion
Republican • Senate
Stephen S. Hershey
Senate
Johnny Mautz
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/13/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 134 • No: 0 • Other: 1
Senate vote • 3/12/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 253
4/28/2026Returned Passed
4/13/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (134-0)
4/13/2026HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/9/2026HouseFavorable Report by Environment and Transportation
4/8/2026HouseHearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25/2026HouseReferred Environment and Transportation
3/13/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (45-0)
3/12/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/10/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {373221/1 Adopted
3/10/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/9/2026SenateHearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
1/28/2026SenateFirst Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
1/27/2026Senate
Bill Text
Third Reading
3/10/2026
First Reading
1/27/2026
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