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MarylandHB 00252025 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Environment – Reservoir Augmentation Permit – Establishment

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

EnvironmentConstructionEnvironment, Department of theEnvironmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; PollutEthicsFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesFormsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Inspections -see also- Motor Vehicle InspectionNatural Resources -see also- Coal; For&Pks; Rivers; etc.Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death PenaltyPermits -see also- Building PermitsPilot ProgramsPrices -see also- Consumer Price IndexReportsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetyStandards and Best PracticesStorageStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsSunsetTimeUtilities -see also- Recycl; Refuse; Sewage; Teleph; WaterWater -see also- Coastal Bays; Riv,Str,Lks; Wastewater; etc.

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Bill Overview

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New safeguards for recycled drinking water

Beginning July 1, 2025, projects need a Maryland permit to add reclaimed water to reservoirs supplying drinking-water treatment plants. Applications generally need a study covering project need, technical plans, alternatives, and costs. Projects already approved under the Indirect Potable Reuse Pilot Program skip that study, but must meet other permit rules. Treatment must meet state standards before water enters both the reservoir and the drinking-water distribution system. Permits last no more than five years, require reasonable site inspections, and can be denied or revoked for compliance failures.

Reservoir project fees fund state oversight

Beginning July 1, 2025, Maryland must set a reasonable reservoir permit application fee to cover permit issuance and administration. The law does not set the amount, and the state can deny permits for nonpayment. All program revenue, including application, permit, and renewal fees, penalties, and court fines, goes into a special fund. That money can only pay to run and oversee the reservoir program.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 265 • No: 57

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 2 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 109 • No: 30

House vote • 2/13/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 112 • No: 25

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 441

    5/13/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/2/2025House

  3. Third Reading Passed (109-30)

    4/2/2025House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/2/2025House

  5. Third Reading Passed (44-2)

    4/2/2025Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/1/2025Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {193220/1 Adopted

    4/1/2025Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    3/31/2025Senate

  9. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/14/2025Senate

  10. Third Reading Passed (112-25)

    2/13/2025House

  11. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/11/2025House

  12. Favorable with Amendments {463425/1 Adopted

    2/11/2025House

  13. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    2/10/2025House

  14. Hearing 1/29 at 1:30 p.m.

    1/13/2025House

  15. Hearing canceled

    1/13/2025House

  16. Hearing 1/29 at 2:30 p.m.

    1/8/2025House

  17. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    1/8/2025House

  18. Pre-filed

    10/6/2024House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/13/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/2/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/11/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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