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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

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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.

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

All Roll Calls

Yes: 179 • No: 0

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

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 253

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (134-0)

    4/13/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

    4/8/2026House

  6. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026House

  7. Referred Environment and Transportation

    3/13/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/12/2026Senate

  9. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/10/2026Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments {373221/1 Adopted

    3/10/2026Senate

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

    3/9/2026Senate

  12. Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/28/2026Senate

  13. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/27/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    3/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/27/2026

    PDF

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