Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project - Requirements and Funding
Sponsor: Debra Davis (District 28)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Transportation - GenerallyStatus: Hearing 1/28 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations) and Hearing canceled (Environment and Transportation) (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the State Department of Transportation promptly to undertake all steps necessary to complete the design, engineering, and National Environmental Policy Act process and secure a record of decision for the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project; requiring the Governor to include in the annual State budget an appropriation of $12,000,000 from the Transportation Trust Fund in fiscal years 2022 and $15,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 for certain purposes related to the Project; etc.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Collins, Reuben | Charles County Commissioner President | Position only |
| FAV | Groth, Jason | Charles County Dept. of Planning | Position only |
| FAV | Laster, Brendon | Office of Prince George's Councilmember Franklin | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Cowan, Elly | Preservation Maryland | Position only |
| FAV | Glass, Courtney | Prince George's County | Oral |
| FAV | Hodge, Gary | Southern Md Alliance for Rapid Transit | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Davis, D.M., Delegate Davis, D.M.legislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | TERRY, DERRICK | MD TAXPAYER | Position only |
| UNF | OPCP, MDOT | Individual | Written (PDF) |