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SB 81

EnactedCrossfile HB 414
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Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project - Funding

Sponsor: Arthur Ellis (District 28)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Transportation - GenerallyStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 739 (as of Dec 1, 2021)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring the State Department of Transportation to undertake promptly 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 in each of fiscal years 2023 through 2027 an appropriation from the Transportation Trust Fund of at least $5,000,000, contingent on the receipt of federal funds to provide matching funds for a certain environmental impact study; etc.

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Testimony (10)

MGA witness list
FAV 8FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVCollins, ReubenCharles County GovernmentOral + Written (PDF)
FAVSchablein, JaredLower Shore Progressive CaucusPosition only
FAVPlante, CeciliaMaryland Legislative CoalitionWritten (PDF)
FAVHodge, GaryRegional Policy AdvisorsOral
FAVEllis, ArthurSenatorWritten (PDF)
FAVCowan, EleanorlobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVEllis, SenatorIndividualPosition only
FAVRoss, BenjaminIndividualWritten (PDF)
UNFWestervelt, PatriciaMaryland Department of TransportationWritten (PDF)
FWAEvans, HayleylobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVCowan, EleanorRegistered for: Acusensus; Alley Cat Allies; American Society of Travel Advisors, Inc; Chesapeake Solar & Storage Association (CHESSA); Critical Response Group; Giffords
FWAEvans, HayleyRegistered for: Academy Bus; Accenture LLP; Arundel Amusements/Bingo World; Atmosphere DC Dickerson Property Owners LLC; Beltway Fine Wine; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence