HB 239

Accessory Dwelling Unit Policy Task Force

Sponsor: Jeffrie E. Long, Jr. (District 27B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Local Government - GenerallyStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 798 (as of Nov 9, 2023)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Establishing the Accessory Dwelling Unit Policy Task Force to survey and document a representative sampling of the variety of ordinances, laws, codes, and policies regarding the development and operation of accessory dwelling units in areas zoned for single-family residential use; and requiring the Task Force to report to the Governor and General Assembly on its activities on or before November 1, 2023, and its findings and recommendations on or before June 1, 2024.

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Testimony (9)

MGA witness list

FAV 4FavorableFWA 4Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable

Position	Witness	Organization	Testimony
FAV	Enten, robert	Maryland Bankers Association	Oral
FAV	Graf, Lorilobbyist	Maryland Building Industry Association	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	May, Lisalobbyist	Maryland REALTORS	Oral + Written (PDF)
FAV	Delegate Long, J., Delegate Long, J.legislator	Individual	Oral
UNF	Dernoga, Thomas	Prince George's County Council	Written (PDF)
FWA	KANIA, PRISCILLA	AARP	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	Parts, Chris	AIA Maryland, Inc.	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	Butchko, Dominic	Maryland Association of Counties (MACo)	Oral + Written (PDF)
FWA	Bailey Thupari, Angelica	Maryland Municipal League	Oral + Written (PDF)