Retail Service Stations - New Construction - Setbacks
Sponsor: Sheila Ruth (District 44B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Local Government - GenerallyStatus: Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing a certain setback requirement for approval of construction of new retail service stations on or after October 1, 2023.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 5Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Martinez, Madelinlobbyist | MD Latino Caucus | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Ruth, Delegate Ruthlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Ruth, S | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Peters, Sarahlobbyist | Husch Blackwell Strategies | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bailey Thupari, Angelica | Maryland Municipal League | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Association | Oral |
| UNF | McCauley, Kirk | WMDA - service station, convenience stores and repair facilities | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Valentino, Ellen | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFPeters, SarahHusch Blackwell StrategiesRegistered for: Action Now Initiative, LLC; Alibaba; Ameresco; American Diabetes Association; Apartment & Office Building Association; Barwood Taxi Service…
UNFPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association