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Water Utilities Shutoff Protections

Sponsor: Mary Washington (District 43)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: EnvironmentStatus: Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Authorizing a certain water utility to temporarily shut off service for reasons of health or safety or in a State or national emergency, notwithstanding certain provisions of law; prohibiting a water utility from shutting off service for certain reasons; prohibiting a water utility from shutting off service on receipt of certain information; and prohibiting the sale of property solely to enforce a lien imposed for unpaid water, sewer, or sanitary system charges, fees, or assessments except in certain circumstances.

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Testimony (12)

MGA witness list
FAV 10FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVBresnahan, TammyAARP MarylandOral + Written (PDF)
FAVHudson, LeeDelaware-Maryland Synod, ELCAPosition only
FAVGovernment Affairs, Rachel SledgeDepartment of Human ServicesWritten (PDF)
FAVCarwell, LouiseMaryland Legal AidWritten (PDF)
FAVPlante, CeciliaMaryland Legislative CoalitionWritten (PDF)
FAVBritt, AdienaN/APosition only
FAVBritt, AdienaN/APosition only
FAVMcNair, LeeUnitarian Universalist Environmental Justice MinistryPosition only
FAVBrown, RenaudIndividualPosition only
FAVSenator Washington, M., Senator Washington, M.legislatorIndividualOral
UNFThemelis, NinaMayor's Office of Government RelationsWritten (PDF)
FWAOchsenhirt, LisalobbyistMaryland Association of Municipal Wastewater AgenciesWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FWAOchsenhirt, LisaMaryland Association of Municipal Wastewater AgenciesRegistered for: Maryland Association of Municipal Wastewater Agencies; Maryland Municipal Stormwater Association