Howard County - Illegal Dumping - Surveillance System Pilot Program Ho. Co. 6-26
Sponsor: Howard County DelegationCommittee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a designated Howard County department to place certain surveillance systems at certain dumping sites in Howard County; requiring the District Court, in consultation with the designated department, to prescribe a certain citation form; requiring the designated department to mail a certain citation or warning to the owner of a motor vehicle that is recorded by a certain surveillance system; etc.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Westervelt, Patricia | Maryland Department of Transportation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Westervelt, Patricia | Maryland Department of Transportation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ziegler, Natalie | Maryland General Assembly | Oral |
| FAV | Alexander, Peter | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Howard County Delegation, Howard County Delegation | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Howard County Delegation, Howard County Delegation | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Lerol, Travis | Travis Lerol | Position only |