Land Use - Definitions and Boards of Appeals
Sponsor: Mary Washington (District 43)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Local Government - GenerallyStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering certain definitions and defining certain terms applicable to land use; altering requirements for the appointment and removal of members of a board of appeals; altering and repealing certain powers of a board of appeals; and altering the procedures applicable to certain proceedings before a board of appeals.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 1FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 6Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Senator Washington, M., Senator Washington, M.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Harris, Mrs | District 25 Constituent | Position only |
| UNF | Peters, Sarahlobbyist | HBS | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Butchko, Dominic | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bailey Thupari, Angelica | Maryland Municipal League | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ballentine, Tom | NAIOP Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFPeters, SarahHBSRegistered for: Action Now Initiative, LLC; Alibaba; Ameresco; American Diabetes Association; Apartment & Office Building Association; Barwood Taxi Service…
UNFGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association