Organization on the record
Maryland Catholics for Our Common Home
Bills
75
85 for · 0 against · 0 info
Got their outcome
25%
18 of 73 decided
Lobbyists hired
0
none registered
Reported lobbying spend
$0
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2026 Regular Session16 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 331 Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 345 Public Utilities - Solar Energy Generating Systems and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (Affordable Solar Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 437 Transportation - Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 437 Transportation - Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 663 Department of the Environment - Federal Environmental Policy - Reporting | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| HB 925 Sewage Sludge - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - Regulation | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| HB 940 Large Load Customers - Electric System Interconnection and Demand Response Program | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 1268 Environmental Permits - Requirements for Burden Analysis, Issuance and Renewal, and Public Participation (Cumulative Harms for Environmental Restoration for Improving Shared Health - CHERISH Our Communities Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 1287 Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - BURDEN Analysis (CHERISH Our Communities Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 59 Transportation - Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2026) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 341 Public Utilities – Solar Energy Generating Systems and Solar Renewable Energy Credits (Affordable Solar Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 342 Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 596 Large Load Customers - Electric System Interconnection and Demand Response Program | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 719 Sewage Sludge - Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances - Regulation | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| SB 780 Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - BURDEN Analysis (CHERISH Our Communities Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 781 Environmental Permits - Requirements for Burden Analysis, Issuance and Renewal, and Public Participation (Cumulative Harms for Environmental Restoration for Improving Shared Health - CHERISH Our Communities Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
2025 Regular Session15 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 42 On-Farm Organics and Wasted Food Reduction and Diversion Grant Programs - Established | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 84 Transportation – Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2025) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 84 Transportation – Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2025) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 128 Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation - Total Assessed Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Study and Reports | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Vetoed |
| HB 220 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2025) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 232 Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 398 Abundant Affordable Clean Energy - Procurement and Development (AACE Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 1484 Environmental Permits - Requirements for Public Participation and Impact and Burden Analyses (Cumulative Harms to Environmental Restoration For Improving Shared Health - CHERISH Our Communities Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 10 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2025) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 134 Solid Waste Disposal Surcharge and Wasted Food Reduction and Diversion Fund and Grant Programs - Established | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 149 Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation - Total Assessed Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Study and Reports | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Vetoed |
| SB 316 Abundant Affordable Clean Energy - Procurement and Development (AACE Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 346 Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 395 Transportation - Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects and Impact Assessments (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2025) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 978 Environmental Permits - Requirements for Public Participation and Impact and Burden Analyses (Cumulative Harms to Environmental Restoration for Improving Shared Health - CHERISH Our Communities Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
2024 Regular Session17 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 24 Department of the Environment - Environmental Justice Evaluation of Environmental Permit Applications | FWAPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 166 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 735 Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 836 Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects - Impact Assessments and Workgroup (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 842 Environmental Justice - Investment in Infrastructure Construction Projects | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 864 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| HB 864 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| HB 1101 Standing - Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Proceedings (Clean Water Justice Act of 2024) | FWAPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| HB 1101 Standing - Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Proceedings (Clean Water Justice Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| HB 1165 Watershed, Stream, and Floodplain Restoration - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Restoration and Stream and Floodplain Restoration Funding (Whole Watershed Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| SB 96 Environment - Impact of Environmental Permits and State Agency Actions | FWAPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 146 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 642 Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 653 Standing - Environmental and Natural Resources Protection Proceedings (Clean Water Justice Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| SB 681 Major Highway Capacity Expansion Projects - Impact Assessments and Mitigation Plans (Transportation and Climate Alignment Act of 2024) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 969 Watershed, Stream, and Floodplain Restoration - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Restoration and Stream and Floodplain Restoration Funding (Whole Watershed Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| SB 969 Watershed, Stream, and Floodplain Restoration - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Restoration and Stream and Floodplain Restoration Funding (Whole Watershed Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
2023 Regular Session20 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 9 Equity in Transportation Sector - Guidelines and Analyses | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| HB 169 Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs - Energy Performance Targets and Low-Income Housing | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| HB 230 Department of the Environment - Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Regulations (Clean Trucks Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| HB 319 Pesticides - PFAS Testing - Study | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| HB 718 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 793 Offshore Wind Energy – State Goals and Procurement (Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Passed both chambers |
| HB 840 Climate, Labor, and Environmental Equity Act of 2023 | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 904 Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions - Alterations and Requirements (Energy Savings Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 908 Electricity - Community Solar Energy Generating Systems Program and Property Taxes | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| HJ 1 Environmental Human Rights | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 19 Equity in Transportation Sector - Guidelines and Analyses | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| SB 158 Pesticides - PFAS Testing - Study | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| SB 224 Department of the Environment - Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Regulations (Clean Trucks Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| SB 224 Department of the Environment - Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Regulations (Clean Trucks Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| SB 590 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2023) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 613 Electricity - Community Solar Energy Generating Systems Program and Property Taxes | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 689 Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reductions - Alterations and Requirements | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 743 Climate, Labor, and Environmental Equity Act of 2023 | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 781 Offshore Wind Energy - State Goals and Procurement (Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| SJ 4 Environmental Human Rights | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
2022 Regular Session15 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 11 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard – Tier 1 Renewable Source – Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2022) | FAVPDF | Cleghorn, J. Stephen | Withdrawn |
| HB 11 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard – Tier 1 Renewable Source – Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2022) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Withdrawn |
| HB 108 Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs - Energy Performance Targets and Low-Income Housing | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Vetoed |
| HB 131 Environment - Synthetic Turf and Turf Infill - Chain of Custody | FAVPDF | Cleghorn, J. Stephen | Did not advance |
| HB 596 Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights | FAVPDF | Cleghorn, J. Stephen | Did not advance |
| HB 596 Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 708 Comprehensive Climate Solutions | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| HB 1031 Natural Resources - Land Conservation - Establishment of Goals and Programs (Maryland the Beautiful Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 524 Public Utilities - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Programs - Energy Performance Targets and Low-Income Housing | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Vetoed |
| SB 528 Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Enacted |
| SB 616 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard – Eligible Sources – Waste–to–Energy and Refuse–Derived Fuel | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 616 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard – Eligible Sources – Waste–to–Energy and Refuse–Derived Fuel | FWAPDF | Cleghorn, J. Stephen | Did not advance |
| SB 783 Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |
| SB 783 Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights | FAVPDF | Cleghorn, J. Stephen | Did not advance |
| SB 791 Natural Resources - Land Conservation - Establishment of Goals and Programs (Maryland the Beautiful Act) | FAVPDF | Simon, Robert | Did not advance |