2024 Session Updates

The lobbying team at Compass Advocacy has been diligently advocating for our clients during this legislative session. Whether it’s been engaging legislators, testifying in committees, hosting advocacy days, or closely monitoring legislation, Compass can do it all!

Session might be the busiest season, but we like to be where the magic happens!

Maryland Session Update:

Today is Crossover! 69th Day of Session:
Each Chamber to send to other Chamber those bills it intends to pass favorably. Opposite Chamber bills received after this date subject to referral to Rules CommitteesBudget

The Budget bill is to be passed by both Chambers on April 1
Maryland Senate approves $63B budget legislation for next fiscal year

Tax Legislation

HB1515 – Services Tax
- This bill did not move out of committee this past weekend. In the off-chance it were to move out of the House today, it would be sent to Senate Rules, where it would likely die. We anticipate to deal with more tax issues within the next year, or next session.
SB766 – Tax Omnibus Bill “Fair Share for Maryland Act”

End of Life Options Bill

HB0403 End-of-Life Option Act (The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings and the Honorable Shane E. Pendergrass Act)
- Md. lawmakers drop aid-in-dying, frustrating terminally ill patients

iGaming Bill

HB1319 Internet Gaming – Authorization and Implementation
- Atterbeary says House will do ‘the right thing,’ send revenues, gaming to Senate

Renewable Energy & Solar Bills

SB1054 Local Government – Building Permits for Residential Solar Energy and Residential Energy Storage Systems
SB1082 Solar Energy & Energy Storage – Development and State Procurement
HB1328 Solar Energy and Energy Storage – Development and State Procurement
SB1083 Public Utilities – Electric Distribution System Planning
HB1221 Battery Storage and Solar Arrays Safety Training Grant & Fund
HB1407 Solar Siting
SB532/HB468 Battery Storage