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MD HB794

MD HB794
Baltimore Regional Transit Commission - Establishment


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Introduced
02/08/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
03/15/2023
Passed
04/08/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/08/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Baltimore Regional Transit Commission - Establishment FOR the purpose of establishing the Baltimore Regional Transit Commission to review and approve comment on annual budget requests of the Maryland Transit Administration, updates to the Central Maryland Transportation Plan, and certain annual reports on the Administration’s state of good repair, and to perform other oversight and advocacy duties related to Baltimore region transit services; and generally relating to the Baltimore Regional Transit Commission. BY adding to Article - Transportation Section 7-213 Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Baltimore Regional Transit Commission to review and comment on the annual budget requests of the Maryland Transit Administration, updates to the Central Maryland Transportation Plan, and reports on the Administration's capital needs. The Commission will have 15 members, including representatives from Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, and Howard County, as well as a non-voting member from the Amalgamated Transit Union Local Labor Union. The Commission will provide input and engage in advocacy for the Baltimore region's public transit systems, review service change reports and major service change proposals, and comment on the Administration's annual operating and capital budget requests. The bill also establishes staggered initial terms for the Commission members and takes effect on October 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 504 (on 05/08/2023)

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