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MD SB472
MD SB472State Government - Permits, Licenses, and Certificates - Processing (Transparent Government Act of 2024)
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Introduced
01/22/2024
01/22/2024
In Committee
03/27/2024
03/27/2024
Crossed Over
03/14/2024
03/14/2024
Passed
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring each principal department and independent unit to create a catalog of information relating to permits, licenses, and certificates issued by the department or independent unit and submit the catalog to the Governor on or before October 1, 2024; requiring each principal department and independent unit to post a completed update of information relating to permits, licenses, and certificates on the website of the department or independent unit on or before October 1, 2025; and establishing the Government Efficiency Commission.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Transparent Government Act of 2024, requires each principal department and independent unit of the Maryland state government to create a catalog of information related to the permits, licenses, and certificates they issue. This catalog must include details like the application process, processing timelines, and any relevant statutory or regulatory authorities. Departments and units must submit this catalog to the Governor by October 1, 2024, and post a completed update on their website annually by October 1st. The bill also establishes the Government Efficiency Commission, a group of state officials and business representatives tasked with monitoring the efficiency of permit, license, and certificate processing and making recommendations for improvement.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (25)
Jack Bailey (R)*,
Pamela Beidle (D),
Ben Brooks (D),
Mary Beth Carozza (R),
Jill Carter (D),
Nick Charles (D),
Paul Corderman (R),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Bill Ferguson (D),
William Folden (R),
Dawn Gile (D),
Steve Hershey (R),
Katie Hester (D),
Shelly Hettleman (D),
Mary-Dulany James (D),
Cheryl Kagan (D),
Clarence Lam (D),
Johnny Mautz (R),
Mike McKay (R),
Justin Ready (R),
Jim Rosapepe (D),
Johnny Salling (R),
Jeff Waldstreicher (D),
Chris West (R),
Craig Zucker (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 413 (on 05/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0472?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_413_sb0472e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0472e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 203826/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0002/sb0472_20382601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0472_hgo.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0472t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 663629/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0002/sb0472_66362901.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0472_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0472f.pdf |
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