Maryland Legislative Watch2017 HB 1285, sponsored by Delegate Stein, proposes that if a vehicle passenger isn’t wearing a seatbelt, that becomes a primary motor vehicle offense. In part, the bill’s purpose is: FOR the purpose of making the failure to wear a seat belt in a rear passenger seat of a motor vehicle a primary offense rather
2017 MD HB 600/SB 175, proposed by Delegate Kramer and Senator Manno, respectively, propose restrictions on private property where medical oxygen is in use. Among the proposed nanny state provisions: (A) AN INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT LIGHT OR SMOKE A CIGARETTE, CIGAR, PIPE, OR ANY OTHER MATTER OR SUBSTANCE THAT CONTAINS TOBACCO: (1) IN A ROOM
2017 SB 119, sponsored by Senator Middleton, proposes eighteen pages of regulations for those who sell, “e-cigarettes” (to include electronic cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, pipes). Electronic cigarette shops are small, typically non-franchised businesses. This legislation would require, in part: Each county must develop licensing requirements for e-cigarette retailers Establish a state e-cigarette license for wholesalers,
2016 SB 333 proposes to require restaurants serve only certain beverages to children via a restaurant’s children’s menu. (A) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (B) OF THIS SECTION, A RESTAURANT THAT OFFERS A CHILDREN’S MENU OF MEAL OPTIONS OR OFFERS A MEAL THAT IS REPRESENTED AS A CHILD’S MEAL MAY INCLUDE ONLY BOTTLED WATER, LOW–FAT MILK,
If you’re in the mood for some light reading, the Department of Legislative Services has available the 2013 session 90 Day Report. This is issued each year. Updated to add: here are the 2014 and 2015 reports. The current version is divided into twelve parts and each part addresses an area of public policy. Area