House Adopts HCR 49; It Moves to Senate

The House met this morning and adopted House Concurrent Resolution 49, which requests the Maryland General Assembly to reject any legislation changing the stream designation of the North Branch part of the Potomac River from a “Warm Water Aquatic Life” use to a “Cold Water Aquatic Life” use. The resolution states that a change in designation will add unnecessary costs to industries in West Virginia. The resolution heads to the Senate for its consideration.

The House is adjourned until 11 a.m. Tomorrow, February 19, 2025.

Committee Meetings, Today February 18

• The Committee on Education will meet at 1 p.m. in Room 434.
• The Committee on Government Organization will meet at 1 p.m. in Room 215E.
• The Subcommittee on Agriculture, Commerce, and Tourism will meet at 2 p.m. in Room 215E.
• The Subcommittee on Higher Education will meet at 2 p.m. in Room 434.
• The Subcommittee on Public Health at 3 p.m. in Room 215E.
• The Committee on Health and Human Resources will meet at 4 p.m. in Room 215E.

Committee Meetings, Tomorrow February 19

• The Subcommittee on Revenue will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 460 for a budget hearing, with the Finance Committee meeting immediately following.
• The Judiciary Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 410.
• The Subcommittee on Legal Services will meet at 9:30 a.m. in Room 410.
• The Subcommittee on Courts will meet at 10 a.m. in Room 410.
• The Subcommittee on Government Administration will meet at 1 p.m. in Room 215E.
• The Subcommittee on Education Choice will meet at 1 p.m. in Room 434.
• The Subcommittee on Higher Education will meet at 2 p.m. in Room 434.
• The Subcommittee on Local Government will meet at 2:15 p.m. in Room 215E.
• The Subcommittee on Energy and Manufacturing will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 410.
• The Subcommittee on Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 460.
• The Subcommittee on Healthcare Regulations will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 215E.
• The Subcommittee on Human Services will meet at 4 p.m. in Room 215E.

Committee Meetings, Thursday, February 20

• The Finance Committee will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 460 for a budget hearing.
• The Committee on Energy and Public Works will meet at 3 p.m. in Room 460.