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2022 Maryland Legislative Session Wrap Up
Another year, another legislative session complete for us in Maryland! Maryland’s legislative session runs for just 90 days each year, between January and April, and ended this year on Monday 4/11. It was a busy legislative session full of lots of action on clean water, clean air, and environmental justice - and Clean Water Action members like you sent 3,000 emails to your delegates and senators in support of our priority legislation. Thank you for everything you do!
Here’s how our top clean water priorities fared:
Septic SystemsSeptic systems play an important role in protecting water
Environmental and Climate Community Celebrate Historic Confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Clean Water Action on HR 51: House Vote for DC Statehood is a Win for Equality
This is a big step toward equality and justice, and a more perfect union.
39 Diverse Groups Launch Coalition For Clean Energy and Healthy Communities
"Congress must act now to help the most impacted communities - disproportionately Black and other communities of color, recover and get back to work. The legislative response to Covid-19 needs to move us toward a just and sustainable future. Rebuilding from this pandemic must include an investment in infrastructure needed to ensure clean water for all, acting on climate by building resilient communities, supporting public transit, and making rapid investments in clean energy."
Baltimore's budget: more money for BPD?
Click here to submit your comments on the Baltimore City budget.
All of this week, the City Council's Budget and Appropriations Committee has been holding hearings on each city department's budget ( you can watch the recordings on the City's Youtube channel), and the Council will vote on the budget as a whole on Monday.
The Baltimore City Department of Finance has warned the Board of Estimates that the costs of coronavirus "could be devastating," and the current budget anticipates $20 million less in revenue. Meanwhile, throughout the country calls are growing to defund police departments