Bill Positions

Bill Number: SJ 9

Bill Title: Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Pugh

Subject: Environment & Energy

Committee: EHE

Bill Summary: This joint resolution would have encouraged the Maryland General Assembly to urge the United States Congress to act expeditiously to enact comprehensive legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

History: This resolution died without a vote in the Education, Health & Environmental Affairs Committee.

Chamber Position: Support

Position Summary: If legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is to be enacted, it should be done at the Fedearl level. For these reasons, the Maryland Chamber supportd this joint resolution.

Position Statement:Coming soon

Chamber Staff: Allyson Black

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.