Category Archives: legislation

Potential developers should proceed with percolation tests pronto

Posted on May 14, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Garrett County commissioners point to grandfathering provisions Elaine Blaisdell Cumberland Times-News — OAKLAND — Recently passed legislation limiting septic systems for housing projects in Maryland contains grandfathering provisions, and Garrett County leaders have suggested that property owners take advantage of … Continue reading →

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Legislators review session; ‘worst year’ for Edwards

Posted on April 26, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Matthew Bieniek Cumberland Times-News — CUMBERLAND — Local legislators painted a bleak picture of the General Assembly session that ended earlier this month. Sen. George Edwards said it was a “contentious year, the worst year since I’ve been in the … Continue reading →

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Local lawmakers’ bills set for committee hearings in Annapolis

Posted on February 22, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Matthew Bieniek Cumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — Several pieces of local legislation are set for committee hearings this week at the General Assembly in Annapolis. Senate Bills 333, 470, 586 and 587 are scheduled for hearings over the next few days. … Continue reading →

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Committees Slate Hearings For Local Lawmakers’ Bills

Posted on February 22, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Feb. 16, 2012 Hearings have been scheduled in Annapolis for several bills introduced by Del. Wendell Beitzel and Sen. George Edwards. The House Environmental Matters Committee will review Beitzel’s HB 732 and HB 744 on Wednesday, Feb. 29, at 1 … Continue reading →

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GC Lawmakers Will Not Submit Union Bargaining Bills

Posted on February 15, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Feb. 9, 2012 Sen. George Edwards and Del. Wendell Beitzel will not pursue a legislative request by the Board of Garrett County Commissioners that would mandate collective bargaining for Garrett County Roads Department employees currently represented by the American Federation … Continue reading →

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Fracking might be years off, but the bills pile up

Posted on February 13, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Legislature to weigh measures regarding controversial practiceby Margie Hyslop, Staff Writer The General Assembly has key decisions to make this year on the controversial practice of fracking, years before it is likely to begin tapping gas from shale in the … Continue reading →

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Beitzel, Edwards Introduce Bills Of Local Importance

Posted on February 13, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Feb. 9, 2012 Del. Wendell R. Beitzel (R–Dist. 1A) announced this week that he has filed several bills in the Maryland General Assembly that directly affect Garrett and Allegany counties. House Bill 660, a bill that would cap the losses … Continue reading →

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Local legislation offered on slots, alcohol licenses

Posted on February 6, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

One bill would allow up to five slot machines for area nonprofits Matthew Bieniek Cumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — Several bills relating to Garrett and Allegany counties have recently been filed by Sen. George Edwards and Delegate Wendell Beitzel. One of the more … Continue reading →

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Local Lawmakers’ Bills Scheduled For Committee Review

Posted on February 3, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Feb. 2, 2012 General Assembly committee hearings are under way in Annapolis for legislation proposed by state lawmakers. Bills introduced by Del. Wendell Beitzel and Sen. George Edwards will be reviewed during the next several weeks. The House Appropriations Committee … Continue reading →

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Local lawmakers send bills onward

Posted on January 22, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Panhandlers, Caylee’s Law on agenda in Annapolis Matthew Bieniek Cumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — Local legislators are filing proposed laws either as sponsors or co-sponsors in the opening weeks of the General Assembly. A bill to control panhandling in Allegany County is … Continue reading →

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