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In Their Words …

“Keeper of political scorecards on environmental votes, this small but feisty group actually endorses candidates who might be good for green causes. Its small staff proves that you don't need a huge budget to make a difference. Still, more money couldn't hurt”

Chesapeake Life Magazine

Maryland LCV Testimony

During the legislative session, the Maryland League of Conservation Voters submits testimony on many important issues.

The following is testimony submitted during the 2008 Legislative Session:

Intercounty Connector Impact on Global Warming Study (HB 1416)
Submitted March 14, 2008
Download testimony: pdf ICC and Global Warming 113.62 Kb

Critical Area Reform (SB 844/HB 1253)
Submitted March 6 and February 28, 2008
Download testimony: pdf Critical Area Reform (Senate) 114.62 Kb , pdf Critical Area (House) 115.29 Kb

Right to Sue (HB 1193)
Submitted March 12, 2008
Download testimony: pdf Statute of Limitations 20.55 Kb

Childern's Lead Poisoning Recovery Act (HB 1241)
Submitted March 5, 2008
Download testimony: pdf Lead Paint 18.34 Kb

Reducing Phosphorous Pollution from Detergent (HB 1189)
Submitted March 12, 2008
Download testimony: pdf Phosphorous Delay 113.05 Kb

Mercury Switch Removal from Vehicles (HB 835)
Submitted March 6, 2008
Download testimony: pdf Mercury Switch Removal 109.64 Kb

Global Warming Solutions Act (SB 309 / HB 712)
Submitted February 19, 2008
Download testimony: pdf Global Warming Solutions Act 114.14 Kb

Reducing Phosphorous Pollution from Agriculture in the Bay (HB 521, SB 246 )
Submitted February 19 and 28, 2008
Download testimony: pdf No Phosphorous Fertilizer (HB 521) 110.24 Kb, pdf Fertilizer Ph reduction (SB 246) 113.26 Kb

Clean Air Permit Fees (SB 442)
Submitted February 19, 2008
Download testimony: pdf Clean Air Permit Fees 109.82 Kb

Energy Efficiency (SB 205 / HB 374)
Submitted February 12, 2008
Download testimony: pdf Empower Maryland 18.34 Kb

Clean Energy Future
Submitted February 28, 2008 (HB 1320 and HB 1337 )
Download testimony: pdf Clean Energy Center 113.06 Kb

Submitted February 28, 2008 (HB 1145)
Download testimony: pdf Renewable Energy Infrastructure Loan Program 113.05 Kb

Submitted February 12, 2008 (HB 375)
Download testimony: pdf Renewable Portfolio Standard 26.18 Kb

Submitted February 7, 2008 (HB 117 )
Download testimony: pdf Solar Energy Panel Easements 113.96 Kb

Submitted February 6, 2008 (SB 207)
Download testimony: pdf Solar Geothermal Grant 114.08 Kb

Energy Efficient Tax Credit (HB 378 )
Submitted February 7, 2008
Download testimony: pdf Energy Efficient Tax Credit 18.33 Kb

Smart Growth (SB 204 / HB 373 )
Submitted February 6 (Senate) and 12 (House), 2008
Download testimony: pdf Transit Oriented Development (Senate) 15.26 Kb, pdf Transit Oriented Development (House) 16.59 Kb

Dedicated Fund to Clean-Up Chesapeake Bay (SB 213/HB 369)
Submitted February 6 (Senate) and 28 (House), 2008
Download testimony: pdf Chesapeake Bay Trust Fund (Senate) 114.12 Kb, pdf Chesapeake Bay Trust Fund (House) 113.71 Kb

Polluted Runoff from Development (HB 47)
Submitted February 6, 2008
Download testimony: pdf Tax Credit for Low Impact Development 235.69 Kb

Green Buildings (SB 208/HB 376)
Submitted January 30 and February 26, 2008
Download testimony: pdf High Performance Buildings (Senate) 115.36 Kb, pdf High Performance Buildings (House) 114.47 Kb