SB 309 Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) Exum amendment
This weakening amendment would have limited the Maryland Department of the Environment’s current authority overseeing programs to reduce pollution. The correct vote is no. The amendment passed on the Senate floor 27–20.

SB 309 Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) Pinsky amendment
This amendment was offered on the Senate floor to clarify the Exum Amendment and allow the Maryland Department of the Environment to maintain its existing authority. The correct vote is yes. The amendment failed on the Senate floor 22–24.

SB 268 Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program (RGGI 1)
Creates a fund to finance energy efficiency programs through the sale of carbon allowances per the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). The correct vote is yes. The bill failed 21–25.

SB 268 Maryland Strategic Energy Investment Program (RGGI 2)
The earlier RGGI vote was reconsidered and the bill was amended to allocate more resources for energy efficiency programs. The correct vote is yes. The bill passed the Senate 30–17.

HB 1253 Critical Areas Act Reform
Strengthens the 1984 Critical Areas Act to limit development in buffers, reduce pollution, and provide cleaner water and wildlife habitat. The correct vote is yes. The bill passed the Senate 41–6.

SB 844 / HB 1253 Critical Areas Act Reform (Colburn amendment)
Changes the definition of the critical area buffer where development cannot take place from 300 feet to 200 feet. No is the correct vote. The amendment passed in the Senate 32–14.

SB 209 Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)
This bill will require that 20% of Maryland’s energy consumption come from renewable sources such as solar and wind power by 2020. The correct vote is yes. The bill passed 31–14.

SB 710 Phosphorous Ban Delay amendment (Frosh amendment)
This amendment imposes a fine for dish detergent manufacturers in exchange for a six month delay in the ban. The correct vote is yes. The amendment failed 23–23.

HB 1056 Wetlands and Waterways Permit Fees 
Creates a fund to support Maryland Department of the Environment’s Wetlands and Waterways programs. The correct vote is yes. The bill passed 37–10.

HB 1185 Fare Box Recovery
Requires Maryland Transportation Authority to recover at least 35% of their transit operating costs from fares, which will encourage better mass transit options.The correct vote is yes. The bill passed 35–11. 

Table Legend
+ Pro–environment vote
– Anti–environment vote 
a Not voting (disadvantage for the environment)