Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 691: State Government - Procedures - Permitting Efficiency for Housing Development Projects
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 691 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Government - Procedures - Permitting Efficiency for Housing Development Projects. Primary sponsor: Lesley Lopez (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Ryan Spiegel (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Ryan Spiegel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Floor Amendment {
- Motion Special Order until 03/12 (Delegate Buckel) Adopted
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Economic Matters
- Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Economic Matters