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Maryland Senate Bill SB305

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1- WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 86
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4-Chapter 86
5-(Senate Bill 305)
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7-AN ACT concerning
3+EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MAT TER ADDED TO EXISTIN G LAW.
4+ [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law.
5+ Underlining indicates amendments to bill.
6+ Strike out indicates matter stricken from the bill by amendment or deleted from the law by
7+amendment.
8+ *sb0305*
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9-Department of Natural Resources – Maryland Geological Survey Fund –
10-Establishment
10+SENATE BILL 305
11+M1 4lr0301
12+ (PRE–FILED) CF HB 117
13+By: Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee (By Request –
14+Departmental – Natural Resources)
15+Requested: September 15, 2023
16+Introduced and read first time: January 10, 2024
17+Assigned to: Education, Energy, and the Environment
18+Committee Report: Favorable
19+Senate action: Adopted
20+Read second time: February 17, 2024
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12-FOR the purpose of establishing the Maryland Geological Survey Fund as a special,
13-nonlapsing fund in the Department of Natural Resources; requiring interest
14-earnings of the Fund to be credited to the Fund; and generally relating to the
15-Maryland Geological Survey Fund.
22+CHAPTER ______
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17-BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
18- Article – Natural Resources
19- Section 1–103(b)(2) and 2–202
20- Annotated Code of Maryland
21- (2023 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement)
24+AN ACT concerning 1
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23-BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
24- Article – Natural Resources
25- Section 2–101
26- Annotated Code of Maryland
27- (2023 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement)
26+Department of Natural Resources – Maryland Geological Survey Fund – 2
27+Establishment 3
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29-BY adding to
30-Article – Natural Resources
31-Section 2–205
32-Annotated Code of Maryland
33-(2023 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement)
29+FOR the purpose of establishing the Maryland Geological Survey Fund as a special, 4
30+nonlapsing fund in the Department of Natural Resources; requiring interest 5
31+earnings of the Fund to be credited to the Fund; and generally relating to the 6
32+Maryland Geological Survey Fund. 7
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35-BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
36- Article – State Finance and Procurement
37- Section 6–226(a)(2)(i)
38- Annotated Code of Maryland
39- (2021 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement)
34+BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 8
35+ Article – Natural Resources 9
36+ Section 1–103(b)(2) and 2–202 10
37+ Annotated Code of Maryland 11
38+ (2023 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) 12
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41-BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
42- Article – State Finance and Procurement
43- Section 6–226(a)(2)(ii)189. and 190.
44- Annotated Code of Maryland
45- (2021 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement)
40+BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 13
41+ Article – Natural Resources 14
42+ Section 2–101 15
43+ Annotated Code of Maryland 16
44+ (2023 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) 17
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47-BY adding to
48- Article – State Finance and Procurement
49- Section 6–226(a)(2)(ii)191. Ch. 86 2024 LAWS OF MARYLAND
46+BY adding to 18
47+Article – Natural Resources 19
48+Section 2–205 20 2 SENATE BILL 305
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51-– 2 –
52- Annotated Code of Maryland
53- (2021 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement)
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55- SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND,
56-That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
51+Annotated Code of Maryland 1
52+(2023 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) 2
5753
58-Article – Natural Resources
54+BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, 3
55+ Article – State Finance and Procurement 4
56+ Section 6–226(a)(2)(i) 5
57+ Annotated Code of Maryland 6
58+ (2021 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) 7
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60-1–103.
60+BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, 8
61+ Article – State Finance and Procurement 9
62+ Section 6–226(a)(2)(ii)189. and 190. 10
63+ Annotated Code of Maryland 11
64+ (2021 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) 12
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62- (b) (2) (i) Unless otherwise authorized by statute, the Secretary may use
63-money in a fund or account created under this article for administrative expenses directly
64-relating to the purposes of the Fund or account up to an amount calculated under a
65-generally accepted methodology for determining indirect costs.
66+BY adding to 13
67+ Article – State Finance and Procurement 14
68+ Section 6–226(a)(2)(ii)191. 15
69+ Annotated Code of Maryland 16
70+ (2021 Replacement Volume and 2023 Supplement) 17
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67- (ii) The Secretary shall submit any changes to the methodology used
68-under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph for review and comment to the House
69-Appropriations Committee and the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee within 45 days
70-before implementing the methodology.
72+ SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, 18
73+That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: 19
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72-2–101.
75+Article – Natural Resources 20
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74- (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
77+1–103. 21
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76- (b) “Commission” means Commission of the Maryland Geological Survey.
79+ (b) (2) (i) Unless otherwise authorized by statute, the Secretary may use 22
80+money in a fund or account created under this article for administrative expenses directly 23
81+relating to the purposes of the Fund or account up to an amount calculated under a 24
82+generally accepted methodology for determining indirect costs. 25
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78- (c) “Department” means Department of Natural Resources.
84+ (ii) The Secretary shall submit any changes to the methodology used 26
85+under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph for review and comment to the House 27
86+Appropriations Committee and the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee within 45 days 28
87+before implementing the methodology. 29
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80- (d) “FUND” MEANS THE MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FUND
81-ESTABLISHED UNDER § 2–205 OF THIS TITLE.
89+2–101. 30
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83- (E) “Paleontology” means the branch of geology that deals with prehistoric forms
84-of life through the study of plant and animal fossils.
91+ (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 31
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86- [(e)] (F) “Secretary” means Secretary of Natural Resources.
93+ (b) “Commission” means Commission of the Maryland Geological Survey. 32
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88- [(f)] (G) “Survey” means Maryland Geological Survey.
95+ (c) “Department” means Department of Natural Resources. 33
96+ SENATE BILL 305 3
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90-2–202.
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92- The Survey shall:
99+ (d) “FUND” MEANS THE MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FUND 1
100+ESTABLISHED UNDER § 2–205 OF THIS TITLE. 2
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94- (1) Conduct topographic, geologic, hydrographic, and geophysical surveys;
102+ (E) “Paleontology” means the branch of geology that deals with prehistoric forms 3
103+of life through the study of plant and animal fossils. 4
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96- (2) Prepare topographic, geologic, and other types of maps to meet specific
97-needs; WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 86
105+ [(e)] (F) “Secretary” means Secretary of Natural Resources. 5
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107+ [(f)] (G) “Survey” means Maryland Geological Survey. 6
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101- (3) Prepare reports on the extent and character of the State’s geology,
102-mineral, and water resources; and
109+2–202. 7
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104- (4) Periodically assess the paleontological resources of the State and
105-coordinate the assessment with interested persons and public agencies.
111+ The Survey shall: 8
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107-2–205.
113+ (1) Conduct topographic, geologic, hydrographic, and geophysical surveys; 9
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109- (A) THERE IS A MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FUND IN THE
110-DEPARTMENT .
115+ (2) Prepare topographic, geologic, and other types of maps to meet specific 10
116+needs; 11
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112- (B) THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND IS TO FINANCE TH E DIRECT AND INDIREC T
113-COSTS OF ADMINISTERI NG THIS SUBTITLE , INCLUDING LONG –TERM BUDGETING
114-AND PLANNING FOR SURVEY PROJECTS , PROCUREMENTS , AND EQUIPMENT
115-PURCHASES.
118+ (3) Prepare reports on the extent and character of the State’s geology, 12
119+mineral, and water resources; and 13
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117- (C) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ADMI NISTER THE FUND.
121+ (4) Periodically assess the paleontological resources of the State and 14
122+coordinate the assessment with interested persons and public agencies. 15
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119- (D) (1) THE FUND IS A SPECIAL , NONLAPSING FUND THAT IS NOT
120-SUBJECT TO § 7–302 OF THE STATE FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT ARTICLE.
124+2–205. 16
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122- (2) THE STATE TREASURER SHALL HOLD THE FUND SEPARATELY ,
123-AND THE COMPTROLLER SHALL A CCOUNT FOR THE FUND.
126+ (A) THERE IS A MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FUND IN THE 17
127+DEPARTMENT . 18
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125- (E) THE FUND CONSISTS OF :
129+ (B) THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND IS TO FINANCE TH E DIRECT AND INDIREC T 19
130+COSTS OF ADMINISTERI NG THIS SUBTITLE, INCLUDING LONG –TERM BUDGETING 20
131+AND PLANNING FOR SURVEY PROJECTS , PROCUREMENTS , AND EQUIPMENT 21
132+PURCHASES. 22
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127- (1) MONEY APPROPRIATED IN THE STATE BUDGET TO THE FUND;
134+ (C) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ADMI NISTER THE FUND. 23
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129- (2) INTEREST EARNINGS ; AND
136+ (D) (1) THE FUND IS A SPECIAL , NONLAPSING FUND THAT IS NOT 24
137+SUBJECT TO § 7–302 OF THE STATE FINANCE AND PROCUREMENT ARTICLE. 25
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131- (3) ANY OTHER MONEY FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE ACC EPTED FOR
132-THE BENEFIT OF THE FUND.
139+ (2) THE STATE TREASURER SHALL HOLD THE FUND SEPARATELY , 26
140+AND THE COMPTROLLER SHALL ACC OUNT FOR THE FUND. 27
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134- (F) THE FUND MAY BE USED ONLY FOR:
142+ (E) THE FUND CONSISTS OF : 28
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136- (1) COVERING THE COSTS OF THE OPE RATION OF THE SURVEY;
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138- (2) PURCHASING AND MAINTAIN ING EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE
139-DEPARTMENT OR THE SURVEY;
146+ (1) MONEY APPROPRIATED IN THE STATE BUDGET TO THE FUND; 1
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141- (3) FUNDING PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN AND OVERSEEN BY THE
142-SURVEY; Ch. 86 2024 LAWS OF MARYLAND
148+ (2) INTEREST EARNINGS ; AND 2
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150+ (3) ANY OTHER MONEY FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE ACC EPTED FOR 3
151+THE BENEFIT OF THE FUND. 4
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146- (4) ADMINISTERING THIS SUBTITLE; AND
153+ (F) THE FUND MAY BE USED ONLY FOR: 5
147154
148- (5) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES CALCULATED IN ACCORD ANCE WITH
149-§ 1–103(B)(2) OF THIS ARTICLE.
155+ (1) COVERING THE COSTS OF THE OPE RATION OF THE SURVEY; 6
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151- (G) (1) THE STATE TREASURER SHALL INVES T THE MONEY OF THE FUND
152-IN THE SAME MANNER A S OTHER STATE MONEY MAY BE IN VESTED.
157+ (2) PURCHASING AND MAINTAIN ING EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE 7
158+DEPARTMENT OR THE SURVEY; 8
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154- (2) ANY INTEREST EARNINGS OF THE FUND SHALL BE CREDITE D TO
155-THE FUND.
160+ (3) FUNDING PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN AND OVERSEEN BY THE 9
161+SURVEY; 10
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157- (H) EXPENDITURES FROM THE FUND MAY BE MADE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE
158-WITH THE STATE BUDGET .
163+ (4) ADMINISTERING THIS SUBTITLE; AND 11
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160-Article – State Finance and Procurement
165+ (5) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES CALCULATED IN ACCORD ANCE WITH 12
166+§ 1–103(B)(2) OF THIS ARTICLE. 13
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162-6–226.
168+ (G) (1) THE STATE TREASURER SHALL INVES T THE MONEY OF THE FUND 14
169+IN THE SAME MANNER A S OTHER STATE MONEY MAY BE IN VESTED. 15
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164- (a) (2) (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and unless
165-inconsistent with a federal law, grant agreement, or other federal requirement or with the
166-terms of a gift or settlement agreement, net interest on all State money allocated by the
167-State Treasurer under this section to special funds or accounts, and otherwise entitled to
168-receive interest earnings, as accounted for by the Comptroller, shall accrue to the General
169-Fund of the State.
171+ (2) ANY INTEREST EARNINGS OF THE FUND SHALL BE CREDITE D TO 16
172+THE FUND. 17
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171- (ii) The provisions of subparagraph (i) of this paragraph do not apply
172-to the following funds:
174+ (H) EXPENDITURES FROM THE FUND MAY BE MADE ONLY IN ACCORDANCE 18
175+WITH THE STATE BUDGET . 19
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174- 189. the Teacher Retention and Development Fund; [and]
177+Article – State Finance and Procurement 20
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176- 190. the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Fund; AND
179+6–226. 21
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178- 191. THE MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FUND.
181+ (a) (2) (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and unless 22
182+inconsistent with a federal law, grant agreement, or other federal requirement or with the 23
183+terms of a gift or settlement agreement, net interest on all State money allocated by the 24
184+State Treasurer under this section to special funds or accounts, and otherwise entitled to 25
185+receive interest earnings, as accounted for by the Comptroller, shall accrue to the General 26
186+Fund of the State. 27
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180- SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
181-October 1, 2024.
188+ (ii) The provisions of subparagraph (i) of this paragraph do not apply 28
189+to the following funds: 29 SENATE BILL 305 5
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183-Approved by the Governor, April 9, 2024.
191+
192+
193+ 189. the Teacher Retention and Development Fund; [and] 1
194+
195+ 190. the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant Fund; AND 2
196+
197+ 191. THE MARYLAND GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FUND. 3
198+
199+ SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect 4
200+October 1, 2024. 5
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203+
204+
205+Approved:
206+________________________________________________________________________________
207+ Governor.
208+________________________________________________________________________________
209+ President of the Senate.
210+________________________________________________________________________________
211+ Speaker of the House of Delegates.