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​​​​​Legislative Workgroup Meeting Notices:​​​

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is pleased to announce the details of the following legislative workgroup meetings:


HB 823 - Fire Protection and Prevention - Residential Rental Property - Requirements (Melanie Nicholle Diaz Fire Safety Act)

Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute University of Maryland 4500 Campus Drive, Classroom 3 College Park, MD 20742

Virtual Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/iha-gebx-mdx?hs=224

Agenda:   ​​Call meeting to order
Roll call
​Introductions and Agenda – Chairman
​Workgroup Process –
​​A. Written minutes
​​B. Motions and discussions
C. Subcommittees
D. Staff disburse roster of members to verify email and other information
Review of the legislation and workgroup requirements – staff
Discussion regarding timelines and meeting dates
Adjourn

HB 468 - Commission to Advance Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Maryland

Date: Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Time: 1:00 PM

Location: Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute University of Maryland 4500 Campus Drive, Classroom 3 College Park, MD 20742

Virtual Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/uem-ajqi-jxn?hs=224

Agenda:   ​​Roll call
Commission Chairman Nomination/Election – Work Group Appointees
Introductions and Agenda – Newly Elected Commission Chairman
Workgroup Process –
                   ​A. Written minutes
​​B. Motions and discussions
                   C. Subcommittees
                            D. Staff disburse roster of members to verify email and other information
                    Review of the legislation and workgroup requirements – Staff
 Discussion regarding timelines and meeting dates
 Adjourn


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