Government Relations Update: February 9

• A hearing was held last week for House Bill 669 (Virginia) in the House Health, Welfare, and Institutions Subcommittee. HB 669 requires the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) to promulgate regulations for the operations, maintenance, and safety of public pools and establishes a workgroup of stakeholders to consult with the VDH on the regulations. The legislation specifically calls for PHTA to be part of the workgroup. PHTA provided oral and written supporting testimony. The bill was amended to the workgroup study and passed out of committee 5-0.
• A hearing was held for Maryland House Bill 303 before the House Environment and Transportation Committee on February 2. HB 303 would adopt the ISPSC in Maryland statewide. PHTA and the International Code Council provided written and oral testimony as well as supporting witnesses.
• Senate Bill 319 will convene a hearing before the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee on February 10. PHTA and the International Code Council are prepping in advance of the hearing and will provide both written and oral testimony as well as supporting witnesses.