MARYLAND GOVERNOR WES MOORE VETOES REPARATIONS STUDY BILL

State of Maryland - Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced today his intention to veto 23 bills passed by the 2025 General Assembly.

Among the noteworthy bills that faced the governor's veto were proposals to establish a reparations study commission and an evaluation of the impact of data centers.

These topics have sparked considerable debate and interest, reflecting broader conversations at both the state and national levels.

Additional bills that were vetoed were:

• SB980: Natural Resources - Maryland Heritage Areas Authority - Funding and Grants
• HB56/SB177: Local Food Purchasing
• HB0328: State Lottery - Instant Ticket Lottery Machines - Veterans' and Fraternal Organizations
• HB0482: Occupational Licensing and Certification - Criminal History - Predetermination Review Process
• HB1116: Public Safety - State Clearinghouse for Missing Persons
• SB655: AI Evidence Pilot
• SB149/HB128: "RENEW Study" Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation - Total Assessed Cost of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Study and Reports
• SB691/HB333: Healthcare Ecosystem Cyber Work Group
• SB909/HB1037: Energy Resource Adequacy Planning Act
• Operating Funds: Fund Study by Comptroller Required by SB149
• Operating Funds: MSDE Three Positions to Assist LEAs with Cybersecurity
• HB384/SB157: Disability Service Animal Program
• SB121: Vehicle Laws - Noise Abatement Monitoring Systems Pilot Program - Inspection and Extension
• SB168: Confined Aquatic Disposal Cells - Construction - Moratorium
• SB0227: Workers' Compensation - Payment From Uninsured Employer' Fund - Revisions
• HB193/SB219: Uninsured Employers' Fund - Assessments and Special Monitor
• SB0972: Anne Arundel County - Board of License Commissioners - Alterations
• SB503/HB481: Washington County - Board of License Commissioners - Membership
• HB1316: Primary and Secondary Education - Youth-Centric Technology and Social Media Resource Guide
• SB116/HB270: Data Center Impact Study
• SB0455: Security Guard Agencies - Special Police Officers - Application for Appointment
• HB628: Highways - Sidewalks and Bicycle Pathways - Construction and Reconstruction
• SB587: State Government - Maryland Reparations Commission