Sponsor seeks authority to tap rainy-day funds for disaster recovery with Board of Public Works oversight A delegate presented HB 953 to let the governor transfer rainy-day funds into the State Disaster Recovery Fund, with Board of Public Works consent and a public process, to speed post-disaster repairs; the sponsor cited $12 million already allocated by the governor for recent floods and estimated $30 million needed to repair small towns.

A new bill could empower Maryland's governor to swiftly access rainy-day funds for disaster recovery, ensuring communities get the help they need when they need it most.

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Maryland Senate approves funding for State Disaster Recovery and Energy Storage programs Senate Bill 149 allocates funds for disaster recovery and energy storage initiatives in Maryland.

Maryland's Senate Bill 149 could revolutionize disaster recovery and energy resilience in the state by establishing crucial funding programs.

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Governor includes disaster recovery fund provisions in Senate Bill 149 Senate Bill 149 establishes a State Disaster Recovery Fund for various financial sources

Maryland's new Senate Bill 149 could revolutionize disaster recovery, creating a vital safety net for communities facing climate-related emergencies.

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