Department of the Environment - Nontidal Wetlands - Study of Vernal Pools
Sponsor: Terri L. Hill (District 12A)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: EnvironmentStatus: Unfavorable Report by Environment and Transportation; Withdrawn (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Department of the Environment to study vernal pools, unique small-scale ecosystems that contribute to the biodiversity in the State; requiring the Department, in conducting the study, to complete a certain inventory, identify certain protection and management measures, and make certain recommendations; and requiring the Department to report to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before October 1, 2021.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | Sierra Club | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Hill, Delegate Hilllegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Southerland, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Abbott, Tyler | MDE | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association