Natural Resources - State Lakes Protection and Restoration Program and Fund
Sponsor: Delegate BeitzelCommittee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the purpose and authorized uses of the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund to include protection and restoration of State-owned and State-managed lakes by removing sediment, treating contaminated sediment, preventing invasive species, and improving ecological and recreational value; and requiring the Secretary of Natural Resources to spend at least $3,000,000 from the Secretary's budget on the Program in fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Trone, David | Congress | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Null, Kevin | Garrett County Commissioners | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | TOOMEY, RUTH | MTC | Position only |
| FAV | Trove, David | US House of Representatives | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | lane, holly | garrett county chamber of commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Beitzel, Delegate Beitzellegislator | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | McKitrick, James | MD DNR | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Wilkins, Barbara | Individual | Written (PDF) |