Environment - Synthetic Turf and Turf Infill - Producer Responsibility
Sponsor: Mary A. Lehman (District 21)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: EnvironmentStatus: Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring a producer of synthetic turf and turf infill, on or before January 1, 2021, to individually or as part of a stewardship organization submit a synthetic turf and turf infill stewardship plan to the Department of the Environment for review and approval; etc.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Farber, Amanda | Safe Healthy Playing Fields inc | Position only |
| FAV | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Michels, Kathleen | Sierra Club Maryland | Position only |
| FAV | Conway, Diana | Womens Democratic Club | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Lehman, Delegate Lehmanlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fishman, Sheldon | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Kickenson, Jerry | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Ortiz, Jeanettelobbyist | Anne Arundel County Public Schools | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Wilson, Jeff | Astroturf | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Franz, Zach | FieldTurf | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | abbott, tyler | mde | Written (PDF) |