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SB 359

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Department of Transportation - Urban Tree Program - Establishment

Sponsor: Jim Rosapepe (District 21)Committee: FinanceSubject: Transportation - GenerallyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 294 (as of Dec 1, 2021)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Requiring the Department of Transportation to develop an urban tree program to replace trees removed during the construction of certain transportation projects; requiring the Department to consult with businesses, community representatives, local governments, and residents in developing the program; requiring the program to provide for the replacement of trees in areas affected by construction of a transportation facility project with priority given to those affected by environmental justice issues or the heat island effect; etc.

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Testimony (7)

MGA witness list
FAV 6FavorableINFO 1Information only
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVSearcy, TalishaCity of Takoma ParkOral + Written (PDF)
FAVBartlett, OliviaDoTheMostGoodWritten (PDF)
FAVSchablein, JaredLower Shore Progressive CaucusPosition only
FAVTulkin, JoshlobbyistMD Sierra ClubWritten (PDF)
FAVNerlinger, SusanSierra ClubOral
FAVSenator Rosapepe, Senator RosapepelegislatorIndividualOral
INFOWestervelt, PatriciaMaryland Department of TransportationWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVTulkin, JoshMD Sierra ClubRegistered for: Sierra Club Maryland Chapter