State Designations – State Spirit – Maryland Rye
Sponsor: Delegate ReznikCommittee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 309 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Designating Maryland Rye or Maryland Rye Whiskey as the State spirit.
AI analysis is off. Set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY to enable summaries, pros and cons, and questions.
Analysis reads the bill text, the fiscal note, and the witness list. It is generated by Claude and reviewed by nobody, so check the source documents before you rely on it.
Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 11Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Humbert, Bradley | Bear Branch Malt & Garrettdale Farm | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Duffy, Suzanne | Concerned Citizen | Position only |
| FAV | Riehl, Chris | Maryland Tourism Coalition (MTC) | Oral |
| FAV | Bohle, Matthew | RWL | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fesche, Camillelobbyist | RWL on behalf of Distillers Guild | Oral |
| FAV | Cassedy, Hayleylobbyist | Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC | Oral |
| FAV | Treacy, Brian | Sagamore spirit | Oral |
| FAV | D'Arcy, Megan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Reznik, Delegate Rezniklegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lents, Max | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Thompson, Lindsaylobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVFesche, CamilleRWL on behalf of Distillers GuildRegistered for: Ashley, Inc.; Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; Behavioral Framework; Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC; Brewers Association of Maryland; Brown Advisory…
FAVThompson, LindsayRegistered for: Alliance to Prevent Legionnaire's Disease; American Farmland Trust; CropLife America; Delaware-Maryland Agribusiness Association; Denali Water Solutions; Horizon Farm Credit…