Natural Resources - Greenspace Equity Program - Establishment
Sponsor: Jim Rosapepe (District 21)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Greenspace Equity Program in the Department of Natural Resources to provide grants to eligible applicants for enhancing the public health and livability of overburdened communities and underserved communities by implementing projects to preserve, create, and enhance community greenspace; requiring the Department to submit certain grant applications to the Maryland State Clearinghouse for Intergovernmental Assistance; establishing the Greenspace Equity Advisory Board in the Department; etc.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 14FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hudson, Lee | Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stewart, Frances | Elders Climate Action Maryland | Position only |
| FAV | Hastings, Josh | Forever Maryland Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rose, Jodilobbyist | Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Butchko, Dominic | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bailey Thupari, Angelica | Maryland Municipal League | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Knebel, Sarah | Scenic Rivers Land Trust | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Toker, Rachel | Urban Ecosystem Restorations, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Kerr, Cait | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Rosapepe, Senator Rosapepelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Shore, Lisa | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wharton, Leslie | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Wilson, Emily | Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVRose, JodiInterfaith Partners for the ChesapeakeRegistered for: Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake