Natural Resources - Protection of Beaver Population and Habitat - County Authority (Beaver Believer Act)
Sponsor: Nick Allen (District 8)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a county, notwithstanding a certain provision of law, to enact a local law to promote, protect, and support the population and habitat of beavers in the county.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Swanson, Taylor | Assateague Coastal Trust | Position only |
| FAV | Wilkinson, nanci | Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church Environmental Justice Ministry | Position only |
| FAV | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rodvien, Lisa | District 6 Councilwoman | Oral |
| FAV | Bevan-Dangel, Jenniferlobbyist | Humane Society of the United States | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Radov, Lisa | Maryland Votes for Animals, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Canino, Marisa | Natural History Society of Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Allen, Delegate Allenlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | LAPORTE, MARIE | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Behler, Dylan | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Raine, James | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVBevan-Dangel, JenniferHumane Society of the United StatesRegistered for: Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition DBA Economic Action Maryland; Humane Society of the United States; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Humane World for Animals