Natural Resources – Fisheries – Oyster Management
Sponsor: Johnny Mautz (District 37)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 544 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing a provision of law prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from taking any action to reduce or alter the boundaries of certain oyster sanctuaries until the Department has developed a certain updated fishery management plan for oysters.
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Testimony (14)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 6UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Dawson, Shondra | ClimateXChange | Position only |
| FAV | Mortus, Timothy | MWA | Oral |
| FAV | Brown, Robert | Maryland Watermen's Association | Oral |
| FAV | Harrison, Herman | Talbot Watermen Association | Oral |
| FAV | Mullin, James | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Mautz, Senator Mautzlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Sikorski, Davidlobbyist | CCA Maryland | Oral |
| UNF | Colden, Allisonlobbyist | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Fidler, Kristen | Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ford, Benjamin | ShoreRivers | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Kerr, Cait | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Legum, Douglas | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Baxter, Jodi | Department of Natural Resources | Oral |
| INFO | Judy, Christopher | MD Department of Natural Resources | Oral |
Organizations on record
CCA MarylandUNF 1
ClimateXChangeFAV 1
Department of Natural ResourcesUNF 1INFO 1
MWAFAV 1
ShoreRiversUNF 1