Agricultural Land and Programs - Scrutinized Entities
Sponsor: Brian Chisholm (District 31)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: AgricultureStatus: Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting a nonresident alien who is a citizen of a country subject to an embargo under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, a commercial enterprise or business incorporated in a country subject to an embargo under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and an individual employed by or associated with the government of a country subject to an embargo under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations from purchasing agricultural land or participating in certain agricultural programs.
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 (0)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jones, Karla | ALEC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wieland, Tom | Ritchie Pharmacy , Brooklyn Park, Md. | Position only |
| FAV | Chisholm, Brian | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Chisholm, Delegate Chisholmlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Schwarz, Mimi | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Holton, Christopher | Center for Security Policy | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Hough, Tylerlobbyist | Maryland Farm Bureau | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Brumme Pickett, Crystal | MAWC | Written (PDF) |