Natural Resources - State Boat Act - Alterations
Sponsor: Chair, Environment and Transportation CommitteeCommittee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 433 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing certain advertising and public hearing requirements for proposed regulations implementing the State Boat Act; increasing certain funding thresholds for certain projects financed by the Waterway Improvement Fund; and altering the fees for manufacturer and dealer licenses, certificates of number, Maryland use stickers, and the issuance of certificates of title, transfer of title, or duplicate or corrected certificates of title.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Kretsch, Eric | Association of Marine Industries | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tokowicz, Chad | MRAA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stefancik, John | Marine Trades Association of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stefancik, John | Marine Trades Association of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kurtz, Josh | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nicholas, Betsy | Potomac Riverkeeper Network | Position only |
| FAV | Broseker, Joseph | Yacht Clubs of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee, Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee, Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Widman, Sarah | Department of Natural Resources | Oral |
| FWA | Kurtz, Josh | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |