Endangered and Threatened Species - Incidental Taking - Bats
Sponsor: Jay A. Jacobs (District 36)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 551 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the Secretary of Natural Resources to issue an incidental taking permit for the Indiana bat, the northern long-eared bat, the tricolor bat, or the eastern small-footed bat if an applicant submits a certain conservation plan and the Secretary makes certain findings.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 13FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Gedde, Claire | Forest Resources Assoc. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hough, Tylerlobbyist | Maryland Farm Bureau | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | allen, gary | Maryland Forestry Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hinson, Joe | Maryland Forests | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hill, Beth | Maryland Forests Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sines, Patrick | Mountain Loggers Group | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sines, Danny | Mt Loggers Group | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Watson-Hampton, Shelby | SMADC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | miles, williamlobbyist | self employed | Oral |
| FAV | Davis, Charlotte | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Jacobs, Delegate Jacobslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Jacobs, Jay | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Teffeau, Matthewlobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Wilson, Emily | Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Ballentine, Tom | NAIOP Maryland | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Maryland Farm BureauFAV 1
Maryland ForestsFAV 1
Mt Loggers GroupFAV 1
NAIOP MarylandFWA 1
self employedFAV 1
SMADCFAV 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVmiles, williamself employedRegistered for: Association of Forest Industries, Inc.; Herschell Claggett, Jr.; Hunters of Maryland; Goose Chase Farm, LLC…
FWAGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association