State and Private Wetlands - Nonwater-Dependent Project - Definition
Sponsor: Steven J. Arentz (District 36)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: EnvironmentStatus: Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing that a vessel registered under Title 8, Subtitle 7 of the Natural Resources Article is not a nonwater-dependent project for the purpose of certain provisions of law regarding construction on State or private wetlands, regardless of how the vessel is used or operated.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 3Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Schulz, Kirby | K & C Ventures LLC | Oral |
| FAV | Schulz, Jody | N/A | Oral |
| FAV | Arentz, Steven | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bereano, Brucelobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Arentz, Delegate Arentzlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Fisher, Eriklobbyist | Critical Area Commission | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Wilson, Emily | Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Baker, Jeremy D | Maryland Department of the Environment | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVBereano, BruceRegistered for: 5400 Holiday Drive LLC; Anne Arundel County Fair; Aurora Technical Systems; BWI Airport Fire Rescue Local 1742; BWI Airport Professional Firefighters; BWI Taxi Management, Inc.…