Task Force on the Establishment of a State Park Dedicated to Veterans' Care
Sponsor: Terry L. Baker (District 1C)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Task Force on the Establishment of a State Park Dedicated to Veterans' Care to study issues and estimate costs related to the establishment of a State park dedicated to providing recreational opportunities and therapeutic services to veterans; and requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations on or before December 1, 2026.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Spedden, Daniel | HAGERSTOWN/WASHINGTON COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITERS BUREAU | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shatto, Elizabeth | Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McGee, Christalobbyist | Maryland Realtors | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Beck, Stephen | Military Bowl Foundation/Patriot Point | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Armstrong, William | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bowers, Michael | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brooks, Amanda | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Baker, Delegate Bakerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Shawyer, Wanda | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wheelock, Thomas | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Wilson, Emily | Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMcGee, ChristaMaryland RealtorsRegistered for: Maryland REALTORS; Maryland Association of Realtors