Maryland Farms and Families Fund - Purpose and Use - Alterations
Sponsor: Chair, Finance CommitteeCommittee: FinanceSubject: AgricultureStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 40 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the purpose and use of the Maryland Farms and Families Fund to match purchases made with FMNP, SNAP, and WIC benefits at certain farmers markets and farm stands, support nonprofit farmers markets by providing logistical and marketing support to increase the use of federal nutrition programs at these markets, and to support nonprofit organizations or other responsible persons to implement the Program.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 15FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hale, Lauralobbyist | American Heart Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Government Affairs, Rachel Sledge | Department of Human Services | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jones, Rachel | MDA | Oral |
| FAV | Jones, Rachel | Maryland Department of Agriculture | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jones, Rachel | Maryland Department of Agriculture | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hough, Tylerlobbyist | Maryland Farm Bureau | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hough, Tylerlobbyist | Maryland Farm Bureau | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gross, Julia | Maryland Hunger Solutions | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Snyder, Co-Chair, Abby | Marylanders Against Poverty | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ellington, Paullobbyist | State and Local Advisors | Oral |
| FAV | Chair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Chair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hulsey, Heather | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Black, Queen | Individual | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVEllington, PaulState and Local AdvisorsRegistered for: Wicomico County, MD Executive Office; Greater Crisfield Action Committee; Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum; Maryland Aviation Council; Worcester County Maryland; Optimize Renewables…