Maryland Forestry Education Fund – Mandatory Funding – Extension
Sponsor: Joanne C. Benson (District 24)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Extending the fiscal years, through 2031, in which the Governor is required to include a $250,000 appropriation in the annual budget bill for the Maryland Forestry Education Fund.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | allen, gary | Maryland Forestry Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hunninghake, Mike | Sustainable Maryland - Environmental Finance Center (UMD) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dietz, Michellelobbyist | The Nature Conservancy | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Benson, Senator Bensonlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Wieland, Tom | Ritchie Pharmacy , Brooklyn Park, Md. | Position only |
| INFO | Phillips, Dana | Department of Budget and Management | Written (PDF) |