Endangered and Threatened Species - Incidental Taking - Bats
Sponsor: Mary Beth Carozza (District 38)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 550 (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 eastern small-footed bat, the northern long-eared bat, or the tricolored bat if an applicant submits a certain conservation plan and the Secretary makes certain findings.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 18FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Dane, Scott | American Loggers Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Wilson, Emily | Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Simcoe, Jeffrey | Frostburg Outdoor Recreation Economy Institute | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hough, Tylerlobbyist | Maryland Farm Bureau | 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 | Watson-Hampton, Shelby | SMADC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | miles, williamlobbyist | self employed | Position only |
| FAV | Carozza, Senator Mary Beth | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Carozza, Senator Mary Beth | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Davis, Charlotte | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DiPaolo, Anthony | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Carozza, Senator Carozzalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Carozza, Senator Carozzalegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Teffeau, Matthewlobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | barnes, irene | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | England, Brian | Howard County Citizens Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Wilson, Emily | Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVmiles, williamself employedRegistered for: Association of Forest Industries, Inc.; Herschell Claggett, Jr.; Hunters of Maryland; Goose Chase Farm, LLC…