Howard County - Patuxent River Wildland - Use of Mechanical or Motorized Equipment Ho. Co. 5-25
Sponsor: Howard County SenatorsCommittee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 586 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing the Department of Natural Resources to use mechanical or motorized equipment to retain, maintain, remove, or replace existing trails and remove, replace, or dispose of nonnative species within the Patuxent River Wildland to ensure clear and safe access to the wildland.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 14FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wilson, Emily | Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Doring, Rebecca | Howard County Delegation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Doring, Rebecca | Howard County Delegation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Scranton, Rob | Howard County Iron Bridge Hounds | Oral |
| FAV | McIntosh, Carey | Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Pickett, Crystal Brumme | Maryland Horse Council | Oral |
| FAV | Seigler, Jane | Maryland Horse Council | Position only |
| FAV | Fry Hester, Katie | Maryland Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Micek, Christina | Potomac Bridle and Hiking Trial Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McDermott, Meaghan | Trail Riders of Today (TROT) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bourdeaux, Sandra | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Egan, Kimberly K | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Howard County Senators, Howard County Senators | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Howard County Senators, Howard County Senators | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Boies, Sharon | Sierra Club | Position only |
| FWA | Wilson, Emily | Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
