Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations
Sponsor: Chair, Environment and Transportation CommitteeCommittee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 112 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the stated purpose of the Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program to include the promotion of community participation in tree planting and stewardship and the planting and maintenance of native trees and shrubs through community forestry activities.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableFWA 4Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Olszewski, Marisa | Maryland League of Conservation Voters | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Position only |
| FAV | Richards, Annie | ShoreRivers | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Smith, Marlene | Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay Chapter | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ball, Calvin | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee, Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Holcomb, Karen | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Kerr, Cait | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Kurtz, Josh | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Fulton, Judith | Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Wilpers, Michael | Sierra Club MD Chapter | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Broadman, Dorie | Wild Ones Nation's Capital Region Chapter | Written (PDF) |