Workgroup on Seafood Marketing
Sponsor: Thomas S. Hutchinson (District 37B)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: AgricultureStatus: Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Natural Resources jointly to convene a workgroup to examine challenges and opportunities in the State related to seafood marketing; and on or before December 1, 2026, requiring the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Natural Resources jointly to report the findings of the workgroup and any recommendations of the workgroup, including recommendations for legislation, to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 9FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hutchinson, Tom | House of Delegates | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mortus, Timothy | MWA | Oral |
| FAV | Palmer, Harrison | Maryland Department of Agriculture | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brown, Robert | Maryland Watermen's Association | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Hutchinson, Delegate Hutchinsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Mullin, James | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Lerol, Travis | Travis Lerol | Position only |