Department of the Environment - Vessel-Based Microplastic Particle Removal Technologies - Study
Sponsor: Andrew C. Pruski (District 33A)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: EnvironmentStatus: Hearing 3/06 at 1:30 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Department of the Environment, in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources, to conduct a study of technologies installed or used on vessels to capture or remove microplastic particles in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Pruski, Delegate Pruskilegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Pruski, Andrew | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Baker, Jeremy D | Maryland Department of the Environment | Written (PDF) |