Natural Resources - Recreational Fishing - Mobile Reporting Application
Sponsor: Jay A. Jacobs (District 36)Committee: Environment and TransportationSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to develop a mobile application for individuals possessing an angler's license or Chesapeake Bay and coastal sport fishing license or registration to submit certain reports.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Colden, Allisonlobbyist | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ziegler, Natalie | Maryland General Assembly | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brown, Robert T. | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Jacobs, Delegate Jacobslegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |