State Designations and Commemorative Days - State Shark, State Natural Sciences Museum, and Purple Lights Night
Sponsor: Carl Jackson (District 8)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: State Government - Agencies, Offices, and OfficialsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 505 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Designating the megalodon as the State shark; designating The Natural History Society of Maryland as the State natural sciences museum; and requiring the Governor to annually proclaim October 1 as Purple Lights Night to honor individuals in the State who are victims or survivors of domestic violence and express support for the elimination of domestic violence in the State.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 12Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Twesigye, Kayenda | Baltimore County Government | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Godfrey, Stephen | Calvert Marine Museum | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Davis, Charles | Natural History Society of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Davis, Linda | Natural History Society of Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Malick, Adrien | Natural History Society of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Milloy, Preston | Natural History Society of Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Mitchell-Strong, Bronwyn | Natural History Society of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lent, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Jackson, C., Senator Jackson, C.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Jackson, Senator Jacksonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Jackson, Senator Jacksonlegislator | Individual | Oral |