Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations
Sponsor: Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment CommitteeCommittee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Natural Resources - GenerallyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 113 (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 (15)
MGA witness listFAV 13FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | McPherson, Lydia | Department of Natural Resources | Oral |
| FAV | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Triplett-Peltzman, Ashley | Maryland Forest Service | Oral |
| FAV | Olszewski, Marisa | Maryland League of Conservation Voters | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Olszewski, Marisa | Maryland League of Conservation Voters | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Position only |
| FAV | Kelleher, Zack | ShoreRivers | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kelleher, Zack | ShoreRivers | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dietz, Michellelobbyist | The Nature Conservancy | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sharif, Humnalobbyist | The Nature Conservancy | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Comm, Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Comm | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Comm, Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Comm | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Fulton, Judith | Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Wilpers, Michael | Sierra Club MD Chapter | Written (PDF) |