Natural Resources - Recreational Fishery Data Collection Program - Established
Sponsor: Jack Bailey (District 29)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: Hunting and FishingStatus: Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Recreational Fishery Data Collection Program in the Department of Natural Resources to develop and implement a data collection system for recreational anglers in the State; and requiring the Department to report on the findings of the Program, including a workplan detailing the proposed development and implementation of a data collection system for recreational anglers, on or before December 31, 2027.
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Testimony (14)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 6Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brown, Robert | Maryland Watermen's Association | Oral |
| FAV | Bailey, Jack | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mullin, James | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Bailey, Senator Baileylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Bailey, Senator Baileylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Delisle, Ph.D, Marie-Pierre | Assistant Professor, US Naval Academy, Ocean Engineering | Oral |
| FWA | Sikorski, Davidlobbyist | CCA Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Colden, Allisonlobbyist | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Beck, Sean | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs | District 25 Constituent | Position only |