Workgroup on Seafood Marketing
Sponsor: Johnny Mautz (District 37)Committee: Education, Energy, and the EnvironmentSubject: AgricultureStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Natural Resources jointly to convene a workgroup to examine challenges and opportunities in the State related to seafood marketing; and on or before December 1, 2026, requiring the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Natural Resources jointly to report the findings of the workgroup and any recommendations of the workgroup, including recommendations for legislation, to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Colden, Allisonlobbyist | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harris, Mrs | District 25 Constituent | Position only |
| FAV | Mortus, Timothy | MWA | Oral |
| FAV | Palmer, Harrison | Maryland Department of Agriculture | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McPherson, Lydia | Maryland Department of Natural Resources | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brown, Robert | Maryland Watermen's Association | Oral |
| FAV | Haddaway-Riccio, Jeannielobbyist | R&R Solutions | Oral |
| FAV | Harrison, Jeff | Talbot Watermen Association | Oral |
| FAV | Mullin, James | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Mautz, Senator Mautzlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | nemazie, david | University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVHaddaway-Riccio, JeannieR&R SolutionsRegistered for: Araminta USA; Dorchester County, Maryland; For All Seasons; Maryland Farm Bureau; Talbot Watermen's Association; Tetrus Corp.…