Organization on the record
Chesapeake Conservancy
Bills
33
36 for · 2 against · 1 info
Got their outcome
56%
18 of 32 decided
Lobbyists hired
1
2022 to 2023
Reported lobbying spend
$10,000
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2026 Regular Session2 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 701 Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2026) | FAVPDF | Shingledecker, Susan | Did not advance |
| SB 523 Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pools Act of 2026) | FAVPDF | Shingledecker, Susan | Enacted |
2025 Regular Session8 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 506 Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act | FAVPDF | Conway, Mark | Enacted |
| HB 631 Eminent Domain - Agricultural and Conservation Easements - Prohibited Taking | FAVPDF | Conway, Mark | Did not advance |
| HB 717 Natural Resources - Public Lands - Acquisition, Staffing, Operations, and Funding | FWAPDF | Conway, Mark | Enacted |
| HB 1079 Public Service Commission - Study on the Electric Transmission and Distribution System | FAVPDF | Conway, Mark | Did not advance |
| HB 1155 Department of the Environment - Definition of Ecological Restoration | FAVPDF | Conway, Mark | Enacted |
| HB 1270 Natural Resources - Wildland Areas - Overhead Transmission Lines | UNFPDF | Conway, Mark | Did not advance |
| SB 635 Wildlife - Protections and Highway Crossings | FAVPDF | Conway, Mark | Did not advance |
| SB 722 Department of the Environment - Definition of Ecological Restoration | FAVPDF | Conway, Mark | Enacted |
2024 Regular Session7 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 179 Indigenous Peoples' Day - Rule of Interpretation and Replacement of Columbus Day | FAVPDF | Dunn, Joel | Did not advance |
| HB 1129 Wildlife - Protections and Highway Crossings | FAVPDF | Conway, Mark | Did not advance |
| HB 1165 Watershed, Stream, and Floodplain Restoration - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Restoration and Stream and Floodplain Restoration Funding (Whole Watershed Act) | FAVPDF | Conway, Mark | Enacted |
| HB 1358 Natural Resources - Gwynns Falls State Park - Focus Group, Advisory Committee, and Report | FAVPDF | Conway, Mark | Enacted |
| SB 902 Wildlife – Protections and Highway Crossings | FAVPDF | Conway, Mark | Did not advance |
| SB 902 Wildlife – Protections and Highway Crossings | FAVPDF | Conway, Mark | Did not advance |
| SB 969 Watershed, Stream, and Floodplain Restoration - Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Restoration and Stream and Floodplain Restoration Funding (Whole Watershed Act) | FAVPDF | Conway, Mark | Enacted |
2023 Regular Session8 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 503 Natural Resources - Greenspace Equity Program - Establishment | FAV | Conway, Mark | Enacted |
| HB 503 Natural Resources - Greenspace Equity Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 503 Natural Resources - Greenspace Equity Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 631 Natural Resources - Land Conservation - Establishment of Goals and Programs (Maryland the Beautiful Act) | FAVPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Passed both chambers |
| HB 723 Natural Resources – Forest Preservation and Retention | INFOPDF | Chesapeake Conservancy, Chesapeake Conservancy | Enacted |
| HB 723 Natural Resources – Forest Preservation and Retention | FAVPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 942 Wetlands and Waterways Program - Authorizations for Stream Restoration Projects | UNFPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 983 Hunting, Wildlife Conservation, and Outdoor Recreation - Funding, Promotion, Management, Licenses, Permits, and Stamps | FAVPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Enacted |
2022 Regular Session8 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 653 Conservation Finance Act | FAVPDF | Lowe, Amelia | Enacted |
| HB 727 Natural Resources - Maryland Park Service and State Parks - Alterations (Great Maryland Outdoors Act) | FAVPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 777 Real Property - Partition of Property | FAVPDF | Lowe, Amelia | Enacted |
| HB 784 Department of Natural Resources - Irreplaceable Natural Areas Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 884 State Conservation Land - Old-Growth Forests - Management | FAVPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Enacted |
| HB 936 Blue Ribbon Community Solar Land Use Commission | FWAPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Did not advance |
| HB 1031 Natural Resources - Land Conservation - Establishment of Goals and Programs (Maryland the Beautiful Act) | FWAPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 791 Natural Resources - Land Conservation - Establishment of Goals and Programs (Maryland the Beautiful Act) | FWAPDF | Dunn, Joel | Did not advance |
2021 Regular Session6 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| SB 119 Clean Water Commerce Act of 2021 | FWAPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Enacted |
| SB 493 Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2021 | FAVPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 737 Comprehensive Conservation Finance Act | FAVPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 737 Comprehensive Conservation Finance Act | FAVPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Did not advance |
| SB 925 Workgroup on Public Water Access | FAV | Griffith, John | Did not advance |
| SB 925 Workgroup on Public Water Access | FAVPDF | Perry, Reedlobbyist | Did not advance |