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Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts

Bills
35
27 for · 4 against · 8 info
Got their outcome
85%
23 of 27 decided
Lobbyists hired
3
2022 to 2026
Reported lobbying spend
$77,100
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file

What this organization does in Annapolis

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Testimony history

2026 Regular Session7 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 91
Agriculture - Neonicotinoid Pesticides - Prohibitions
UNFPDFNelson, JenDid not advance
HB 395
Water Pollution Control - Discharge Permits - Animal Feeding Operations
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
HB 547
Income Tax - Enhanced Agricultural Management Equipment Subtraction Modification and Parent of a Stillborn Child Credit
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
HB 613
Department of the Environment - Waivers for Living Shorelines and Nonstructural Shoreline Stabilization Measures - Regulations and Scoring System
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
SB 371
Water Pollution Control - Discharge Permits - Animal Feeding Operations
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
SB 599
On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program - Established
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
SB 599
On-Farm Organics Diversion and Recycling Grant Program - Established
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
2025 Regular Session5 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 140
Agriculture - Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plan - Uses of Information
INFOPDFNelson, JenDid not advance
HB 506
Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
HB 907
Property Tax Credit - Urban Agricultural Property - Alterations
FAVPDFNelson, JenDid not advance
SB 176
Agriculture - Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plan - Uses of Information
INFOPDFNelson, JenDid not advance
SB 176
Agriculture - Soil Conservation and Water Quality Plan - Uses of Information
INFOPDFNelson, JenDid not advance
2024 Regular Session5 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 1042
Maryland Agricultural BMP Best in Show Program - Established
INFOPDFNelson, JenDid not advance
HB 1465
Soil Conservation Districts - Small Ponds - Plan Review Fees
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
SB 196
Soil Conservation Districts - Small Ponds - Plan Review Fees
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
SB 196
Soil Conservation Districts - Small Ponds - Plan Review Fees
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
SB 932
Maryland Agricultural BMP Priority Environmental Stewardship Program - Established
INFOPDFNelson, JenDid not advance
2023 Regular Session2 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 950
Maryland Native Plants Program
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
SB 836
Maryland Native Plants Program
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
2022 Regular Session13 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 116
Agriculture - Right to Engage in Equine Activities
FAVPDFNelson, JenDid not advance
HB 147
Maryland Farms and Families Fund, Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program, and Maryland Farm–to–School Meal Grant Pilot Program – Alterations and Establishment
FAVPDFNelson, JenPassed both chambers
HB 156
Local Governments – Urban Agricultural Incentive Zones – Authorization
FAVPDFNelson, JenDid not advance
HB 184
Environment - On-Farm Composting Facilities - Permit Exemption
INFOPDFNelson, JenDid not advance
HB 540
Agriculture - University of Maryland Extension - Urban Farmer Assistance
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
HB 653
Conservation Finance Act
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
HB 855
Agriculture - Urban Agriculture Water and Power Infrastructure Grant Program and Fund - Establishment
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
HB 1415
Grading and Sediment Control Plans - Agricultural Land Management Practices - Definition
UNFPDFNelson, JenWithdrawn
SB 121
Maryland Farms and Families Fund, Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program, and Maryland Farm-to-School Meal Grant Pilot Program - Alterations and Establishment
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
SB 229
Environment – On–Farm Composting Facilities – Permit Exemption
INFOPDFNelson, JenDid not advance
SB 268
Pesticide Regulation - Transfer to Department of the Environment
UNFPDFNelson, JenDid not advance
SB 345
Agriculture - Right to Engage in Equine Activities
FAVPDFNelson, JenDid not advance
SB 601
Baltimore City Soil Conservation District - Establishment - Requirements
INFOPDFNelson, JenDid not advance
2021 Regular Session7 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 269
Department of Agriculture - Urban Agriculture Grant Program
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
HB 472
Agriculture - Use of Glyphosate - Prohibition
UNFPDFNelson, JenWithdrawn
SB 344
Agriculture - Cost-Sharing Program - State Cost-Sharing Funds
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
SB 352
Agriculture – Multiflora Rose Management – Repeal
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
SB 616
Baltimore City - Soil Conservation District - Authority to Establish
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
SB 616
Baltimore City - Soil Conservation District - Authority to Establish
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted
SB 673
Department of Agriculture - Urban Agriculture Grant Program
FAVPDFNelson, JenEnacted