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