Organization on the record
Maryland Forests
Bills
15
8 for · 6 against · 1 info
Got their outcome
79%
11 of 14 decided
Lobbyists hired
0
none registered
Reported lobbying spend
$0
compensation to lobbyists, all years on file
What this organization does in Annapolis
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Testimony history
2026 Regular Session1 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1560 Forest Conservation - Incentives - Pilot Program and Fund | INFOPDF | Hinson, Joe | Did not advance |
2025 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 894 Endangered and Threatened Species - Incidental Taking - Bats | FAVPDF | Hinson, Joe | Enacted |
| HB 1554 Sales and Use Tax - Taxable Business Services - Alterations | UNFPDF | Hinson, Joe | Did not advance |
| SB 946 Endangered and Threatened Species - Incidental Taking - Bats | FAVPDF | Hinson, Joe | Enacted |
| SB 1045 Sales and Use Tax - Taxable Business Services - Alterations | UNFPDF | Hinson, Joe | Did not advance |
2023 Regular Session4 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 718 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2023) | UNFPDF | Hinson, Joe | Did not advance |
| HB 723 Natural Resources – Forest Preservation and Retention | FWAPDF | Hinson, Joe | Enacted |
| SB 526 Natural Resources - Forest Preservation and Retention | FWAPDF | Hinson, Joe | Enacted |
| SB 590 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2023) | UNFPDF | Hinson, Joe | Did not advance |
2022 Regular Session6 appearances
| Bill | Position | Witness | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| HB 11 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard – Tier 1 Renewable Source – Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2022) | UNF | Hinson, Joe | Withdrawn |
| HB 784 Department of Natural Resources - Irreplaceable Natural Areas Program - Establishment | UNFPDF | Hinson, Joe | Enacted |
| HB 1085 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard – Qualifying Biomass and Thermal Biomass Systems | FAV | Hinson, Joe | Did not advance |
| HB 1140 Natural Resources - Voluntary Firewood Treatment Certification Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Hinson, Joe | Enacted |
| SB 695 Natural Resources - Voluntary Firewood Treatment Certification Program - Establishment | FAVPDF | Hinson, Joe | Enacted |
| SB 903 Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Qualifying Biomass and Thermal Biomass Systems | FAVPDF | Hinson, Joe | Did not advance |