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Maryland Ornithological Society

Bills
76
74 for · 6 against · 2 info
Got their outcome
33%
24 of 73 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 Session18 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 91
Agriculture - Neonicotinoid Pesticides - Prohibitions
FAVPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
HB 91
Agriculture - Neonicotinoid Pesticides - Prohibitions
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 92
Environment - Beverage Containers Connected With Plastic Rings - Restriction on Sale
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 331
Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 517
Emission Standards, Ambient Air Quality Standards, and Solid Waste Management - Local Authority
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 578
Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
HB 578
Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings
FAVPDFTodd, RobinEnacted
HB 701
Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2026)
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 796
Recycling - Prohibition on the Chemical Conversion of Plastic
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 912
Local Government - Trap-Neuter-Return Policies for Community Cats - Requirements and Restrictions (Ash's Law)
INFOPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 1063
Natural Resources - Hunting - Management
UNFPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
HB 1067
Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out
FAVPDFTodd, RobinPassed both chambers
HB 1267
Patuxent Research Refuge and Beltsville Agricultural Research Center - Zoning Classification (Protecting Patuxent Research Refuge Act)
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
SB 181
Hunting - Restrictions of Venison Donation
FAVPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
SB 342
Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
SB 431
Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings
FAVPDFTodd, RobinEnacted
SB 431
Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
SB 750
Local Government - Trap-Neuter-Return Policies for Community Cats - Requirements and Restrictions (Ash's Law)
INFOPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
2025 Regular Session25 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 48
Railroad Companies - Condemnation Authority - Application
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 232
Maryland Beverage Container Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Program
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 270
Data Center Impact Analysis and Report
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtVetoed
HB 386
Pesticides - PFAS Chemicals - Prohibitions
FAVPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
HB 400
State Finance - Prohibited Appropriations - Magnetic Levitation Transportation System
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 400
State Finance - Prohibited Appropriations - Magnetic Levitation Transportation System
FAVPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
HB 631
Eminent Domain - Agricultural and Conservation Easements - Prohibited Taking
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 640
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity – Overhead Transmission Lines – Conservation Easements
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 657
Public Utilities - Alternatives to Construction of New Transmission Lines
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 731
Wildlife - Protections and Highway Crossings
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
HB 741
Hunting - Nonlead Ammunition, Fox Chasing, and Deer Management
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 878
Department of the Environment - Water Resources - Protection of Vernal Pools (Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2025)
FAVPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
HB 1058
Emission Standards, Ambient Air Quality Standards, and Solid Waste Management - Local Authority
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 1092
Recycling - Prohibition on the Chemical Conversion of Plastic
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 1155
Department of the Environment - Definition of Ecological Restoration
FAVPDFTodd, RobinEnacted
HB 1270
Natural Resources - Wildland Areas - Overhead Transmission Lines
UNFPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
SB 20
Locally Operated Transit Systems - Mandatory Funding - Inflation Adjustment (Local Transit Sustainability Act)
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
SB 34
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity - Overhead Transmission Lines - Conservation Easements
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
SB 116
Data Center Impact Analysis and Report
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtVetoed
SB 189
Eminent Domain – Agricultural and Conservation Easements – Prohibited Taking
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
SB 345
Pesticides - PFAS Chemicals - Prohibitions
FAVPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
SB 399
Natural Resources - Wildland Areas - Overhead Transmission Lines
UNFPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
SB 483
Public Utilities - Alternatives to Construction of New Transmission Lines
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
SB 634
Hunting - Nonlead Ammunition, Fox Chasing, and Deer Management
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
SB 635
Wildlife - Protections and Highway Crossings
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
2024 Regular Session13 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 166
Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2024)
FAVPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
HB 729
Department of the Environment - Nontidal Wetlands - Protection of Vernal Pools (Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2024)
FAVPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
HB 957
Natural Resources - Hunting - Tundra Swans
UNFPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 979
Agriculture - Invasive Plant Species - Regulation (Biodiversity and Agriculture Protection Act)
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
HB 1153
Environment – Water Pollution Control – Protecting State Waters From PFAS Pollution (Protecting State Waters From PFAS Pollution Act)
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
HB 1190
Pesticides - PFAS Chemicals - Prohibitions
FAVPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
HB 1190
Pesticides - PFAS Chemicals - Prohibitions
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
SB 146
Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2024)
FAVPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
SB 178
Agriculture – Pollinator Habitat Plan – Requirements for State Highway Administration
FAVPDFTodd, RobinEnacted
SB 405
Outdoor Lighting - Standards and Use of State Funds
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
SB 915
Agriculture – Invasive Plant Species – Regulation (Biodiversity and Agriculture Protection Act)
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
SB 956
Environment - Water Pollution Control - Protecting State Waters From PFAS Pollution (Protecting State Waters From PFAS Pollution Act)
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
SB 983
Hunting - Lead and Lead-Based Ammunition - Phase-Out
FAVPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
2023 Regular Session10 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 6
Department of General Services - Energy-Conserving Standards (Maryland Sustainable Buildings Act of 2023)
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
HB 62
Land Use - Public Service Companies - Pollinator-Friendly Vegetation Management and Utility-Designated Pollinator Areas
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
HB 188
Natural Resources - Wildlife Advisory Commission - Membership
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
HB 319
Pesticides - PFAS Testing - Study
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
HB 503
Natural Resources - Greenspace Equity Program - Establishment
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
HB 723
Natural Resources – Forest Preservation and Retention
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
SB 50
State Finance – Prohibited Appropriations – Magnetic Levitation Transportation System
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
SB 92
Department of General Services – Energy–Conserving Standards (Maryland Sustainable Buildings Act of 2023)
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
SB 158
Pesticides - PFAS Testing - Study
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
SB 526
Natural Resources - Forest Preservation and Retention
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
2022 Regular Session10 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 15
Invasive and Native Plants - Classification, Listing, and Use
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
HB 43
Department of General Services – Energy–Conserving Standards (Maryland Sustainable Buildings Act of 2022)
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 387
Pesticide Regulation - Transfer to Department of the Environment
FAVPDFTodd, RobinWithdrawn
HB 570
Pesticides – Mosquito Control Products and PFAS Chemicals
FAVPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
HB 596
Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights
FAVPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
HB 882
Natural Resources – Pocomoke River Wildland – Alteration of Boundaries
FAVPDFTodd, RobinEnacted
HB 1279
Sunday Hunting and Archery Hunting Safety Zones - Statewide Authorization and Establishment
UNFPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
SB 268
Pesticide Regulation - Transfer to Department of the Environment
FAVPDFTodd, RobinDid not advance
SB 273
Environment – PFAS Chemicals – Prohibitions and Requirements (George “Walter” Taylor Act)
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
SB 783
Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
2021 Regular Session6 appearances
BillPositionWitnessOutcome
HB 236
Department of General Services - Energy-Conserving Standards (Maryland Sustainable Buildings Act of 2021)
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 236
Department of General Services - Energy-Conserving Standards (Maryland Sustainable Buildings Act of 2021)
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 314
Plastic Bag Reduction Act
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
HB 991
Tree Solutions Now Act of 2021
UNFPDFSchwarz, KurtEnacted
HB 1025
Pesticides – Carbofuran – Collection, Disposal, and Prohibition on Possession or Storage
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance
SB 223
Plastic Bag Reduction Act
FAVPDFSchwarz, KurtDid not advance