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