# Maryland HB 0255: Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations

Maryland HB 0255, Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations, is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Regina T. Boyce (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-14 (Approved by the Governor - Chapter 112) (as of 2026-10-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: Maryland HB 0255
- State: Maryland
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-09-26
- Last action: 2026-04-14, Approved by the Governor - Chapter 112
- Sponsor: Regina T. Boyce (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Subjects: Natural Resources - Generally, Climate Resiliency, Community Development, Forests and Parks -see also- MdNatlCapPkPlnCm; Plants; etc., Natural Resources -see also- Coal; For&Pks; Rivers; etc., Natural Resources, Department of, Trees
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 2 (164 yes, 9 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- More help for community tree planting: benefit, low. Beginning October 1, 2026, Maryland focuses this program on community tree planting and care. The Department of Natural Resources runs it and can set rules. It promotes local participation and stewardship. It supports planting and upkeep of native trees and shrubs. Activities occur on public lands,…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Regina T. Boyce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Marvin E. Holmes (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Darrell Odom (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-04-08 | Senate | Third Reading Passed | pass | 44 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026-03-04 | House | Third Reading Passed | pass | 120 | 9 | 4 |

## Actions (14)

- 2026-04-14: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 112
- 2026-04-08: Returned Passed (House)
- 2026-04-08: Third Reading Passed (44-0) (Senate)
- 2026-04-06: Second Reading Passed (Senate)
- 2026-04-06: Favorable Adopted (Senate)
- 2026-04-03: Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate)
- 2026-03-04: Third Reading Passed (120-9) (House)
- 2026-03-03: Second Reading Passed with Amendments (House)
- 2026-03-03: Favorable with Amendments {553825/1 Adopted (House)
- 2026-03-02: Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation (House)
- 2026-01-19: Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
- 2026-01-14: First Reading Environment and Transportation (House)
- 2025-09-26: Pre-filed (House)

## Bill text

- Enacted, 2026-04-14: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_112_hb0255t.pdf)
- Third Reading, 2026-03-03: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0255t.pdf)
- First Reading, 2026-01-14: [PDF](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0255f.pdf)

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- SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)
- SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act) (became law)
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- HB 0529: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program (became law)

## Sources
- [Enacted (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_112_hb0255t.pdf)
- [Third Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0255t.pdf)
- [First Reading (PDF)](https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0255f.pdf)

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- [SB 0244: Code Revision - Health - Maryland Medical Assistance Program](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0244-2026RS)
- [SB 0148: Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0148-2026RS)
- [SB 0016: Child Support - Earnings Withholdings Limits](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-SB0016-2026RS)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/MD-HB0255-2026RS (as of 2026-10-11).