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MarylandHB 03422026 Regular SessionHouse

Forestry Licenses - Applicant Qualifications - Alterations

Sponsored By: Dylan Behler (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Business Occupations and ProfessionsApplicants and ApplicationsCommittees and CommissionsCurriculumForestersHigher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Licenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New rules for Maryland forestry licenses

Beginning October 1, 2026, you must have at least 2 years of forestry experience that shows you can practice. Your 4-year forestry degree must be from a Board-approved and accredited school. The Board can also accept an equivalent education, including a comparable graduate degree or an international degree. The Maryland Board of Foresters decides whether your education and experience meet the standard.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Dylan Behler

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Regina T. Boyce

    Democratic • House

  • Darrell Odom

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 305 • No: 6

House vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 128 • No: 5 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 2/26/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 1 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 275

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/9/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (128-5)

    4/9/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/9/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/8/2026Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/7/2026Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {573126/1 Adopted

    4/7/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/6/2026Senate

  9. Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/13/2026Senate

  10. Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment

    2/27/2026Senate

  11. Third Reading Passed (134-1)

    2/26/2026House

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/24/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments {833824/1 Adopted

    2/24/2026House

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    2/23/2026House

  15. Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/22/2026House

  16. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    1/19/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/24/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/19/2026

    PDF

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