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MarylandHB 07012026 Regular SessionHouse

Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2026)

Sponsored By: Terri L. Hill (Democratic)

In Committee

EnvironmentAnimals -see also- Birds; Dogs; Domestic An; Horses; LivestkBoundariesClassifications and DesignationsDredgingElectronic GovernmentEnvironment, Department of theEnvironmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; PollutFlood ControlJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabMaps and ChartsNatural Resources -see also- Coal; For&Pks; Rivers; etc.Natural Resources, Department ofNoticesPermits -see also- Building PermitsPlants -see also- Invasive Species; Trees; WeedsRecords -see also- Land Records; Vital RecordsRivers, Streams, and LakesRules and RegulationsSalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesState Universities and CollegesWater -see also- Coastal Bays; Riv,Str,Lks; Wastewater; etc.Water PollutionWetlands

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Terri L. Hill

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Mary A. Lehman

    Democratic • House

  • Robbyn Lewis

    Democratic • House

  • Darrell Odom

    Democratic • House

  • Jen Terrasa

    Democratic • House

  • Chao Wu

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 95 • No: 38

House vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 95 • No: 38 • Other: 8

Actions Timeline

  1. Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment

    4/13/2026Senate

  2. Referred Rules

    4/10/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (95-38)

    4/9/2026House

  4. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/9/2026House

  5. Favorable with Amendments {693524/1 Adopted

    4/9/2026House

  6. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    4/8/2026House

  7. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/4/2026House

  8. First Reading Environment and Transportation

    2/2/2026House

Bill Text

  • Third Reading

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/2/2026

    PDF

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