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MarylandSB 01642026 Regular SessionSenate

Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Natural Resources - GenerallyAwareness and OutreachClimate ResiliencyCommunity DevelopmentForests and Parks -see also- MdNatlCapPkPlnCm; Plants; etc.Natural Resources -see also- Coal; For&Pks; Rivers; etc.Natural Resources, Department ofTrees

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Support for communities to plant native trees

Beginning October 1, 2026, the law establishes the Pamela J. Kelly Tree‑Mendous Maryland Program in the Department of Natural Resources. The program promotes community participation in tree planting and stewardship. It focuses on planting and caring for native trees and shrubs on public lands, community open spaces, school grounds, and rights‑of‑way. The Department administers the program and may adopt regulations to run it.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 209 • No: 9

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 124 • No: 9 • Other: 3

Senate vote • 2/12/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 113

    4/14/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/9/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/9/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (124-9)

    4/8/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/3/2026House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {403629/1 Adopted

    4/3/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    4/3/2026House

  9. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026House

  10. Referred Environment and Transportation

    2/13/2026House

  11. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    2/12/2026Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/10/2026Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {673826/1 Adopted

    2/10/2026Senate

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

    2/9/2026Senate

  15. Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/16/2026Senate

  16. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

    1/14/2026Senate

  17. Pre-filed

    9/26/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/14/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/9/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/10/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/14/2026

    PDF

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