STATE BILLMD HB 1599PASSED

Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established

Establishing the Chesapeake Bay Enhancement Program to provide funding for certain oyster propagation and replenishment projects that mitigate the effects of certain transportation projects on the State's oyster population; establishing the Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to certain commercial watermen and small businesses; and prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from making certain approvals for tidal fish licenses or authorizations of certain borrowers.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 12, 2026; 184 days ago
Current chamber: House of Delegates
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD HB 1599 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 553 · May 12, 2026

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 553House

Apr 13, 2026Returned PassedHouse

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (46-0)Senate

Apr 13, 2026Second Reading PassedSenate

Apr 13, 2026Favorable AdoptedSenate

Apr 13, 2026Favorable Report by Budget and TaxationSenate

Apr 13, 2026Rereferred to Budget and TaxationSenate

Apr 10, 2026Referred RulesSenate

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Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed (126-6)House

Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {773327/1 AdoptedHouse

Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and TransportationHouse

Mar 13, 2026Hearing 3/13 at 1:30 p.m.House

Mar 13, 2026Hearing canceledHouse

Mar 11, 2026Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.House

Mar 10, 2026Rereferred to Environment and TransportationHouse

Feb 16, 2026First Reading House Rules and Executive NominationsHouse

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedApr 10, 2026 · House · 126 yea · 6 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 46 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Natural Resources - Generally
Hunting and Fishing
Appropriations
Baltimore City
Bridges and Tunnels
Chesapeake Bay
Dredging
Natural Resources
Natural Resources, Department of
Oysters
Ports
Shipping
Transportation
Agriculture
Aquaculture
Commerce and Business
Committees and Commissions
Industry and Manufacturing
Licenses
Loans
Meat, Poultry, Seafood
Notices
Public Benefits
Revenue and Taxes
Small Business

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