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

State of Maryland

Establishing the Chesapeake Bay Enhancement Program in the Department of Natural Resources 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; prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from making certain approvals for tidal fish licenses; etc.

Status
Passed
Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date
May 12, 2026
184 days ago
Current chamber
Senate
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 558 · PassedMay 12

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Bill details

Last action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 552 · May 12, 2026

Sponsors

JBJack BaileySenator · Republican · SD-029Primary sponsor
MAMalcolm AugustineSenator · Democrat · SD-047
PCPaul CordermanSenator · Republican · SD-002
GGGuy GuzzoneSenator · Democrat · SD-013
SHShelly HettlemanSenator · Democrat · SD-011
JJJ.B. JenningsSenator · Republican · SD-007
NKNancy KingSenator · Democrat · SD-039
KLKaren Lewis YoungSenator · Democrat · SD-003
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CMCory McCraySenator · Democrat · SD-045
JRJim RosapepeSenator · Democrat · SD-021
JSJohnny SallingSenator · Republican · SD-006
CZCraig ZuckerSenator · Democrat · SD-014

Bill history

Newest first.

May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 552Senate
Apr 13, 2026Passed EnrolledSenate
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (47-0)Senate
Apr 13, 2026Senate Concurs House AmendmentsSenate
Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (131-5)House
Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse
Apr 10, 2026Favorable with Amendments {623523/1 AdoptedHouse
Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and TransportationHouse
Show 11 earlier actions
Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.House
Mar 21, 2026Referred Environment and TransportationHouse
Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed (41-0)Senate
Mar 19, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Mar 19, 2026Floor Amendment {893820/1 (Senator Bailey) AdoptedSenate
Mar 19, 2026Motion Returned Second Reading (Senator Bailey) AdoptedSenate
Mar 16, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Mar 16, 2026Favorable with Amendments {473721/1 AdoptedSenate
Mar 16, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and TaxationSenate
Feb 5, 2026Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Feb 4, 2026First Reading Budget and TaxationSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 20, 2026 · Senate · 41 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 47 yea · 0 nayPassed
Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 131 yea · 5 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
  • Estates and Trusts
  • Revenue and Taxes
  • Aquaculture
  • Commerce and Business
  • Debt Management
  • Fish and Fishing
  • Industry and Manufacturing
  • Licenses
  • Loans
  • Meat, Poultry, Seafood
  • Notices
  • Public Benefits
  • Small Business

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