HB 217·MD·house
General Provisions - Commemorative Month - Maryland Native Plant Month
FailedFiled Oct 27, 2025
Sponsor: Stein
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Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m. (House)
Feb 16, 2026
Summary
Each year the governor must issue a proclamation naming May Maryland Native Plant Month. The proclamation calls on schools, environmental groups, and businesses to hold appropriate programs and activities that highlight the benefits of native plants. The bill also defines “native plant” for legal purposes.
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- Government, Labor, and Elections — Bill HearingGovernment, Labor, and Elections · Mar 17, 2026
History
- Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
- Pre-filed
Sponsors
- Stein · sponsor
- Forbes
- Guyton
- Ruth
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