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

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The legislation revises the purpose of the Pamela J. Kelly Tree‑Mendous Maryland Program to include community participation in planting and caring for native trees and shrubs on public lands, schools, and rights‑of‑way. It directs the state Department of Natural Resources to administer the program and may adopt regulations to carry it out. The change aims to improve forest health and resilience through local involvement.

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Hearings

• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Feb 11, 2026

History

1. Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 112
2. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 8, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 6, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 6, 2026Favorable Adopted
6. Apr 3, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
7. Mar 5, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
8. Mar 4, 2026Third Reading Passed
9. Mar 3, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
10. Mar 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
11. Mar 2, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
12. Jan 19, 2026Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Chair, Environment and Transportation Committee · sponsor

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