Forestry Licenses - Applicant Qualifications - 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 bill mandates that anyone seeking a Maryland forestry license must earn a four‑year forestry degree from a college approved by the State Board of Foresters and accredited by the Society of American Foresters or an equivalent entity. Applicants also must demonstrate at least two years of forestry work that the Board deems competent. The changes are intended to raise professional standards for forest management in the state.

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Hearings

• Education, Energy, and the Environment — Bill Hearing
  Education, Energy, and the Environment · Mar 24, 2026
• Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
  Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee · Mar 24, 2026
• Environment and Transportation — Bill Hearing
  Environment and Transportation · Feb 11, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 275
2. Apr 9, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 9, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 9, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
6. Apr 7, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
7. Apr 7, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
8. Apr 6, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
9. Mar 13, 2026Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
10. Feb 27, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
11. Feb 26, 2026Third Reading Passed
12. Feb 24, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Behler · sponsor
• Boyce
• Odom

Bill text

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