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MD HB345
MD HB345Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species - Definitions, Petitions, and Regulations
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Introduced
01/17/2024
01/17/2024
In Committee
04/05/2024
04/05/2024
Crossed Over
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Passed
04/06/2024
04/06/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring certain petitions to review the listing or unlisting of endangered or threatened species to contain certain information regarding the distribution, life needs, habitat requirements, and status of the species; requiring the Secretary of Natural Resources to review and, if warranted, update certain regulations listing endangered or threatened species on or before July 1, 2026, and every 5 years thereafter; and altering the definitions of "fish" and "wildlife" for certain purposes.
AI Summary
This bill makes several key changes to the definitions, petitions, and regulations related to endangered and threatened species in Maryland. It expands the definitions of "fish" and "wildlife" to include a broader range of aquatic and terrestrial species. The bill also requires that petitions to review the listing or unlisting of species contain detailed information about the species' distribution, life needs, habitat, and status. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Natural Resources review and update the regulations listing endangered and threatened species every 5 years, starting in 2026. These changes are intended to improve the management and conservation of Maryland's endangered and threatened species.
Committee Categories
Education, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (11)
Julie Palakovich Carr (D)*,
Nick Allen (D),
Elizabeth Embry (D),
Linda Foley (D),
Michele Guyton (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Sara Love (D),
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Deni Taveras (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 620 (on 05/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0345?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_620_hb0345t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0345_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0345t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 473526/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0005/hb0345_47352601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0345_ent.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0345f.pdf |
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