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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Natural Resources jointly to convene a workgroup to examine challenges and opportunities in the State related to seafood marketing; and on or before December 1, 2026, requiring the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Natural Resources jointly to report the findings of the workgroup and any recommendations of the workgroup, including recommendations for legislation, to the Governor and certain committees of the General Assembly.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Natural Resources to jointly establish a workgroup to investigate the challenges and opportunities facing seafood marketing within the state. This workgroup will consist of two members from the Senate, two from the House of Delegates, the Secretaries of Agriculture and Natural Resources (or their designees), and representatives from the seafood industry and other necessary stakeholders, with staff support provided by both departments. By December 1, 2026, these Secretaries must submit a report detailing the workgroup's findings and any recommendations, including potential legislative changes, to the Governor and specific committees of the General Assembly. The Act will be in effect from June 1, 2026, until June 30, 2027, after which it will automatically expire.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Tom Hutchinson (R)*,
Chris Adams (R),
Kevin Anderson (R),
Steve Arentz (R),
Barry Beauchamp (R),
Jeff Ghrist (R),
Wayne Hartman (R),
Seth Howard (R),
Jay Jacobs (R),
Todd Morgan (R),
Sheree Sample-Hughes (D),
Stuart Schmidt (R),
Last Action
House Environment and Transportation Hearing (13:00:00 3/4/2026 ) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1212?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1212f.pdf |
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