MD HB255 | 2026 | Regular Session
Status
Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3)
Status: Passed on April 14 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-14 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 112
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3)
Status: Passed on April 14 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-04-14 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 112
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]
Summary
Altering the stated purpose of the Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program to include the promotion of community participation in tree planting and stewardship and the planting and maintenance of native trees and shrubs through community forestry activities.
Title
Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations
Sponsors
| House Environment and Transportation Committee | Del. Regina Boyce [D] | Del. Marvin Holmes [D] | Del. Darrell Odom [D] |
Roll Calls
2026-04-08 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 44 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 2) [PASS]
2026-03-04 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 120 N: 9 NV: 4 Abs: 8) [PASS]
2026-03-04 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 120 N: 9 NV: 4 Abs: 8) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | House | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 112 |
| 2026-04-08 | House | Returned Passed |
| 2026-04-08 | Senate | Third Reading Passed (44-0) |
| 2026-04-06 | Senate | Second Reading Passed |
| 2026-04-06 | Senate | Favorable Adopted |
| 2026-04-03 | Senate | Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2026-03-05 | Senate | Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment |
| 2026-03-04 | House | Third Reading Passed (120-9) |
| 2026-03-03 | House | Second Reading Passed with Amendments |
| 2026-03-03 | House | Favorable with Amendments {553825/1 Adopted |
| 2026-03-02 | House | Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation |
| 2026-01-19 | House | Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-01-14 | House | First Reading Environment and Transportation |
| 2025-09-26 | House | Pre-filed |
Same As/Similar To
SB164 (Crossfiled) 2026-04-14 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 113
Subjects
Climate Resiliency
Community Development
Forests and Parks
Natural Resources
Natural Resources - Generally
Natural Resources, Department of
Trees
Community Development
Forests and Parks
Natural Resources
Natural Resources - Generally
Natural Resources, Department of
Trees
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources | 5 | 435 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
