Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established

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Sponsors: 2
Votes: May 12
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Description

Establishing the Chesapeake Bay Enhancement Program to provide funding for certain oyster propagation and replenishment projects that mitigate the effects of certain transportation projects on the State's oyster population; establishing the Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to certain commercial watermen and small businesses; and prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from making certain approvals for tidal fish licenses or authorizations of certain borrowers.

Subjects

NoticesLicensesCommerce and BusinessCommittees and CommissionsNatural Resources, Department ofAgricultureAppropriationsSmall BusinessChesapeake BayRevenue and TaxesBaltimore CityTransportationLoansAquacultureOystersDredgingBridges and TunnelsPortsNatural ResourcesMeat, Poultry, SeafoodHunting and FishingNatural Resources - GenerallyPublic BenefitsShippingIndustry and Manufacturing

Progress

IntroducedFeb 16, 2026
Sent to committeeMar 10, 2026
Passed the first chamberApr 10, 2026
PassedApr 10, 2026
Sent to committeeApr 13, 2026
Committee said yesApr 13, 2026
Became lawMay 12, 2026

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