Legislation - HB0217

Title: General Provisions - Commemorative Month - Maryland Native Plant Month
Sponsored by: Delegates Stein, Guyton, Forbes, and Ruth
Status: In the House - First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Analysis

Synopsis

Requiring the Governor to annually proclaim May as Maryland Native Plant Month in recognition of the benefits that native plants have on Maryland's natural environment; and requiring the proclamation to urge educational and environmental organizations and businesses to observe Maryland Native Plant Month properly.

Committees

Original:: Government, Labor, and Elections

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0229

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 10/27/2025 Legislative Date 10/27/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - General Provisions - Commemorative Month - Maryland Native Plant Month Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	10/27/2025	10/27/2025	Pre-filed
House	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
			Text - First - General Provisions - Commemorative Month - Maryland Native Plant Month

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