Legislation - SB0229

Title: General Provisions – Commemorative Month – Maryland Native Plant Month
Sponsored by: Senators Brooks and Gile
Status: In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
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:: Education, Energy, and the Environment

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0217

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 10/27/2025 Legislative Date 10/27/2025 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/14/2026 Legislative Date 1/14/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - General Provisions – Commemorative Month – Maryland Native Plant Month Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	10/27/2025	10/27/2025	Pre-filed
Senate	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - General Provisions – Commemorative Month – Maryland Native Plant Month

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