Legislation - SB0164

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 maintenance of native trees and shrubs through community forestry activities.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment Click to view Recorded Media

Opposite:: Environment and Transportation Click to view Recorded Media

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Cross-filed with: HB0255

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

By Request of the Governor

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 9/26/2025 Legislative Date 9/26/2025 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 - Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/16/2026 Legislative Date 1/16/2026 Action Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/09/2026 Legislative Date 2/09/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/07/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments {673826/1 Adopted Proceedings 18 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/07/2026 Action Second Reading Passed with Amendments Proceedings 18 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - Third - Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/09/2026 Action Third Reading Passed (43-0) Proceedings 20 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/13/2026 Legislative Date 2/13/2026 Action Referred Environment and Transportation Proceedings 22 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 3/25/2026 Legislative Date 3/25/2026 Action Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 4/03/2026 Legislative Date 4/03/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 4/03/2026 Legislative Date 3/18/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments {403629/1 Adopted Proceedings 55 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 4/03/2026 Legislative Date 3/18/2026 Action Second Reading Passed with Amendments Proceedings 55 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 4/08/2026 Legislative Date 3/22/2026 Action Third Reading Passed (124-9) Proceedings 59 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 4/09/2026 Legislative Date 3/22/2026 Action Senate Concurs House Amendments Proceedings 61AClick to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 4/09/2026 Legislative Date 3/22/2026 Action Third Reading Passed (42-0) Proceedings 61AClick to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 4/09/2026 Legislative Date 3/22/2026 Action Passed Enrolled Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - Enrolled - Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	9/26/2025	9/26/2025	Pre-filed
Senate	1/14/2026	1/14/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations
Senate	1/16/2026	1/16/2026	Hearing 1/27 at 1:00 p.m.
			Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment	Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	2/09/2026	2/09/2026	Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Senate	2/10/2026	2/07/2026	Favorable with Amendments {673826/1 Adopted	18 Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	2/10/2026	2/07/2026	Second Reading Passed with Amendments	18 Click to view Recorded Media
			Text - Third - Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations
Senate	2/12/2026	2/09/2026	Third Reading Passed (43-0)	20 Click to view Recorded Media
House	2/13/2026	2/13/2026	Referred Environment and Transportation	22 Click to view Recorded Media
House	3/25/2026	3/25/2026	Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
House	4/03/2026	4/03/2026	Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
House	4/03/2026	3/18/2026	Favorable with Amendments {403629/1 Adopted	55 Click to view Recorded Media
House	4/03/2026	3/18/2026	Second Reading Passed with Amendments	55 Click to view Recorded Media
House	4/08/2026	3/22/2026	Third Reading Passed (124-9)	59 Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	4/09/2026	3/22/2026	Senate Concurs House Amendments	61AClick to view Recorded Media
Senate	4/09/2026	3/22/2026	Third Reading Passed (42-0)	61AClick to view Recorded Media
Senate	4/09/2026	3/22/2026	Passed Enrolled
			Text - Enrolled - Natural Resources - Pamela J. Kelly Tree-Mendous Maryland Program - Alterations

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