Legislation - SB0229

Title: General Provisions – Commemorative Month – Maryland Native Plant Month
Sponsored by: Senators Brooks and Gile
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

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 Senate Calendar Date 2/16/2026 Legislative Date 2/16/2026 Action Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/16/2026 Legislative Date 2/16/2026 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/16/2026 Legislative Date 2/16/2026 Action Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m. 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
Senate	2/16/2026	2/16/2026	Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate	2/16/2026	2/16/2026	Hearing canceled
Senate	2/16/2026	2/16/2026	Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.

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