General Provisions - Commemorative Month - Maryland Native Plant Month
HB 368 designates May as "Maryland Native Plant Month" by requiring the Governor to annually issue a proclamation recognizing the environmental benefits of native plants. The bill directs the Governor to urge educational organizations, environmental groups, and businesses to host events and activities during this month. It does not create new programs or funding but formally establishes this annual observance through a simple legislative change to Maryland state law. This commemorative measure affects the Governor’s annual actions and encourages voluntary participation from relevant organizations.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Mar 13, 2025
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Jan 16, 2025
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First Reading Health and Government Operations
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cathi Forbes
DDemocratic
P
Dana Stein
DDemocratic
P
Edith Patterson
DDemocratic
P
Kevin Hornberger
RRepublican
P
Linda Foley
DDemocratic
P
Lorig Charkoudian
DDemocratic
P
Mary Lehman
DDemocratic
P
Michele Guyton
DDemocratic
P
Natalie Ziegler
DDemocratic
P
Sarah Wolek
DDemocratic
P
Sheila Ruth
DDemocratic
P
Teresa Woorman
DDemocratic
P
Todd Morgan
RRepublican
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