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HB 720 Maryland House of Delegates · 2025 Regular Session

Natural Resources - Repeal of Somers Cove Marina Commission and Improvement Fund and Alteration of Operations

HB 720 repeals the Somers Cove Marina Commission and its Improvement Fund, ending the existing seven-member governing body. The bill shifts authority directly to the Secretary of Natural Resources, who will now approve leases, contracts, and staff employment for the marina. It eliminates the need for county and city appointments to the commission, instead authorizing the Secretary to set employee compensation and oversee operations directly. This change affects Somers Cove Marina’s management structure, moving it from a separate commission to direct oversight by the Natural Resources Department. The bill does not create new programs but alters how the marina is governed.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Signed May 13, 2025
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First - Natural Resources - Repeal of Somers Cove Marina Commission and Improvement Fund and Alteration of Operations → Third - Natural Resources - Repeal of Somers Cove Marina Commission and Improvement Fund and Alteration of Operations · 5 edits
MODERATE
This bill was amended to add new powers for the Secretary of Natural Resources, including the ability to assess fees and establish an advisory commission, while also changing how certain funds are managed. The bill was also updated to reflect its progression through the legislative process, with a favorable committee report and adoption by the House.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include new authority for fee assessment and the creation of an advisory commission, while also modifying how revenue is deposited into state funds.
REQUIREMENT

Added authority for the Secretary of Natural Resources to assess certain fees related to Somers Cove Marina operations.

Added provisions requiring interest earnings from the Natural Resources Property Maintenance Fund to be credited back to that same fund.

DEFINITION

Established a new Somers Cove Marina Advisory Commission to advise the Secretary on marina-related matters.

FISCAL

Changed requirements for revenue received by the Department of Natural Resources to be deposited into the Natural Resources Property Maintenance Fund.

TECHNICAL

Updated bill status information to reflect favorable committee report and House adoption following the first reading.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 20, 2025 · House of Delegates Feb 27, 2025

How they voted

42–0
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 46
Mar 20, 2025
D Democratic33
30 Yea 3
90% Yea
R Republican13
12 Yea 1
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
17
Key actions
11
Committee
6
May 13, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 444
executive
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Returned Passed
lower
Apr 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
Motion Special Order until 4/4 (Senator M. Washington) Adopted
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted
upper
Apr 2, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
upper
Mar 20, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (42-0-4)
senate
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
lower
Feb 27, 2025
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (119-13-7)
house of delegates
Jan 27, 2025
Committee
First Reading Environment and Transportation
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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