Maryland Senate bill in Session 2026.
Status: enacted. Latest action: May 15, 2026.
Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established.
Establishing the Chesapeake Bay Enhancement Program in the Department of Natural Resources to provide funding for certain oyster propagation and replenishment projects that mitigate the effects of certain transportation projects on the State's oyster population; establishing the Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to certain commercial watermen and small businesses; prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from making certain approvals for tidal fish licenses; etc.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-05-15 | Status | enacted |
| 2026-05-15 | Latest Action | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 552 |