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MD SB558

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jack Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Chesapeake Bay Enhancement Program within the Department of Natural Resources to fund oyster propagation and replenishment projects
  • Targets mitigation of effects on Maryland's oyster population caused by transportation projects that maintain or expand the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore, including dredging, construction or maintenance of piers, bridges, shipping channels, and port construction
  • Requires the Governor to include a $2,000,000 annual appropriation to the Program from the Transportation Trust Fund beginning in fiscal year 2028
  • Introduced by Senator Bailey on February 4, 2026, and assigned to the Budget and Taxation Committee
  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Chesapeake Bay Enhancement Program - Established

Natural Resources, Department of

Last Action

Second Reading Passed with Amendments

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Taxation2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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