Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1599: Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established

Enacted Last action May 12, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 553

Plain-language summary

HB 1599 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established. Primary sponsor: Jay Jacobs (Republican), Kevin Anderson (Republican), Steve Arentz (Republican), Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Jeff Ghrist (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Anne Healey (Democratic), Marvin Holmes (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Todd Morgan (Republican), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 553.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jay Jacobs (Republican); Kevin Anderson (Republican); Steve Arentz (Republican); Barry Beauchamp (Republican); and 15 more.