Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 701: Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2026)
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 701 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2026). Primary sponsor: Terri Hill (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic), Chao Wu (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Darrell Odom (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
| Robbyn Lewis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Darrell Odom | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27A |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Rereferred to Education, Energy, and the Environment
- Referred Rules
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
- Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Environment and Transportation