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Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 523: Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pools Act of 2026)

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 523 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pools Act of 2026). Primary sponsor: Mary Washington (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 164.

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Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Mary WashingtonPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate43

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 164
  2. Passed Enrolled
  3. Third Reading Passed
  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments
  5. Third Reading Passed
  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments
  7. Floor Amendment {
  8. Motion Special Order until Later This Session (Delegate Adams) Adopted
  9. Favorable with Amendments {
  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
  11. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
  12. Referred Environment and Transportation

Showing 12 most recent of 18 actions. Full history

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source