Maryland Senate Bill 523
Session 2026
Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pools Act of 2026)
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Apr 28, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
523
State
Maryland
Session
2026
Motion Text
Bill is on Third Reading for Final Passage.
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Guzzone
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Mr. President
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Smith
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Summary
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First - Department of the Environment - Water Resources - Protection of Vernal Pools (Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2026)
Third - Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools
Enrolled - Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pools Act of 2026)
Chapter - Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pools Act of 2026)
Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)
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04/28/2026
Office of the Governor
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 164
04/10/2026
Senate
Passed Enrolled
04/10/2026
Senate
Third Reading Passed
04/10/2026
Senate
Senate Concurs House Amendments
04/10/2026
House
Third Reading Passed
04/09/2026
House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
04/09/2026
House
Floor Amendment {
04/09/2026
House
Motion Special Order until Later This Session (Delegate Adams) Adopted
04/09/2026
House
Favorable with Amendments {
04/08/2026
House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
03/25/2026
House
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
03/23/2026
House
Referred Environment and Transportation
03/23/2026
Senate
Third Reading Passed
03/20/2026
Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
03/20/2026
Senate
Favorable with Amendments {
03/20/2026
Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
02/05/2026
Senate
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
02/04/2026
Senate
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Sources
Open States
Record Created
Mar 3, 2026 6:05:33 PM
Record Updated
May 5, 2026 11:22:30 PM