Maryland bills · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland SB 523
Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pools Act of 2026)
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- M. Washington (Democratic)
Summary
No official summary is available for this bill.
Latest action(Apr 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 164
Text versions
- Chapter - Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pools Act of 2026)
- Enrolled - Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pools Act of 2026)
- Third - Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools
- First - Department of the Environment - Water Resources - Protection of Vernal Pools (Vernal Pool Wetlands Protection Act of 2026)
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 House | On Third Reading (Amend) | pass | Set your home in Maryland to see |
| Mar 24, 2026 Senate | Bill is on Third Reading for Final Passage. | pass | Set your home in Maryland to see |
| Mar 23, 2026 House | FLA Del. Adams /843526/1 | fail | Set your home in Maryland to see |
| Mar 6, 2026 Senate | On Third Reading | pass | Set your home in Maryland to see |
Actions
- Apr 28, 2026
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 164 - Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Passed Enrolled - Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed - Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Senate Concurs House Amendments - Apr 10, 2026 · House
Third Reading Passed - Apr 9, 2026 · House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Apr 9, 2026 · House
Floor Amendment { - Apr 9, 2026 · House
Motion Special Order until Later This Session (Delegate Adams) Adopted - Apr 9, 2026 · House
Favorable with Amendments { - Apr 8, 2026 · House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation - Mar 25, 2026 · House
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. - Mar 23, 2026 · House
Referred Environment and Transportation - Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed - Mar 20, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Mar 20, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments { - Mar 20, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment - Feb 5, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. - Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment