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HB217Introduced in the House of Delegates

General Provisions - Commemorative Month - Maryland Native Plant Month

IntroducedHouse Government, Labor, and Elections

Introduced by Dana Stein, District 11

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring the Governor to annually proclaim May as Maryland Native Plant Month in recognition of the benefits that native plants have on Maryland's natural environment; and requiring the proclamation to urge educational and environmental organizations and businesses to observe Maryland Native Plant Month properly.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.

February 16, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections

  3. Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.

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