HB342Introduced in the House of Delegates
Forestry Licenses - Applicant Qualifications - Alterations
Introduced by Dylan Behler, District 30
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring that an institution from which an applicant for a forestry license graduates on completion of a certain curriculum has certain approval and accreditation; authorizing an applicant to qualify for a forestry license if the State Board of Foresters determines the applicant's education is substantially equivalent to certain requirements; and requiring an applicant to have at least 2 years of experience in forestry that indicates to the Board that the applicant is competent to practice forestry.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 275
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026
128
Yes
5
No
8
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {833824/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (134-1)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {573126/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (128-5)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 275
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 833824/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 573126/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Environment and Transportation (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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