HB578Introduced in the House of Delegates
Fish and Wildlife - Endangered and Threatened Species and Migratory Birds - Regulations, Lists, Petitions, Essential Habitats, and Takings
Introduced by Julie Palakovich Carr, District 17
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Secretary of Natural Resources to review and, if warranted, update regulations related to the Irreplaceable Natural Areas Program by July 1, 2033, and at least every 10 years thereafter; requiring the Secretary to delist an endangered or threatened species under certain circumstances; authorizing the Secretary to adopt management protocols for designated essential habitats; requiring the Department of Natural Resources to promulgate regulations authorizing the taking of black vultures under certain circumstances; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211
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
99
Yes
34
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 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Environment and Transportation
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {453420/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (104-28)
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {453922/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (38-3)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (99-34)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 211
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 453420/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 453922/1 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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