SB266Introduced in the Senate
Local Government - Regulatory Powers - Regulation of Invasive Trees
Introduced by Benjamin Brooks, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to adopt certain ordinances to regulate the nonnative, highly invasive, deciduous hardwood tree known as tree of heaven and certain invasive trees; and authorizing the governing body of a county or municipality to establish a bounty or native tree replacement program to incentivize the removal of tree of heaven and certain invasive trees.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 209
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026
36
Yes
6
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | No |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | No |
| Justin Ready | 5 | No |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | No |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {363728/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (38-7)
Referred Environment and Transportation
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {563620/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (125-6)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (36-6)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 209
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 363728/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 563620/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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