SB35Introduced in the Senate
State Designations and Commemorative Days - State Shark, State Natural Sciences Museum, and Purple Lights Night
Introduced by Carl Jackson, District 8
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
Writing a plain-English summary of this bill… this can take a few seconds the first time.
Official description
Designating the megalodon as the State shark; designating The Natural History Society of Maryland as the State natural sciences museum; and requiring the Governor to annually proclaim October 1 as Purple Lights Night to honor individuals in the State who are victims or survivors of domestic violence and express support for the elimination of domestic violence in the State.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 505
May 12, 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 13, 2026
43
Yes
0
No
4
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 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Not Voting |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {403925/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable with Amendments {763121/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (133-0)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 505
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 403925/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 763121/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Government, Labor, and Elections (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
Our commitment to neutrality
We provide factual information only. We never tell you which politicians or bills to support, and we do not rank, score, or endorse anyone.