SB523Introduced in the Senate
Department of Natural Resources - Water Resources - Identification of Vernal Pools (Jack Cover Vernal Pools Act of 2026)
Introduced by Mary Washington, District 43
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources in coordination with the Department of the Environment to identify certain vernal pools in the State; requiring the Department to create and maintain a certain list of vernal pools in the State in a certain manner; and requiring the Department of the Environment to designate staff to receive training in vernal pool identification and to notify the Department of Natural Resources of a location that may qualify for inclusion on the list of vernal pools.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 164
April 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
97
Yes
36
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 | Not Voting |
Bill history
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {103120/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
Referred Environment and Transportation
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {213420/1 Adopted
Motion Special Order until Later This Session (Delegate Adams) Adopted
Floor Amendment {843526/1 (Delegate Adams) Rejected (38-89)
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (97-36)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (41-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 164
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 103120/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 213420/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 843526/1 (Delegate Adams) Rejected (38-89) (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Environment and Transportation (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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