SB558Introduced in the Senate
Chesapeake Bay - Enhancement Program and Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund - Established
Introduced by Jack Bailey, District 29
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing the Chesapeake Bay Enhancement Program in the Department of Natural Resources to provide funding for certain oyster propagation and replenishment projects that mitigate the effects of certain transportation projects on the State's oyster population; establishing the Maryland Seafood Industry Financial Assistance Fund to provide financial assistance to certain commercial watermen and small businesses; prohibiting the Department of Natural Resources from making certain approvals for tidal fish licenses; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 552
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
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
131
Yes
5
No
5
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 Budget and Taxation
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments {473721/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Motion Returned Second Reading (Senator Bailey) Adopted
Floor Amendment {893820/1 (Senator Bailey) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (41-0)
Referred Environment and Transportation
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {623523/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (131-5)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 552
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 473721/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 893820/1 (Senator Bailey) Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 623523/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Budget and Taxation (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Environment and Transportation (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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