Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1207 — State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund - Alteration and Mandatory Appropriation

Last action — Committee Report (House of Origin) — Withdrawn

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Altering the purpose and authorized uses of the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund; and requiring, for fiscal years 2028 and 2029, the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $500,000 to the Fund to be used solely for the protection and restoration of Deep Creek Lake.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Committee Report (House of Origin) — Withdrawn

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

  • Delegate Hinebaugh · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Delegate Hinebaugh

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1207 do?
Altering the purpose and authorized uses of the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund; and requiring, for fiscal years 2028 and 2029, the Governor to include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $500,000 to the Fund to be used solely for the protection and restoration of Deep Creek Lake.
Who sponsors HB1207?
HB1207 is sponsored by Delegate Hinebaugh.
What is the current status of HB1207?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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