Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

SB0229 — General Provisions – Commemorative Month – Maryland Native Plant Month

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill requires the Governor to proclaim May as Maryland Native Plant Month annually.

This legislation mandates that the Governor proclaim May as Maryland Native Plant Month each year. It also encourages organizations and businesses to properly observe this month.

Summary

Requiring the Governor to annually proclaim May as Maryland Native Plant Month in recognition of the benefits that native plants have on Maryland's natural environment; and requiring the proclamation to urge educational and environmental organizations and businesses to observe Maryland Native Plant Month properly.

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (186)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0229 do?
Requiring the Governor to annually proclaim May as Maryland Native Plant Month in recognition of the benefits that native plants have on Maryland's natural environment; and requiring the proclamation to urge educational and environmental organizations and businesses to observe Maryland Native Plant Month properly.
Who sponsors SB0229?
SB0229 is sponsored by Senator Benjamin Brooks (Democrat) and Senator Dawn Gile (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB0229?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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