Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB0754 — Land Use - Preservation of Natural Resources

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

  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 February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence
  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Authorizing a local jurisdiction to enact local laws providing for or requiring the preservation of natural resources through certain mechanisms.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. Committee Report (House of Origin) — Favorable

  2. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  3. First Reading (Opposite House)

  4. Third Reading (House of Origin) — Passed

  5. Second Reading (House of Origin) — Passed

  6. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

Whip count is in markup. Polling the chamber and every recorded vote this session. Only the first open is slow. It’s instant for you after this. Calling the roll · Tallying · Engrossing

Votes

On Third Reading

Passed 39 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 23006
Unaffiliated 6001
Republican 10002
Total 39009
% of votes cast 81%0%0%19%
How each member voted (48)
Member Party Vote
Mr. President — Yea
Lewis Young — Yea
Sydnor — Yea
Guzzone — Yea
Watson — Yea
Hershey — Yea
- COPY - — Not Voting
Delegate Stephanie Smith Democrat Yea
Senator Alonzo T. Washington Democrat Not Voting
Senator Antonio Hayes Democrat Yea
Senator Arthur Ellis Democrat Not Voting
Senator Benjamin Brooks Democrat Yea
Senator Benjamin F. Kramer Democrat Yea
Senator Brian J. Feldman Democrat Yea
Senator C. Anthony Muse Democrat Not Voting
Senator Carl Jackson Democrat Yea
Senator Cheryl C. Kagan Democrat Not Voting
Senator Clarence K. Lam Democrat Yea
Senator Cory V. McCray Democrat Yea
Senator Craig J. Zucker Democrat Yea
Senator Dalya Attar Democrat Not Voting
Senator Dawn Gile Democrat Yea
Senator Jeff Waldstreicher Democrat Yea
Senator Jim Rosapepe Democrat Yea
Senator Joanne C. Benson Democrat Not Voting
Senator Katie Fry Hester Democrat Yea
Senator Kevin M. Harris Democrat Yea
Senator Malcolm Augustine Democrat Yea
Senator Mary Washington Democrat Yea
Senator Mary-Dulany James Democrat Yea
Senator Nancy J. King Democrat Yea
Senator Nick Charles Democrat Yea
Senator Pamela Beidle Democrat Yea
Senator Sara Love Democrat Yea
Senator Shaneka Henson Democrat Yea
Senator Shelly Hettleman Democrat Yea
Senator Bryan W. Simonaire Republican Not Voting
Senator Chris West Republican Yea
Senator J.B. Jennings Republican Yea
Senator Jack Bailey Republican Yea
Senator Jason C. Gallion Republican Yea
Senator Johnny Mautz Republican Yea
Senator Johnny Ray Salling Republican Yea
Senator Justin Ready Republican Yea
Senator Mary Beth Carozza Republican Yea
Senator Mike McKay Republican Yea
Senator Paul D. Corderman Republican Yea
Senator William G. Folden Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0754 do?
Authorizing a local jurisdiction to enact local laws providing for or requiring the preservation of natural resources through certain mechanisms.
Who sponsors SB0754?
SB0754 is sponsored by Senator Mary Washington (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB0754?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB0754?
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