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Delegates back bill naming Natural History Society of Maryland the state natural history museum
Summary
Delegate Nick Allen and Natural History Society witnesses urged lawmakers to designate the society as Maryland’s official natural history museum, citing its century of collections, education programs, and pending renovation.
Lawmakers in the Health and Government Operations Committee heard supporters of House Bill 169 press for naming the Natural History Society of Maryland as the state’s official natural history museum, arguing the designation would protect collections and expand public access.
Delegate Nick Allen, sponsor of HB169, called the society a “hidden gem” in District 8 and said Maryland is one of the few states without an official natural history museum. Society representatives described nearly…
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