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Panel moves HB404 to full committee to align park naming conventions
Summary
The subcommittee approved HB404 to remove a 'historical' label from two parks so their naming matches other state parks; members noted Queens Falls State Park was added in a later amendment and local delegations signaled support.
The Natural Resources and Open Space Subcommittee voted HB404 favorably to the full committee after brief discussion about park naming.
The bill—presented as relating to state park terminology—removes the word "historical" from two parks (identified in the hearing as Freeman State Park and Port Deposit State Park) so their official designation aligns with other state parks. Committee members noted that Queens Falls State Park was added in a later amendment; members asked staff to confirm whether it had been listed as "historical" and confirmed the Cecil County delegation supports the change.
Delegate Jacobs told the committee he had spoken with colleagues in his county delegation and that they were "fine with the bill." With no objections from members, the chair called the voice vote and HB404 was moved favorably to the full committee.
The transcript does not record a roll-call tally; staff will carry the bill forward to the full committee docket.
