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Committee advances bill to codify Chesapeake Bay program and create seafood assistance fund
Summary
The Environment and Transportation Committee on April 9 approved House Bill 15-99 as amended, codifying a long-running Chesapeake Bay enhancement program at DNR and establishing a Maryland seafood industry financial assistance fund administered by Marbitco (spelled in the transcript). The committee struck mandated appropriations and passed the bill to the floor.
The House Environment and Transportation Committee approved House Bill 15-99 as amended on April 9, codifying an existing Chesapeake Bay enhancement program and creating a Maryland seafood industry financial assistance fund.
Chair Boyce, presenting the subcommittee recommendation as favorable with amendments, said, "As amended, HB 15 99…
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