2025 Regular Session • Maryland Legislature
HB1299: Natural Resources - Western Maryland - Elk
Legislative Summary
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to study the biological carrying capacity and cultural carrying capacity of elk in Western Maryland; and requiring the Department to report to the Governor and the General Assembly by October 1, 2026, the findings and recommendations of the study on whether elk should be reintroduced in Western Maryland.
Demographic Impact
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Bill History
2/7/2025
First Reading Environment and Transportation
House of Delegates
2/7/2025
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
House of Delegates
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/7/2025)
Chamber
House of Delegates
Committee
Environment and Transportation(House of Delegates)
