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H 396

An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarita Austin and 10 co-sponsors

H 396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award OverviewBill Number: H 396 Title: An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie D

House message: Governor approved bill on May 27, 2025
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Bill Summary · H 396

H 396 - An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award

Overview

Bill Number: H 396
Title: An act relating to the creation of the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award
Status: Governor approved bill on May 27, 2025
Introduced: March 11, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This bill establishes the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award to honor individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the conservation and protection of natural resources in the state. The award is named after Mollie Beattie, the first woman to serve as Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in recognition of her pioneering leadership and lifelong dedication to environmental stewardship.

Key Provisions

  • Creates the Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award to be presented annually by the Governor
  • Specifies that the award will recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service, innovation, and commitment to the state's natural resources
  • Establishes a selection committee to review nominations and recommend award recipients to the Governor
  • Requires the award to include a monetary prize of $10,000 to support the recipient's continued conservation work
  • Directs the state's Department of Environmental Protection to administer the award program and provide administrative support

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Individuals working in conservation, environmental protection, and natural resource management fields will be eligible for the prestigious Mollie Beattie Award
  • The award will raise the profile of environmental stewardship and inspire others to follow in Mollie Beattie's footsteps
  • Recipients will receive both public recognition and financial support to further their conservation efforts

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

The bill was approved by the Governor on May 27, 2025, and the first Mollie Beattie Distinguished Service Award will be presented in the fall of 2025. The award program will be an ongoing annual event, with the selection committee reviewing nominations and making recommendations to the Governor each year.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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