Howard County Task Force to Study Revenue Options for School Capital Needs Ho. Co. 18-24

This bill establishes a temporary task force in Howard County to identify funding gaps for school capital projects, such as building repairs and construction, through the year 2035. The group will consist of representatives from the county government, school board, local residents, and various community organizations, with the County Executive serving as chair. After analyzing current revenue projections, the task force will study potential ways to close funding shortfalls, including options like increasing transfer tax allocations for schools or implementing new commercial taxes. The group must submit its findings and recommendations to county officials by October 31, 2024, and if the local council cannot enact a suggestion due to legal limitations, it will ask the state legislature for the necessary authority.