Frederick County - Property Tax Credit for Property Located in Historic District - Alterations
This Maryland bill updates the rules for a property tax credit in Frederick County, specifically for the Emmitsburg Civic Association and owners of historic properties. It gives the county government the authority to decide how much tax credit is offered and for how long, rather than having these details automatically set by state law. Under the new provisions, the county can also create its own application rules and add specific requirements for who qualifies for the credit. The changes allow the county to adjust the credit percentages and duration to better manage the financial impact of improvements to historic structures.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
May 2024
Introduced Feb 1, 2024
Signed May 16, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Mar 1, 2024 · House of Delegates Mar 29, 2024
How they voted
43–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 44
Mar 1, 2024
D
Democratic31
100% Yea
R
Republican13
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
10
Committee
6
May 16, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 966
executive
Apr 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Returned Passed
upper
Apr 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted
lower
Apr 5, 2024
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Ways and Means
lower
Mar 29, 2024
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (129-0-5)
house of delegates
Mar 15, 2024
Committee
Referred Ways and Means
lower
Mar 14, 2024
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted
upper
Mar 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
upper
Mar 1, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (43-0-1)
senate
Feb 1, 2024
Committee
First Reading Budget and Taxation
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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