State Finance - Prohibited Appropriations - Magnetic Levitation Transportation System
HB 400 prohibits Maryland state agencies and instrumentalities from using state funds for magnetic levitation (maglev) transportation systems within the state. The bill specifically blocks appropriations for building or operating such systems but allows spending on salaries for staff reviewing permits or approvals for maglev projects. This directly affects state budgeting decisions and any entities seeking state financial support for maglev infrastructure. The law takes effect June 1, 2025, and does not prevent private development of maglev systems.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Jan 29, 2025
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1
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
First Reading Environment and Transportation and Appropriations
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7 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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