Metro Funding Modification Act of 2025

HB 467 modifies how Maryland calculates its annual funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). It replaces a fixed $167 million appropriation with a formula-based calculation tied to WMATA's operating subsidy allocation, requiring a 3% annual increase after the first year (starting from the 2019 appropriation level). The bill also requires WMATA to submit detailed performance reports and financial data to avoid withholding 35% of funds if it receives a modified audit opinion without a corrective plan. This funding directly affects Maryland taxpayers and WMATA, as it alters the state's annual contribution to WMATA's capital costs. The bill's implementation depends on Virginia and DC enacting similar legislation.