Transportation - Highway User Revenues Capital Grants - Calculation

HB 637 adjusts how Maryland allocates highway user revenue grants to Baltimore City, counties, and municipalities. It revises the percentage of funds from the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account distributed annually: Baltimore City’s share increases from 8.3% (2020-2023) to 12.1% starting in 2026, counties’ share rises from 3.2% to 15.3%, and municipalities’ share grows from 2.0% to 2.6%. These changes apply to fiscal years 2024 through 2028 and beyond, as specified in amended sections of Maryland’s transportation code. The bill ensures these grants are funded only after debt service and operating expenses are covered.