State Department of Assessments and Taxation - Notification of Constant Yield Tax Rate - Alteration
SB 183 repeals a requirement that the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation notify local taxing authorities (like county councils and city governments) about the "constant yield tax rate" each year. This rate is designed to maintain stable property tax revenue without changing the tax rate itself. The bill removes the obligation for the Department to provide these annual notifications, as well as the related calculation and amendment procedures. This change affects how local governments receive information about property tax revenue projections but does not alter actual tax rates or collections.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Sep 23, 2024
Signed Apr 8, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill changes how Maryland's Department of Assessments and Taxation notifies taxing authorities about constant yield tax rates. Previously, the Department was required to automatically send these notifications to all taxing authorities. Now, the Department only needs to send the notification if a taxing authority specifically requests it. The bill also clarifies what information must be included in the notification and when amendments to the tax rate can be made.
Scope change
The bill narrows the scope of automatic notification requirements, shifting from a mandatory annual notification to an opt-in system where taxing authorities must request the information.
REQUIREMENT
Changed the notification requirement from automatic to request-based, meaning the Department only sends constant yield tax rate information when a taxing authority asks for it.
Added specific requirements for what information must be included in notifications, including estimates of new construction, deletions from assessment records, and changes from property tax appeals.
TIMELINE
Changed the request deadline for constant yield tax rate calculations from February 14 to February 1 each year.
DEFINITION
Added new subsections clarifying the Department's obligations when notifying taxing authorities about assessment changes.
Floor votes · Senate Jan 31, 2025 · House of Delegates Mar 19, 2025
How they voted
42–1
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 46
Jan 31, 2025
D
Democratic33
90% Yea
R
Republican13
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
11
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Apr 8, 2025
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 72
executive
Apr 4, 2025
Upper · Passed
Returned Passed
upper
Apr 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Ways and Means
lower
Mar 19, 2025
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (128-8-3)
house of delegates
Feb 7, 2025
Committee
Referred Ways and Means
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
Floor Amendment {
upper
Jan 31, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (42-1-3)
senate
Jan 30, 2025
Upper · Passed
Motion Special Order until 2/4 (Senator King) Adopted
upper
Jan 28, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
First Reading Budget and Taxation
upper
Sep 23, 2024
Introduced
Pre-filed
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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