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HB 1172 Maryland House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Howard County - Economic Development Authority - Alterations Ho. Co. 14-26

This bill modifies Howard County's Economic Development Authority by removing the requirement for the Mid-Maryland Private Industry Council Chairman to designate a private sector representative as a nonvoting board member (amending Section 26.102(b)(2)). It changes the Board's meeting frequency from "at least once each month" to "every other month" (amending Section 26.102(g)(3)). The bill also updates the title of the Authority's Chief Executive Officer (amending Section 26.103(a)(1)). These changes directly affect the Authority's internal operations and Board structure, taking effect October 1, 2026.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
Signed into Law
May 2026
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Signed May 12, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was advanced from first to third reading and adopted by the House, adding a favorable committee report and official adoption dates. Substantive changes include redefining the Authority's Chief Administrative Officer as the 'EXECUTIVE Officer,' increasing the Board's meeting frequency to every other month, and clarifying quorum and voting requirements for Board actions.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding Board composition and meeting frequency was modified, while the requirement for a private sector representative was reinstated after being removed in a previous version.
REQUIREMENT

The title of the Authority's Chief Administrative Officer was changed to 'EXECUTIVE Officer'.

Board meeting frequency was changed from 'at least once each month' to 'EVERY OTHER month'.

A new provision requires an affirmative vote of at least seven members for the Board to take action.

The requirement for the Chairman of the Mid-Maryland Private Industry Council to designate a nonvoting private sector representative was reinstated.

TIMELINE

The bill was assigned a favorable committee report, adopted by the House, and set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 25, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 5, 2026

How they voted

46–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 49
Mar 25, 2026
D Democratic36
34 Yea 2
94% Yea
R Republican13
12 Yea 1
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
10
Committee
6
May 12, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 579
executive
Apr 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Returned Passed
lower
Apr 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Adopted
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable Report by Finance
upper
Mar 25, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (46-0-3)
senate
Mar 19, 2026
Committee
Referred Finance
upper
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading Passed
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
lower
Mar 5, 2026
House Of Delegates · Passed
House of Delegates Vote: pass (135-0-7)
house of delegates
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
First Reading Economic Matters
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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