Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 828: State Finance - Delinquent Federal Funds (Federal Obligations Enforcement Act)

SB 828 authorizes Maryland's Central Collection Unit (CCU) to collect delinquent federal funds owed to the state, including placing liens on federal property within Maryland and directing the Comptroller to withhold state payments to the federal government. It requires the Board of Public Works to determine if the federal government is delinquent in paying funds owed to Maryland, triggering these enforcement actions. The bill amends Maryland law to specify that the CCU may collect up to the full amount of delinquent federal funds, and mandates that the Comptroller withhold state payments when the CCU refers such funds. This establishes a formal process for enforcing federal payment obligations to the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill secures state revenue by enforcing collection of overdue federal funds, strengthening state budget management without altering tax rates or spending.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 519: Earned Income Tax Credit - Assistance Program Implementation Delay and Study

SB 519 delays Maryland's Earned Income Tax Credit Assistance Program implementation until 2029, instead of 2024. It requires the Comptroller's Office to study outreach efforts by December 31, 2030, to help low-income residents claim the credit they qualify for but often miss. The bill also directs the Department of Service and Civic Innovation to recommend ways to assist low-income residents in claiming tax credits. This legislation postpones the program's start date while mandating studies to improve future outreach and participation.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesDelays EITC implementation until 2029, restricting immediate tax relief for low-income residents instead of advancing the credit program.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 28, 2026

HB 933: Sales and Use Tax - Certificates Indicating Multiple Points of Use - Alterations

HB 933 simplifies sales tax collection for businesses purchasing digital codes, digital products, or taxable services used across multiple locations. It allows vendors to accept a "fully completed" certificate (requiring basic business details like names, addresses, and registration numbers) without needing Comptroller approval, relieving vendors from collecting tax on those transactions. The certificate remains valid for all future sales of qualifying digital products/services to the same buyer until revoked in writing. This applies retroactively to past transactions, streamlining tax compliance for businesses operating across jurisdictions or reselling digital goods.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill reduces state tax revenue by exempting digital transactions from sales tax collection, weakening tax collection efforts without requiring Comptroller approval.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 644: Sales and Use Tax - Certificates Indicating Multiple Points of Use - Alterations

SB 644 simplifies tax collection for digital products and services used across multiple jurisdictions. It allows businesses (buyers) to submit a standardized certificate to vendors confirming that digital codes, products, or taxable services will be used in more than one taxing area or resold to affiliated entities. Once vendors receive a properly completed certificate, they are exempt from collecting, paying, or remitting sales tax for those transactions, and the certificate remains valid for future sales with the same buyer. The bill applies retroactively and eliminates the need for vendors to seek prior approval from the Comptroller for these certificates.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill exempts digital transactions from sales tax collection, reducing state tax revenue and weakening tax collection mechanisms.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 28, 2026

HB 250: Environment - Appropriation or Use of Water and Dam Safety - Enforcement

HB 250 authorizes Maryland's Department of the Environment to impose administrative penalties for violations of water appropriation, dam safety, and wetlands rules. It directly affects businesses, developers, and dam operators who breach these regulations. Key provisions include setting penalties up to $5,000 per violation (capped at $100,000 total), requiring consideration of factors like environmental harm and willfulness, and mandating that collected penalties fund the Maryland Clean Water Fund (except for dam safety cases, which go to a repair fund). The bill also streamlines enforcement by allowing the Department to issue immediate corrective orders and hold expedited hearings for urgent threats.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates penalties fund Maryland Clean Water Fund, aligning with 'funds essential programs' indicator for support stance.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAuthorizes penalties for water/wetlands violations, funds clean water initiatives, strengthens enforcement of environmental regulations.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 28: Arbitration Reform for State Employees Act of 2026

SB 28 requires state agencies and institutions (like the University System of Maryland and Maryland Environmental Service) to use a neutral third-party arbitrator from the American Arbitration Association's panel when collective bargaining reaches an impasse. It mandates that budget bills include all necessary funds to implement agreements reached through bargaining, including memoranda of understanding (MOUs) covering employee terms and conditions. The bill makes the arbitrator's recommendations advisory (not binding) and sets deadlines for negotiations to conclude by September 30. This directly affects state employees represented by exclusive bargaining units and ensures funding for negotiated terms is included in annual budgets.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates budget bills include funds for employee agreements (MOUs), ensuring fiscal implementation of bargaining outcomes and supporting public sector funding.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates neutral arbitration for collective bargaining impasses and requires budget funding for implemented agreements, strengthening worker negotiation rights and protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 14, 2026

HB 1232: Baltimore City - Economic Development Project in Downtown RISE District - Payment in Lieu of Taxes

HB 1232 allows developers to avoid Baltimore City property taxes for new or renovated commercial or multifamily projects in the Downtown RISE District (specifically wards 4, 21, and 22 precincts) by entering a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with the city. To qualify, the project must include at least one facility like a hotel, office building, or retail space, and the city must first confirm the project’s financial necessity through an economic analysis. Developers must apply for the agreement by June 30, 2036, with building permits secured and financing conditions met. The city must annually report job creation, estimated tax impacts, and other economic benefits to city council and the state legislature. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill grants property tax exemption to developers in RISE District, reducing city tax revenue and creating a tax break for commercial entities, aligning with 'oppose' indicators.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · Senate Apr 14, 2026

SB 860: Department of Aging – Aging Resilience Fund – Establishment

SB 860 establishes the Aging Resilience Fund, a dedicated, nonlapsing fund administered by Maryland's Department of Aging. The fund is designed to support the department's mission by covering administrative costs like personnel, partnership development, and senior-focused programs. Interest earnings from the fund must be reinvested into the fund itself, and money can only be spent following state budget rules. This bill directly affects the Department of Aging's operations and senior services programs in Maryland.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes dedicated fund for Department of Aging operations, funding senior services per state budget rules, aligning with funding essential programs.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 14, 2026

HB 1623: Special Taxing Districts - Village of Drummond - Authority and Organization MC 20-26

This bill reorganizes the governing structure for Drummond's special taxing district in Montgomery County. It establishes the Village Council as the official governing body, defines Drummond's boundaries (including specific subdivisions), and updates how annual tax funds are collected and spent. Property owners in Drummond will pay a $0.14 tax per $100 of real property value and $0.35 per $100 of personal property annually, with funds required to cover street maintenance, police/fire protection, sanitation, and other local services. The bill amends Montgomery County's existing Public Local Laws (Sections 65-1 through 65-13) to formalize these changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes specific tax rates for local services, allocating funds to street maintenance and public safety, aligning with fiscal responsibility and funding essential programs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates Apr 14, 2026

HB 254: Supporting Inclusive Community Adaptation Act

HB 254 creates a new Resilience Through Restoration Capital Grant Fund within Maryland's Department of Natural Resources to provide grants for nature-based projects that reduce climate vulnerabilities and strengthen community resilience. The fund supports state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits in planning, designing, and implementing projects like wetland restoration, green infrastructure, and shoreline protection. The bill requires the Department to develop community participation guidelines, a public website with planning tools, and training by October 2027, while mandating that funded projects incorporate community input and dedicate at least 3% of funds to adaptive management. All interest earnings from the fund must be reinvested, and grants must specifically address climate hazards like flooding and sea-level rise.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates new Resilience Through Restoration Capital Grant Fund within state budget, allocating funds for climate resilience projects via state agencies and nonprofits.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentCreates grant fund for wetland restoration, green infrastructure, and shoreline protection to reduce climate vulnerabilities and strengthen environmental resilience.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes