Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 561: Maryland Child Care Credential Program - Extension of Funding

HB 561 extends annual funding for Maryland's Child Care Credential Program, requiring the Governor to appropriate specific amounts starting in fiscal year 2026. It mandates $4 million for FY2021 (already enacted), a 10% annual increase through FY2024, and locks funding at the FY2024 level beginning in FY2028. The program directly supports child care workers pursuing staff or administrator credentials by providing achievement bonuses, training reimbursements, or vouchers. This bill establishes a fixed funding structure to sustain credentialing opportunities for early childhood educators.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates specific annual appropriations ($4M FY2021, 10% increases through FY2024, locked funding from FY2028) for child care credential program, securing public service funding.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 571: Nonprofit Housing Corporations - Taxes and Special Assessments Exemptions - Alterations

HB 571 expands tax exemptions and judgment protections for nonprofit housing corporations in Maryland. It exempts real property used for housing eligible income residents (owned directly or through subsidiaries) from state and local taxes/special assessments, and prohibits court seizures of such property for unpaid debts. The bill defines "nonprofit housing corporation" as entities meeting specific IRS 501(c)(3) and housing purpose criteria, clarifying that subsidiary-owned properties qualify for these benefits. It directly affects nonprofit housing organizations providing affordable housing, ensuring their properties used for eligible residents remain tax-exempt and shielded from enforcement actions. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax exemptions for nonprofit housing serving low-income residents, providing tax relief aligned with supporting affordable housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpands tax exemptions and judgment protections for nonprofit housing corporations serving eligible income residents, reducing costs to advance affordable housing development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 410: Public Libraries - State Library Resource Center - Funding

SB 410 adjusts Maryland's funding formula for public libraries by increasing per-resident allocations for both regional resource centers and the State Library Resource Center. It raises the regional funding rate from $9.59 per resident in 2025 to $9.79 in 2026 and $9.99 annually starting in 2027. For the State Library Resource Center, it increases funding from $1.97 per resident in 2024 to $2.07 for 2025-2027, then gradually rising to $2.64 per resident by 2032 and beyond. These changes directly affect all regional libraries receiving state funding and the statewide State Library Resource Center. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state funding for public libraries via higher per-resident allocations, directly advancing public service funding under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases library funding, enhancing educational access and resources for K-12 communities through expanded library services and infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 26, 2026

HB 680: Children's Cabinet Fund - Renaming and Funding for Grants to Local Management Boards

HB 680 renames Maryland's "Children's Cabinet Fund" to the "Children's Cabinet Interagency Fund" and mandates specific annual funding increases for grants to local management boards. Starting in fiscal year 2028, the Governor must appropriate $3 million above the 2027 level, with $2 million increases each subsequent year through 2031. These funds support local boards in implementing coordinated services for children and families, including youth development, prevention, crisis intervention, and reducing out-of-home placements. The bill directly affects local management boards that coordinate child welfare services, requiring them to align with state and local plans when applying for these grants.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates annual funding increases ($3M+ starting 2028) for children's services grants, directly expanding state budget allocations for public programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 877: Baltimore City - Stop Sign Monitoring Systems Pilot Program - 41st Legislative District

SB 877 authorizes Baltimore City to pilot stop sign monitoring systems (cameras that capture violations) in the Mt. Washington neighborhood school zones, specifically within the 41st legislative district. It requires that 50% of fines collected from violations caught by these systems be directed to Baltimore City's local management board for youth programming and services exclusively for youth living in or attending schools within the 41st district. The bill also aligns Baltimore City's rules with existing Maryland law for similar programs in Prince George’s County and Takoma Park. This pilot program is limited to specific school zones and mandates dedicated funding for local youth services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDirectly allocates 50% of traffic fine revenue to youth programming services in the 41st district, funding essential community programs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill implements stop sign monitoring cameras in school zones to enhance traffic safety, directly aligning with transportation safety initiatives per bill summary.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 905: Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Maryland Advanced Manufacturing Grant Program - Established

This bill establishes the Maryland Advanced Manufacturing Grant Program within the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to support companies specializing in regenerative medicine and other advanced manufacturing sectors. The program will provide grants that recipients can use exclusively for acquiring or renovating manufacturing space, improving infrastructure, and purchasing necessary equipment. A dedicated fund will be created to hold grant money, with interest earnings credited back to the fund rather than the state's general fund. The Corporation will work with the Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission to set eligibility criteria, application procedures, and award amounts, with the program taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a grant program funded by state resources to support manufacturing and regenerative medicine sectors, representing new government spending for economic development.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds advanced manufacturing including regenerative medicine, which directly supports healthcare innovation and development.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes grant program to fund advanced manufacturing and technology development, directly supporting technology sector growth90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 704: Maryland Estate Tax – Qualified Agricultural Property – Transfer to Limited Liability Company

This bill allows Maryland estates to transfer qualified agricultural property (farmland used primarily for farming) to a limited liability company (LLC) without triggering estate tax recapture under specific conditions. It modifies the estate tax exclusion to allow up to $5 million of qualified agricultural property value to be excluded from taxation when passed to a "qualified recipient" (a farmer continuing farm use). Crucially, if the property is transferred to an LLC owned solely by qualified recipients and remains used for farming for at least 10 years after the decedent's death, it avoids the standard 10-year recapture rule that would otherwise apply if farming stopped. The provision applies to estates of individuals dying after June 30, 2026, directly affecting farm owners who use LLC structures to manage inherited agricultural property.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesCreates estate tax exclusion for high-value agricultural properties, reducing tax burden for wealthy landowners, aligning with 'tax breaks primarily for wealthy' indicator.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 12, 2026

HB 1452: Economic Development - Prince George's County Suitland Development Authority - Established

HB 1452 establishes the Suitland Development Authority in Prince George’s County to revitalize the Suitland Road and Silver Hill Road intersection area, which has faced decades of underdevelopment and blight. The Authority will create neighborhood revitalization plans with resident input, modify project boundaries (subject to a vote), manage finances, and operate tax-exempt under certain conditions. It directly affects residents and businesses in this specific neighborhood by aiming to boost economic activity, reduce unemployment, retain existing businesses, and increase property tax revenue for the county and state. The bill creates a new government entity focused on targeted neighborhood redevelopment, not broader policy changes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes tax-exempt authority for economic development, providing tax relief for the Suitland project area and enabling fiscal management through tax-exempt operations.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes Suitland Development Authority to revitalize blighted neighborhood area, directly advancing housing development through neighborhood revitalization plans.80% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill establishes Suitland Development Authority to revitalize Suitland/Silver Hill Road intersection, directly improving road infrastructure and addressing blight at a key transportation corridor.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 763: Maryland Technology Development Corporation - Maryland Growth Initiative - Established

SB 763 establishes the Maryland Growth Initiative within the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to support early-stage companies transitioning from startup development to scaling. It creates a dedicated $5 million annual fund from state budget appropriations (reinforced by interest earnings and private investment) to provide post-seed funding, helping qualifying companies grow in Maryland without relocating. The initiative must prioritize companies that previously received funding from the corporation or are minority-owned businesses, while maintaining a curated list of eligible firms between startup and scaling phases. The fund operates as a non-lapsing account, with all interest earnings automatically added back to the fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $5M annual state budget appropriation for startup funding initiative, increasing government spending on economic development.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes $5M annual fund for post-seed funding of early-stage tech companies to grow in Maryland, directly supporting technology sector development and scaling.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes

signed · Maryland · House of Delegates May 12, 2026

HB 898: Economic Development - Delivering Economic Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act

HB 898, the DECADE Act, reorganizes Maryland's economic development programs to streamline administration and expand incentives. It redesignates the Economic Development Opportunities Program Account as the "Strategic Closing Fund" under the Department of Commerce, alters eligibility and calculation rules for tax credits (including Job Creation, R&D, and film production credits), and extends the Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program. The bill allows pass-through entities to allocate tax credits to members and removes limits on film production tax credit certificates. These changes directly affect businesses, investors, and film producers seeking state economic development incentives.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands tax credits (Job Creation, R&D, film) and streamlines incentives, directly advancing economic development funding via tax policy.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill includes R&D tax credits, a direct incentive for technology innovation and advancement, supporting tech industry growth.80% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Budget & Taxes