HB 609 — Maryland
State Transfer Tax - Land Preservation Special Fund - Revenue Allocation
Repealing a requirement that for fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029 $25,000,000 of the balance of a special fund dedicated to certain land preservation programs be allocated to the General Fund of the State.
Latest action: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. · Feb 17, 2026
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Committees: Appropriations (House of Delegates)
Updated Mar 17, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Ways and Means
Jan 28, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 29, 2026 · House of Delegates
Reassigned to Appropriations
Feb 6, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing canceled
Feb 6, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 17, 2026 · House of Delegates
Sponsored by Mike Griffith, Chris Adams, Steve Arentz, Jason Buckel, Barrie Ciliberti, Kevin Hornberger, Tom Hutchinson, Jay Jacobs, Susan McComas, Teresa Reilly, April Rose, Chris Tomlinson, William Valentine, William Wivell
No recorded floor votes yet.
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