SB 756 — Maryland
Baltimore City – Economic Development Project in Downtown RISE District – Payment in Lieu of Taxes
Exempting an economic development project located in a certain area of downtown Baltimore City from Baltimore City property taxes if the owner of the economic development project and the Baltimore City Board of Estimates enter into a payment in lieu of taxes agreement and certain other requirements are met; and requiring by January 1 each year, the City of Baltimore or a designated agency to make a certain report to the President of the Baltimore City Council regarding the program.
Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 146 · Apr 14, 2026
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Committees: Budget and Taxation (Senate); Ways and Means (House of Delegates)
Updated Apr 23, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Budget and Taxation
Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m.
Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments {
Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Mar 16, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Referred Ways and Means
Mar 20, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 23, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Apr 2, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable with Amendments {
Apr 3, 2026 · House of Delegates
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Apr 3, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Apr 7, 2026 · House of Delegates
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Passed Enrolled
Apr 8, 2026 · Senate
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 146
Apr 14, 2026 · executive
Sponsored by Cory McCray, Baltimore City Administration
Senate vote — 45–0
On Third Reading (Emerg) · Mar 3, 2026 · result: pass
45 yea · 0 nay · 2 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
House of Delegates vote — 130–7
On Third Reading (Emerg/Amend) · Mar 20, 2026 · result: pass
130 yea · 7 nay · 4 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
Senate vote — 43–0
Bill is on Third Reading for Final Passage. · Mar 20, 2026 · result: pass
43 yea · 0 nay · 4 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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