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MDSB194PassApplying certain provisions of law relating to the job creation tax credit and certain property tax credits and exemptions for certain members, veterans, and surviving spouses of certain members and veterans of the military, naval, or air service to ...
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2026-05-26
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 689
MDHB135PassAuthorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to designate certain noncontiguous blighted areas as development districts.
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 536
MDHB487PassRequiring the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to adopt certain regulations regarding the consideration of remedies for investments in certain businesses that no longer meet the definition of a qualified business for purposes of provisions...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 380
MDHB461PassEstablishing the Rural Readiness Program administered by the Rural Maryland Council to provide assistance to rural communities to enhance their capacity for economic development; requiring priority to be given when making certain grants to entities t...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 543
MDSB388PassAltering the designation, administration, and purposes of and eligibility for certain economic development programs; altering the distribution of certain video lottery terminal proceeds; providing for certain requirements relating to the Small, Minor...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 351
MDHB625PassRequiring research facilities that are located in the State and required to submit an Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7023 to pay contributions for the Human-Relevant Research Fund to the Department of Agriculture, rather than the Mar...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 385
MDHB798PassAuthorizing the Department of Commerce to authorize an eligible fund manager to receive, use, and retain a certain management fee; and authorizing the Department to set an annual cap on the cumulative amount of certain management fees an eligible fun...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 391
MDHB898PassAltering the designation, administration, and purposes of and eligibility for certain economic development programs; providing for certain requirements relating to the administration of the Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses Account; providi...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 352
MDSB585PassRequiring research facilities that are located in the State and required to submit an Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Form 7023 to pay contributions for the Human-Relevant Research Fund to the Department of Agriculture, rather than the Mar...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 384
MDSB869PassEstablishing the Maryland Workforce Launch Pilot Program in the Department of Commerce to provide customized, no-cost workforce training as a business attraction tool, to recruit strategic industries and qualified business entities to the State; requ...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 535
MDSB818PassAltering certain requirements related to the development of a certain project at State Center; and establishing a State Center Advisory Group to provide community input, inform the identification of potential community benefits associated with the pr...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 390
MDSB770PassEstablishing the Maryland's Future Board under the Department of Commerce to develop, evaluate, and revise a visionary plan for the future of Maryland by January 1, 2027, and make recommendations for projects based on the plan to the Governor and the...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 377
MDSB757PassRequiring the Department of Commerce to develop and maintain a searchable online database, to be known as the Maryland Local Sourcing Portal, to connect businesses in the State with local sources for supplies and inventory; and requiring the Departme...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 423
MDSB763PassEstablishing the Maryland Growth Initiative in the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to support the growth of start-up companies; requiring the Initiative to create a certain list of companies in the State that are between certain growth ph...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 381
MDSB905PassEstablishing the Maryland Advanced Manufacturing Grant Program in the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to support the growth of companies that specialize in regenerative medicine and other advanced manufacturing by providing certain grants...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 379
MDSB816PassEstablishing the Neighborhood Development and Social Connection Program within the West North Avenue Development Authority to provide technical support and grants to certain organizations to implement programs that foster social connections and activ...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 389
MDSB920PassAuthorizing the Department of Commerce to authorize an eligible fund manager to receive, use, and retain a certain management fee; and authorizing the Department to set an annual cap on the cumulative amount of certain management fees an eligible fun...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 392
MDHB1276PassEstablishing the Neighborhood Development and Social Connection Program within the West North Avenue Development Authority to provide technical support and grants to certain organizations to implement programs that foster social connections and activ...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 388
MDHB1581PassAltering the entities to which the State Racing Commission may issue a license and award racing days for racing at mile tracks; altering the definitions of "Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor" and "Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor fac...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 376
MDHB1452PassEstablishing the Suitland Development Authority in Prince George's County; requiring the Authority to support and develop a neighborhood revitalization plan in coordination with certain residents; authorizing the Authority to modify certain boundarie...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 458
MDHB1473PassEstablishing the Maryland's Future Board under the Department of Commerce to develop, evaluate, and revise a visionary plan for the future of Maryland by January 1, 2027; requiring the Board to make recommendations for projects based on the plan to t...
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2026-05-12
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 378
MDHB640PassModifying certain reporting requirements, boards, and commissions for practicability and efficiency; repealing certain reporting requirements that are unnecessary, obsolete, or duplicative; repealing as obsolete the Renewable Fuels Incentive Board, C...
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2026-04-28
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 171
MDHB1247PassAltering the definition of "extraordinary development district" for the purpose of provisions of law governing tax increment financing to include a certain immersive entertainment venue; expanding the purposes for which bond proceeds may be used by P...
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2026-04-28
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 348
MDHB1279PassAdding applications promoting certain workforce housing to the types of applications that certain regulations governing the application process for the catalytic revitalization project tax credit must emphasize.
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2026-04-28
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 310
MDHB413PassAltering the membership of the Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission and extending the termination of the Commission.
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2026-04-14
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 37
MDSB363PassAltering the membership of the Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission and extending the termination of the Commission.
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2026-04-14
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 36
MDSB247Engross

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Converting the Biotechnology Investment Incentive Tax Credit to be the Biotechnology Investment Incentive Grant Program in the Department of Commerce; requiring the Department to disburse a grant within 90 days of determining that the investment has ...
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2026-04-13
Third Reading Passed (111-20)
MDSB552Intro

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Establishing the Suitland Development Authority in Prince George's County; requiring the Authority to support and develop a neighborhood revitalization plan in coordination with certain residents; authorizing the Authority to modify certain boundarie...
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2026-04-13
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
MDSB867Engross

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Expanding the purpose of the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission by promoting innovation in space science, space technology, and aeronautics; altering the membership, duties, and staff responsibilities of the Commission; requiring the Commis...
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2026-04-13
To House Economic Matters Committee
MDSB248Engross

Sine Die
Requiring the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to adopt certain regulations regarding the consideration of remedies for investments in certain businesses that no longer meet the definition of a qualified business for purposes of provisions...
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2026-04-08
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
MDSB287Engross

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Authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to designate certain noncontiguous blighted areas as development districts; and defining "blighted area" as one in which a majority of buildings have declined in productivity by reason of obso...
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2026-04-08
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
MDSB300Engross

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Establishing the Rural Readiness Program administered by the Rural Maryland Council to provide assistance to rural communities to enhance their capacity for economic development; requiring priority to be given when making certain grants to entities t...
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2026-04-08
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
MDHB1585Intro

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Authorizing the Maryland Economic Development Corporation to participate on the project management team for a major information technology development project by working with certain entities on certain tasks; requiring, by July 1, 2026, the Corporat...
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2026-04-02
Withdrawn by Sponsor
MDSB455Engross

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Establishing the Transformational Project Financing Program in the Department of Housing and Community Development to designate certain development districts as State-supported development districts; authorizing a governing body of a political subdiv...
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2026-03-24
To House Economic Matters Committee
MDHB1070Engross

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Establishing the Workforce Opportunities Grant Program to provide grants to certain organizations to support the planning and execution of workforce events and job fairs in the State; establishing the Workforce Opportunities Grant Fund as a special, ...
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2026-03-23
To Senate Finance Committee
MDHB166Engross

Sine Die
Establishing the Henrietta Lacks Commission to take certain actions related to the legacy of Henrietta Lacks and the use of HeLa cells, including promotion of education on the life of Henrietta Lacks and HeLa science; and requiring the Commission, be...
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2026-03-20
To Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
MDSB952Intro

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Establishing the Waldorf Urban Redevelopment Corridor Authority in Charles County; requiring the Authority to support and develop a certain neighborhood revitalization plan in coordination with certain residents; authorizing the Authority to modify c...
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2026-03-16
Withdrawn by Sponsor
MDHB1596Intro

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Establishing the Maryland Growth Initiative in the Maryland Technology Development Corporation to support the growth of start-up companies; requiring the Initiative to create a certain list of companies in the State that are between certain growth ph...
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2026-03-16
To House Economic Matters Committee
MDHB1619Intro

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Altering certain requirements related to the development of a certain project at State Center; establishing a State Center Advisory Group to provide community input on the development of State Center, leverage benefits from the development for neighb...
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2026-03-16
To House Economic Matters Committee
MDHB983Intro

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Altering the Enterprise Zone Program; altering and repealing certain credits, exemptions, and deductions to the State income, motor fuel, sales and use, tobacco, and property taxes; providing an addition modification under the Maryland income tax for...
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2026-03-13
Withdrawn by Sponsor
MDHJ2Intro

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Urging the U.S. Congress to pass H.R. 5356 to establish a national infrastructure bank to finance urgently needed infrastructure projects.
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2026-03-11
To House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
MDHB1413Intro

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Requiring the Maryland Department of Planning, in consultation with certain agencies and stakeholders, to study the feasibility and economic impacts of the retrocession of the District of Columbia to the State of Maryland, excluding the federal encla...
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2026-03-11
To House Rules and Executive Nominations Committee
MDHB960Intro

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Establishing the Federal Employee to Entrepreneur Program in the Department of Commerce to provide former or transitioning federal employees with the training, tools, and mentorship necessary for successfully transitioning to entrepreneurship; and re...
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2026-03-03
Withdrawn by Sponsor
MDSB787Intro

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Authorizing the Maryland Economic Development Corporation to participate on the project management team for a major information technology development project by working with certain entities on certain tasks; requiring, by July 1, 2026, the Corporat...
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2026-03-03
To Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
MDHB1342Intro

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Authorizing grants to controlled-environment or hydroponic farmers under the Urban Agriculture Water and Power Infrastructure Grant Fund; requiring the Department of Agriculture to establish a certain one-stop portal as a centralized source of certai...
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2026-03-03
To House Environment and Transportation Committee
MDHB1078Intro

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Authorizing the Maryland Stadium Authority to review certain matters and make certain recommendations relating to the Carroll Park Soccer Stadium and Facility; authorizing the Authority to acquire by certain means a Carroll Park Soccer Stadium and Fa...
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2026-02-20
To House Appropriations Committee
MDHB1234Intro

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Altering the definition of "Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor facility" to include a market hall, a sports facility, a mixed-use development, a technology innovation center, and facilities related to commercial development and revitalization.
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2026-02-20
To House Appropriations Committee
MDHB1371Intro

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Establishing the Maryland-Africa and the Caribbean Investment and Development Program in the Department of Commerce to study and promote certain trade relations; establishing an Advisory Board to conduct certain studies and make recommendations to th...
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2026-02-17
To House Economic Matters Committee
MDSB853Intro

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Prohibiting certain individuals from entering into a nondisclosure agreement with a person involved in an economic development activity, including establishing or operating a data center; including public service companies as an instrumentality of th...
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2026-02-16
To Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
MDSB840Intro

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Requiring the Power Plant Research Program to make certain recommendations to the Governor's Energy Subcabinet on or before a certain date; requiring the Subcabinet to make a certain assessment and recommendations to the Maryland Stadium Authority; r...
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2026-02-16
To Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee
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