Bill > SB143

This bill modifies how Maryland counties and Baltimore City will share costs related to creating and maintaining a statewide geographic image database for property assessment purposes. Specifically, the legislation requires counties to reimburse the State Department of Assessments and Taxation for the costs of this new database, with a tiered reimbursement structure: counties will pay 100% of costs up to $1,000,000 and 50% of any costs exceeding that amount. The bill mandates that the Department of General Services will procure a uniform system for creating and maintaining geographic information system (GIS) visualizations and oblique aerial photographic imagery, which will be used as appraisal aids for property assessment. The Department of General Services is required to consult with the Department of Assessments and Taxation and other relevant government units to gather requirements for these appraisal aids. The changes will take effect on June 1, 2025, and are designed to improve property assessment tools and information sharing across Maryland's local jurisdictions.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0143?ys=2025RS