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MD SB55
State Finance - Prohibited Appropriations - Magnetic Levitation Transportation System
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting the State and certain units and instrumentalities of the State from using any appropriation for a magnetic levitation transportation system in the State; and providing that the prohibition does not apply to certain expenditures for salaries.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the State of Maryland and any of its units or instrumentalities from using any state appropriations (government funds) for a magnetic levitation transportation system (a high-speed train technology that uses magnetic fields to lift and propel trains without direct contact with tracks) located or planned to be located within the state. The bill includes an exception that allows state expenditures for personnel salaries related to reviewing permits or other approvals for such a transportation system. The legislation will take effect on June 1, 2025, and appears to be aimed at preventing state funding for magnetic levitation transportation projects, while still maintaining administrative capacity to process any related regulatory applications. This prohibition suggests potential opposition to magnetic levitation transportation infrastructure development in Maryland.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Budget and Taxation Hearing (10:30:00 1/29/2025 ) (on 01/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0055?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0055f.pdf |
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