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This bill modifies Maryland's local government annexation laws by expanding who can sign an annexation petition and vote in an annexation referendum in areas with fewer than 20 eligible residents. Specifically, the bill creates a special provision for a specific type of redevelopment authority in charter counties: one that is created by statute, owns property that has received state capital funds for redevelopment, and has entered into a competitive contract with a for-profit entity for property redevelopment. In such cases, this redevelopment authority, along with other property owners (including joint property owners), can sign the annexation petition and vote in the referendum, even if there are fewer than 20 residents in the area. The bill is classified as an emergency measure, which means it was passed with support from at least three-fifths of the members in both legislative chambers and will take effect immediately upon enactment. This change aims to facilitate annexation processes in areas with limited residential populations but significant redevelopment potential.

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