Bill > HB1545

This bill establishes a mechanism for the State of Maryland to respond to situations where the federal government fails to comply with court decisions that uphold congressionally approved spending. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Board of Public Works to determine when the federal government is delinquent in funds owed to the state, and empowers the Comptroller, in consultation with the Board of Public Works, to withhold state payments to the federal government up to the total amount of delinquent federal funds. This legislative action provides a potential financial recourse for the state when the federal government does not meet its financial obligations as determined by court decisions. The bill is classified as an emergency measure, passed with a supermajority vote, and is designed to take effect immediately upon enactment, reflecting the perceived urgency of addressing federal funding noncompliance. The bill also includes a severability clause, which means that if any part of the law is found invalid by a court, the rest of the law can still remain in effect.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1545?ys=2025RS