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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering, from January 1 of the year of the election to July 1 of the year before the election, the earliest date on which the State Board of Elections may begin making distributions from the Fair Campaign Financing Fund.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Public Financing Act – Fair Campaign Financing Fund – Distributions, proposes to change the timeline for when money can be distributed from the Fair Campaign Financing Fund, which is a pool of money established to support campaigns. Currently, distributions can begin as early as January 1 of the election year, but this bill would move that earliest date to July 1 of the year *before* the election. This means that candidates who qualify for public financing will have access to these funds several months earlier, potentially allowing for earlier campaign planning and outreach. The bill also specifies that this change will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Government, Labor, and Elections (House)
Last Action
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0260?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0260t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0260_gvc.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0260f.pdf |
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