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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Natural Resources to include in an annual report to certain committees of the General Assembly the amount of proceeds from a certain agricultural land transfer tax that are attributable to the taxation of certain instruments of writing that transfer title to parcels of land that are entirely woodland that were distributed to the Mel Noland Woodland Incentives and Fellowship Fund during the immediately preceding fiscal year; and requiring the Department to report any uncertainties regarding certain amounts.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Natural Resources to provide a more detailed annual report to specific committees of the General Assembly, specifically detailing the amount of money that went into the Mel Noland Woodland Incentives and Fellowship Fund from a particular agricultural land transfer tax. This tax, imposed by Section 13-302 of the Tax-Property Article, applies to legal documents that transfer ownership of land that is entirely woodland. The report must also include any uncertainties the Department has about these amounts, ensuring transparency in how funds designated for woodland conservation and related fellowship programs are collected and utilized.
Committee Categories
Education, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred Environment and Transportation (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0257?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0257t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0257_eee.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0257f.pdf |
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