Bill > SB288

This bill alters how certain capital grants, which are funded by highway user revenues, are calculated and distributed to Baltimore City, counties, and municipalities starting in fiscal year 2027 and continuing thereafter. Specifically, it changes the percentage of funds from the Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account that goes to counties, increasing it from 4.8% to 15.2%, while keeping the percentages for Baltimore City at 12.2% and municipalities at 3.0% for fiscal year 2027 and beyond. The Gasoline and Motor Vehicle Revenue Account is a fund that collects revenues from sources like motor vehicle fuel taxes, vehicle titling taxes, and registration fees, and these revenues are then used for transportation projects. The bill also removes provisions that would have set different, lower percentages for these grants in fiscal year 2028 and subsequent years, effectively locking in the new, higher percentage for counties indefinitely. These capital grants are only appropriated if all debt service requirements and operating expenses for the transportation department are met and sufficient funds are available for the capital program.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0288?ys=2026RS