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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Crossed Over
03/20/2026
03/20/2026
Passed
04/10/2026
04/10/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increasing the amount of a certain required bond from $25,000 to $250,000 that the Treasurer and any Deputy Treasurer gives to the State of Maryland, the St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission, and the Commissioners of St. Mary's County; authorizing, instead of requiring, the Metropolitan Commission to conduct certain studies, plans, and estimates and altering the scope of those studies, plans, and estimates; and altering certain civil and criminal penalties for certain violations.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to the St. Mary's County Metropolitan Commission's operations and enforcement. It increases the required bond amount for the Treasurer and any Deputy Treasurer from $25,000 to $250,000, providing greater financial security for the State of Maryland, the Metropolitan Commission, and the Commissioners of St. Mary's County. Additionally, the bill changes the requirement for the Metropolitan Commission to conduct studies, plans, and estimates for new facilities from mandatory to optional, and modifies the scope of these activities. Finally, it revises civil and criminal penalties for violations, increasing potential fines and jail time for criminal offenses and establishing a tiered system for civil infraction fines based on the number of violations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Returned Passed (on 04/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0600?ys=2026RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0600_jpr.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0600_b&t.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0600t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/hb0600_gvc.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0600f.pdf |
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