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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering the name of the Howard County Agricultural Land Preservation Fund to be the Howard County Agricultural Preservation and Innovation Fund; and specifying that certain transfer tax proceeds that are distributed to the Fund are to be used to support the Agricultural Land Preservation Program and other programs, services, or initiatives to enhance the commercial viability or environmental sustainability of agriculture in the County.
AI Summary
This bill alters the name of the Howard County Agricultural Land Preservation Fund to the Howard County Agricultural Preservation and Innovation Fund and specifies how a portion of the county's transfer tax proceeds, which are taxes on the sale of property, will be used. Specifically, fifty percent of the remaining transfer tax revenue, after allocations to school site acquisition and park land watershed facilities, will now be directed to this renamed fund to support the existing Agricultural Land Preservation Program and also to fund new programs, services, or initiatives aimed at improving the commercial success or environmental health of agriculture within the county.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 2/10/2026 ) (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0590?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0590f.pdf |
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