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MD SB520
MD SB520Property Tax - Charter Counties - Application of County Tax Limitation on Public Safety Budget
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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a county council of a charter county, notwithstanding certain provisions of law, to set by simple majority vote of its members then serving a property tax rate that is higher than the property tax rate authorized under a county's charter or collect more property tax revenues than the revenues authorized under the county's charter for the purpose of funding the approved public safety budget of the county; and applying the Act to all taxable years beginning after June 30, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill allows county councils in "charter counties" – counties with their own governing documents that often include specific limitations – to vote by a simple majority to raise their property tax rate or collect more property tax revenue than their charter normally allows, specifically for the purpose of funding the county's approved public safety budget. This change overrides existing charter limitations on property taxes for this specific purpose and applies to tax years starting after June 30, 2026.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Budget and Taxation Hearing (13:00:00 2/24/2026 ) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0520?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0520f.pdf |
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