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MD HB919
MD HB919Maryland Higher Education Commission - Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) Grant Program - Established
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal Grant Program to provide grants to certain individuals with the goal of becoming a real estate appraiser in certain communities; providing the purpose of the Program is to assist in closing appraisal gaps that occur in historically redlined neighborhoods and underrepresented communities; and requiring the Maryland Higher Education Commission to administer the Program.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) Grant Program, which will be administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. The program's main goal is to award grants to individuals, specifically minorities living in historically redlined neighborhoods and underrepresented communities, who aim to become real estate appraisers. This initiative is designed to help close appraisal gaps, which are disparities in property valuations that have historically affected certain areas, and to increase diversity within the real estate appraisal field.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (27)
Kym Taylor (D)*,
Jackie Addison (D),
Marlon Amprey (D),
Dylan Behler (D),
Derrick Coley (D),
Frank Conaway (D),
Charlotte Crutchfield (D),
Debra Davis (D),
Diana Fennell (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Robbyn Lewis (D),
Jeff Long (D),
Bernice Mireku-North (D),
Cheryl Pasteur (D),
Scott Phillips (D),
Kent Roberson (D),
Denise Roberts (D),
Kim Ross (D),
Malcolm Ruff (D),
Stephanie Smith (D),
Ryan Spiegel (D),
Sean Stinnett (D),
Veronica Turner (D),
Joe Vogel (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Jamila Woods (D),
Caylin Young (D),
Last Action
House Appropriations Hearing (13:00:00 3/10/2026 ) (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0919?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0919f.pdf |
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