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Yes: 175 • No: 0
MarylandSB 00072026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Higher Education - Douglas J. J. Peters Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship - Repeal of Termination Date
Sponsored By: Bryan W. Simonaire (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Higher EducationHigher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Scholarships and Student Financial AidVeterans
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Maryland veterans scholarship continues past 2030
Beginning July 1, 2026, the scholarship no longer ends in 2030. The state can keep giving first-time and renewal awards after that date. Maryland residents who served in Afghanistan (on or after Oct 24, 2001) or Iraq (on or after Mar 19, 2003), or their spouses or children, can apply if accepted or enrolled in an eligible undergraduate or transfer‑track 2‑year program. The award can pay tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board. Each year it can be up to 50% of the annual cost at the highest‑cost 4‑year public University System of Maryland school, excluding UMGC and UMB. The scholarship can also supplement any federal education benefits.
Dedicated fund for veterans scholarship
Beginning July 1, 2026, the state uses a special, nonlapsing fund for this scholarship. The State Treasurer holds the money and the Comptroller keeps the accounts. The Higher Education Commission can accept gifts and grants and must use them for scholarships. The Commission must send an annual report on fund receipts and spending to the General Assembly.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bryan W. Simonaire
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Mary Washington
Democratic • Senate
Dalya Attar
Democratic • Senate
Malcolm Augustine
Senate
Jack Bailey
Republican • Senate
Pamela Beidle
Democratic • Senate
Joanne C. Benson
Senate
Benjamin Brooks
Democratic • Senate
Mary Beth Carozza
Republican • Senate
Nick Charles
Democratic • Senate
Paul D. Corderman
Republican • Senate
Arthur Ellis
Democratic • Senate
Brian J. Feldman
Democratic • Senate
Bill Ferguson
Senate
William G. Folden
Republican • Senate
Jason C. Gallion
Republican • Senate
Dawn Gile
Democratic • Senate
Guy Guzzone
Democratic • Senate
Kevin M. Harris
Democratic • Senate
Antonio Hayes
Democratic • Senate
Shaneka Henson
Democratic • Senate
Stephen S. Hershey
Senate
Katie Fry Hester
Democratic • Senate
Shelly Hettleman
Democratic • Senate
Carl Jackson
Democratic • Senate
Mary-Dulany James
Democratic • Senate
J.B. Jennings
Republican • Senate
Cheryl C. Kagan
Democratic • Senate
Nancy J. King
Senate
Benjamin F. Kramer
Democratic • Senate
Clarence K. Lam
Democratic • Senate
Karen Lewis Young
Democratic • Senate
Sara Love
Democratic • Senate
Mary Washington
Democratic • Senate
Johnny Mautz
Republican • Senate
Cory V. McCray
Democratic • Senate
Mike McKay
Republican • Senate
C. Anthony Muse
Democratic • Senate
Justin Ready
Senate
Jim Rosapepe
Democratic • Senate
Johnny Ray Salling
Republican • Senate
William C. Smith
Democratic • Senate
Charles E. Sydnor
Democratic • Senate
Jeff Waldstreicher
Democratic • Senate
Ron Watson
Democratic • Senate
Chris West
Republican • Senate
Craig J. Zucker
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/8/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 133 • No: 0 • Other: 5
Senate vote • 3/20/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 4
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 59
4/14/2026Returned Passed
4/9/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (133-0)
4/8/2026HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/7/2026HouseFavorable Report by Appropriations
4/7/2026HouseHearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
3/30/2026HouseHearing canceled
3/30/2026HouseHearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
3/26/2026HouseReferred Appropriations
3/21/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (42-0)
3/20/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/19/2026SenateFloor Amendment {653224/1 (Senator Salling) Adopted
3/19/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {233122/1 Adopted
3/19/2026SenateMotion Special Order until Next Session (Senator Salling) Adopted
3/18/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments {233122/1
3/18/2026SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
3/16/2026SenateHearing 1/28 at 10:00 a.m.
1/21/2026SenateHearing canceled
1/21/2026SenateHearing 1/28 at 11:00 a.m.
1/16/2026SenateFirst Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
1/14/2026SenatePre-filed
6/30/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enacted
4/14/2026
Third Reading
3/19/2026
First Reading
1/14/2026
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