All Roll Calls
Yes: 180 • No: 0
MarylandSB 08442026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
Annual Corrective Bill
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
State Government - General AssemblyAnnotated Code of MarylandCorrective LegislationEmergency BillsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Language -see also- Communications; LiteracyLaws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsLegislative Services, Department ofPublications -see also- Maryland Register; TextbooksSafety -see also- Occupational Safety
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
9 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 3 costs, 2 mixed.
Credits moved between state and county taxes
The law moves certain Maryland income tax credits. Some credits now lower only your State income tax. Others lower only your county income tax. The credit amounts do not change, only which part of your bill they offset.
5% of online sports betting to General Fund
Starting in fiscal year 2026, 5% of online sports‑betting proceeds go to the State General Fund each year. The deposit equals 5% of that year’s online wagering proceeds.
Cap on aid-backed transit debt, buses
Outstanding debt backed by future federal aid may not exceed $1 billion as of each June 30. The money raised can be used only to buy zero‑emission buses and build related infrastructure, like maintenance facilities.
Possible performance pay for State collectors
The Secretary may create a performance‑pay program for Central Collection Unit employees. If set up, workers can earn extra pay based on results.
$1,000 per apprentice for employers
Eligible employers get up to $1,000 for each qualifying apprentice they employ. The total grant equals $1,000 times the number of qualifying apprentices.
Permanent orders after serious abuse convictions
Courts must issue a permanent protective order when three things are true. The abuser was convicted and sentenced to at least 5 years. The person has served at least 12 months. The victim asks the court for a permanent order.
Limit on rehiring retired correctional officers
Retired correctional officers can be rehired on contract for no more than 4 years. This applies to jobs with the Division of Correction, the Division of Pretrial Detention and Services, or the Patuxent Institution.
Stricter road rules and $270 speeding fine
The fine is $270 if a ticket says you drove 30–39 mph over the limit. Only organ delivery vehicles registered to a federally designated organ group or a professional organ transport group can be emergency vehicles. Those drivers must finish an emergency vehicle operator course approved by the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. Each volunteer fire company may let no more than five officers put red or red‑and‑white lights on private cars, and only use them while going to or at an emergency. Using lights does not remove the need for audible warnings.
Automatic freeze on school funding increases
Beginning December 1, 2024, the State checks revenue each December for the next school year. If the combined December estimates for the General Fund and the Blueprint Fund are 3.75% or more below March estimates, per‑pupil formula increases are set to 0%. Any added funding under that subtitle is also set to 0% for that year. This applies for fiscal year 2026 and after.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/7/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 137 • No: 0 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 3/23/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 4
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 153
4/14/2026Returned Passed
4/8/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (137-0)
4/7/2026HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
4/6/2026HouseFavorable Report by House Rules and Executive Nominations
4/6/2026HouseHearing 4/06 at 2:00 p.m.
4/2/2026HouseHearing canceled
4/2/2026HouseHearing 4/06 at 2:00 p.m.
4/1/2026HouseReferred Rules and Executive Nominations
3/24/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (43-0)
3/23/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
3/20/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
3/20/2026SenateFavorable Report by Senate Rules
3/20/2026SenateFirst Reading Senate Rules
2/6/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enacted
4/14/2026
Third Reading
3/20/2026
First Reading
2/6/2026
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