MarylandHB 05692026 Regular SessionHouse

Queen Anne's County - Authorized Uses of Revenues From Development Impact Fees - Expansion

Sponsored By: Steven J. Arentz (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Counties - Local LawsBuilding Maintenance and RepairCapital BudgetsConstructionCounty CommissionersDevelopment Fees and TaxesPublic Buildings and Facilities -see also- Stadiums; St HsePublic Local LawsPublic Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchQueen Anne's CountyRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Queen Anne’s can use impact fees for school replacements

Beginning July 1, 2026, Queen Anne’s County can use development impact fee revenue to pay to replace public school buildings. The money can cover capital costs only. This is in addition to other uses already allowed by State or local law. The law applies only to Queen Anne’s County and adds no new state money or new fees.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Steven J. Arentz

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Jefferson L. Ghrist

    Republican • House

  • Jay A. Jacobs

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 174 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/8/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 2

House vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 131 • No: 0 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 585

    5/12/2026
  2. Returned Passed

    4/8/2026House
  3. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

    4/8/2026Senate
  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/1/2026Senate
  5. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/1/2026Senate
  6. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/20/2026Senate
  7. Third Reading Passed (131-0)

    3/19/2026House
  8. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/19/2026House
  9. Favorable Report by Ways and Means

    3/19/2026House
  10. Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/29/2026House
  11. First Reading Ways and Means

    1/28/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

  • First Reading

    1/28/2026

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