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MarylandHB 05902026 Regular SessionHouse

Howard County - Transfer Tax - Use of Proceeds Ho. Co. 12-26

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Taxes - Miscellaneous - LocalTaxes - Recordation and TransferAgriculture -see also- Agritourism; Cannabis Prd; Farm; etc.Conservation -see also- Soil ConservationEnvironmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; PollutFarmlandHoward CountyNamesRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Transfer Tax

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Broader funding uses for Howard County farms

Beginning July 1, 2026, the law renames the county’s farmland fund the Howard County Agricultural Preservation and Innovation Fund. From base-rate transfer-tax proceeds, 25% goes to school facilities and 25% to park land and watershed facilities. Half of the remaining proceeds, plus accrued interest, must be budgeted for the renamed fund. The fund supports farmland preservation and can also fund programs that help county farms succeed as businesses or protect the environment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

There is no primary sponsor on record.

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 177 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 131 • No: 0 • Other: 7

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 346

    4/28/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/13/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/10/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/10/2026Senate

  7. Hearing 4/01 at 1:15 p.m.

    3/25/2026Senate

  8. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/20/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (131-0)

    3/19/2026House

  10. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/19/2026House

  11. Favorable Report by Ways and Means

    3/19/2026House

  12. Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/29/2026House

  13. First Reading Ways and Means

    1/28/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/19/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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