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MarylandHB 11762026 Regular SessionHouse

Howard County - Board of Education Budget - Percentage of County General Fund Revenue Ho. Co. 10-26

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Education - Local BillsBudgets -see also- Capital BudgetsCounty ExecutivesDebt ManagementEducation, Boards ofHoward CountyLocal Government MandatesPublic Schools -see also- Primary Schools; Secondary SchRetirement -see also- Mandatory RetirementRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Safety -see also- Occupational SafetyStudentsTransportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etcWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Howard County must show school share

Beginning July 1, 2026, the Howard County executive must state, in the budget sent to the County Council, the percentage of recurring general fund revenue for the school operating budget and related costs. The percentage excludes one-time expenses and covers pensions, employee and retiree benefits, debt service, school and student safety, and transportation. The approved Howard County budget must also show this percentage in writing.

School budgets posted and sent on time

Beginning July 1, 2026, each county board submits a written annual school budget to the county executive, council, or commissioners. The budget is due at least 45 days before the local tax levy date, or earlier on or after March 1 if the county fiscal authority asks. At submission, copies must be available to the public on request and posted on the county board’s website in an easy-to-find place. Within 30 days after approval, the board must send the approved budget to the State Superintendent and post it online in an easy-to-find place.

Who can undo school budget cuts

Beginning July 1, 2026, in counties with a county executive and a county council, the executive must list in writing any major school budget categories denied or reduced and explain why. In those counties, the council may restore any denial or reduction. In Baltimore County, the Council may not restore cuts unless voters approve a charter change; if approved, any restoration must state how much it equals in the county tax rate. In Baltimore City, the City Council may not restore mayoral reductions unless voters approve a charter change; if approved, any restoration must state how much it equals in the city tax rate.

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: 163 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/9/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 0

House vote • 3/21/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 130 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 580

    5/12/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/10/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (33-0)

    4/9/2026Senate

  4. Second Reading Passed

    4/8/2026Senate

  5. Favorable Adopted

    4/8/2026Senate

  6. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/8/2026Senate

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

    3/25/2026Senate

  8. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/23/2026Senate

  9. Third Reading Passed (130-0)

    3/21/2026House

  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/20/2026House

  11. Favorable with Amendments {793425/1 Adopted

    3/20/2026House

  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations

    3/20/2026House

  13. Hearing 3/19 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/9/2026House

  14. Reassigned to Appropriations

    2/19/2026House

  15. Hearing canceled

    2/17/2026House

  16. Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/16/2026House

  17. First Reading Ways and Means

    2/11/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/12/2026

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  • Third Reading

    3/20/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/11/2026

    PDF

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