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MarylandHB 12472026 Regular SessionHouse

Prince George's County - Tax Increment Financing - Extraordinary Development District - Alterations PG 425-26

Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable

Signed by Governor

Economic DevelopmentArt, Music, and Cultural Affairs -see also- EthAff; Mus; etcBonds -see also- County & Baltimore City Bonds; State BondsCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Commercial Rehabilitation -see also- EnterprZon; UrbRenConstructionEmergency BillsHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Laws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsMaryland-National Capital Park and Planning CommissionPrices -see also- Consumer Price IndexPrince George's CountyRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Safety -see also- Occupational SafetyTechnology -see also- AeroT; BioT; EnergyT; InfoT; MedT; etcTransportation, Department ofZoning and Planning

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Special tax district funds immersive venues

Prince George’s County can label the area around an immersive entertainment venue as a special development district. The county can use bond money and tax‑increment funds to buy, build, or fix the venue and nearby infrastructure like streets, parking, and utilities. The Park and Planning Commission may agree to send property tax growth from the district to a special fund, and those taxes can back county bonds. Both bodies must pass resolutions and sign a written agreement, and the Commission is not a bond obligor. This setup redirects future property tax growth, and possibly hotel tax revenue, from general use to repay the project bonds.

Faster approvals and looser signs for immersive venues

The law defines an immersive entertainment venue as private, with at least 3,000 seats, total costs of $500,000,000 or more, and advanced 4D or spherical LED displays. The Maryland Secretary of Transportation can waive state approval rules for these venues. Visual effects on the outside of these venues do not count as signs under county zoning. These steps make permits and design choices easier for qualifying projects.

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: 290 • No: 20

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 44 • No: 1 • Other: 2

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 118 • No: 16 • Other: 6

House vote • 3/18/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 128 • No: 3 • Other: 5

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 348

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/13/2026House

  3. Third Reading Passed (118-16)

    4/13/2026House

  4. House Concurs Senate Amendments

    4/13/2026House

  5. Third Reading Passed (44-1)

    4/13/2026Senate

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/13/2026Senate

  7. Favorable with Amendments {253529/1 Adopted

    4/13/2026Senate

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    4/10/2026Senate

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

    3/25/2026Senate

  10. Referred Budget and Taxation

    3/19/2026Senate

  11. Third Reading Passed (128-3)

    3/18/2026House

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/17/2026House

  13. Favorable with Amendments {213627/1 Adopted

    3/17/2026House

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    3/13/2026House

  15. Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)

    2/12/2026House

  16. First Reading Ways and Means and Economic Matters

    2/11/2026House

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/13/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/17/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/11/2026

    PDF

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