MarylandHB 14522026 Regular SessionHouse

Economic Development - Prince George's County Suitland Development Authority - Established

Sponsored By: Karen Toles (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Economic DevelopmentAdministrative AgenciesAppropriationsAuditors and AuditsBoundariesBudgets -see also- Capital BudgetsCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Commercial Rehabilitation -see also- EnterprZon; UrbRenCommittees and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentCommunity Facilities and ServicesComptrollerEthicsExemptionsGeneral Assembly -see also- AELR Cmte; LegislativePolCmteGovernorHealth -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.Housing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesMaryland-National Capital Park and Planning CommissionMeetings -see also- Hearings; Open GovernmentOpen GovernmentPlans and ProposalsPrince George's CountyProcurementProperty TaxPublic Benefits -see also- Housing; MedAsst; SupplNutrAsstPPublic Corporations and Instrumentalities -see also- HBEPublic Employees -see also- State EmployeesPublic InformationPublic Officials -see also- Atty Gen; Compt; Coun Admin; etcReimbursementsReportsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Safety -see also- Occupational SafetyStandards and Best PracticesStudies -see also- Commitees & Commissions; ReportsTreasurersWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.Zoning and Planning

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Lower taxes for Suitland-area projects

Beginning October 1, 2026, Authority projects in the target area get key tax breaks. The Authority does not pay state or local transfer and recordation taxes. It does not pay sales and use tax on construction materials for projects in the target area or the buffer zone. The Authority and its project revenues are exempt from taxes and local assessments.

Eminent domain limits and local taxes

Starting October 1, 2026, the Authority can acquire property, including by eminent domain. It cannot use eminent domain on owner‑occupied homes or on property owned by the county Revenue or Redevelopment Authorities. If you buy or lease property from the Authority, you owe Prince George’s County and local property taxes from the sale or lease date.

Grants, fees, and faster contracting

Starting October 1, 2026, the Authority can make and receive loans and grants. It can set rents, rates, fees, and create a special district benefit for commercial businesses in the target area. It can hire at market pay outside the State personnel and pension systems. It can run projects without many state procurement rules, but must follow open meetings, public records, and ethics laws. These tools help move local contracts and deals faster.

New Suitland redevelopment authority and board

The law creates the Prince George’s County Suitland Development Authority on October 1, 2026. It sets a local board with state and county members, a Suitland resident, and a commercial property owner. The County Executive names the chair and the board picks a cochair. Board members are unpaid but can get travel costs under state rules. The Authority’s budget year runs July 1 to June 30. The Authority must send a full neighborhood revitalization plan and procurement details by December 15, 2027.

State funding and rules for Suitland fund

On October 1, 2026, the State sets up the Suitland Development Authority Fund. It holds State budget money, interest, and other accepted money. The State Treasurer invests it and the Comptroller accounts for it. Interest earned stays in the Fund. The Governor includes $500,000 each year for the Authority. Starting in fiscal year 2036, the Authority must be self‑sustaining. The Authority must keep deposits in a Prince George’s County or national bank or insured savings and loan with at least $1,000,000 in paid‑in capital.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Karen Toles
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

Kent Roberson
Democratic • House
Denise Roberts
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 296 • No: 11

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Readings Passed with Amendments

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 121 • No: 8 • Other: 11

House vote • 3/20/2026