MarylandHB 14672025 Regular SessionHouse

Local Finance - Special Taxing Districts - Anne Arundel County Erosion Prevention Projects and Erosion Control Projects

Sponsored By: Seth A. Howard (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Local Government - GenerallyNatural Resources - GenerallyEnvironmentAnne Arundel CountyEmergency BillsEnvironmental Matters -see also- Conserv; Nat Resrce; PollutHearingsInterestPetitionsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Shore ErosionSpecial Tax Districts

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Shoreline districts keep their interest earnings

Beginning April 22, 2025, interest earned on deposited district money must go back to that same district. County governing bodies serve as district councils and must keep separate records and accounts for each district. All money received for a district must be deposited to its credit. These districts cover recorded subdivisions that border a body of water.

Anne Arundel eases shoreline project approvals

Beginning April 22, 2025, Anne Arundel shoreline districts have fewer project approval requirements. Petition requirements do not apply to project planning, specifications, permits, cost estimates, or construction. Separate project-notice and hearing requirements also do not apply to these county projects. Outside these exemptions, new construction requires petitions from at least 75% of district real property owners. Money accessed for the listed work must stay for the district’s benefit.

Shoreline repairs can use district taxes

Beginning April 22, 2025, district administrators can use tax money to maintain, repair, or restore existing shoreline erosion projects. They do not need a property-owner petition, but must hold a public hearing before using tax funds. This applies regardless of how the project was first funded. The law allows tax-funded upkeep without owner petitions, but sets no tax rate or assessment amount.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Seth A. Howard
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Dylan Behler
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 186 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

House vote • 3/17/2025