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MarylandSB 00042025 Regular SessionSenate

Economic Development - West North Avenue Development Authority - Alterations

Sponsored By: Antonio Hayes (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Economic DevelopmentAdministrative AgenciesAssessments -see also- Property TaxBaltimore CityBoundariesCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.Commercial Rehabilitation -see also- EnterprZon; UrbRenCommittees and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentContracts -see also- ProcurementCorporations -see also- Municipal Corps; Public Corps & InstEmergency BillsEthicsFees -see also- Attys' Fees; Devt Fees & TaxesFinancial Institutions -see also- Banks; Credit Unions; etc.GiftsGovernorGrantsHigher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Housing -see also- Apartments; Condos; Mobile & Manuf HomesIndustry and TechnologyLeases and RentLimited Liability CompaniesLoans -see also- Credit; Mortgages; Scholarships&SFAMeetings -see also- Hearings; Open GovernmentNonprofit OrganizationsOpen GovernmentPartnershipsProperty TaxPublic Corporations and Instrumentalities -see also- HBEPublic InformationReal Estate -see also- Agents and BrokersResidency -see also- Immigrants and CitizenshipResidential Property -see also- Apartments; CondominiumsRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Rules and RegulationsSafety -see also- Occupational SafetySalaries and Compensation -see also- Overtime; Reimb. RatesSecuritiesSunsetUrban AreasUrban Renewal -see also- Commercial RehabilitationWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.Zoning and Planning

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.

Owner-occupied homes protected from forced taking

Beginning April 22, 2025, the West North Avenue Development Authority cannot take owner-occupied homes through eminent domain. This means the Authority cannot force owners who live in their homes to sell using that power. The Authority's authorization runs through September 30, 2029.

Resident seats and fewer redevelopment rules

Beginning April 22, 2025, two Authority board members must live in communities affected by the target area or buffer zone. Designated community-group leaders select them by majority vote: one represents neighborhoods east of North Fulton Avenue and one west. The Authority can act without another state unit's consent and is exempt from some state budget and purchasing rules. It must still follow public records, open meetings, ethics, and specified finance rules, including Title 14, Subtitle 3. Its authorization runs through September 30, 2029.

Redevelopment fund with a self-support deadline

Beginning April 22, 2025, the law establishes a state-held Authority fund whose unused money carries into later years. It accepts state appropriations, interest, and other money; its interest stays outside the General Fund sweep for fiscal years 2024–2028. Spending must follow the state budget and cover only Authority administration and authorized work; no funding amount is set. The Authority must support itself beginning in fiscal year 2028, which starts July 1, 2027. Its authorization runs through September 30, 2029.

Longer redevelopment authority for West North Avenue

Effective April 22, 2025, the law extends the West North Avenue Development Authority's authorization from September 30, 2026, to September 30, 2029. Its target covers Baltimore's West North Avenue blocks 600–3200, with a buffer within 250 yards. The Authority can give individuals grants, develop and transfer property, and create special district benefits for target-area businesses. It must prepare a 20-year plan covering economic development, housing, transportation, neighborhoods, and green space. It generally cannot own and run projects unless its board finds private development interest and capacity lacking, or a government representative requests it in writing.

Tax breaks for Authority redevelopment projects

Beginning April 22, 2025, the West North Avenue Development Authority is exempt from state and local taxes and assessments on its projects. The exemption also covers project operations, maintenance, and revenue, plus state and local transfer and recording taxes. Property sold or leased to a private entity becomes subject to Baltimore City and local property taxes on that date. The Authority's authorization runs through September 30, 2029.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Antonio Hayes

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 213 • No: 13

Senate vote • 4/5/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 1

House vote • 4/3/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 125 • No: 13

Senate vote • 1/30/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 216

    4/22/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/5/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    4/5/2025Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/5/2025Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (125-13)

    4/3/2025House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/3/2025House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {693420/1 Adopted

    4/3/2025House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    4/3/2025House

  9. Hearing 3/20 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/3/2025House

  10. Referred Ways and Means

    1/31/2025House

  11. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    1/30/2025Senate

  12. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    1/28/2025Senate

  13. Favorable with Amendments {963729/1 Adopted

    1/28/2025Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

    1/27/2025Senate

  15. Hearing 1/22 at 3:45 p.m.

    1/14/2025Senate

  16. First Reading Finance

    1/8/2025Senate

  17. Pre-filed

    9/25/2024Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/22/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/5/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    1/28/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/8/2025

    PDF

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