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MarylandSB 03982026 Regular SessionSenate

Anne Arundel County - Board of License Commissioners - Alterations

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Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Conflict-of-interest policy now required for board

The Anne Arundel Board of License Commissioners must adopt and publish a written conflicts and recusal policy. This requirement starts July 1, 2026. Publishing the policy increases transparency in board decisions.

More seats on Anne Arundel alcohol board

The county alcohol board grows from three to five members. The law takes effect July 1, 2026. The Governor appoints five members. The two added seats begin their first terms on May 2, 2027. This applies only in Anne Arundel County.

New eligibility and balance rules for board

Each member must live in Anne Arundel County, be a voter there, and be of high character with recognized business experience. No more than three members can be from the same political party. No more than two can live in the same state legislative district. These rules apply starting July 1, 2026.

New rules for appointing board members

Starting July 1, 2026, the Governor must choose Anne Arundel board members from a list by the county’s state House and Senate delegations. The Governor can ask for a new list at any time. If the Maryland Senate is meeting, it must confirm appointments. If not, the Governor may appoint, with Senate consent when it next meets.

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: 177 • No: 0

House vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 135 • No: 0 • Other: 5

Senate vote • 3/5/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 42 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 831

    5/26/2026

  2. Returned Passed

    4/13/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (135-0)

    4/13/2026House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/9/2026House

  5. Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

    4/9/2026House

  6. Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/26/2026House

  7. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

    3/6/2026House

  8. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

    3/5/2026Senate

  9. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    3/3/2026Senate

  10. Favorable Report by Finance

    3/2/2026Senate

  11. Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/11/2026Senate

  12. First Reading Finance

    1/28/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/26/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/28/2026

    PDF

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