MarylandSB 05202026 Regular SessionSenate

Property Tax - Charter Counties - Application of County Tax Limitation on Public Safety Budget

Sponsored By: Benjamin F. Kramer (Democratic)

In Committee

Taxes - Property - LocalAnne Arundel CountyBaltimore CountyBudgets -see also- Capital BudgetsCecil CountyChartered Counties -see also- AACo; BCo; CecilCo; etc.ChartersCounty CouncilsDorchester CountyEmergency Medical Services -see also- Ambul; RescSqdEmergency Services -see also- Ambul; Emergencies; etc.Fire ProtectionFrederick CountyHarford CountyHoward CountyLaw Enforcement -see also- SRO; Sheriffs; State PoliceMontgomery CountyProperty TaxRescue Squads -see also- Emergency Medical ServRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)Safety -see also- Occupational SafetyTalbot CountyVoting -see also- Absentee and Mail-In VotingWicomico County

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Benjamin F. Kramer
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 31 • No: 13

Senate vote • 3/19/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 31 • No: 13 • Other: 3

Actions Timeline

Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
3/23/2026House
Referred Ways and Means
3/20/2026House
Third Reading Passed (31-13)
3/19/2026Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/16/2026Senate
Favorable with Amendments {933422/1 Adopted
3/16/2026Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
3/16/2026Senate
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
2/5/2026Senate
First Reading Budget and Taxation
2/4/2026Senate

Bill Text

Third Reading
3/16/2026
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First Reading
2/4/2026
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