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MarylandSB 05962025 Regular SessionSenate

Property Tax Exemption and Payment in Lieu of Taxes - The Hagerstown Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility, Inc.

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Signed by Governor

Taxes - Property - LocalArt, Music, and Cultural Affairs -see also- EthAff; Mus; etcBuilding Maintenance and RepairCommerce and Business -see also- ElectrComm; ForeignTr; etc.ConstructionExemptionsHagerstownInvestments -see also- SecuritiesLaws and Ordinances -see also- Pub Local Laws; Uniform LawsProperty TaxRecruitment and HiringSports and RecreationTax CreditsWashington CountyWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Hagerstown sports facility gets property tax exemption

The law takes effect June 1, 2025, and applies to taxable years beginning after June 30, 2025. Property owned by The Hagerstown Multi-Use Sports and Events Facility, Inc. is exempt from property tax. The property must mainly serve public social, recreational, and entertainment purposes. The facility can instead make optional payments to Washington County or Hagerstown, covering all or part of the facility. Any payment amount requires mutual agreement; the law does not require tax savings to reach facility users.

Washington County loses business tax credit authority

For taxable years beginning after June 30, 2025, Washington County loses authority to grant this business property tax credit. The credit covered county property taxes on real estate owned or leased by qualifying businesses. Removing that authority ends a potential tax break, but the law does not identify any business that received it.

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: 227 • No: 1

Senate vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 46 • No: 0

House vote • 4/5/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 134 • No: 1 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 3/12/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 47 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 428

    5/6/2025

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/7/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (46-0)

    4/7/2025Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/7/2025Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (134-1)

    4/5/2025House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/4/2025House

  7. Favorable with Amendments {433620/1 Adopted

    4/4/2025House

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

    4/4/2025House

  9. Hearing 3/26 at 2:15 p.m.

    3/26/2025House

  10. Hearing canceled

    3/26/2025House

  11. Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2025House

  12. Hearing canceled

    3/25/2025House

  13. Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/17/2025House

  14. Referred Ways and Means

    3/13/2025House

  15. Third Reading Passed (47-0)

    3/12/2025Senate

  16. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/12/2025Senate

  17. Favorable with Amendments {403221/1 Adopted

    3/12/2025Senate

  18. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    3/12/2025Senate

  19. Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/31/2025Senate

  20. Hearing canceled

    1/31/2025Senate

  21. Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

    1/30/2025Senate

  22. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    1/27/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/6/2025

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/7/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/12/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/27/2025

    PDF

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