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MarylandSB 06382026 Regular SessionSenate

Natural Resources - Maryland Heritage Areas Authority - Funding and Grants

Sponsored By: Paul D. Corderman (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Natural Resources - GenerallyCommittees and CommissionsFinancial Institutions -see also- Banks; Credit Unions; etc.GrantsHistorical Matters -see also- Archives; Monumts; Museum; etcLoans -see also- Credit; Mortgages; Scholarships&SFANatural Resources -see also- Coal; For&Pks; Rivers; etc.Program Open SpaceRevenue and Taxes -see also- (specific tax)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More flexible grants for heritage areas

Starting July 1, 2026, the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority can fund more kinds of work in certified heritage areas. Grants and loans can cover planning, design, restoration, marketing, programming, and management. The Authority can also pay for management plans and for projects that revitalize heritage resources. The old 50% cap on the grant share is removed. Applicants may need to provide matching funds; the Authority decides the amount. Money is provided through the State budget.

New funding rules for heritage areas

Starting July 1, 2026, the State may move more Program Open Space money into the Heritage Areas Authority Financing Fund. Up to $3 million may be transferred, and up to $9 million more can be added by budget or budget amendment. The Authority can use only the greater of 7% of each transfer or $600,000 for operating costs. The prior option to send up to $300,000 from these transfers to the Maryland Historical Trust is removed.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Paul D. Corderman

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Malcolm Augustine

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jack Bailey

    Republican • Senate

  • William G. Folden

    Republican • Senate

  • Jason C. Gallion

    Republican • Senate

  • Guy Guzzone

    Democratic • Senate

  • Shelly Hettleman

    Democratic • Senate

  • J.B. Jennings

    Republican • Senate

  • Nancy J. King

    Democratic • Senate

  • Karen Lewis Young

    Democratic • Senate

  • Cory V. McCray

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jim Rosapepe

    Democratic • Senate

  • Johnny Ray Salling

    Republican • Senate

  • Bryan W. Simonaire

    Republican • Senate

  • Craig J. Zucker

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 206 • No: 10

Senate vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 39 • No: 0 • Other: 5

House vote • 4/10/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 122 • No: 10 • Other: 6

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 277

    4/28/2026

  2. Passed Enrolled

    4/10/2026Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (39-0)

    4/10/2026Senate

  4. Senate Concurs House Amendments

    4/10/2026Senate

  5. Third Reading Passed (122-10)

    4/10/2026House

  6. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    4/9/2026House

  7. Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Edelson) Adopted

    4/9/2026House

  8. Favorable with Amendments {883024/1 Adopted

    4/9/2026House

  9. Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation

    4/8/2026House

  10. Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/25/2026House

  11. Referred Environment and Transportation

    3/9/2026House

  12. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    3/6/2026Senate

  13. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    3/3/2026Senate

  14. Favorable with Amendments {663224/1 Adopted

    3/3/2026Senate

  15. Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

    3/2/2026Senate

  16. Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

    2/5/2026Senate

  17. First Reading Budget and Taxation

    2/5/2026Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/28/2026

    PDF

  • Enrolled

    4/10/2026

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    3/3/2026

    PDF

  • First Reading

    2/5/2026

    PDF

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