STATE BILLMD SB 300ENGROSSED

Economic Development - Rural Readiness Program and Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund - Establishment

State of Maryland

Establishing the Rural Readiness Program administered by the Rural Maryland Council to provide assistance to rural communities to enhance their capacity for economic development; requiring priority to be given when making certain grants to entities that have completed the Rural Readiness Program; and establishing the Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund to be administered by the Council to provide grants to support collaborative planning and capacity building initiatives that address the needs of rural communities.

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Mar 5, 2026
252 days ago
Current chamber
House of Delegates
Session
2026 Regular Session
MD SB 300 · EngrossedMar 5

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Bill details

Last action
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed · Apr 8, 2026

Sponsors

KHKatie HesterSenator · Democrat · SD-009Primary sponsor
JGJason GallionSenator · Republican · SD-035
DGDawn GileSenator · Democrat · SD-033
KHKevin HarrisSenator · Democrat · SD-027
CWChris WestSenator · Republican · SD-042
SHShaneka HensonSenator · Democrat · SD-030
BBBenjamin BrooksSenator · Democrat · SD-010
MCMary CarozzaSenator · Republican · SD-038
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SHStephen HersheySenator · Republican · SD-036

Bill history

Newest first.

Apr 8, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading PassedHouse
Apr 8, 2026Favorable Report by Economic MattersHouse
Mar 6, 2026Referred Economic MattersHouse
Mar 5, 2026Third Reading Passed (43-0)Senate
Mar 3, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate
Mar 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments {953929/1 AdoptedSenate
Mar 2, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate
Jan 21, 2026Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.Senate
Show 1 earlier action
Jan 21, 2026First Reading FinanceSenate

Recorded vote

Third Reading PassedMar 5, 2026 · Senate · 43 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • Economic Development
  • Applicants and Applications
  • Budgets
  • Certifications
  • Civil Rights and Social Equity
  • Commerce and Business
  • Committees and Commissions
  • Community Development
  • disparity
  • Energy Technology and Infrastructure
  • Grants
  • Health
  • Housing
  • Interest
  • Intergovernmental Cooperation
  • Internet Access
  • Plans and Proposals
  • Procurement
  • Reports
  • Revenue and Taxes
  • Rural Areas
  • studies
  • Transportation
  • Treasurers
  • Work, Labor, and Employment
  • Zoning and Planning

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