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HB 1279·MD·house

Catalytic Revitalization Project Tax Credit - Alterations

Signed into LawFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Ruff
Latest Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 310

Apr 28, 2026

Legislative status

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee
  3. Reported by Committee
  4. Floor Vote Scheduled
  5. Passed One Chamber
  6. Passed Both Chambers
  7. Sent to Executive
  8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill changes how the state’s catalytic revitalization project tax credit is awarded, adding a definition of “workforce housing” and giving extra credit for projects that include at least 20% of such units. It also lifts the total amount of credits the Secretary can issue each year from $15 million to $30 million and clarifies when credits can be revoked or transferred. The changes apply to all new applications after July 1, 2026.

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History

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 310
  2. Third Reading Passed
  3. Returned Passed
  4. Second Reading Passed
  5. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
  6. Favorable Adopted
  7. Hearing 4/01 at 1:15 p.m.
  8. Referred Budget and Taxation
  9. Third Reading Passed
  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments
  11. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
  12. Favorable with Amendments {

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

  • Ruff · sponsor
  • Acevero
  • Addison
  • Amprey
  • Conaway
  • Kaufman
  • Lopez
  • Martinez
  • Phillips
  • Solomon
  • Stinnett
  • Wolek

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