Economic Development - Maryland's Future Board - Establishment

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 establishes the Maryland’s Future Board within the Department of Commerce to develop a visionary economic plan and recommend projects, and creates a dedicated Future Fund to finance those projects. It appoints members from the governor, Senate president and House speaker, requires annual updates, and mandates a Comptroller study of growth trends. The measure aims to give Maryland a forward‑looking strategy for growth and ensure funding is set aside for recommended initiatives.

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Hearings

• Economic Matters — Bill Hearing
  Economic Matters · Mar 3, 2026

History

1. May 12, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 378
2. Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 10, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 10, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
6. Apr 7, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
7. Apr 7, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
8. Apr 6, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
9. Mar 19, 2026Referred Finance
10. Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed
11. Mar 17, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
12. Mar 16, 2026Favorable Report by Economic Matters

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D) · sponsor
• Speaker

Bill text

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