Housing and Community Development - Neighborhood Business Development Program - Local Approval Requirement

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 shortens the time political subdivisions have to approve or deny applications for financial assistance under Maryland’s Neighborhood Business Development Program to 15 days. It still requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to notify the local jurisdiction and to wait for a written resolution or letter before approving, unless the deadline passes. This speeds up funding for small businesses, nonprofits, and micro‑enterprises in priority areas.

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Hearings

• Economic Matters — Bill Hearing
  Economic Matters · Feb 12, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 597
2. Apr 9, 2026Returned Passed
3. Apr 8, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Apr 7, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 7, 2026Favorable Adopted
6. Apr 6, 2026Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
7. Mar 6, 2026Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
8. Mar 5, 2026Third Reading Passed
9. Mar 4, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
10. Mar 4, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
11. Mar 3, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
12. Jan 19, 2026Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Chair, Economic Matters Committee · sponsor

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