Maryland Heritage Area Authority and Heritage Areas - Alterations

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 Maryland Heritage Area Authority is composed, raising its voting quorum to ten members and adding specific public appointees. It also removes the requirement to send boundary maps to county clerks, modifies how state officials support heritage‑area activities, and expands the Authority’s ability to award grants and loans with matching‑fund caps. These changes affect state agencies, local jurisdictions, and organizations seeking heritage‑area funding.

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Hearings

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

History

1. Apr 14, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 123
2. Apr 7, 2026Returned Passed
3. Apr 6, 2026Third Reading Passed
4. Mar 31, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
5. Mar 30, 2026Favorable Report by Finance
6. Mar 19, 2026Referred Finance
7. Mar 18, 2026Third Reading Passed
8. Mar 17, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
9. Mar 16, 2026Favorable Report by Economic Matters
10. Jan 19, 2026Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m. (Economic Matters)
11. Jan 14, 2026First Reading Economic Matters and Government, Labor, and Elections
12. Sep 16, 2025Pre-filed

Sponsors

• Chair, Economic Matters Committee · sponsor

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