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HB 359·MD·house

Property Tax Credit - Urban Agricultural Property - Alterations

Signed into LawFiled Jan 19, 2026
Sponsor: Roberson
Latest Action

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 769

May 26, 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

HB 359 updates who can receive a property‑tax credit for urban farms and adds a requirement that any local government must give the public at least one year’s notice and a chance to comment before ending the credit. It applies to eligible parcels in priority funding areas and affects city, county and municipal tax‑credit programs. The change aims to improve oversight while still encouraging urban agriculture.

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History

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 769
  2. Third Reading Passed
  3. Returned Passed
  4. Second Reading Passed
  5. Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
  6. Favorable Adopted
  7. Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
  8. Referred Budget and Taxation
  9. Third Reading Passed
  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments
  11. Favorable with Amendments {
  12. Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

  • Roberson · sponsor
  • J. Long
  • Taylor
  • Wims
  • Woods
  • Young

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