Howard County - Transfer Tax - Use of Proceeds Ho. Co. 12-26

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 the Howard County Agricultural Land Preservation Fund to the Agricultural Preservation and Innovation Fund and directs how transfer‑tax proceeds are spent. Half of the remaining tax revenue (after school and park allocations) must support the county’s agricultural preservation program and related sustainability initiatives, while the rest funds low‑income housing and fire‑service facilities. It creates a dedicated revenue stream for agriculture while also supporting community improvement and public safety.

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Hearings

• Budget and Taxation — Bill Hearing
  Budget and Taxation · Apr 1, 2026
• Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
  Senate Budget and Taxation Committee · Apr 1, 2026
• Ways and Means — Bill Hearing
  Ways and Means · Feb 10, 2026

History

1. Apr 28, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 346
2. Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 13, 2026Returned Passed
4. Apr 10, 2026Second Reading Passed
5. Apr 10, 2026Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
6. Apr 10, 2026Favorable Adopted
7. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/01 at 1:15 p.m.
8. Mar 20, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
9. Mar 19, 2026Third Reading Passed
10. Mar 19, 2026Favorable Report by Ways and Means
11. Mar 19, 2026Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
12. Jan 29, 2026Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Howard County Delegation · sponsor

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