Walter Sondheim Jr. Public Service Internship Scholarship Program - Funding

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 defines three public‑service internship fellowships, increases the maximum scholarship award to $6,000, and requires the governor to allocate at least 150% of the FY 2026 appropriation for the program beginning in FY 2028. It affects eligible Maryland college and graduate students, the Shriver Center that administers the scholarships, and the state budget process.

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Hearings

• Budget and Taxation — Bill Hearing
  Budget and Taxation · Apr 2, 2026
• Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
  Senate Budget and Taxation Committee · Apr 2, 2026
• Appropriations — Bill Hearing
  Appropriations · Feb 24, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 780
2. Apr 10, 2026Third Reading Passed
3. Apr 10, 2026Passed Enrolled
4. Apr 10, 2026House Concurs Senate Amendments
5. Apr 7, 2026Third Reading Passed
6. Apr 6, 2026Second Reading Passed with Amendments
7. Apr 6, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
8. Apr 6, 2026Favorable with Amendments {
9. Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
10. Mar 12, 2026Referred Budget and Taxation
11. Mar 11, 2026Third Reading Passed
12. Mar 10, 2026Second Reading Passed

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Rosenberg · sponsor

Bill text

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