HB1473Introduced in the House of Delegates
Economic Development - Maryland's Future Board - Establishment
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing the Maryland's Future Board under the Department of Commerce to develop, evaluate, and revise a visionary plan for the future of Maryland by January 1, 2027; requiring the Board to make recommendations for projects based on the plan to the Governor and the General Assembly by August 1, 2027 and each August 1 thereafter; establishing the Maryland's Future Fund; and requiring the Comptroller to study economic growth trends for certain industries and report to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 378
May 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
103
Yes
26
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Not Voting |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Absent |
Bill history
First Reading Economic Matters
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (127-5)
Referred Finance
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {543122/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (103-26)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 378
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