HB1581Introduced in the House of Delegates
Economic Development - Horse Racing Facilities, Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor Facilities, and Bus Rapid Transit - Alterations
Introduced by Appropriations
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the entities to which the State Racing Commission may issue a license and award racing days for racing at mile tracks; altering the definitions of "Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor" and "Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor facility" for purposes of expanding the location of the corridor and types of facilities that may be located in the corridor; altering certain requirements for the thoroughbred racetrack operator of and certain long-term agreements related to the Pimlico racing facility site; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 376
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 13, 2026
103
Yes
33
No
5
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 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Appropriations
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
Favorable with Amendments {983027/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (94-31)
Referred Budget and Taxation
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments {833521/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (103-33)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 376
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 983027/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 833521/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Appropriations (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Budget and Taxation (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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