HB266Introduced in the House of Delegates
Department of Information Technology – Information Technology Investment Fund – Uses
Introduced by Government, Labor, and Elections
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing the Information Technology Investment Fund, at the discretion of the Secretary of Information Technology, to be used to support State-owned communication sites, communication facilities, and telecommunications equipment used in connection with certain technology agreements; and requiring, by January 15 each year, the Secretary to submit a report to the General Assembly specifying the amount of money paid into the Fund that was allocated to certain programs.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 437
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
125
Yes
1
No
15
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 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Not Voting |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 1/27 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Referred Budget and Taxation
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments {163620/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (125-1)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 437
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 163620/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Government, Labor, and Elections (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Budget and Taxation (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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