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SB133Introduced in the Senate

Business Occupations and Professions - State Boards and Commissions - Sunset Extensions

Passed

Introduced by Education, Energy, and the Environment

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Continuing the State Board of Barbers, the State Board of Cosmetologists, the State Board for Professional Land Surveyors, the State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors, and the State Board of Individual Tax Preparers in accordance with the provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act (sunset law) by extending to July 1, 2032, the termination provisions relating to the statutory and regulatory authority of the boards and commission; etc.

Where it stands

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 128

April 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of Delegates votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 2, 2026

127

Yes

5

No

9

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

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Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

  3. Hearing 1/29 at 2:00 p.m.

  4. Hearing canceled

  5. Hearing 1/29 at 2:30 p.m.

  6. Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

  7. Favorable Adopted

  8. Second Reading Passed

  9. Third Reading Passed (44-0)

  10. Referred Economic Matters

  11. Favorable Report by Economic Matters

  12. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

  13. Third Reading Passed (127-5)

  14. Returned Passed

  15. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 128

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