SB148Introduced in the Senate
Income Tax - Credit for 9-1-1 Specialist Retirement Income (Supporting Our 9-1-1 Specialists Act)
Introduced by Cheryl Kagan, District 17
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Allowing a credit against the State income tax for certain retirement income attributable to an individual's employment as a 9-1-1 specialist; and requiring the Department of Emergency Management to report to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2028, on the number of retired 9-1-1 specialists who were issued a tax credit under the Act and the number of specialists employed in the State who have vested under a certain employee retirement system.
Where it stands
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 877
May 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
136
Yes
0
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.
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 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Budget and Taxation
Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m.
Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
Referred Ways and Means
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Favorable with Amendments {703329/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (136-0)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (47-0)
Passed Enrolled
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 877
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