SB207Introduced in the Senate
Higher Education - Guaranteed Access Grant Program - Applicability
Introduced by Education, Energy, and the Environment
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Delaying the decentralization of the Guaranteed Access Grant Program until the 2029-2030 financial aid award year.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 99
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 8, 2026
133
Yes
0
No
8
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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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 Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 1/28 at 11:00 a.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 1/28 at 10:00 a.m.
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
Referred Appropriations Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (133-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 99
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Appropriations (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Government, Labor, and Elections (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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