SB226Introduced in the Senate
Maryland Heritage Area Authority and Heritage Areas - Alterations
Introduced by Finance
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the voting membership of the Maryland Heritage Area Authority; increasing the number of voting members of the Authority that constitutes a quorum from 9 to 10; repealing the requirement that the Authority send copies of boundary maps to certain county clerks; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 124
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 10, 2026
105
Yes
30
No
6
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?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
One response per device. Location is self-reported and not verified. Results are informal and not a scientific survey.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| 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 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Finance
Hearing 1/29 at 3:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
Referred Economic Matters Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m. (Government, Labor, and Elections)
Hearing canceled (Government, Labor, and Elections)
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (105-30)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 124
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