SB300Introduced in the Senate
Economic Development - Rural Readiness Program and Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund - Establishment
Introduced by Katie Hester, District 9
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing the Rural Readiness Program administered by the Rural Maryland Council to provide assistance to rural communities to enhance their capacity for economic development; requiring priority to be given when making certain grants to entities that have completed the Rural Readiness Program; and establishing the Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund to be administered by the Council to provide grants to support collaborative planning and capacity building initiatives that address the needs of rural communities.
Where it stands
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
April 8, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · March 5, 2026
43
Yes
0
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | Yes |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | Yes |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | Yes |
| Justin Ready | 5 | Yes |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | Yes |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | Yes |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {953929/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
Referred Economic Matters
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
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