SB459Introduced in the Senate
Procurement - Advertising - Maryland News Organizations (Local News for Maryland Communities Act of 2026)
Introduced by Jim Rosapepe, District 21
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring units of State government to ensure that at least 50% of the unit's total dollar value of procurement contracts for advertising is being made directly to Maryland news organizations; requiring units of State Government to prioritize the use of Maryland news organizations that have a primary mission of reporting on and serving underserved communities; and authorizing a unit of State government to consult with a third-party non-profit organization to prepare and maintain a list of eligible local news organizations.
Where it stands
Motion to Postpone Indefinitely (Senator King) Adopted
August 3, 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
129
Yes
7
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 | No |
| 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
First Reading Budget and Taxation
Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments {523924/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (42-0)
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable with Amendments {373325/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (129-7)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Passed Enrolled
Vetoed by the Governor (Policy)
Motion to Postpone Indefinitely (Senator King) Adopted
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 523924/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 373325/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Budget and Taxation (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Government, Labor, and Elections (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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