SB638Introduced in the Senate
Natural Resources - Maryland Heritage Areas Authority - Funding and Grants
Introduced by Paul Corderman, District 2
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority to award grants and loans to local jurisdictions to develop certain management plans and encourage revitalization of and reinvestment in certified heritage area resources; decreasing from 10% to 7% or $600,000, whichever is greater, of Program Open Space funds transferred to the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority Financing Fund that may be used for certain operating expenses; and increasing from $3,000,000 to $9,000,000 the maximum amount of funding that may be transferred to the Fund.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 277
April 28, 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 10, 2026
122
Yes
10
No
9
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 | Not Voting |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Absent |
Bill history
First Reading Budget and Taxation
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments {663224/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Environment and Transportation
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {883024/1 Adopted
Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Edelson) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (122-10)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (39-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 277
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 663224/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 883024/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Budget and Taxation (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Environment and Transportation (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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