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SB642Introduced in the Senate

Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - 46th Alcoholic Beverages District

Passed

Introduced by William Ferguson, District 46

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Authorizing the Board of License Commissioners for Baltimore City to issue a Class 7 micro-brewery license to the holder of a Class B-D-7 license in the 46th alcoholic beverages district, subject to a certain limitation; requiring the Board to establish a standard template for certain memoranda of understanding by January 1, 2027; authorizing certain holders of certain Class D licenses in the 46th alcoholic beverages district to apply for a 7-day sales privilege under certain circumstances; etc.

Where it stands

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 845

May 26, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of Delegates votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 9, 2026

42

Yes

0

No

5

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

Bill history

  1. First Reading Finance

  2. Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Favorable Report by Finance

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

  5. Third Reading Passed (43-0)

  6. Referred Government, Labor, and Elections

  7. Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.

  8. Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections

  9. Favorable with Amendments {843126/1 Adopted

  10. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

  11. Third Reading Passed (135-0)

  12. Senate Concurs House Amendments

  13. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

  14. Passed Enrolled

  15. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 845

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