SB756Introduced in the Senate
Baltimore City – Economic Development Project in Downtown RISE District – Payment in Lieu of Taxes
Introduced by Cory McCray, District 45
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Exempting an economic development project located in a certain area of downtown Baltimore City from Baltimore City property taxes if the owner of the economic development project and the Baltimore City Board of Estimates enter into a payment in lieu of taxes agreement and certain other requirements are met; and requiring by January 1 each year, the City of Baltimore or a designated agency to make a certain report to the President of the Baltimore City Council regarding the program.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 146
April 14, 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 8, 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.
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.
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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 Budget and Taxation
Hearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Favorable with Amendments {723126/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Ways and Means
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Favorable with Amendments {853523/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (130-7)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 146
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 723126/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 853523/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Budget and Taxation (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Ways and Means (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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