SB767Introduced in the Senate
Property Tax - Credit for Commercial Buildings Rented to Small Businesses
Introduced by William Ferguson, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizing the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore City and the governing body of a county or municipal corporation to grant, by law, a credit against the county or municipal corporation property tax imposed on a commercial building that is rented or rented to own at fair market value to a small business if the commercial building is located in a designated arts and entertainment district, a Main Street Maryland community, a designated Baltimore Main Street, or any other designated business improvement district.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 603
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
121
Yes
9
No
11
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 | Not Voting |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | 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 {373429/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (41-1)
Referred Ways and Means
Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Ways and Means
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (121-9)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 603
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