SB770Introduced in the Senate
Economic Development - Maryland's Future Board - Establishment
Introduced by William Ferguson, District 46
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Establishing the Maryland's Future Board under the Department of Commerce to develop, evaluate, and revise a visionary plan for the future of Maryland by January 1, 2027, and make recommendations for projects based on the plan to the Governor and the General Assembly; establishing the Maryland's Future Fund to fund projects recommended by the Board; and requiring the Comptroller to submit a report on economic growth trends in the State to the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 377
May 12, 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 10, 2026
106
Yes
20
No
15
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 | Not Voting |
| 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 Finance
Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {603122/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Motion Returned Second Reading (Senator James) Adopted
Floor Amendment {933825/1 (Senator James) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (40-0)
Referred Economic Matters
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Economic Matters
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (106-20)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 377
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 603122/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Floor Amendment 933825/1 (Senator James) Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Economic Matters (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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