SB829Introduced in the Senate
Residential-in-Commercial-Zone Laws - Study (Bring Back Main Street Act)
Introduced by Jeff Waldstreicher, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development to study and make recommendations regarding laws to require certain local jurisdictions to allow certain residential or mixed-use developments as permitted use on certain parcels or lots zoned for commercial use; and requiring the Department to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 725
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
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
102
Yes
33
No
6
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 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | No |
Bill history
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Favorable with Amendments {443928/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
Referred Economic Matters
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic Matters
Favorable with Amendments {133020/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (102-33)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 725
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 443928/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 133020/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Economic Matters (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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