SB897Introduced in the Senate
Cecil County - Alcoholic Beverages - Alteration of License Quota
Introduced by Cecil County Senators
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the quota on the number of alcoholic beverages licenses that the Board of License Commissioners for Cecil County may issue to apply only to Class A licenses based on a certain ratio; and establishing that the Board may not issue fewer than two Class A licenses in each election district in the county.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 826
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
120
Yes
0
No
21
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 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Not Voting |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Not Voting |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {413124/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (44-0)
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (120-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 826
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