Votes at a glance: Delegation advances agritourism inclusion, property tax credit and removes proposed codification of treasurer tax‑sale requirement

The Washington County Delegation recorded several formal actions during the meeting.

Motion to remove proposed codification of treasurer tax‑sale requirement: Delegate Valentine moved and Senator Corbin seconded a motion to remove the proposed legislation that would codify an annual tax sale requirement into statute. The chair called the vote; delegates present voted in favor and none opposed. The delegation recorded that the item would not be considered this year.

Agritourism inclusion: Senator Paul Quarterman moved and Delegate Valentine seconded a motion to move forward with a draft agritourism bill that would add Washington County to the list of counties currently receiving a building‑code exemption for certain agritourism activities. Delegates voted in favor; the bill will be dropped for legislative filing next week.

County property tax credit: Senator Corbin moved and Delegate Baker seconded a motion to advance a county‑requested property tax credit bill intended to incentivize business investment. Delegates present voted in favor; the chair noted two members had left but recorded the vote as unanimous among those present.

Letter of support for firearm rule during bow hunting season: Delegates voted to send a letter of support at the request of the Frederick County delegation to extend handgun carriage allowances during bow hunting season to the remainder of Washington County and Frederick County. The motion for a letter of support passed unanimously among those present.

No tally of individual votes by name was read into the record for each action; the meeting minutes or official roll call should be consulted for formal vote counts. Several items were deferred for additional information, including proposed changes to tax‑sale advertising and notice procedures.