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House passes bill to adjust Program Open Space authorities amid questions about allocations
Summary
House Bill 717 — reforms related to Program Open Space (land acquisition, management and funding pathways) — passed after sustained floor discussion about allocation formulas and a long-standing special allocation to Baltimore City.
The Maryland House passed House Bill 717 after extended discussion about Program Open Space allocations and how the department prioritizes acquisition versus maintenance. The clerk recorded 102 votes in favor on third reading.
Why it matters: The bill’s sponsors said it provides pathways for the Department of Natural Resources to continue acquiring and managing public land and to…
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