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House approves measure letting counties create special commercial tax subclass amid heated floor debate
Summary
House Bill 23, allowing Maryland counties to establish a subclass and special rate for commercial and industrial property, passed after extended debate about local taxing authority and likely impacts on small businesses and revenue.
The Maryland House passed House Bill 23 after extended floor debate over local taxing authority and potential impacts on small businesses and commercial property owners. Lawmakers voted 100 in favor; opponents warned the measure could enable counties to raise property taxes on commercial and industrial parcels.
The bill would give counties the authority to establish a separate subclass and set a special rate for commercial and industrial property; sponsors described it as local enabling legislation intended to provide…
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