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Delegates reject amendment to limit MTA’s immediate‑taking authority in transit reform bill
Summary
On House Bill 1081 (Maryland Transit Administration Reform Act), delegates debated an amendment to protect property owners from immediate takings; proponents warned of erosion of property rights, while supporters said the change would go to voters as a constitutional amendment. The amendment failed on a roll call.
A floor amendment to narrow the Maryland Transit Administration’s ability to take property immediately was defeated after a heavily contested debate on March 3.
The maker (speaker 36) argued his amendment would “slow down” potential takings, preserve property rights and require full condemnation procedure before possession. He warned that the bill as drafted could allow the state to take homes or businesses based…
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