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Capital bond loan passes after debate over grants for CASA and Montgomery County Pride Center
Summary
The House adopted the committee reprint for Senate Bill 283 (2026 consolidated capital bond loan) after grouped votes and floor debate over several local grants, including a $3 million appropriation for CASA and a $470,000 grant for the Montgomery County Pride Center. The CASA amendment passed after a roll-call tally the clerk reported as 97 affirmative votes.
The Maryland House of Delegates on March 16 moved forward with the consolidated capital bond loan for 2026 (Senate Bill 283), approving a package of 198 committee amendments and a wide range of local capital grants after floor debate. Two contested items drew extended attention: amendment 69, a $3 million capital appropriation for CASA to develop a welcome center, and a later amendment allocating $470,000 for the Montgomery County Pride Center to establish a service location.
The minority whip sought separate up-or-down votes on amendment 69 and on amendment 112. The minority whip opposed the CASA appropriation, saying the nonprofit had "issues" in the past…
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