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Delegate Moon’s bill would let Maryland classify some federal judgments as delinquent; lawmakers raise constitutional concerns
Summary
Delegate Moon proposed HB 706 to authorize the Board of Public Works to declare federally owed funds delinquent and refer them for state collection tools (including liens on federal property). Supporters called it an enabling enforcement tool when federal agencies ignore court orders; members and counsel warned it invites constitutional litigation under the Supremacy Clause.
Delegate Moon told the Appropriations Committee he introduced HB 706 in response to instances where federal agencies failed to comply with court orders directing release of funds to Maryland localities. "When the feds are trying to sell the FDA headquarters... why don't we put a lien up on that building?" the sponsor asked, describing the bill as an "enabling" set of state steps that would direct state actors (BPW and Central Collections Unit) to pursue remedies available under state law.
The bill would permit the Board of Public Works to meet, take a public vote, and declare a final‑judgment debt delinquent when federal monies due under a…
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