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Votes at a glance: Committee approves several tax, bond and appropriation measures; some procurement items held
Summary
The Budget and Taxation Committee approved multiple bills by voice vote (including SB 328, SB 587, SB 765, SB 767, SB 769 and SB 48); it held SB 641 and SB 671 for further work. Key approvals included a $1 million mandated appropriation to the Maryland Patient Safety Center and changes to local tax‑credit rules for certain public safety officers.
The Budget and Taxation Committee took action on a range of bills on the committee calendar. Several measures were approved by voice vote, while others were held for additional work and input from state and local agencies.
Key outcomes
- SB 328 (as amended): Approved. The amendment expands eligibility for a local option property tax credit to include certain disabled public safety officers who died regardless of cause, removes a 10‑year acquisition requirement for dwellings and authorizes locals to set limits; committee approved as amended.
- SB 587: Approved. The committee approved a change that requires (rather than authorizes) the governor to appropriate $1,000,000 to the Patient Safety Center Fund beginning in…
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