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HB 279

EnactedCrossfile SB 245
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Municipalities - Annexation Resolutions - Submission to Department of Planning

Sponsor: Chair, Environment and Transportation CommitteeCommittee: Environment and TransportationSubject: MunicipalitiesStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 59 (as of Dec 1, 2025)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Adding the Department of Planning to the list of entities to which a municipality must send a copy of an annexation resolution with the new municipal boundaries.

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Testimony (0)

MGA witness list
FAV 4FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsINFO 1Information only
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVBoyd, CharlesMaryland Department of PlanningOral + Written (PDF)
FAVFlora, RebeccaMaryland Department of PlanningOral + Written (PDF)
FAVWilson, AndrewMaryland Department of PlanningOral + Written (PDF)
FAVChair, Environment and Transportation Committee, Chair, Environment and Transportation CommitteeIndividualOral
FWAEllington, PaullobbyistState and Local AdvisorsOral
INFOHarris, Mrs.IndividualPosition only

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FWAEllington, PaulState and Local AdvisorsRegistered for: Wicomico County, MD Executive Office; Greater Crisfield Action Committee; Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum; Maryland Aviation Council; Worcester County Maryland; Optimize Renewables