Maryland Higher Education Commission - PAREA Grant Program - Established
Sponsor: Kym Taylor (District 23)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Higher EducationStatus: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal Grant Program to provide grants to certain individuals with the goal of becoming a real estate appraiser in certain communities; providing the purpose of the Program is to assist in closing appraisal gaps that occur in historically redlined neighborhoods and underrepresented communities; and requiring the Maryland Higher Education Commission to administer the Program.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Jackson, Christian | Jackson Appraisal Group | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jabin, Drew | Maryland Association of Community Colleges | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Austin, Alex | Prince George's County Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Taylor, Delegate Taylorlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | DiBiasio, Scottlobbyist | Appraisal Institute | Oral |
| INFO | Dove, John | Maryland Department of Labor | Written (PDF) |