Real Estate Appraisers - Licensure and Certification - Qualifications
Sponsor: Kym Taylor (District 23)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Business Occupations and ProfessionsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 341 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting the State Commission of Real Estate Appraisers, Appraisal Management Companies, and Home Inspectors from requiring an applicant to hold a bachelor's degree or higher to qualify for a certain certification or licensure as a real estate appraiser.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McGee, Christalobbyist | Maryland Realtors | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | McGee, Christalobbyist | Maryland Realtors | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Taylor, Delegate Taylorlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Taylor, Delegate Taylorlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | DiBiasio, Scottlobbyist | Appraisal Institute | Oral |
| INFO | Dove, John | Maryland Department of Labor | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Dove, John | Maryland Department of Labor | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association
FAVMcGee, ChristaMaryland RealtorsRegistered for: Maryland REALTORS; Maryland Association of Realtors
FAVMcGee, ChristaMaryland RealtorsRegistered for: Maryland REALTORS; Maryland Association of Realtors