Local Government - Development Impact Fees, Surcharges, and Excise Taxes - Reporting
Sponsor: Ron Watson (District 23)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Counties - GenerallyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 187 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring county governments to make a certain report by July 1 each year to the Department of Planning on the amount, use, and location of the use of county development impact fees, surcharges, and excise taxes; and requiring county governments to make certain reports to the Department of Planning identifying certain local laws.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Enten, robert | Maryland Building Industry Assoc | Oral |
| FAV | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | May, Lisalobbyist | Maryland REALTORS | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Watson, Senator Watsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Watson, Senator Watsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Butchko, Dominic | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Butchko, Dominic | Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association
FAVGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association