Howard County - Transfer Tax - Use of Proceeds Ho. Co. 12-26
Sponsor: Howard County DelegationCommittee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - Miscellaneous - LocalStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 346 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the name of the Howard County Agricultural Land Preservation Fund to be the Howard County Agricultural Preservation and Innovation Fund; and specifying that certain transfer tax proceeds that are distributed to the Fund are to be used to support the Agricultural Land Preservation Program and other programs, services, or initiatives to enhance the commercial viability or environmental sustainability of agriculture in the County.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 5Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Ziegler, Natalie | Howard County Delegation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ball, Calvin | Howard County Executive | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Howard County Delegation, Howard County Delegation | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Howard County Delegation, Howard County Delegation | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Jones, Annlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |