State Transfer Tax - Land Preservation Special Fund - Revenue Allocation
Sponsor: Mike Griffith (District 35A)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Taxes - Recordation and TransferStatus: Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing a requirement that for fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029 $25,000,000 of the balance of a special fund dedicated to certain land preservation programs be allocated to the General Fund of the State.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 11Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Position only |
| FAV | Bailey, Owen | Eastern Shore Land Conservancy | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bean, Carol | Eastern Shore Land Conservancy | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kirkwood, Kristin | Forever Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hough, Tylerlobbyist | Maryland Farm Bureau | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ziegler, Natalie | Maryland General Assembly | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fiore, Justin | Maryland Municipal League | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Davis, Charlotte | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Griffith, Delegate Griffithlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Jones, Annlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |