State Transfer Tax - Exemption for First-Time Home Buyers - Alterations
Sponsor: Robert B. Long (District 6)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - Recordation and TransferStatus: Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the exemption from the State transfer tax for instruments of writing that transfer improved residential real property to certain first-time home buyers.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | McGee, Christalobbyist | Maryland Realtors | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Long, R., Delegate Long, R.legislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Phillips, Dana | Department of Budget and Management | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bailey, Owen | Eastern Shore Land Conservancy | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Kirkwood, Kristin | Forever Maryland | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMcGee, ChristaMaryland RealtorsRegistered for: Maryland REALTORS; Maryland Association of Realtors