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Legislative Scholarship Programs - Eligibility and Use - Real Estate Appraisal Program

Sponsor: Kym Taylor (District 23)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Higher EducationStatus: Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Exempting an applicant for a senatorial scholarship from certain examination requirements if the applicant is registered for or is planning to complete the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria of the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal Program; and authorizing the use of senatorial and Delegate scholarships for applicants who plan to complete the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria of the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal Program for expenses to register for the Program.

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Testimony (16)

MGA witness list
FAV 12FavorableUNF 3UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVDiBiasio, ScottlobbyistAppraisal InstituteWritten (PDF)
FAVDiBiasio, ScottlobbyistAppraisal InstituteWritten (PDF)
FAVDews, ChristopherlobbyistDews & AssociatesOral
FAVAgarin, UfuomaLegislative Black Caucus of MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVJabin, DrewMaryland Association of Community CollegesWritten (PDF)
FAVJabin, DrewMaryland Association of Community CollegesWritten (PDF)
FAVKing-Sheridan, KarenMaryland Higher Education CommissionOral + Written (PDF)
FAVKing-Sheridan, KarenMaryland Higher Education CommissionOral + Written (PDF)
FAVMcGee, ChristalobbyistMaryland RealtorsWritten (PDF)
FAVWilliams, Falecia D.Prince George's Community CollegeWritten (PDF)
FAVDelegate Taylor, Delegate TaylorlegislatorIndividualOral
FAVDelegate Taylor, Delegate TaylorlegislatorIndividualOral + Written (PDF)
UNFBaines, AliciaN/APosition only
UNFDavis, StaceyIndividualPosition only
UNFTibbals, TrudyIndividualPosition only
INFOHarris, MrsDistrict 25 ConstituentPosition only

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVDiBiasio, ScottAppraisal InstituteRegistered for: Appraisal Institute
FAVDiBiasio, ScottAppraisal InstituteRegistered for: Appraisal Institute
FAVDews, ChristopherDews & AssociatesRegistered for: Advance Maryland Education Fund; Beyond Impact; Center for Urban Families; Dews & Associates; Out for Justice, Inc.; REFORM Alliance
FAVMcGee, ChristaMaryland RealtorsRegistered for: Maryland REALTORS; Maryland Association of Realtors