Maryland Higher Education Commission - Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) Grant Program - Established
Sponsor: Kym Taylor (District 23)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Higher EducationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 744 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal Grant Program to provide grants to certain individuals with the goal of becoming a real estate appraiser in certain communities; providing the purpose of the Program is to assist in closing appraisal gaps that occur in historically redlined neighborhoods and underrepresented communities; and requiring the Maryland Higher Education Commission to administer the Program.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DiBiasio, Scottlobbyist | Appraisal Institute | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dews, Christopherlobbyist | Dews & Associates | Oral |
| FAV | Agarin, Ufuoma | Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jabin, Drew | Maryland Association of Community Colleges | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williams, Falecia D. | Prince George's Community College | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Davis, Stacey | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Taylor, Delegate Taylorlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Harris, Mrs | District 25 Constituent | Position only |
| INFO | King-Sheridan, Karen | Maryland Higher Education Commission | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVDews, ChristopherDews & AssociatesRegistered for: Advance Maryland Education Fund; Beyond Impact; Center for Urban Families; Dews & Associates; Out for Justice, Inc.; REFORM Alliance…