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HB 1215

WithdrawnCrossfile SB 565
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Maryland Stadium Authority - Sale of Shamrock Farms to Carroll County

Sponsor: Joshua J. Stonko (District 42C)Committee: AppropriationsSubject: Horse RacingStatus: Unfavorable Report by Appropriations; Withdrawn (as of Sep 4, 2026)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Prohibiting the Maryland Stadium Authority from selling, transferring, or disposing of Shamrock Farms except under certain conditions; and authorizing the County Commissioners of Carroll County to purchase Shamrock Farms on or before July 1, 2029, and subject to certain terms, conditions, and notice requirements.

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Testimony (5)

MGA witness list
FAV 3FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsINFO 1Information only
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVMeister, PamOffice of County Commissioners, Carroll CountyWritten (PDF)
FAVDelegate Stonko, Delegate StonkolegislatorIndividualOral + Written (PDF)
FAVZentz, KimIndividualPosition only
FWARhoda, SpencerIndividualOral
INFOWeintraub, JasonlobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

INFOWeintraub, JasonRegistered for: AFSCME Council 3; Albertsons Companies, Inc.; American Property Casualty Insurance Association; COPT Defense Properties; CVS Health; CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield