Maryland Estate Tax - Repeal
Sponsor: William G. Folden (District 4)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - MiscellaneousStatus: Hearing 1/21 at 10:00 a.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing the Maryland estate tax; and applying the Act to decedents dying after June 30, 2026.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hough, Tylerlobbyist | Maryland Farm Bureau | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lang, Alan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Folden, Senator Foldenlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Schumitz, Kalilobbyist | Maryland Center on Economic Policy | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFSchumitz, KaliMaryland Center on Economic PolicyRegistered for: Maryland Center on Economic Policy