State Transfer Tax - Land Preservation Special Fund - Revenue Allocation
Sponsor: J.B. Jennings (District 7)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - Recordation and TransferStatus: Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing a requirement that for fiscal years 2027, 2028, and 2029 $25,000,000 of the balance of a special fund dedicated to certain land preservation programs be allocated to the General Fund of the State.
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Testimony (17)
MGA witness listFAV 16FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | DeMinco, Lynne | BCRW | Position only |
| FAV | Stegman, Matt | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Position only |
| FAV | Bailey, Owen | Eastern Shore Land Conservancy | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bean, Carol | Eastern Shore Land Conservancy | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kirkwood, Kristin | Forever Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ullmann, Rachel | Jennings Office | Position only |
| FAV | McHenry, Steve | MARBIDCO (Maryland Ag/RBI Development Corp.) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fiore, Justin | Maryland Municipal League | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Snow, Ryanlobbyist | R&R Solutions | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DeCheubel, Leeza | Rural Maryland Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hamidi, Renee | Valleys Planning Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Davis, Charlotte | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Ernstberger, Kelly | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Jones, Annlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sanders, Harry | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Jennings, Senator Jenningslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Phillips, Dana | Department of Budget and Management | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVSnow, RyanR&R SolutionsRegistered for: Araminta USA; Dorchester County, Maryland; For All Seasons; Maryland Farm Bureau; Talbot Watermen's Association; Tetrus Corp.…