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SB 565

WithdrawnCrossfile HB 1215
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Maryland Stadium Authority - Sale of Shamrock Farms to Carroll County

Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Horse RacingStatus: Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation; Withdrawn (as of Sep 4, 2026)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 (6)

MGA witness list
FAV 6Favorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVDeMinco, LynneBCRWPosition only
FAVPrice, SuzanneConcerned CitizenPosition only
FAVReady, JustinMaryland State SenateOral + Written (PDF)
FAVMeister, PamOffice of County Commissioners, Carroll CountyWritten (PDF)
FAVRuhlman, KellyIndividualPosition only
FAVSenator Ready, Senator ReadylegislatorIndividualOral

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