Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 972: Maryland Fair and Agricultural Education Promise Fund - Establishment ( Charles J. Otto Agricultural Education Promise Act)

Enacted Last action April 28, 2026: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 163

Plain-language summary

HB 972 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Maryland Fair and Agricultural Education Promise Fund - Establishment ( Charles J. Otto Agricultural Education Promise Act). Primary sponsor: April Miller (Republican), Jason Buckel (Republican), Jesse Pippy (Republican), Jay Jacobs (Republican), Christopher Bouchat (Republican), Barrie Ciliberti (Republican), Kevin Hornberger (Republican), April Rose (Republican), Chris Tomlinson (Republican), William Valentine (Republican), William Wivell (Republican), Chris Adams (Republican), Kevin Anderson (Republican), Steve Arentz (Republican), Lauren Arikan (Republican), Terry Baker (Republican), Barry Beauchamp (Republican), Brian Chisholm (Republican), Jeff Ghrist (Republican), Mike Griffith (Republican), Wayne Hartman (Republican), Jim Hinebaugh (Republican), Seth Howard (Republican), Tom Hutchinson (Republican), Nic Kipke (Republican), Bob Long (Republican), Mangione, Susan McComas (Republican), Ric Metzgar (Republican), Matt Morgan (Republican), Todd Morgan (Republican), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Teresa Reilly (Republican), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Josh Stonko (Republican), Kris Fair (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Dylan Behler (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), David Fraser-Hidalgo (Democratic), Michele Guyton (Democratic), Anne Healey (Democratic), Marvin Holmes (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Marc Korman (Democratic), Robbyn Lewis (Democratic), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Natalie Ziegler (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 163.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: April Miller (Republican); Jason Buckel (Republican); Jesse Pippy (Republican); Jay Jacobs (Republican); and 47 more.