Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 479: Southern Maryland Early College Teacher Pathway Program Workgroup - Establishment
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 479 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Southern Maryland Early College Teacher Pathway Program Workgroup - Establishment. Primary sponsor: Edith Patterson (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Debra Davis (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Susan McComas (Republican), Darrell Odom (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Referred Rules.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Patterson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Adrian Boafo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Debra Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Susan McComas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 34B |
| Darrell Odom | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27A |
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred Rules
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
- Hearing 2/11 at 2:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
- Hearing canceled (Ways and Means)
- Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
- Reassigned to Ways and Means Appropriations
- First Reading Ways and Means