Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 278: Tax Relief and State Personnel Equality for Service Members Act
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 278 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Tax Relief and State Personnel Equality for Service Members Act. Primary sponsor: Katie Hester (Democratic), Craig Zucker (Democratic), Jim Rosapepe (Democratic), Cory McCray (Democratic), Karen Young (Democratic), Nancy King (Democratic), M. Jackson, Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Guy Guzzone (Democratic), Paul Corderman (Republican), Joanne Benson (Democratic), Jack Bailey (Republican), Johnny Mautz (Republican), Jason Gallion (Republican), J.B. Jennings (Republican), Johnny Salling (Republican), Bryan Simonaire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 258.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Craig Zucker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Jim Rosapepe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Cory McCray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Karen Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Nancy King | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| M. Jackson | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Shelly Hettleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Guy Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Paul Corderman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Joanne Benson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Jack Bailey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Johnny Mautz | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Jason Gallion | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| J.B. Jennings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Johnny Salling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Bryan Simonaire | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 258
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Appropriations
- Hearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)
- Referred Appropriations Ways and Means
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Floor Amendment {
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
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