Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 300: Economic Development - Rural Readiness Program and Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund - Establishment
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 300 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Economic Development - Rural Readiness Program and Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund - Establishment. Primary sponsor: Katie Hester (Democratic), Jason Gallion (Republican), Dawn Gile (Democratic), Kevin Harris (Democratic), Chris West (Republican), Shaneka Henson (Democratic), Ben Brooks (Democratic), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Steve Hershey (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2026): Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Hester | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Jason Gallion | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Dawn Gile | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Chris West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 42 |
| Shaneka Henson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Ben Brooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Steve Hershey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Economic Matters
- Referred Economic Matters
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
- Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Finance