Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 459: Procurement - Advertising - Maryland News Organizations (Local News for Maryland Communities Act of 2026)
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 459 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Procurement - Advertising - Maryland News Organizations (Local News for Maryland Communities Act of 2026). Primary sponsor: Jim Rosapepe (Democratic), Malcolm Augustine (Democratic), Guy Guzzone (Democratic), Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Nancy King (Democratic), Karen Young (Democratic), Cory McCray (Democratic), Craig Zucker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (August 3, 2026): Motion to Postpone Indefinitely (Senator King) Adopted.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Rosapepe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Malcolm Augustine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
| Guy Guzzone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Shelly Hettleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Nancy King | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Karen Young | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Cory McCray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Craig Zucker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Motion to Postpone Indefinitely (Senator King) Adopted
- Vetoed by the Governor (Policy)
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- Senate Concurs House Amendments
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
- Hearing 4/07 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
- Third Reading Passed
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