Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 661: Real Property - Condemnation - Compensation for Farm and Agricultural Property (Protect Maryland Farm Lands Act)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 661 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Real Property - Condemnation - Compensation for Farm and Agricultural Property (Protect Maryland Farm Lands Act). Primary sponsor: Johnny Salling (Republican), Mike McKay (Republican), J.B. Jennings (Republican), Mary-Dulany James (Democratic), Steve Hershey (Republican), Jason Gallion (Republican), Bill Folden (Republican), Paul Corderman (Republican), Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Jack Bailey (Republican), Justin Ready (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Salling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Mike McKay | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| J.B. Jennings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Mary-Dulany James | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Steve Hershey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 36 |
| Jason Gallion | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 35 |
| Bill Folden | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Paul Corderman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Jack Bailey | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Justin Ready | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judicial Proceedings