Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 709: Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 709 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on February 6, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Education - Purple Star Schools Program and Purple Star Colleges Program. Primary sponsor: Mary Beth Carozza (Republican), Ben Brooks (Democratic), Kevin Harris (Democratic), Johnny Salling (Republican), Bryan Simonaire (Republican), Ron Watson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 671.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Beth Carozza | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 38 |
| Ben Brooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Johnny Salling | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Bryan Simonaire | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Ron Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
“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 671
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Appropriations
- Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- Referred Appropriations
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted
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