Economic Development - Rural Readiness Program and Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund - Establishment
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Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Economic Development - Rural Readiness Program and Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund - Establishment” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Establishing the Rural Readiness Program administered by the Rural Maryland Council to provide assistance to rural communities to enhance their capacity for economic development; requiring priority to be given when making certain grants to entities that have completed the Rural Readiness Program; and establishing the Rural Maryland Capacity Building Fund to be administered by the Council to provide grants to support collaborative planning and capacity building initiatives that address the needs
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 22, 2026
Hearing · Feb 17, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 9, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 26, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 27, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 27, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Mar 29, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 12, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 16, 2026
The numbers
12
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate ZieglerDelegate AdamsDelegate BehlerDelegate FairDelegate FoleyDelegate GhristDelegate GuytonDelegate KerrDelegate PattersonDelegate QiDelegate QueenDelegate Sample-Hughes
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 543 (as of Aug 30, 2026).