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MD HB432

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Edelson

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Governor to include at least $80,533,314 from the Transportation Trust Fund in the annual budget for the Locally Operated Transit System Grant Program starting in fiscal year 2026

  • Beginning in fiscal year 2027, the annual appropriation must increase based on growth in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), capped at 5% per year

  • CPI-U growth is calculated by comparing the 12-month average ending June 30 to the prior 12-month average

  • If the CPI-U declines or shows no growth, the appropriation remains at the prior fiscal year's level

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Locally Operated Transit Systems - Mandatory Funding - Inflation Adjustment (Local Transit Sustainability Act)

Governor

Last Action

Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.

1/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/16/2025

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