MD HB1473

Establishes the Maryland's Future Board within the Department of Commerce, consisting of 7 members appointed by the Governor (3), Senate President (2), and House Speaker (2), serving 4-year terms without compensation

Requires the Board to develop a visionary plan for Maryland's future by January 1, 2027, addressing areas including robotics, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and other disruptive technologies

Creates the Maryland's Future Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund to finance projects recommended by the Board, with interest earnings credited back to the Fund

Mandates annual submission of project recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly beginning August 1, 2027, covering operating budget allocations, capital budget allocations, and policy implementations

Act takes effect July 1, 2026 and automatically sunsets on June 30, 2031 (5-year duration) without requiring further legislative action