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MD HB660

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dana Jones

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases per-resident funding for the State Library Resource Center (Enoch Pratt Free Library) from $2.07 to $2.64 over fiscal years 2028-2032

  • Establishes a phased funding schedule: $2.17 (FY2028), $2.28 (FY2029), $2.39 (FY2030), $2.51 (FY2031), and $2.64 (FY2032 and thereafter) per state resident

  • Maintains current funding level of $2.07 per state resident for fiscal years 2025-2027

  • Removes outdated funding references from fiscal years 2010-2023 from the statute

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Public Libraries - State Library Resource Center - Funding

Appropriations

Last Action

Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m. (Appropriations)

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/30/2026

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