MD SB947

Establishes a 9-member Board of Directors for Baltimore Core Transit Service (local bus, light rail, metro subway, paratransit) with authority to approve major service plans, operating/capital budgets, and service changes; members appointed by the Governor (5), Baltimore City Mayor (2), Baltimore County Executive (1), and Anne Arundel County Executive (1) for 3-year terms

Creates a Commuter Services Advisory Board for MARC commuter rail and commuter bus services to provide advice and guidance on plans, policies, and budgets; replaces the existing Baltimore Regional Transit Commission

Proposes a constitutional amendment (requiring voter approval in November 2026) to grant the Maryland Transit Administration "quick take" condemnation authority for transit purposes, similar to existing State Highway Administration powers

Limits MTA tort liability to $400,000 per claimant for injuries from a single incident, and exempts MTA capital construction projects on existing fixed guideway systems from state procurement law requirements

Requires the Maryland Department of Transportation to contract with the Baltimore Metropolitan Council for a technical study on creating a rail financing authority, due December 1, 2026; authorizes the Maryland Transportation Commission to set qualifications and compensation for up to 12 MTA management positions