Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

HB 350 is Maryland's FY2026 state budget bill, appropriating $205.86 million total (mostly General Fund) to fund state operations. It directly affects state agencies by allocating $176.6 million for "Disparity Grants" to local jurisdictions and $27.7 million for "Teacher Retirement Supplemental Grants," with the latter contingent on future legislation. The bill also funds key state functions including the judiciary ($722 million General Fund), legislative services ($165.3 million), and court operations, as required by Maryland Constitution Article III, Section 52.