SB 283 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Creation of a State Debt – Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025

SB 283 authorizes Maryland to borrow $1.824 billion through a new 2026 capital bond loan, updating previous bond programs from 2015-2025. The funds will finance state construction, renovations, equipment, and grants to local governments for infrastructure projects, requiring matching local funds and strict spending deadlines. It modifies prior bond law provisions to clarify eligible uses, extend project timelines, and adjust budget allocations for ongoing capital projects. This bill primarily affects state agencies, local governments receiving grants, and public infrastructure projects across Maryland.

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Apr 2026

House of Delegates Passage

Apr 2026

Signed into Law

Apr 2026

Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Signed Apr 8, 2026

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Third - Creation of a State Debt – Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 → Enrolled - Creation of a State Debt – Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loan of 2026, and the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 · 4 edits · Apr 8, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized into an enrolled version with significant updates to the total funding amount and the list of past bond loans included in the consolidation. The total debt authorized increased from approximately $1.76 billion to over $1.84 billion, and the scope of the loan now includes bonds issued in 2005 and 2014, which were previously excluded. Additionally, the bill's explanatory text was updated to reflect new provisions regarding retroactive repeals of spending termination rules and exemptions from debt authorization limits.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2005 and 2014 in the list of loans being consolidated, increasing the total authorized debt and the pool of funds available for state projects.

FISCAL

The total authorized State Debt increased from $1,758,261,906 to $1,847,099,000, reflecting the inclusion of older bond loans and additional funding.

SCOPE

The list of consolidated bond loans was updated to include the Maryland Consolidated Capital Bond Loans of 2005 and 2014, which were not present in the previous draft.

REQUIREMENT

New provisions were added to repeal requirements for grantees to present evidence of matching funds to the Board of Public Works and to exempt certain programs from the 7-year debt authorization termination rule, with both changes made applicable retroactively.

TECHNICAL

The bill's header was updated to indicate it is an 'Enrolled Bill' ready for the Governor's signature, and the explanatory text was rewritten to accurately describe the new funding totals and legal amendments.

Floor votes · Senate Mar 15, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 16, 2026

How they voted

45–0

Passed · 4 other

Total votes 49

Mar 15, 2026

D Democratic36

32 Yea 4

88% Yea

R Republican13

13 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 8, 2026

Signed into law

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 5

executive

Apr 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Passed Enrolled

upper

Apr 2, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third Reading Passed

upper

Apr 2, 2026

Introduced

Senate Concurs House Amendments

upper

Apr 1, 2026

Introduced

Motion Reconsider Floor Amendment {

lower

Apr 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Barnes) Adopted

lower

Apr 1, 2026

Lower · Passed

Third Reading Passed with Amendments

lower

Apr 1, 2026

Introduced

Floor Amendment {

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Adopted

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Amendment (#190-198) Adopted

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Amendment (#113-189) Adopted

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Amendment (#112) Adopted

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Amendment (#70-111) Adopted

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Amendment (#69) Adopted

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Amendment (#22-68) Adopted

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Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Amendment (#22-189)

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Amendment (#6-21) Adopted

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Amendment (#2-5) Adopted

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Committee Amendment (#1) Adopted

lower

Mar 31, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments

lower

Mar 30, 2026

Lower · Passed

Motion Special Order until 03/31 (Delegate Ruff) Adopted

lower

Mar 30, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments

lower

Mar 30, 2026

Lower · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Committee

Referred Appropriations

lower

Mar 25, 2026

Upper · Passed

Third Reading Passed

upper

Mar 24, 2026

Introduced

Floor Amendment {

upper

Mar 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Adopted

upper

Mar 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee Amendment (#241) Adopted

upper

Mar 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee Amendment (#46) Adopted

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Mar 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee Amendment (#35) Adopted

upper

Mar 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee Amendment (#30) Adopted

upper

Mar 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

with the exception of Amendments 30, 35, 46, 241 Adopted

upper

Mar 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Committee Amendment (#1-291)

upper

Mar 24, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments

upper

Mar 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Motion Laid Over (Senator Zucker) Adopted

upper

Mar 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments

upper

Mar 23, 2026

Upper · Passed

Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation

upper

Mar 16, 2026

House Of Delegates · Passed

House of Delegates Vote: pass (124-13-5)

house of delegates

Mar 15, 2026

Senate · Passed

Senate Vote: pass (45-0-4)

senate

Jan 21, 2026

Committee

First Reading Budget and Taxation

upper

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