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1st
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Referral
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2nd
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3rd
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1st
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Referral
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2nd
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3rd
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Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
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(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Higher Education - Academic Program Approval - Objections
Sponsored by
Delegate Wells
Status
In the House - Rereferred to Appropriations
Analysis
Fiscal and Policy Note
Synopsis
Repealing the requirement that a proposed new academic program be a graduate program in order for the Maryland Higher Education Commission or institutions of higher education in the State to file an objection to implementation of the proposed program.
Committees
Original:
Appropriations
Details
Cross-filed with: SB0983
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/24/2026
Legislative Date
2/24/2026
Action
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Text - First - Higher Education - Academic Program Approval - Objections
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Vote - House - Committee - Rules and Executive Nominations
Proceedings
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Chamber
House
Calendar Date
3/16/2026
Legislative Date
3/17/2026
Action
Rereferred to Appropriations
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/24/2026 2/24/2026 First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Text - First - Higher Education - Academic Program Approval - Objections
Vote - House - Committee - Rules and Executive Nominations Click to view Recorded Media
House 3/16/2026 3/17/2026 Rereferred to Appropriations
Last Updated: 3/17/2026 9:26 AM
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