Legislation - SB0867

Title: Economic Development - Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission - Alterations
Sponsored by: Senator A. Washington
Status: In the House - Rereferred to Economic Matters
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note (Revised)

Synopsis

Expanding the purpose of the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission by promoting innovation in space science, space technology, and aeronautics; altering the membership, duties, and staff responsibilities of the Commission; requiring the Commission to appoint an Executive Director; authorizing the Commission to provide grants to certain entities for certain purposes; requiring the Governor to include $30,000,000 for the Commission in the annual budget bill for fiscal year 2028 and annually thereafter; etc.

Committees

Original:: Finance Click to view Recorded Media

Opposite:: Economic Matters

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Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2026

Bill imposes a mandated appropriation in the annual State Budget Bill

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/06/2026 Legislative Date 2/06/2026 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Economic Development - Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission - Alterations Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/12/2026 Action Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 4/06/2026 Legislative Date 4/06/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 4/07/2026 Legislative Date 3/18/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments {413428/1 Adopted Proceedings 57 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 4/07/2026 Legislative Date 3/18/2026 Action Second Reading Passed with Amendments Proceedings 57 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - Third - Economic Development - Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission - Alterations Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 4/08/2026 Legislative Date 3/19/2026 Action Third Reading Passed (43-0) Proceedings 58 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 4/08/2026 Legislative Date 3/21/2026 Action Referred Rules and Executive Nominations Proceedings 58 Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber House Calendar Date 4/09/2026 Legislative Date 4/09/2026 Action Rereferred to Economic Matters Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	2/06/2026	2/06/2026	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Economic Development - Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission - Alterations
Senate	2/12/2026	2/12/2026	Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
			Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance	Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	4/06/2026	4/06/2026	Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Senate	4/07/2026	3/18/2026	Favorable with Amendments {413428/1 Adopted	57 Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	4/07/2026	3/18/2026	Second Reading Passed with Amendments	57 Click to view Recorded Media
			Text - Third - Economic Development - Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission - Alterations
Senate	4/08/2026	3/19/2026	Third Reading Passed (43-0)	58 Click to view Recorded Media
House	4/08/2026	3/21/2026	Referred Rules and Executive Nominations	58 Click to view Recorded Media
House	4/09/2026	4/09/2026	Rereferred to Economic Matters

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