SENATE BILL 232

Sponsored By:

Senators McCabe, Madden, and Kasemeyer

Entitled:

Creation of a State Debt - Howard County - Smith Farm Ho. Co. 6-98

Synopsis:

Creating a State Debt not to exceed $4,000,000 as a grant to the County Executive and County Council of Howard County for the acquisition of all or a portion of a 291-acre parcel of land known as the Smith Farm, an undeveloped tract of land in Columbia, Maryland, to be used as open space, a natural habitat and environment for plants and animals, as well as for outdoor educational and recreational purposes by the people of Howard County and of the State.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

1/30

First Reading Budget and Taxation

3/4

Hearing 3/16 at 12:00 p.m.

4/13

Unfavorable Report by Budget and Taxation

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Christopher J. McCabe, District 14

Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer, District 12

Senator Martin G. Madden, District 13

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ANIMALS -see also- BIRDS; HUNTING; TRAPPING; TURTLES

EDUCATION -see also- PUBLIC SCHOOLS; SPECIAL ED.; HIGHER ED.

FARMLAND

HOWARD COUNTY

NATURAL RESOURCES -see also- FORESTS AND PARKS

RECREATION

STATE BONDS

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered