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Legislation


1997 Regular Session

PROPERTY TAX -see also- ASSESSMENTS

Status of Legislation
Total number of Bills: 63

  • Passed Legislation

    HB 38

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 624

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Hixson, Goldwater, and Kopp
    Entitled
    Tax Credits - Businesses That Create New Jobs
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 97

    Status as of February 10, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Campbell
    Entitled
    Land Value Taxation
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 185

    Status as of April 3, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation

    Sponsored By
    Allegany County Delegation
    Entitled
    Property Taxes - Constant Yield Tax Rate - County Advertisement Requirements
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 192

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 415

    Sponsored By
    Howard County Delegation
    Entitled
    Howard County - Property Tax Credit - Commercial or Industrial Businesses Ho. Co. 12-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 272

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 83

    Sponsored By
    Allegany County Delegation
    Entitled
    Allegany County and City of Cumberland - Property Tax Credit - Rehabilitated Property
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 275

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 423

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Hixson, Klima, and Fry
    Entitled
    Property Tax Exemption - State Energy Facilities
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 346

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 429

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Walkup
    Entitled
    Kent County - Tax Sales - Notice and Fees
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 393

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 437

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Bissett
    Entitled
    Local Government - Acceptance of Credit and Debit Cards
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Governor Veto

    HB 394

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Bissett
    Entitled
    Property Tax - Tax Sales - De Minimis Tax
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 401

    Status as of March 14, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Frank, Finifter, Morhaim, DeCarlo, Hurson, McIntosh, Rosenberg, Klausmeier, Ports, Redmer, Eckardt, Arnick, Hecht, Weir, Harrison, Mohorovic, Minnick, Stocksdale, Getty, Kirk, Krysiak, Dypski, Hammen, and Holt
    Entitled
    Property Tax - Homeowners' Circuit Breaker Property Tax Credit
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 409

    Status as of February 25, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 2

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Guns and Taylor and the Speaker (Administration) and Delegates Weir, Billings, D. Hughes, Mohorovic, D. Davis, Ciliberti, Redmer, Hammen, McHale, Stup, Nathan-Pulliam, Hubbard, Frush, Morhaim, Klausmeier, and Watson and the Committee on Ways and Means
    Entitled
    Brownfields - Voluntary Cleanup and Revitalization Programs
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Environmental Matters
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 413

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 439

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Holt, DeCarlo, and Weir
    Entitled
    Baltimore County - Property Tax Credits - Friends of the Oliver House, Inc. and the Bird River Beach Community Association, Inc.
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Governor Veto

    HB 451

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Harrison, Branch, and C. Davis
    Entitled
    Baltimore City - Property Tax Sales - Taxes Due after Sale - Payment and Reimbursement
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 467

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 447

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Edwards
    Entitled
    Garrett County - Property Taxes - Procedures
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 487

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 450

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Holt, Weir, DeCarlo, Ports, Klausmeier, and Hammen
    Entitled
    Baltimore County - Property Tax Credit - Gunpowder Valley Conservancy , Inc.
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 512

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 630

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Howard, C. Davis, Taylor, Harrison, D. Davis, Hurson, Menes, Exum, Owings, E. Burns, Vallario, V. Mitchell, Rawlings, Franchot, Conway, Wood, Love, Krysiak, Valderrama, Boston, Heller, Curran, Linton, W. Baker, Proctor, Donoghue, Bozman, Busch, Marriott, Arnick, Hixson, and McKee
    Entitled
    Telecommunications Tax Reform
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 535

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 87

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Schisler
    Entitled
    Dorchester County and Talbot County - Property Tax Credit - Chesapeake Audubon Society, Inc.
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 630

    Status as of March 13, 1997: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means

    Sponsored By
    Prince George's County Delegation
    Entitled
    Prince George's County Board of Education - Limited Fiscal Autonomy - Capital Improvement Program PG 407-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 639

    Status as of March 18, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

    Sponsored By
    Delegates C. Davis, Fulton, Marriott, Krysiak, Branch, and Harrison
    Entitled
    Property Tax - Mandatory Semiannual Payment
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 675

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 684

    Sponsored By
    St. Mary's County Delegation
    Entitled
    St. Mary's County - Property Tax Credit - Agricultural Land
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 703

    Status as of March 13, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

    Sponsored By
    Prince George's County Delegation
    Entitled
    Prince George's County - Municipal Corporations - Property Tax Credits for Police Officers PG 424-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 765

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 479

    Sponsored By
    St. Mary's County Delegation
    Entitled
    St. Mary's County - Property Tax Credit - Personal Property
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 881

    Status as of March 24, 1997: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means

    Sponsored By
    Montgomery County and Prince George's County Delegations
    Entitled
    Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - Miscellaneous Taxes - Cap MC/PG 40-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 889

    Status as of February 18, 1997: Bill is in the House - Re-referred Appropriations

    Sponsored By
    Montgomery County and Prince George's County Delegations
    Entitled
    Prince George's County - MNCPPC Land Acquisition Revolving Fund - Bonding and Taxing Authority MC/PG 38-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Appropriations
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 895

    Status as of March 27, 1997: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means

    Sponsored By
    Montgomery County and Prince George's County Delegations
    Entitled
    Prince George's County - Municipal Corporations - Property Tax Differential - Residential Property MC/PG 49-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 931

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 700

    Sponsored By
    Montgomery County Delegation
    Entitled
    Montgomery County - Property Tax Credits - Optional Impact Tax Credit MC 722-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 941

    Status as of April 2, 1997: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means

    Sponsored By
    Prince George's County Delegation
    Entitled
    Prince George's County - Property Tax - Property in Municipal Corporations PG 430-97
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1070

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 98

    Sponsored By
    Delegate McKee
    Entitled
    Appeals to Maryland Tax Court
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1090

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 715

    Sponsored By
    Frederick County Delegation
    Entitled
    Frederick County - Property Tax Credit - Leased Property Used for Educational Purposes
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1112

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 719

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Healey, Hixson, Rosapepe, Howard, Gordon, Shriver, Bonsack, Conroy, Snodgrass, Exum, Morgan, Workman, Hecht, Menes, Pitkin, Benson, Hubbard, Frush, and McKee
    Entitled
    Task Force to Study County Property Tax Setoffs and Related Fiscal Issues
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1217

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 528

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Holt, DeCarlo, and Weir
    Entitled
    Baltimore County - Property Tax Credits - Harewood Park Community League, Inc.
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 1325

    Status as of March 24, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Healey, Taylor, Hixson, Bozman, Willis, Howard, Muse, Workman, McIntosh, Pitkin, Dembrow, Heller, Frank, Owings, Krysiak, Hecht, Hurson, Valderrama, McKee, Shriver, Marriott, and Finifter
    Entitled
    Clarification of Property Tax Assessment - Real Property
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1330

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 541

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Marriott ,Fulton, Kirk, Watson, Doory, Montague, Dypski, Oaks, Redmer, Parker, and Nathan-Pulliam
    Entitled
    Baltimore City - Release of Liens - Valuation of Real Property
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 1338

    Status as of March 18, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Ways and Means

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Finifter
    Entitled
    Personal Property Tax - Lien for Unpaid Taxes
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1357

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 742

    Sponsored By
    Delegate W. Baker
    Entitled
    Queen Anne's County - Property Tax Credit - Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department, Incorporated
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Failed to Pass

    HB 1392

    Status as of March 19, 1997: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Commerce and Government Matters

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Kach and Klima
    Entitled
    Public Debt - Public Information on Debt Service
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    HB 1440

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 746

    Sponsored By
    Delegates Frank, Morhaim, and Finifter
    Entitled
    Baltimore County - Property Tax Credits - Nonprofit Organizations and Associations
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Failed to Pass

    HJ 1

    Status as of February 3, 1997: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Ways and Means

    Sponsored By
    Delegate Campbell
    Entitled
    Task Force on Regional Development Tax Base Sharing
    Committee
    Assignments
    House: Ways and Means
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 23

    Status as of January 27, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation

    Sponsored By
    Senator Sfikas
    Entitled
    Homeowners' Property Tax Credit - Computation - Medical Expenses
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 47

    Status as of January 27, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation

    Sponsored By
    Senator Trotter
    Entitled
    Homeowners' Circuit Breaker Property Tax Credit - Notice
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 59

    Status as of January 27, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Budget and Taxation

    Sponsored By
    Senator Craig
    Entitled
    Property Tax Exemption - Harford Land Trust
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 84

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 560

    Sponsored By
    Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
    Entitled
    Property Tax - Advertisement
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 85

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 324

    Sponsored By
    Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
    Entitled
    Property Tax - Assessment Appeals
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 86

    Status as of January 27, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation

    Sponsored By
    Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
    Entitled
    Property Tax Assessment Appeal Boards - Comparables
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 98

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 326

    Sponsored By
    Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
    Entitled
    Property Tax - Agricultural Use Assessment
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 182

    Status as of February 10, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Budget and Taxation

    Sponsored By
    Senator Ferguson
    Entitled
    Taxation of Flags and Flag-Related Items
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 262

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 341

    Sponsored By
    Anne Arundel County Senators (Administration)
    Entitled
    Property Tax - Tax Sales - De Minimis Tax
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
  • Governor Veto

    SB 263

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed

    Sponsored By
    Anne Arundel County Senators
    Entitled
    Local Government - Acceptance of Credit and Debit Cards
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 272

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 342

    Sponsored By
    Senator McFadden
    Entitled
    Baltimore City - Property Tax Sales - Taxes Due after Sale - Payment and Reimbursement
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 330

    Status as of April 5, 1997: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed

    Sponsored By
    Senator Bromwell
    Entitled
    Property Tax Exemption - Continuing Care Facilities for the Aged
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 340

    Status as of February 25, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 1

    Sponsored By
    Senators Frosh, Blount, the President (Administration) , and Senators Collins, Conway, Craig, Dyson, Hollinger, McCabe, Pinsky, Sfikas, and Stoltzfus
    Entitled
    Brownfields - Voluntary Cleanup and Revitalization Programs
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Economic and Environmental Affairs
    House: Environmental Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 384

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 351

    Sponsored By
    Senator Neall
    Entitled
    Anne Arundel County - Property Tax Refund - Disabled Veterans
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 392

    Status as of April 6, 1997: Bill is in the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments

    Sponsored By
    Chairman, Budget and Taxation Committee (Departmental - Assessments and Taxation)
    Entitled
    Renters' Property Tax Credits
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 434

    Status as of April 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 24

    Sponsored By
    Senator Hafer
    Entitled
    Garrett County - Purchase of Real Property - Financing
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Commerce and Government Matters
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 439

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 587

    Sponsored By
    Senator Hafer
    Entitled
    Garrett County - Personal Property Tax - Modification
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
  • Governor Veto

    SB 575

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Vetoed by the Governor - Cross-filed bill was signed

    Sponsored By
    Senators Derr and Ferguson (Frederick County Senators)
    Entitled
    Frederick County - Property Tax Credit - Leased Property Used for Educational Purposes
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 589

    Status as of January 31, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Select Committee 07

    Sponsored By
    Senator Dorman
    Entitled
    Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission - Prince George's County - Tax Proceeds for Education and General Fund Programs
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Select Committee 07
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 627

    Status as of April 5, 1997: Bill is in the House - Second Reading Passed

    Sponsored By
    Senators Hoffman, Amoss, Hogan, Boozer, and Currie
    Entitled
    Personal Property Tax - Lien for Unpaid Taxes
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 712

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 623

    Sponsored By
    Senators Van Hollen , Hogan, Middleton, Ruben, McFadden, Lawlah, and Currie
    Entitled
    Tax Credits - Businesses That Create New Jobs
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 733

    Status as of February 12, 1997: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation

    Sponsored By
    Senator Lawlah
    Entitled
    Real Property - Assessment - Phased in Value
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 746

    Status as of May 22, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 629

    Sponsored By
    Senators Hoffman, Amoss, and Hogan
    Entitled
    Telecommunications Tax Reform
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
  • Passed Legislation

    SB 754

    Status as of May 8, 1997: Became Law - Chapter 382

    Sponsored By
    Senator Baker
    Entitled
    Sales and Use Tax , Vessel Excise Tax, and Property Tax - Marine Spill Response Organizations
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
  • Failed to Pass

    SB 789

    Status as of April 5, 1997: Bill is in the House - Second Reading Passed

    Sponsored By
    Senators Amoss, Green, Munson, Currie, and Ferguson
    Entitled
    Task Force to Study County Property Tax Setoffs and Related Fiscal Issues
    Committee
    Assignments
    Senate: Budget and Taxation
    House: Ways and Means
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