Maryland 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB0733 — Land Use - Definitions and Boards of Appeals

Last action — Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Altering certain definitions and defining certain terms applicable to land use; altering requirements for the appointment and removal of members of a board of appeals; altering and repealing certain powers of a board of appeals; and altering the procedures applicable to certain proceedings before a board of appeals.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Hearing (Primary, House of Origin)

  2. First Reading (House of Origin)

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 187 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (187)

187 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0733 do?
Altering certain definitions and defining certain terms applicable to land use; altering requirements for the appointment and removal of members of a board of appeals; altering and repealing certain powers of a board of appeals; and altering the procedures applicable to certain proceedings before a board of appeals.
Who sponsors SB0733?
SB0733 is sponsored by Senator Mary Washington (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB0733?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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