Economic Development - Horse Racing Facilities, Prince George's County Blue Line Corridor Facilities, and Bus Rapid Transit - Alterations

First action Feb 13, 2026 · Last action May 12, 2026

Latest bill row ingest May 18, 2026 · Newest headline in news index May 18, 2026 · CRIS ledger snapshot tied to indexed contributions May 16, 2026

Plain-English summary

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HB 1581 changes rules related to economic development in Prince George's County. It updates how horse racing facilities, Blue Line Corridor facilities, and bus rapid transit projects are handled. The bill aims to support improvements and growth in these areas.

Why it matters

These changes could help create jobs and improve transportation options in Prince George's County. By focusing on key facilities and transit, the bill may boost local business and make travel easier for residents.

Who benefits

Horse racing businesses, transit agencies, local workers, and residents of Prince George's County are the main groups affected by this bill.

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Timeline

Most recent actions first · drawn from legislative history feed.

May 12, 2026 · —
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 376
Apr 13, 2026 · House
Passed Enrolled
Apr 13, 2026 · House
Third Reading Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · House
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments {
Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Budget and Taxation
Mar 25, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
Referred Budget and Taxation
Mar 21, 2026 · House
Third Reading Passed
Mar 20, 2026 · House
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Mar 20, 2026 · House
Favorable with Amendments {
Mar 20, 2026 · House
Favorable with Amendments Report by Appropriations
Feb 13, 2026 · House
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 13, 2026 · House
First Reading Appropriations

Votes

Floor votes recorded for this bill (roll calls we have ingested).

On Third Reading and Final Passage (Hse concurred)
Mar 30, 2026
passed
Yes 103 · No 33 · Other 5
On Third Reading (Amend)
Mar 25, 2026
passed
Yes 47 · No 0
On Third Reading
Mar 9, 2026
passed
Yes 94 · No 31 · Other 16