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HB 953
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Revenue Stabilization Account - Transfer of Funds - State Disaster Recovery Fund

First action Feb 5, 2026 · Last action May 12, 2026
Maryland General AssemblyOpenStates

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

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HB 953 allows the state to transfer money from the Revenue Stabilization Account to the State Disaster Recovery Fund. This transfer is meant to help pay for recovery efforts after a disaster. The bill sets rules for how and when these funds can be moved between accounts.

Why it matters

This bill helps ensure that Maryland has money available to respond quickly to disasters, like storms or floods. Having funds ready can speed up recovery and support communities affected by emergencies.

Who benefits

Maryland residents affected by disasters, state emergency management agencies, and local governments involved in disaster recovery efforts.

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Timeline
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  1. May 12, 2026 · —
    Approved by the Governor - Chapter 450
  2. Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
    Third Reading Passed
  3. Apr 13, 2026 · House
    Returned Passed
  4. Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
    Favorable Report by Budget and Taxation
  5. Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
    Favorable Adopted
  6. Apr 10, 2026 · Senate
    Second Reading Passed
  7. Mar 23, 2026 · Senate
    Hearing 3/24 at 1:00 p.m.
  8. Mar 18, 2026 · Senate
    Referred Budget and Taxation
  9. Mar 17, 2026 · House
    Favorable Adopted
  10. Mar 17, 2026 · House
    Second Reading Passed
  11. Mar 17, 2026 · House
    Third Reading Passed
  12. Mar 16, 2026 · House
    Favorable Report by Appropriations
  13. Feb 20, 2026 · House
    Hearing canceled
  14. Feb 20, 2026 · House
    Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
  15. Feb 17, 2026 · House
    Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.
  16. Feb 5, 2026 · House
    First Reading Appropriations
Votes
Floor votes recorded for this bill (roll calls we have ingested).
  • On Third Reading
    Mar 27, 2026
    passed
    Yes 36 · No 0 · Other 11
  • On Third Reading
    Mar 3, 2026
    passed
    Yes 131 · No 0 · Other 10