Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB900: Legislative Scholarship Programs - Eligibility and Use - Real Estate Appraisal Program
Status: In committee, March 20, 2026
Exempting an applicant for a senatorial scholarship from certain examination requirements if the applicant is registered for or is planning to complete the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria of the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal Program; and authorizing the use of senatorial and Delegate scholarships for applicants who plan to complete the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria of the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal Program for expenses to register for the Program.
What the bill says
An act concerning Legislative Scholarship Programs - Eligibility and Use - Real Estate Appraisal Program FOR the purpose of exempting certain applicants for a senatorial scholarship from certain examination requirements; authorizing certain uses of senatorial and Delegate scholarships for applicants who plan to complete the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria of the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal Program; and generally relating to the legislative scholarship programs…
From the engrossed text, March 17, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Legislative Scholarship Programs - Eligibility and Use - Real Estate Appraisal Program FOR the purpose of exempting certain applicants for a senatorial scholarship from certain examination requirements; authorizing certain uses of senatorial and Delegate scholarships for applicants who plan to complete the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria of the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal Program; and generally relating to the legislative scholarship programs. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Education Section 18-402, 18-405, 18-501, 18-503, and 18-506 Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume and 2025 Supplement) SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows: Article - Education 18-402. EXPLANATION: CAPITALS INDICATE MATTER ADDED TO EXISTING LAW. [Brackets] indicate matter deleted from existing law. Underlining indicates amendments to bill. Strike out indicates matter stricken from the bill by amendment or deleted from the law by amendment. *hb0900* HOUSE BILL (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraphs (2) [and], (3), AND (4) of this subsection, each applicant for a senatorial scholarship and (ii) 1. Be accepted for admission in the regular undergraduate, graduate, or professional program at an eligible institution; or 2. Be enrolled in a 2-year terminal certificate program in which the course work is acceptable for transfer credit for an accredited baccalaureate …
Sponsors
- Kym Taylor (D, 23) · primary sponsor
- Jackie Addison (D, 45)
- Marlon Amprey (D, 40)
- Dylan Behler (D, 30A)
- Coley, Derrick (D, 24)
- Frank Conaway (D, HD-040)
- Charlotte Crutchfield (D, 19)
- Debra Davis (D, 28)
- Diana Fennell (D, HD-047A)
- Terri Hill (D, HD-012)
- Robbyn Lewis (D, 46)
- Jeffrie Long (D, HD-027)
Latest actions
- : Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
- : Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
- : Third Reading Passed (128-5)
- : Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- : Favorable Report by Appropriations
- : Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
- : First Reading Appropriations
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (128-5) (March 18, 2026): 128 yea, 5 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB900?
- HB900 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Legislative Scholarship Programs - Eligibility and Use - Real Estate Appraisal Program.
- What does HB900 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning Legislative Scholarship Programs - Eligibility and Use - Real Estate Appraisal Program FOR the purpose of exempting certain applicants for a senatorial scholarship from certain examination requirements; authorizing certain uses of senatorial and Delegate scholarships for applicants who plan to complete the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria of the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal Program; and generally relating to the legislative scholarship programs…
- What is the status of HB900?
- In committee as of March 20, 2026. Latest action: Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m. (March 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB900?
- Kym Taylor (D, 23), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB900?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb0900?ys=2026RS
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