SB 53 — Maryland
Maryland Port Administration - Acquisition of Land in Anne Arundel County - Notice of Public Hearing
Requiring the Maryland Port Administration to provide written notice to the Anne Arundel County Delegation to the General Assembly if the Administration makes a written request for the county's approval of the acquisition of land or improvements on land in Anne Arundel County.
Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 497 · May 12, 2026
Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.
Committees: Finance (Senate); Government, Labor, and Elections (House of Delegates)
Updated May 20, 2026
Timeline
Pre-filed
Aug 27, 2025 · Senate
First Reading Finance
Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.
Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Mar 9, 2026 · Senate
Favorable with Amendments {
Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Mar 10, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Mar 12, 2026 · Senate
Referred Government, Labor, and Elections
Mar 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 26, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Report by Government, Labor, and Elections
Apr 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Apr 11, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Returned Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 497
May 12, 2026 · executive
Sponsored by Bryan Simonaire, Dawn Gile, Shaneka Henson, Clarence Lam
Senate vote — 44–0
On Third Reading · Feb 27, 2026 · result: pass
44 yea · 0 nay · 3 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
House of Delegates vote — 136–0
On Third Reading · Apr 2, 2026 · result: pass
136 yea · 0 nay · 5 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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