SB 657 — Maryland
Maryland Higher Education Commission - Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) Grant Program - Established
Establishing the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal Grant Program to provide grants to certain individuals with the goal of becoming a real estate appraiser in certain communities; providing the purpose of the Program is to assist in closing appraisal gaps that occur in historically redlined neighborhoods and underrepresented communities; and requiring the Maryland Higher Education Commission to administer the Program.
Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 743 · May 26, 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: Education, Energy, and the Environment (Senate); Appropriations (House of Delegates)
Updated Jun 4, 2026
Timeline
First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Feb 6, 2026 · Senate
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Favorable Adopted
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Second Reading Passed
Mar 19, 2026 · Senate
Third Reading Passed
Mar 20, 2026 · Senate
Referred Appropriations
Mar 21, 2026 · House of Delegates
Hearing 4/08 at 1:00 p.m.
Mar 26, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Report by Appropriations
Apr 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Apr 9, 2026 · House of Delegates
Third Reading Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · House of Delegates
Returned Passed
Apr 13, 2026 · Senate
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 743
May 26, 2026 · executive
Sponsored by Shaneka Henson
Senate vote — 39–2
On Third Reading · Mar 5, 2026 · result: pass
39 yea · 2 nay · 6 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
House of Delegates vote — 110–26
On Third Reading · Mar 31, 2026 · result: pass
110 yea · 26 nay · 5 absent, excused, abstain or not voting
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