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HB 390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

2026 Regular Session

Maryland's FY2027 budget allocates state resources across agencies; determines spending on education, healthcare, and infrastructure while potentially facing revenue constraints or spending disputes.

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Bill Summary · HB 390

Legislative bill overview

HB 390 is Maryland's fiscal year 2027 budget bill, which allocates state revenue across government agencies and programs for the upcoming fiscal year. This comprehensive appropriations measure determines spending priorities across education, healthcare, infrastructure, public safety, and other state services.

Why is this important

Budget bills directly affect the quality and availability of public services Marylanders rely on, from school funding to Medicaid coverage to road maintenance. The choices made in this bill determine which priorities receive increased resources, remain flat, or face cuts—ultimately shaping state government's capacity to serve residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Education funding levels – disagreement over whether K-12 and higher education receive adequate resources relative to other state priorities
  • Healthcare and Medicaid expansion – debates over coverage scope and funding adequacy for mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and safety-net programs
  • Tax revenue assumptions – whether the budget relies on realistic revenue projections or assumes optimistic economic growth that may not materialize
  • Infrastructure investment balance – competing demands between transportation, water systems, environmental remediation, and broadband expansion
  • State employee compensation – questions about wage increases and benefits relative to budget constraints and inflation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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