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HB 1142

Task Force to Modernize County and Municipal Revenue Structures

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jheanelle Wilkins

Maryland establishes task force to examine and recommend modernizing county and municipal revenue structures to address local government funding challenges.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 17
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Bill Summary · HB 1142

Legislative bill overview

HB 1142 establishes a task force to examine and recommend modernization of county and municipal revenue structures in Maryland. The bill directs stakeholders to evaluate existing funding mechanisms and propose reforms to address contemporary fiscal challenges facing local governments. The task force would report findings and recommendations to the General Assembly.

Why is this important

Local governments face chronic revenue constraints that affect service delivery in education, infrastructure, and public safety. Modernizing revenue structures could expand funding options for counties and municipalities, potentially reducing reliance on property taxes or identifying new revenue sources. However, any changes could shift tax burdens between residents, businesses, and different jurisdictions.

Potential points of contention

  • Tax burden redistribution: Modernization efforts may propose shifting taxes from property to income, consumption, or other sources—affecting different demographic groups and business sectors unequally
  • State versus local control: Recommendations might require state legislative action to authorize new local revenue tools, raising questions about local autonomy versus state oversight
  • Implementation disparities: Reform benefits may distribute unevenly across wealthy versus economically disadvantaged counties, potentially widening fiscal inequality among jurisdictions

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

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