Maryland State Legislative Session Recap
Let’s start with the results of the General Assembly’s 2025 Legislative Session. From day one, it was clear that all legislation would be evaluated through the lens of the FY26 Budget and the Budget Reconciliation Financing Act (BRFA). Maryland was facing a $3.3 billion deficit before the Session began on January 8, with the biggest expenditure going toward education (Kirwan Initiative) and Medicaid. By April 7, the General Assembly passed a balanced budget, using $1.6 billion in new taxes and fees, with the remainder made up through budget cuts. Some of the new measures include: • A 20-cent per page fee from the Maryland State Archives • A 6.5% sales tax on vehicles • A $5 fee on tires • Doubling vehicle title fees
• Sales tax expansion to vending machines • A 3% sales tax on web and IT services
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