HB919

Maryland Higher Education Commission - Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) Grant Program - Established

Complete·5/26/26

Maryland establishes the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal Grant Program to aid minorities in historically redlined neighborhoods.

The Maryland Higher Education Commission will administer the Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal Grant Program. This program aims to assist in closing appraisal gaps in historically redlined neighborhoods and underrepresented communities. It will award grants to minorities in these areas to pursue real estate appraisal careers, aiming to diversify the appraisal field. The program will take effect on July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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7 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

1:00 PM

House Appropriations Hearing

History

May 26

House

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 744

Apr 8

House

Returned Passed

Apr 7

Senate

Third Reading Passed (39-7)