Senate gives final approval to budget package, passes it to House

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 414

Last Updated: 1 day, 18 hours ago

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A nearly $71 billion state spending plan is headed to the House of Delegates after the Senate gave final approval to the package Wednesday.

The final vote comes a day after the same chamber gave preliminary approval to a plan that amends the budget introduced by Gov. Wes Moore (D) in January. The spending plans close a $1.5 billion shortfall with no new taxes and limited new spending.

The two-bill package received the support …

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