§ 2–1501
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 2-1501 (2026)
Title 2. General Assembly
Subtitle 15. Legislation
§ 2–1501LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this Part I of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Bill” includes a joint resolution.
(c)
“Mandate” means a directive in a bill requiring a local government unit to perform a task or assume a responsibility that has a discernible fiscal impact on the local government unit.
(d)
“Mandated appropriation” means a requirement in a bill that the Governor provide a certain level of funding in the annual budget bill for a specific program in the State.