An overview of MACo’s work to promote economic equity in state funding distributions in the 2018 General Assembly.
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Disparity Grants
MACo successfully supported a bill which extends by two years a temporary enhancement of disparity grant funding for four counties: Caroline, Prince George’s, Somerset, and Wicomico. Senate Bill 764/House Bill 1624 provides reasonable and appreciated relief from State-imposed “caps” in the disparity grant program. The extension of this relief, offered to those counties with the maximum local income tax rate of 3.2 percent, offers $6 to $7 million a year for two years for public services in counties where this assistance is necessary. The legislation has passed the General Assembly and is awaiting the Governor’s signature. Bill Information | MACo Coverage
