On March 10, Legislative Director Kevin Kinnally testified before the Appropriations Committee in support of HB 953 – Revenue Stabilization Account – Transfer of Funds – State Disaster Recovery Fund.

This bill authorizes the governor, with the Board of Public Works’s approval, to transfer funds from the Revenue Stabilization Account to the State Disaster Recovery Fund (SDRF), strengthening Maryland’s ability to respond when disasters impose immediate costs on communities.

By providing greater flexibility to reinforce the fund during major events, HB 952 seeks to ensure that Maryland has reliable resources available to support communities when recovery needs outpace local capacity or federal assistance is delayed or unavailable.

From MACo Testimony:

County governments shoulder many of the front-line responsibilities during disasters. Local emergency managers coordinate response operations, restore essential infrastructure, and support residents as communities begin recovery. These responsibilities often require significant local spending even when federal disaster assistance proves delayed, uncertain, or unavailable.

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