Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateMarylandTo Governor
HB 919: Maryland Higher Education Commission - Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) Grant Program - Established
Kym Taylor
HB 919 status: To Governor — Approved by the Governor - Chapter 744 (updated May 26, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
75OUT OF 100
Score:75/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill establishes a Practical Applications of Real Estate Appraisal (PAREA) Grant Program administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
Who is affected
Aspiring real estate appraisers in Maryland, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.
Requirements and enforcement
The program provides financial support for training individuals to meet the requirements for becoming a licensed or certified real estate appraiser.
Costs and funding
Requires state appropriation of funds to support the grant program.
When it takes effect
The bill was approved on May 26, 2026, and is now Chapter 744.
Potential benefits
Reduces financial barriers to entering the real estate appraisal profession and promotes workforce diversity.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for insufficient funding and questions regarding the long-term impact on job placement rates for beneficiaries.
What is still unknown
The specific application criteria, grant amounts per individual, and total biennial budget for the program are not detailed in the available summary.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
75%
Benefits
- Increases professional training pathways for appraisers
- Provides financial support to reduce barriers to entry
- Supports labor market expansion in real estate services
Risks
- Requires ongoing state financial appropriations
- Implementation depends on administrative budget allocation
- Limited in scope to those pursuing appraisal careers
Society
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Promotes greater diversity within the appraisal profession
- Expands career opportunities for underrepresented populations
- Enhances economic mobility for program participants
Risks
- Effectiveness depends on outreach to target groups
- Risk of limited availability of approved training slots
- Dependence on educational institution program quality
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Establishes clear oversight by the Higher Education Commission
- Provides formal structure for grant disbursement
- Creates a state-monitored professional training pipeline
Risks
- Limited transparency on grant success metrics
- Potential for bureaucratic delays in processing
- Risk of mission creep within the commission's duties
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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Low
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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