State Government - Forms - Reporting Requirement - Repeal
Summary
HB276 repeals a specific reporting requirement in Maryland State Government law that had required each department or independent unit to submit an annual report to the Division of the Department of General Services about its forms-management activities from the previous fiscal year. In practical terms, the bill removes a now-obsolete administrative filing obligation related to state forms oversight.
The bill does not create a new program, benefit, or regulatory scheme. Instead, it simplifies the State Government article by deleting Section 10-605, which had required the annual forms report to be filed by July 31 each year. The act takes effect July 1, 2025, meaning state agencies will no longer need to prepare and submit that report after the effective date.
Impact
HB276 amends the Maryland Code by repealing Section 10-605 of the State Government Article, eliminating an annual reporting duty for state departments and independent units concerning forms management. The practical impact is limited to state administrative operations, reducing paperwork and compliance obligations for affected agencies and the Department of General Services.
Sentiment
The bill appears to have been noncontroversial and broadly supported. It passed the House 131-0 and the Senate 47-0, indicating unanimous approval in both chambers. No committee transcript concerns are provided, and the voting record suggests the repeal was viewed as a routine administrative cleanup measure.
Contention
There is no evident substantive contention in the available record. Because the bill only removes an annual internal reporting requirement, any discussion likely centered on administrative efficiency and eliminating outdated or unnecessary paperwork rather than policy disagreement. The unanimous votes suggest no organized opposition from legislators or affected state agencies.