Federal
On the federal level, Preservation Maryland has advocated for the passage of the Historic Homeowners Assistance Act, a federal tax credit to homeowners of certified historic properties for approved rehabilitation projects, as well as for the Historic Preservation Fund that provides critical funding to the State Historic Preservation Office.Track key legislation and directly contact members of Congress through theNational Trust for Historic Preservation's Legislative Action Center.

Visit Preservation Action to learn more about advocacy at the federal level.

Statewide
Recent state advocacy efforts include supporting state legislation establishing Maryland's Heritage Preservation and Tourism Areas; Rehabilitation Tax Credit; and funding for the Maryland Historical Trust, including the Rural Legacy Program, Priority Funding Areas, and Smart Codes.

The Maryland General Assembly meets in Annapolis each year for 90 days to act on more than 2300 bills including the State's annual budget. The 421st Session began January 11, 2006 and will adjourn April 10, 2006. The General Assembly has 47 Senators and 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts.

Typically, the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee and the House Ways & Means and Appropriations Committees take up preservation issues. Find Legislators

Alerts
Preservation alerts are issued periodically to make the preservation community immediately aware of pressing issues affecting historic preservation at the local, state, and national levels.

Date 4/28/08 2/11/08 1/31/08 1/30/08   1/29/08	Subject of the Alert 2008 Legislative Session Summary President's FY'09 Federal Budget Cuts Historic Preservation Funding Testimony for House Appropriations Hearing Governor's Budget Released - Action Needed! Maryland General Assembly 2008 legislative session begins; Preservation Agenda Set MHT Capital Grant Fact Sheet MHT Non-Capital Grant Fact Sheet Maryland Rehabilitation Tax Credit Fact Sheet MHT Museum Assistance Grant Fact Sheet IMPART Fact Sheet
4/18/07	2007 Legislative Session Summary
3/15/07	Preservation Maryland Testimony on HB598: Maryland Heritage Structure Tax Credit Program
3/14/07	URGENT- Action Needed to Save  Maryland Heritage Tax Credit Program
3/14/07	Tax Credit Bill Comparison
3/8/07	Action Needed to Support Heritage Tax Credit and Museum Advancement Grants
3/6/07 2/13/07	State Undertakings Bill Withdrawn Governor Releases FY2008 Budget Recommendations
2/2/07	National Heritage Areas Legislation Introduced
1/26/07	Historic Homeowners Tax Credit Bill Introduced
1/22/07	Maryland State Undertakings Law Fact Sheet
1/12/07	Maryland General Assembly 2007 legislative session begins; Preservation Agenda set Preservation Action's Comments on the Final Preserve America Reports
1/5/07	Looking Ahead To The 110th Congress: Grassroots Advocacy In A Building Year Appropriations And Earmark Discussions Underway President Signs Reauthorization Legislation
12/12/06	PDFS For Preservationists
10/10/06	Reauthorization Bill Passes In The Senate National Heritage Area Bills Sent To President Property Rights Legislation Passes In The House

Local
Preservation Maryland has provided technical advice to local organizations and communities on a wide range of issues including "big box" and sprawl related growth and local advocacy concerning infill development in historic areas. Advocacy Toolkit     Advocacy Guide

Send us news about preservation issues in your community at PM@PreservationMaryland.org

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