1. (a) For fiscal years 2021 through 2023, the Governor shall include in the annual State budget an appropriation of $200,000 for the CASH Campaign of Maryland to promote the financial capability of low-income individuals and families by providing outreach, education, and free tax preparation services.
2. (b) For fiscal years 2024 and 2025, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $500,000 for the CASH Campaign.

3. (c)

   1. (1) For fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $800,000 for the CASH Campaign.
   2. (2) From the appropriation made under paragraph (1) of this subsection, $150,000 shall be used to provide grants to external entities for providing income tax assistance in accordance with § 6-802 of this subtitle through on-demand or mobile tax clinics that serve senior populations, rural communities, or under-resourced communities, including New American populations.

Added by Acts 2019, c. 745, § 1, eff. July 1, 2019. Amended by Acts 2022, c. 260, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 261, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2024, c. 727, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024; Acts 2024, c. 804, § 1, eff. July 1, 2024.