Maryland Code, State Finance and Procurement § 8-105

(1) for many years, State bonds have had the highest credit rating and, therefore, have been readily marketable at favorable interest rates;

(2) to continue to finance essential capital projects for the benefit of its citizens, the State must keep this rating; and

(3) to keep this rating, authorizations of State debt must be based on the ability of the State to meet its total debt service requirements in light of other calls on its fiscal resources.

(1) a State debt affordability analysis can be made annually;

(2) on the basis of the analysis, proposed capital projects that require new State debt can be evaluated; and

(3) the General Assembly can receive guidance in properly setting priorities among capital projects and appropriations.