Corporations and Associations - Filing Fee Study
Sponsor: Lily Qi (District 15)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Corporations and AssociationsStatus: First Reading Budget and Taxation (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the State Department of Assessments and Taxation to review the filing fees and associated requirements of neighboring states that are equivalent or substantially similar to the filing fees required under § 1-203(b)(3)(ii) of the Corporations and Associations Article, and report, on or before January 1, 2021, recommendations to make Maryland more competitive with neighboring states, including whether to establish less frequent filing requirements; etc.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 5Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Guibao, Pat | American Legion | Position only |
| FAV | Zinsmeister, Robert | Associated Builders and Contractors | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Swanson, Tricia | Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce | Position only |
| FAV | Ali, Ahmed | Tista Tech | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Qi, Delegate Qilegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |