Task Force on the Economic Future of Western Maryland
Sponsor: Jason C. Buckel (District 1B)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Taxes - MiscellaneousStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 207 (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Task Force on the Economic Future of Western Maryland to study the current economic conditions of Western Maryland and make recommendations regarding ways to expand economic opportunity in the region; providing for the membership of the Task Force and the appointment of a Senate cochair and a House cochair; requiring the Task Force to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly on or before January 1, 2021; etc.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 2FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Griffin, Andrewlobbyist | Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Buckel, Delegate Buckellegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Hood, Tom | MACPA | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | O'HALLORAN, MIKE | NFIB | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGriffin, AndrewMaryland Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Alliance to Prevent Legionnaire's Disease; American Subcontractors Association of Baltimore; Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park; Associated Utility Contractors of Maryland; Experience Prince George's; Howard County Chamber of Commerce…