Income Tax Subtraction Modification – Correctional Officers, Law Enforcement Officers, and Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services Personnel (Hometown Heroes Act)
Sponsor: PresidentCommittee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - IncomeStatus: Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering, from 55 years old to 50 years old, the age at which a resident is eligible for a subtraction modification under the Maryland income tax for retirement income attributable to certain employment; altering the amount of certain retirement income that may be included under a certain subtraction modification; applying the Act to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2019; etc.
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Testimony (16)
MGA witness listFAV 15FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Esty, Sue | AFSCME | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | English, Marietta | American Federation of Teachers-MD | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ripley, John | Baltimore County Federation of Public Employees | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Guy, James | Commissioners of St. Mary's County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | kahl, catherine | DPSCS | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Fickus, Dan | FOO | Position only |
| FAV | Canales, Vince | FOP | Position only |
| FAV | Waldroff, Dale | Fraternal Order of Anne Arundel Detention Center Officers and Personnel (FODCOP) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sullivan, Cara | Governor's Office | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ruehl, Richard | Howard Co Professional Firefighters Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mansfield, Andrealobbyist | MD Chiefs and Sheriffs | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kramer, Janis | Maryland State Police Alumni Assoc. | Position only |
| FAV | Buddle, Jeff | Professional Firefighters of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Rund, Michael | Retired firefighter | Position only |
| FAV | President, President | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Kinnally, Kevin | MACo | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVMansfield, AndreaMD Chiefs and SheriffsRegistered for: HDR Engineering, Inc.; Adventist HealthCare, Inc.; Alkermes; Alterwood Health, Inc.; American Chemistry Council; Amrize North America Inc., formerly Holcim Participations (US) Inc.…