Corporations and Associations - Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprises - Filing Fee Exemption and Study
Sponsor: Senator SerafiniCommittee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Corporations and AssociationsStatus: Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the State Department of Assessments and Taxation to waive certain document filing fees for certain entities certified under the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and certain veteran-owned small business enterprises; and requiring the Department to study and make recommendations regarding certain filing fees on or before January 1, 2021.
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Testimony (5)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Smith, Brian | Maryland Military Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Godwin, Gigi | Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Guibao, Patricklobbyist | The American Legion | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Serafini, Senator Serafinilegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Zinsmeister, Robert | Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. | Written (PDF) |