Coal – Tax Credits and Exemption – Repeal
Sponsor: William C. Smith, Jr. (District 20)Committee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - IncomeStatus: Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing a certain credit against the public service company franchise tax for the purchase of Maryland-mined coal during a certain year; repealing a certain credit against the State income tax that certain cogenerators or electricity suppliers may claim for the purchase of Maryland-mined coal during a certain taxable year; repealing an exemption to the sales and use tax for the sale of coal used in certain residential properties; etc.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Harbeson, Kristenlobbyist | MD League of Conservation Voters | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | Maryland Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | Sierra Club | Position only |
| FAV | Senator Smith, Senator Smithlegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Shade, Jacob | Allegany County Commissioners | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Carey, John | Beechwood Coal | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Tighe, Ray | Tri-Star mining | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVHarbeson, KristenMD League of Conservation VotersRegistered for: Maryland League of Conservation Voters