Joint Committee on Workforce Development
Sponsor: Lily Qi (District 15)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: State Government - General AssemblyStatus: Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters; Withdrawn (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing a Joint Committee on Workforce Development to evaluate the condition of the State's public and private sector workforces, monitor skills shortages, identify strategies to expand employment, and evaluate the effectiveness of certain programs and policies; and requiring the Committee to submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly on or before December 31 each year.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Williams, Allie | Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DeMattos, Joseph | Health Facilities Association of Maryland (HFAM) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Graf, Lorilobbyist | Maryland Building Industry Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Griffin, Andrewlobbyist | Maryland Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Witten, Jenniferlobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Anderson, Stephanielobbyist | O'Malley Miles, Nylen and Gilmore | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kasemeyer, Pam | Schwartz, Metz & Wise, P.A. | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Qi, Delegate Qilegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Fry, Donald | Greater Baltimore Committee | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Sadusky, Dr. Bernard | Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Italiano, Ginanne | The Greater Bethesda Chamber of Commerce | Position only |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVGraf, LoriMaryland Building Industry AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Building Industry Association
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…
FAVAnderson, StephanieO'Malley Miles, Nylen and GilmoreRegistered for: Horizon Foundation of Howard County, Inc., The; Maryland Citizens' Health Initiative, Inc.; Climate XChange; City of College Park; One Fair Wage; Arc of Prince George's County, The…