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HB 654

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Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program - Alterations

Sponsor: Lily Qi (District 15)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Economic and Community DevelopmentStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 205 (as of Dec 1, 2021)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Altering the definitions of 'small business innovation research grant' and 'small business technology transfer grant' for purposes of the Maryland Small Business Innovation Research and Technology Transfer Incentive Program; requiring the Program to prioritize providing awards to eligible small businesses that are engaged in research and development activities that assist in the prevention of, preparedness for, or response to a public health crisis; expanding the Program's marketing and outreach activities; etc.

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Testimony (8)

MGA witness list
FAV 8Favorable
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVFry, DonaldGreater Baltimore CommitteeWritten (PDF)
FAVHafey, ElizabethJohns Hopkins University and MedicineWritten (PDF)
FAVRosendale, MartinMTCOral + Written (PDF)
FAVKasemeyer, PamSchwartz, Metz & Wise, P.A.Position only
FAVLeMaile-Stovall, TroyTEDCOOral + Written (PDF)
FAVSadowski, TomUniversity System of MarylandWritten (PDF)
FAVDelegate Qi, Delegate QilegislatorIndividualOral
FAVDelegate Qi, Delegate QilegislatorIndividualOral

Organizations on record