Maryland Business Tax Relief Act
Sponsor: Seth A. Howard (District 30B)Committee: Ways and MeansSubject: Unemployment InsuranceStatus: Hearing 3/11 at 1:30 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing, for purposes of unemployment insurance law, a certain employing unit to elect to delay submitting a contribution and employment report for calendar quarters ending on March 31, 2021, and March 31, 2022; altering the application of a certain sales and use tax exemption for the sale of certain clothing or footwear during a certain sales-tax free period; establishing in calendar year 2021 an 8-day tax free period from the third Sunday in September through the following Sunday for certain restaurant sales of $40 or less; etc.
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Testimony (4)
MGA witness listFAV 4Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | locklair, caileylobbyist | Maryland Retailers Association | Oral |
| FAV | Thompson, Melvinlobbyist | Restaurant Association of Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Howard, Delegate Howardlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | O'Halloran, Mike | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVlocklair, caileyMaryland Retailers AssociationRegistered for: HPSO Investments LLC, T/A Riverboat on the Potomac; Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association
FAVThompson, MelvinRestaurant Association of MarylandRegistered for: Restaurant Association of Maryland