Financial Regulation - Access to Banking and Financial Services - Reporting
Sponsor: Joanne C. Benson (District 24)Committee: FinanceSubject: Financial InstitutionsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 193 (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Commissioner of Financial Regulation to submit a certain report that analyzes the banking environment in the State to the General Assembly on or before December 31, 2021; and requiring the report to include the number and types of financial institutions by jurisdiction, identification of banking deserts, and recommended strategies for ensuring that residents of underserved areas have access to financial services.
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Testimony (10)
MGA witness listFAV 10Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Sakamoto-Wengel, Steven M. | Consumer Protection Division | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sakamoto-Wengel, Steven M. | Consumer Protection Division | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lehman, Mindy | Maryland Bankers Assocation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lehman, Mindy | Maryland Bankers Assocation | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Enten, Robert | Maryland Building Industry Assoc | Oral |
| FAV | Davidson, Jason | PHTA | Oral |
| FAV | Benson, Joanne C. | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Looby, Ramon | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Benson, Senator Bensonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Benson, Senator Bensonlegislator | Individual | Oral |