Economic Development - Maryland Watermen's Microloan Program - Establishment
Sponsor: Senator KlausmeierCommittee: FinanceSubject: Economic DevelopmentStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 384 (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Maryland Watermen's Microloan Program in the Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation to provide loans to qualified commercial fishermen to continue commercial operations in the State; providing, beginning July 1, 2025, that generational watermen, beginner watermen, and seafood processing businesses are eligible to receive loans under the Program; and requiring that a loan made under the Program be at least $7,000 and not more than $15,000.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Baltus, Blair | Baltimore County Watermens Association | Oral |
| FAV | McHenry, Steve | MARBIDCO (Maryland Ag/RBI Development Corp.) | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Howes, Julia | Southern Anne Arundel Chamber | Oral |
| FAV | Harrison, Herman | Talbot Watermen Association | Oral |
| FAV | Paulshock, William | owner | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Davis, Charlotte | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dean, Rachel | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gilmer, Moochie | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Jordan, Crystal | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Klausmeier, Senator Klausmeierlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Wilkins, Barbara | Individual | Written (PDF) |