Business Regulation - Charitable Organizations
Sponsor: Courtney Watson (District 9B)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Business RegulationStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 381 (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the definition of 'charitable contribution' to exclude an authorization for or a discount on the use of certain services or materials, equipment, or facilities for purposes of provisions of law regulating charitable organizations and charitable representatives; authorizing the Maryland Secretary of State to accept certain documentation in place of an audit or review in connection with a charitable organization's registration statement; etc.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 3Favorable with amendmentsUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wolfe, Conner | Apra Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Watson, Courtney | MGA | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Watson, Courtney | MGA | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harris, Jaime | University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Orthopedics | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Watson, Delegate Watsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Watson, Delegate Watsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Bogley, Laura | Maryland Right to Life | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Sirkel, Robin | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | West, Derek | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Cochran, Ted | Free Bikes 4 Kidz Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Bogdan, Henrylobbyist | Maryland Nonprofits | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Lore, Michael | Office of the Secretary of State | Written (PDF) |