Qualifying Nonprofit Organizations - Training and Reentry Services - Funding
Sponsor: Malcolm P. Ruff (District 41)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Public SafetyStatus: Hearing 2/06 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the Governor to include a certain $1,000,000 in the annual budget bill for fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to provide grants to certain qualifying nonprofit organizations for the purpose of providing training in automotive repair to incarcerated or formerly incarcerated individuals; and requiring the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services to administer the funds.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 11Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Reynolds-Dominguez, Camilalobbyist | FreeState Justice | Position only |
| FAV | DeSimone, Marc | Italian American Civic Club | Oral |
| FAV | Themelis, Nina | Mayor's Office of Government Relations | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Johnson, Merrill | Netsmart | Oral |
| FAV | Gonzalez Graham, Janette | No Struggle No Success Inc | Oral |
| FAV | Pica, Johnlobbyist | Pica & Associates, LLC | Oral |
| FAV | Thomas, Anisha | Roca Baltimore | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kemp, Shelby | Royal Farms | Oral |
| FAV | Fracchia, Bryan | Woodbourne Center | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Ruff, Delegate Rufflegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Kraska, Jennylobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPica, JohnPica & Associates, LLCRegistered for: Allied Universal; Automated Health Systems; Benelli USA c/o Pica & Associates, LLC; Beretta USA; Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, Inc.; Chesapeake Employers' Insurance Company…