Economic Development - Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission
Sponsor: Delegate HarrisCommittee: Ways and MeansSubject: Economic DevelopmentStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 622 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Maryland Aerospace and Technology Commission in the Department of Commerce to promote innovation in the fields of space exploration and commercial aerospace opportunities, including the integration of space, aeronautics, and aviation industries into the economy of the State; requiring the Commission to develop a strategic plan; requiring the Commission to designate aerospace and technology zones in the State; requiring the Commission to submit a certain report by October 1 each year; etc.
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Testimony (13)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 6Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Brophy, Georgeann | Maryland Aerospace Alliance | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Levine, Brianlobbyist | Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williams, Falecia D. | Prince George's Community College | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chambers, william | Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Harris, Delegate Harrislegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Harris, Delegate Kevin M. | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Vetter, Drew | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Guy, Randy | Commissioners of St. Mary's County | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Jabin, Drew | Maryland Association of Community Colleges | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Garrison, Tom | SMNA | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Ichoku, Charles | University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) | Oral |
| FWA | Weissmann, Yaakov (Jake) | University of Maryland, Baltimore County | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Bereano, Brucelobbyist | Individual | Oral |
Organizations on record
SMNAFWA 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVLevine, BrianMontgomery County Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
FWABereano, BruceRegistered for: 5400 Holiday Drive LLC; Anne Arundel County Fair; Aurora Technical Systems; BWI Airport Fire Rescue Local 1742; BWI Airport Professional Firefighters; BWI Taxi Management, Inc.…