Public Safety - Maryland Entertainment District Security Grant Program
Sponsor: Luke Clippinger (District 46)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Public SafetyStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 746 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Maryland Entertainment District Security Grant Program to assist community organizations, nonprofit entities, and local governments in funding security operations during times of high pedestrian traffic in certain entertainment districts; establishing the Maryland Entertainment District Security Grant Program Fund; authorizing the Governor, beginning in fiscal year 2026 and each fiscal year thereafter, to include up to $1,000,000 in the annual budget bill for the Fund; etc.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Sample, Sarah | Maryland Association of Counties | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jorch, Bill | Maryland Municipal League | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Clippinger, Delegate Clippingerlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Libber, Matt | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | O'Brien, Brad | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |