Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission - Establishment
Sponsor: Kenneth Kerr (District 3)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Economic DevelopmentStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 409 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Maryland-Ireland Trade Commission in the Department of Commerce to study and make recommendations regarding bilateral trade relations and investment opportunities between Maryland and Ireland; and requiring the Commission by December 1 2025, to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Harting, Martalobbyist | Diageo North America | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | LaHatte, Jennifer | Maryland Department of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paddy, Michaellobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral |
| FAV | Daly, Mark | Senate of Ireland | Oral |
| FAV | Harting, Martalobbyist | Venable | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brown, Renaud | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Kerr, Delegate Kerrlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Kerr, Delegate Kerrlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Fink, Nelda | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Anderson, Kevin | Maryland Department of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Lore, Michael | Office of the Secretary of State | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Diageo North AmericaFAV 1
Maryland Department of CommerceFAV 1FWA 1
Senate of IrelandFAV 1
VenableFAV 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVHarting, MartaDiageo North AmericaRegistered for: Abbott Laboratories; Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc., The; Asurion Insurance Services, Inc.; Baltimore Community Foundation; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Baltimore Public Markets Corporation…
FAVPaddy, MichaelPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.…
FAVHarting, MartaVenableRegistered for: Abbott Laboratories; Annie E. Casey Foundation, Inc., The; Asurion Insurance Services, Inc.; Baltimore Community Foundation; Baltimore Gas and Electric Company; Baltimore Public Markets Corporation…